GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
SXSW’s 2014 Interactive Festival Kicks Off This Week: Here Are Some Things You Shouldn’t Miss

In 2010, SXSW’s Interactive Festival surpassed the Music portion for the first time in attendees.  Considering the droves of humans that flood the incomparable music hub of Austin, Texas for the Music portion of the festival, this was no easy … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The LogBar Ring: Gesture Control Bluetooth Ring Doubles As A Magic Wand

Smart jewelry marks an entire wave of fresh technology that you wear on your neck, wrist, and finger. We’ve seen smart rings. They tell you the time, show notifications from your smartphone, texts, connect you to your apps, etc. Isn’t … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Moov Is A Sleek Fitness Tracker With A Personal Trainer Personality

Wearable fitness trackers today are usually one of the two: bulky or nerdy in appearance, or slim and sleek, but with limited utility. It would be nice to have a choice between a design you would want to wear, and … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Boeing Black: Self-Destructing Phone Primarily For Governmental Agencies And Contractors

Two years ago, original news leaked that Boeing was working on a smartphone, but not much else emerged. However, there was no denying this wouldn’t be just any smartphone. Boeing, is primarily an aerospace company by-the-way. This smartphone is a … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Blackphone: Says “NO” To Data Collection, But Don’t Think It’s NSA-Proof

Among the multitudes of technological innovations, gadgets, and other high-profile launches at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the encrypted Blackphone had it’s turn to create attention. Phil Zimmerman is not only one of the Blackphone’s creators, he is … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Fingerprint Sensor, Download Boost, Improved Camera- The Samsung Galaxy S5 Is Here

Finally! Samsung unveiled its flagship device, the Galaxy S5; and we have the Mobile World Congress and Samsung’s president and CEO J.K. Shin to thank for the the show. Yesterday’s event was called “Unpacked 5” in Barcelona, where Shin opened … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Load Your Wallet Into Your Smartphone With Loop

Loop first came about back in October 2013 when it was launching its Kickstarter campaign. They invented the first mobile payment app that is accepted everywhere. Unlike other mobile payment services, such as Isis, Square, or Google Wallet, the idea … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Cuff Is One Smart Bracelet That Won’t Cramp Your Style

Forget the chunkiness, bright colors, or the overall “nerdy” appearance of your average smart wearable. The next item in this growing market is elegant tech jewelry. Cuff founder Deepa Sood, developed her own jewelry line that smartly works with a … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
World’s First Haptic SmartShoe: Le Chal

A smartshoe has never existed. Although we hear about ‘smartphones’, ‘smartwatches’, and ‘smartglasses’ every day, doesn’t it sound strange to say “smartshoe”? This intelligent footwear, called Le Chal, is primarily for the visually impaired. Le Chal is, thanks to tech … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
The LG G Pro 2 Phablet Packs Exciting Features, Incredible Camera Specs

Expected to debut at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona late February, LG decided to jump the gun and launch its LG G Pro 2 in South Korea. As a follow-up to last year’s version, this tablet-phone hybrid is all … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Cheapest Tablet In America: DataWind’s $38 Tablet That Runs Android

It is rare to find a tablet that bridges the gap between those who can and cannot afford the technology. DataWind may not be a tech name you’ve heard a lot from before, but the Indian company has actually been … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Sony’s Got A Clever New Marketing Campaign: The Bottled Walkman

Sony may be saying goodbye to its PC biz, but they sure figured out how to make a comeback by bringing back an old gadget, the W Series waterproof Walkman. The waterproof MP3 player comes inside a water bottle and … Continue reading →

 

HELPFUL TIPS
Safer Internet Day ‘14 Expresses The Need To Better Protect Children

Today is the annual Safer Internet Day (SID), where over 100 countries, full of organizers and educators, are holding activities to promote safe and responsible use of online technology for the young. Microsoft recently pulled together results of its 3rd … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
“VAIO” Con Dios – Sony Says Goodbye to the PC Business

To anyone who has been paying attention to the Dell restructure earlier this year, or has say, turned on a tv or browsed Google or spent any time in your local coffee shop, Sony’s announcement last week that they were … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Fin- The Smart Ring That Turns Your Hand Into A Remote Control

Smart wearable devices are tricky. They need to look good and need to work well. So far, smart glasses, watches, and wristbands, and  now rings? A group of young, creative types from FHL Vision decided to show off their very … Continue reading →