Tag Archives: app

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
iRobot Turns Any Android Tablet into Robotic Controllers

Bedford, Massachusetts company iRobot, A.K.A. the maker of the popular Roomba household vacuum-cleaner, does a lot more than cleaning living rooms these days. The company’s robots are being deployed across the world, nearly 6,000 of them actually; cleaning up after … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Samsung Teams with Barnes & Noble to Launch Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

We first learned of Barnes & Noble’s plans to launch a tablet with tech giant Samsung back in June of this year, and this week it finally arrived. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook launched on Wednesday, and is essentially … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Tickle Makes Programming as Fun and Easy as Playing with LEGOs

Steve Jobs once famously said “Everybody should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think”. In an age where our world is ruled by the Internet of Things, cloud computing, a never-ending arsenal of new gadgets, … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Elemoon: The Newest Smart Wearable Bringing Chic to Geek

There is certainly no shortage of options for smart wearables on the market. It seems like every week there is a new watch or ring being touted as having the ability to do just one more thing than its predecessor, … Continue reading →

 

APPLE
Samsung Acquires SmartThings, Wants to be Center of the Smart Home

Samsung Electronics, known for producing electronic products including memory chips, appliances, and mobile devices, is determined to get into your home; your smart home that is! By purchasing high-profile startup SmartThings, for an estimated $200 million, Samsung hopes to be … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Sproutling Takes the Anxiety out of the Baby Monitor

Nothing is more of a life change than having a child. Newborns are delicate beings, and taking care of them can be stressful. For years, parents relied on books and advice to get through those first few years. It seems … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
The Framed 2.0 Technology Creates Living Art

July has been an exciting month for the world of digital art display. For starters, American startup Electric Objects launched its EO1 picture frame on Kickstarter two weeks ago and has since met its $25,000 crowdfunding goal more than twenty … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
No Signal? No Problem, GoTenna Will Keep You in Touch

We think of our smart device as reliable, so reliable we no longer fear getting lost on the road. It has GPS technology, important contacts, and most importantly, service. But what about places where there is no reception? No matter … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Ritot, a Smartwatch That Uses Your Hand as a Projection Screen

It looks like a fitness band and acts like smartwatch, but in a totally different way than you think. The Ritot watch gives a new twist to the smartwatch by using projection technology to show notifications on your hand instead … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Amazon Faces Potential Lawsuit for In-App Purchases Made by Children

It’s easy to understand a parent handing over their smartphone or tablet to their young one for entertainment or distraction. However, problems could arise if the child knowingly, or unknowingly presses the purchase button. Many applications include supplemental purchases that … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Google Gives You $20 Virtual Reality With Cardboard

Virtual Reality is like a precious prodigy child that has been patiently waiting to be brought to the world. People keep saying “2014 is the year of VR”. I’m sure you remember Facebook purchasing the Oculus Rift VR headset for … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Soundhawk Smart Listening System Tackles Hearing Issues Situationally

There are 30 million (and counting) Americans who struggle with hearing problems, and plenty of these people are ditching their hearing aid. Why? They are essentially a blanket solution for hearing loss. Hearing aids can pick up extra sounds in … Continue reading →

 

SMARTPHONES & MOBILE DEVICES
Intel Shows A New Creative Side With Pocket Avatars Messaging App

Known as a leader in hardware and computer chips, Intel is trying out consumer software in its new mobile-messaging service called Pocket Avatars. Intel envisions itself as far more than just a processor manufacturer. In fact, Mike Bell, general manager … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Facebook’s Slingshot Forces You to Participate, Not for Passive Users

Snapchat, the smartphone app that sends photos or videos that disappear right after you view them. Slingshot, the new Facebook app that is almost exactly like Snapchat. Except, in order to view the media, you must send one first! Like … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Spire Gadget That Lets You Take a Deep Breath to Reduce Stress

Spire, a wearable device that tracks health and fitness, was created about 3 years ago, back when wearables were not the norm they are today. According to Spire creators Neema Moraveji and Jonathan Palley, coming into the market now isn’t … Continue reading →