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As the Holidays approach, we’re sure many of you are still scrambling for a few stocking stuffers here and there. Well, if you’re shopping for a geek, there’s a good chance that they’ll like anything that will enhance their smartphone experience in any way. Whether it’s a case, smart accessory, or even some headphones, we’re…
Pebble has done something really cool today, and that’s giveaway 4,000 of its smartwatches to CS and engineering programs at CMU, Stanford, MIT, Virginia Tech and other technology schools across the country. The kind gesture is costing the company $600,000, but it’s well worth it when you think about the hands the watches are going…
International travelers have long dealt with the hassle of changing networks as they traverse the globe. Having separate phones, changing out SIM cards, or using some of the rare dual-SIM phones are all options. Now a sleek new iPhone case is in the works that could allow travelers to easily switch between SIMs and keep…
Today in the Fall of Western Civilization: I give you the iPotty. The iPotty is a colorful, Fisher-Price-style plastic training potty for toddlers. What sets it apart is its built-in iPad mount. While there have been any number of crass cash-in accessories for Apple‘s tablet, this one might just take the cake. Apparently the world ends not…
Video eyewear and smart glass maker Vuzix announced what it says is a “major optical breakthrough that will dramatically improve glasses-based wearable technology.” The new Waveguide optics engine was jointly developed with Nokia, enabling smart eyewear technology capable of fitting into standard glasses frames, as demonstrated by the newly announced Vuzix M2000AR HMD. Waveguide optics…
It’s not just traditional BlackBerry users who prefer the physical QWERTY keyboards over virtual ones found in most modern smartphones, including BlackBerry’s own Z10 and Z30. iPhone users can now get a similar look and feel with the new Typo Keyboard Case that effectively turns their beloved smartphone into something that resembles the BlackBerry Q10…
Sony has finally decided to put some love behind its smart watch, having released an updated app in the Google Play Store. The first thing you’ll notice are new watch faces that allow you to change the look and feel of your smart watch. In addition, there’s the stopwatch which for some reason were missing…
Conan O’Brien’s been having a field day with Google Glass. The late night host poked fun at Google’s wearable tech before on his show. Now Conan has unveiled the latest, greatest app for Glass. Google Glass Helper is here to talk you through your day in a way Siri never could. Its only problem is…
The iPhone 5S has a beautiful camera but it’s still got its limits. The lens is made to fit in the sleek, slim case of the phone, so there’s no room for a variable length lens. This means there’s no optical zoom, but also means there’s no option for ultra-close-up macro shots either. Now olloclip…
It’s no laughing matter that elderly and disabled persons fall and injure themselves with no help around. When you’re younger, seeing TV ads for devices like Life Alert or something of the sort may end in a laugh, but as you get older, the reality is that you might be in the market for a…