Jawbone updates its Android app with wireless syncing and push notifications
If you own a Jawbone fitness tracker, you may have read last week that the company made some changes to its app. Unfortunately for some of us, the updates were all for iOS only — in fact, the company...
View ArticleLeaked ad explains why HTC’s putting a ‘Duo Camera’ in its new One
Ever since a leaked image showed off dual cameras on HTC’s next One (aka the M8), the rumor mill has been trying to figure out what they’re for, exactly. Now, an ad leaked to GSM Arena from Australian...
View Article[GEEK SCHOOL] PC Maintenance 2: Cleaning your Computer Inside and Out
Computer cleanup is the one thing you can do every day that will keep you flush with disk space and help you free up valuable system resources. Furthermore, actual physical cleanup, as in dusting,...
View ArticleArchos’ octa-core smartphone is surprisingly quick for the price
When it comes to smartphones, hugs and all-you-can-eat buffets, more is better, right? That’s why we had to sit down and play with Archos’ 50c Oxygen. The gassy, Jelly Bean-running handset is one of...
View ArticleAnother major game engine gets Linux support ahead of Steam Machines launch
The engine that powers the Crysis series, CryEngine, is headed to Linux. That means games like Crysis 3 and Ryse: Son of Rome could see ports on Valve’s forthcoming Linux-powered platform, SteamOS. At...
View ArticlePlextor targets gamers with ’50 percent faster’ SSD starting at €199 ($275)
It’s over a year since we last covered Plextor’s wares, but the company’s been busy with the next generation of its M-branded SSDs. For the first time, the range includes a premium PCIe option...
View ArticleJawbone updates its Android app with wireless syncing and push notifications...
If you own a Jawbone fitness tracker, you may have read last week that the company made some changes to its app. Unfortunately for some of us, the updates were all for iOS only — in fact, the company...
View ArticleThe $1 Origami Microscope
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, has evolved considerably since it appeared in the western world over a century ago. Folding is simple, easy and cheap. So it’s no wonder that scientists and...
View ArticleHow to Check Disk Usage for Apps in Window 8.1
Have you installed so many apps in Windows 8.1 that you’re quickly running out of room? This might especially be the case if you’re using a Windows tablet. There is an easy way to see how much space...
View ArticleTalking Tech w/ Consumer Reports: Net neutrality
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View Article5 spring home fixes after the snow melts | Consumer Reports
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View ArticleTalking Cars with Consumer Reports #26: How Many Cylinders Are Enough?
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View ArticleOculus ends Rift dev kit sales citing parts supply issues
As forewarned, Oculus VR is officially ending sales of its first-run development kit. “We’re quickly running out of stock for the Rift development kit, so we’ve shut down sales in most regions,” a...
View ArticleSave to Pocket and Evernote from your inbox with CloudMagic’s Cards
Try as we might, we just can’t escape email. Apple, Google, Microsoft and others have tried to do more with our messages, but only recently have we seen apps and services try to provide better context...
View ArticlePower strips don’t have to be ugly, just ask Powerdrobe
Yes, power strips aren’t the sort of thing we usually discuss on this august periodical but sometimes we spot something at a trade show that simply demands attention. Normally, it’s the sort of gear...
View ArticleEngadget giveaway: win an iPhone 5s courtesy of TurboTax!
It’s that time of year again, when you have to try and wrestle back as many of those hard-earned dollars as you can from the insatiable gaping maw of the tax beast. In an effort to assuage that annual...
View ArticleHow to Use a Pizza Stone
A pizza stone cooks great pizza, and a whole lot more! Not only is it a great cooking surface, it can help your whole oven cook more evenly. Here’s a quick and easy guide on how to get the most from...
View ArticleSpritz’s speed-reading tech shows up to 1,000 words a minute, makes its debut...
Two weeks ago, we were so busy getting hands-on with the new Samsung GS5 and Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch that an exclusive app for the two devices flew completely under our radar. That “app,” as we call...
View ArticleArchos’ 6.4-inch smartphone puts the buttons on the back
When we talk about smartphones with buttons on the back of the case, most people’s thoughts turn toward the LG G2. But now the French electronics outfit Archos has decided to follow in LG’s footsteps...
View ArticleInstagram for Android update sports refreshed UI, speedier performance
Is Instagram your go-to photo app on that trusty Android handset? If so, you’re about see a bit of a jump in performance with a new look. The filter-powered social snapshot software has been updated...
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