Gadget News
Fugoo Bluetooth Speakers pack Siri and Google Now support: Hands-on
Slash Gear - 5 Jan 2014 22:55
The world is not short of Bluetooth speakers, but Fugoo thinks there's room for at least one more brand: one that actually promises great audio quality as well as some …
HTC notches second consecutive quarterly loss despite Beats sale
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 10:09
HTC just posted another operating loss of NT$1.56 billion ($52 million), and it could have been worse had it not just booked an $85 million profit selling its remaining share of Beats. Though the Taiwanese company trimme...
Spiderman Macbook Decal - $10
The Gadget Flow - 5 Jan 2014 08:00
This is a neat Spiderman Macbook Decal for nerds who love their Apple gizmos just as much as they do their superhero comics and collectibles. It's the perfect opportunity for Spidey fans to spin a web on the Apple logo.....
Putting Windows and Android on the same PC doesn't solve anyone's problems
Ars Technica - 5 Jan 2014 23:00
Op-ed: The "Dual OS" project is a classic "more is more" move from PC OEMs.
Easily Update Ancient Stereos With ION Audio's Bluetooth Cassette
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 19:00
You may have convinced your parents to upgrade to a smartphone or a tablet, but that monstrous ancient stereo system in their living room that served them well in the 1980s isn't going anywhere. Thankfully, ION Audio's n...
CMS 50-DL Pulse Oximeter - $18
The Gadget Flow - 5 Jan 2014 08:00
The CMS 50-DL Pulse Oximeter is an affordable and efficient instrument used to measure your oxidation saturation and pulse rate. It's a compact and lightweight portable device that takes and shows measurements from your ...
Samsung's new Smart Home service outlined, wants to connect to third-party services and products
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 04:15
We heard whispers that Samsung was planning big for CES, and we're not just talking TV panels. It's now revealed Smart Home, which attempts to tie together Smart TVs, home appliances and handheld smart devices into one s...
A Pill That Lets Adults Learn Perfect Pitch as Easily as Kids
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 23:51
Perfect pitch is the ability to accurately name any musical note you hear. It's a talent possessed by just one in 10,000 people, and it can only be learned during a critical period before age 7. Now, scientists have disc...
HTC Q413 brings Beats-based gain, smaller operating loss
Slash Gear - 5 Jan 2014 20:07
This week we're having a peek at a bit of mixed news from HTC, with their final quarter of 2013 being wrapped up with both a gain and a loss. …
The first Lego Simpsons set is simply awesome
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 23:18
Behold the very first of Lego Simpsons sets! Uncovered by Eurobricks user Carlos S, there are no details about it except what we can see on the box: 2523 pieces, six minifigs including the full Family plus Flanders. It l...
Etón's FRX5 S Has Everything You Need In an Emergency Except Insurance
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 23:00
Your local law enforcement and rescue agencies should be the first people you turn to for help in an emergency situation. But coming in at a close second is Etón Corporation's new FRX5 S weather alert radio which has ev...
Apple acquires SnappyLabs for quick-shot photography
Slash Gear - 5 Jan 2014 22:51
This week the folks responsible for picking up companies at Apple have made a purchase - the SnappyLabs group responsible for quick-shot photos in iOS devices. This app was titled …
Wow, Siri Does Not Like Being Asked About Spike Jonze's Her
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 22:06
Is Her a beautifully rendered near-future vision of what life will be like when we start falling in love with artificial intelligence? Not if you ask Siri. She doesn't like Her one bit, and she'll let you know that in no...
Evernote CEO pledges to refocus on core features and fix buggy, confusing apps
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 20:52Qualcomm shows more of the Snapdragon 805's camera and pen tricks (video)
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 20:31
Can't make it to CES to see the Snapdragon 805 processor flex its muscles? You won't have to. Qualcomm has posted a slew of videos showing what the chip can do for photography, including automatic close-ups through OptiZ...
Tao WellShell offers up isometric resistance, tracks fitness, rhymes
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 20:07
Two days before the official kickoff of CES 2014, and it already seems safe to declare this the year of the fitness device. Tao Wellness's rhyming WellShell wants to be a bit of a one-stop shop for all things portable fi...
Moneual's Hybrid Mopping Robot Vacuum Remembers Every Spot It's Missed
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 20:00
Following hot on the heels of the Rydis H67 released just a few months ago, Moneual has revealed an updated version of its Roomba challenger with the Rydis H68 that introduces a capacious built-in reservoir--the largest ...
Square Card-Swiping iPhone Case Puts a Cash Register in Your Pocket
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 19:27
Square, the pay-by-smartphone credit card swiper, just announced Works With Square, a program encouraging partners to build accessories to go with the payment ecosystem. First to launch is Griffin's Merchant Case + Squar...
You'll Happily Swap Your Old Bulbs For This Interactive Party Ball
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 19:00
If you're outraged that the government would dare tell you what kind of lightbulbs you should be able to buy, ION Audio's new Party Ball should help quell your rage. It's designed to screw into a standard ceiling mounted...
Road Warrior Bluetooth speakers plan to amp up your tailgating with 200 watts
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 18:30
If the average portable Bluetooth speaker doesn't pack enough audio punch for your liking, Ion's just revealed a titan that just might meet your needs. Dubbed the Road Warrior, the firm's 200-watt wireless stereo system ...
What Do You Think: Is Google Glass Doomed?
Gizmodo - 5 Jan 2014 18:20
After living with Google Glass for eight months, both Glass evangelizer Robert Scoble and Wired's Mat Honan say life with the device is kinda complicated. Scoble even goes so far as to say, with a touch of exaggeration, ...
We're live at CES 2014!
Engadget - 5 Jan 2014 18:00
Meet our home -- or, rather, homes -- for the next eight days or so. Above you'll see our stage coming together. For the third straight year, we'll be livestreaming interviews with some of the industry's biggest and most...