Technology

Six mathematical apps for Adventure Time fans

Adventure Time is easily one of the weirdest, most creative things on television today, and it’s also the rare show that means so much to kids and adults alike—and sometimes for different reasons altogether. The cartoon is alternately silly and … Continue reading

Intel, Fossil team up to work on wearables

Everyone wants in on the wearables game—Motorola, Samsung, LG, and if rumors are to be believed, Apple. Not to be outdone, Intel announced a new partnership Friday with watchmaker Fossil to “further develop wearable technology for the fashion industry.” According … Continue reading

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The Week in iPad Cases: Melt away

Melt away This week’s roundup of new iPad cases brings you a bit of Meso-American folklore, a delicious cover of ice cream, and all the luxury you need to look great everywhere. Ali Express The Aztec (iPad mini; $3) sports … Continue reading

Dell UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5K monitor

Dell unveils 5K desktop monitor with almost 2x the pixels of your puny 4K display

What’s 27 inches across and has almost twice the pixel count of your puny 4K monitor? Dell’s new UltraSharp 5K monitor, that’s what. With a resolution of 5120×2880, the 27-inch monster has seven times as many pixels as your 1080p … Continue reading

Sony shows off latest SmartEyeglasses prototype

The latest prototype of Sony’s SmartEyeglasses, a head-mounted display used with a smartphone, is on show at this week’s IFA electronics show in Berlin. The device has clear lenses and a thick plastic frame, built that way to hide the … Continue reading

Moto X, second gen, in black

The new Moto X, with high-end specs, metal frame, and leather back, is a real contender

Motorola has unveiled its second-gen flagship phone: the Moto X. It keeps the same name as last year’s offering, and also the same kind of factory-level customization as its predecessor, but everything else is much better. The new Moto X … Continue reading

You Should Play: Hazumino

These days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting … Continue reading

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Automatic app review: For $99, the truth about your car and your driving

Automatic is a $99 car app and dongle focused on increasing your awareness of your car and how you drive it. After intensive use, I wouldn’t give it up, and I look forward to seeing more new features, such as … Continue reading

The 10 best websites for students

Bookmark these sites that can prove a valuable resource during the school year.

Best of IFA: The eye-catching new gear you need to see, from dirt-cheap PCs to smartwatches galore

The annual IFA trade show in Berlin was home to a slew of big-name gadget reveals. Here’s a rundown of the devices you need to know about.