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Super-size it: Google X is reportedly developing displays that combine to grow bigger

While two plus two equals four, combining two smaller displays to form a larger one isn’t nearly as simple. But that’s the problem Google is reportedly working to solve. The advanced projects lab of Google, also known as Google X, … Continue reading

Taptic, haptics, and the body fantastic: The real Apple Watch revolution

The next user interface requires your body. You will literally feel signals chock-full of timely, contextual data delivered from all manner of touchscreens, gadgets and wearables. It’s called haptics, and while it’s been around for years, most notably in game controllers, the Apple … Continue reading

Cyanogen made the right move turning down Google’s alleged acquisition

For some, CyanogenMod is just another Android fork in the road. But for Cyanogen, its open-source operating system is the foundation of a burgeoning empire, and there are no plans to sell it off anytime soon. A report published by … Continue reading

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You Should Play: Fotonica brings a new thrilling twist to endless runners

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

Report: HTC Desire Eye to feature whopping 13 megapixel selfie camera

HTC is seriously stepping up its smartphone camera game. After rumors this week of a refreshed One M8 with a substantial camera upgrade over the original, gadget-leaking Twitter account @upleaks is teasing another device with two 13-megapixel cameras. This phone looks to join … Continue reading

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BadUSB returns: Hackers publish code that could infect millions of USB devices

Back in July, we wrote about a massive security hole — BadUSB — that potentially gave hackers the ability to hijack or subvert billions of USB devices, from keyboards to printers to thumb drives. At the time, due to the … Continue reading

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Google+ for Android continues its Material Design makeover in latest update

An update to the Google+ Android app started rolling out today, and it brings with it even more Material Design flair. Version 4.6 features a bolder color scheme and flatter aesthetics.  Three quick glances at the new Google+ update.  To … Continue reading

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ET deals: Lenovo Y50 with GTX 860M $1179, Yoga 10 HD+ $269, Lumia 1020 contract-free $340, more

We’ve got some great new deals for you today, including price lows on gaming laptops and smartphones, plus tablets, Bluetooth speakers, and cool robots too. Read on to see all our best deals.

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The Week in iPhone Cases: A touch of fashion, a ton of protection

A touch of fashion, a ton of protection Fashion and protection both take center stage in this week’s roundup of new iPhone cases. Ballistic The Urbanite (iPhone 6 and 6 Plus; $35) provides durable protection without adding bulk to your … Continue reading

Rumor: Apple will unveil new iPads at an Oct 16 event

Despite the implausible rumor that the next-gen iPad Air may not debut until early 2015, Re/code reports on Friday that Apple will hold another special press event on October 16. That’s a Thursday, which is not the most common day … Continue reading