Technology

The feature I’m enjoying the most in iOS 8 is its Notification Center widgets. I was always a little envious of my Android-touting friends who had custom widgets with handy info on one glanceable screen, so I’m thrilled that widgets … Continue reading →

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 →

There’s a new internet-crippling zero-vulnerability in town called Shellshock. It potentially affects around half of all websites on the internet (around 500 million), and millions or billions more internet-connected devices such as routers, smartphones. In simple terms, this means that … Continue reading →

Now we’re cooking! This week’s roster of new and updated iOS apps includes access to 15,000 great recipes from the New York Times’ food archives. Plus, apps for golfers, gamers, and note-takers. 2014 Ryder Cup If you’re a golf fan … Continue reading →

HTC is creating an exclusive testing group among the ranks of its VIP fan club. Some members of HTC elevate may get early access to software updates and other untested features, as long as they are willing to sign a nondisclosure … Continue reading →

On Thursday, DirecTV shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve AT&T’s offer to acquire the company. Now the only obstacle to merging into AT&T is approval by the FCC and the DOJ. Interestingly, the proxy statement released to shareholders reveals that DirecTV … Continue reading →

Ever wish the TV would turn on right when you came home from a long day at work? Now you can live the dream by shelling out for some SmartThings home automation gear and a Logitech Harmony remote. SmartThings has … Continue reading →

Researchers at Rice University have creating a new nanotube heart patch that can fix problems many of us never even new we had. If there are no major toxicity issues that emerge, this breakthrough could revolutionize heart repair.

It’s not hard to find TV shows to watch these days. But finding good ones to watch amid all the streaming video services fighting for your attention and your eyeballs? That’s more of a challenge. Every other week, we’ll help … Continue reading →

Texting while driving with Google Glass might seem safer than typing on a smartphone, but it’s actually just as much of a distraction, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Central Florida set up a driving simulation … Continue reading →