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A new Android smartphone called the FairPhone has reached its funding goal and will be going into production soon. The company is tackling issues that many manufacturers and consumers turn a blind eye too, namely the use of conflict metals and waste caused by hyper consumption of electronics. The FairPhone is looking to change the…
In this age of multitasking, devices are appearing that claim to help us get more done, faster. Wearable tech is being touted as the next step in this direction, with products such as Google Glass and the iWatch promising to enhance our busy lives. But can these devices feed us? Not yet. Burger King is…
One of the biggest news outlets in the country, The Chicago Sun-Times made a bold move yesterday, firing all of its 28 photographers in favor of freelance photographers and reporters using iPhones to capture photos for news stories. The move is reportedly being made to improve the company’s standing with its “digitally savvy” readers. Here…
Twitter’s video sharing app Vine was released back in late January of this year on iOS, and users have been utilizing the animated GIF-like service to create some very creative six second video clips. The service has come into its own, and is planning an Android release soon. We’ve seen many people embrace the service, as…
You’ve probably seen AT&T’s recent “It’s not complicated” commercials, where the company enlists the help of children to hilariously highlight the simplicity of AT&T’s wireless service. Today, the AT&T consumer blog has released a behind the scenes video for all of you “It’s not complicated” fans, which showcases the hard, diligent work that the actors…
A new video prank by ImprovEverywhere hits on one of the most annoying and dangerous developments associated with the rise of the smartphone; clueless looking pedestrians staring at their devices as they navigate city streets. Sure, it can be annoying trying to dodge seemingly clueless people, but we are all guilty of this behavior. And…
Twitter is likely testing a client for Google Glass that’ll let you send a tweet using only the device and a few key facial movements. A hint that the app is under development sneaked onto Twitter recently when user @MogroothMuddler tweeted a photo using the “Twitter for Glass” client and the hashtag #throughglass, which has…
Charitybuzz is “offering” coffee with Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple’s headquarters in an auction that will end-up raising more half a million dollars for charity. As I’m writing this, there are 86 bids with the leading bid checking in at a whopping $605,000. The record-breaking figure is even more impressive when compared to other…
Japan has brought many innovations to the world; Anime, Pokemon, robots that care for the elderly, and now, an Android controlled toilet. The Lixil Satis Toilet changes everything you’ve ever thought about defecating, making that trip to the restroom more relaxing than anything we westerners could ever dream of. The toilet responds via Bluetooth to…
National Geographic is airing a mini-series about the 80s and one of its segments is a must-see for mobile phone fans. The short clip focuses on the early commercialization of the mobile phone and includes a first hand account from Bob Barnett, who was the president of regional telecom Ameritech and the person who made…