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CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
$100 Sony Smartband, “Life Logger” Finally Available Via Website And Retail

After showing off its waterproof Smartband at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony promised a March release date that had yet to be fulfilled. Wednesday, Sony announced the Smartband WR10 is officially on sale in UK stores for 80 … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Glance Smartwatch Add-On Accessory, The Perfect Accomplice To Your Favorite Wristwatch

Despite the companies that have caught on, consumers have yet to really fall in love with wearing a smartwatch. Is it because they don’t like they appearance of the devices? Or is it the fact that some people already have … Continue reading →

 

CONVERGENCE & CONVERTIBLE HYBRID PCS
Dell Announces New Inspiron 2-in-1 Hybrid Laptop Series

“We’re not fun”, says Director of Global Consumer Messaging at Dell, “Seventy percent of family computer-buying decisions are driven by high-school and college kids. And their perception is that Dell makes the products that they use in school or that … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Apple-Beats Deal, A New Era In The Music Industry?

Beats Electronics, known for its big selling headphones, is also a streaming music company that charges a $10 dollar monthly fee. Tech giant Apple Inc. took a leap on Wednesday when Steve Jobs successor, Tim Cook, decided to buy Beats … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E64- Moon Wi-Fi, Mario On TV, Star Trek Skype Translator, Google Self-Driving Car | Redheaded Geek Show

Do you like the moon? What about Wi-Fi? Remember when complimentary Wi-Fi spots used to be a nice commodity? Whereas now if a business advertises its “hotspot” in the window you roll your eyes? What if i told you the … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google’s Electric-Powered Driverless Car Has No Brakes, No Steering Wheel

Google plans to build between 100 and 200 prototypes in efforts of re-engineering the way we transport ourselves. These subcompact cars would have no steering wheel, no gas and no brake pedals, and no airbags. It is an automobile fit … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Find My Phone iPhone Feature Held Ransom in Australia

Apple’s “Find My Phone” service is meant to help users locate their device if it were to be lost or stolen. Too bad a bunch of hackers have been taking the feature for granted, exploiting “Find My Phone” by holding … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Facebook’s New “Privacy” Approach; Sharing Entertainment Experiences With Audio Identifier

Could we consider Facebook hitting a new low by announcing it will now be “listening in” on your private time? Whether you’re listening to a song, or watching a movie, if the new audio identifier on your gadget’s microphone can … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google’s Project Tango Will Now Incorporate New, Cutting-Edge Tablet

Google is continuing its journey in revolutionizing what can be done with mobile devices. Its latest plan involves the manufacturing of 4,000 prototype tablets starting next month. The tablets would be Google’s second step in a recent research effort, dubbed … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E63- YouTube & Twitch, Aero-X Hoverbike, Dell Goes Green | Red Headed Geek Show

Youtube is rumored to possibly purchased Twitch, a huge site for live streaming game play video, which became popular around 2011 and raised 35 million dollars in startup funding. It is on the most popular gaming site lists, and has … Continue reading →

 

DELL
Dell Begins Sustainability Efforts With New Carbon-Negative Plastic Packaging Line

Michael Dell made a sustainable move this week by introducing what the company will call “industry first” carbon-negative packaging. Dell will have some help, however, as it will be partnering with Newlight Technologies. Newlight is a California biotech startup founded … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Hover and Ride With The New Aero-X: The World’s First Consumer-Centric Hoverbike

Aerofex, a company based in California, is ecstatic to start taking orders for the new Aero-X hoverbike; a half quadcopter, half motorcycle that looks like technology mixed with Star Wars. The engine, powered by three 240 horsepower, three-rotor, rotary engines … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
SCiO: A Pocket-Sized Molecular Sensor Brings Trek Tech to the Real World

“Imagine if there was a way to know the chemical makeup of everything you come into contact with” posits Consumer Physics cofounder Damian Goldring in an initial pitch to Kickstarter. Had time to give that some thought? If your mind … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Sources Say YouTube To Acquire Twitch Gaming Video Site for $1 Billion

Youtube, which was purchased by Google back in 2006, is seeking to acquire Twitch for a good $1 billion dollars. This could end up being the most significant purchase to-date for YouTube, which hasn’t made tons of moves as an … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
The Apple and Google Patent Feud Comes to an End After 3 Years

The fundamental concepts behind each of its smartphone technologies has caused a tremendous disagreement among Google Inc. and Apple Inc. These two Silicon Valley giants have been in legal battle since 2010, when Motorola sued Apple for patent infringement. Apple … Continue reading →