The one thing from CES that I absolutely need in my life immediately
This year’s International Consumer Electronics Show has been pretty great so far. There is plenty of filler that will never see the light of day, …
Accessories
Smartphone-controlled Sphero 2B robot launches at CES
When it launches this fall, the Sphero 2B will be a $100 smartphone accessory/toy/robot that will let users wirelessly control the device from inside an …
This iPhone accessory will turn you into J.J. Abrams
A new project is raising money on Kickstarter to build an anamorphic adapter lens that would be compatible with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, …
Microsoft spreads holiday cheer with new ‘Scroogled’ merchandise line
In an act that seemingly defies the spirit of the season, Microsoft has launched a line of “Scroogled” products just in time for the holidays. …
Automatic Link review: An elegant, data-driven way to track your rides
OBD-II. At a glance, you’re probably assuming that this is a little-known member of the Wu-Tang Clan who somehow escaped the 36 Chambers. Close, but …
Wearable computer shipments seen hitting 64 million in 2017
If you’re not impressed by the Galaxy Gear, don’t worry — there will be plenty of other wearable computers to choose from in the coming …
Samsung may have designed a headset even goofier than Google Glass
The big knock on Google’s Glass headset is that while it’s a terrifically innovative piece of technology, it’s also too dorky to catch on among …
Here comes Windows Glass: Microsoft prepping a Google Glass competitor
Microsoft was late to the game in both the smartphone and tablet markets but the company is determined to not get left behind when it …
How to protect your phone against the heaviest assaults
Dropping a phone is a tragedy. An investment worth several hundreds of dollars can shatter in an instant, even when equipped with a sturdy case — …
Amazon’s ‘Firetube’ set-top box reportedly set for holiday launch
Forget the battle for smartphone supremacy: The war for consumers’ living rooms is where the action is. 9to5Google notes that Amazon has filed a trademark application …
Apple reels in Nike Fuel Band designer to help with wearable computers
Apple’s about to get a big boost in the wearable computing department. 9to5Mac reports that Apple has hired top Nike Fuel Band and Flyknit shoe …
HTC’s newest accessory is a phone for your smartphone
Have you ever wished that you didn’t have to use your smartphone to make phone calls? If so then HTC is hoping you’ll throw down …
Microsoft researcher sees keyboards slowly fading into a niche accessory
Microsoft has always placed a lot of importance on hooking things up to a keyboard — witness Steve Ballmer’s prediction that the iPhone would flop …
Samsung brings its gadget spam philosophy to the world of printers
Gadget spam: It’s not just for Samsung smartphones and tablets anymore. Samsung on Thursday unveiled three concepts for new printers that it says “will push …
Broadcom CEO wishfully thinks Apple, Samsung won’t dominate smartwatches
Sure, Apple and Samsung are completely dominating the smartphone industry right now but that doesn’t mean they’re also destined to dominate the burgeoning market for …
Giving up on Jawbone’s UP
The Jawbone UP is the best fitness tracker I have ever used. There is no close second. While similar wristband and app combos do some …
Samsung’s smartwatch will likely be called the Galaxy Gear
With Samsung rumored to unveil its first-ever smartwatch in less than a month, we now have a very good idea of what the new device …
Zombie apocalypse: Supposedly dead Garmin outperforms leading smartphone vendors
Apple posted a 20% profit decline in its spring quarter. Personal navigation device (PND) vendor Garmin just delivered a comparatively mild 7% earnings decline. If anyone had forecast …
Job posting hints Motorola will delve deeper into wearable computing
With just about every big tech company planning to release a smartwatch over the next year, it’s not surprising that Google-owned Motorola is looking to get …
2014 projected as a breakthrough year for smartwatches
Although smartwatches aren’t likely to be the “next big thing” along the lines of smartphones or tablets, they are likely to have a big breakthrough …
Microsoft reportedly testing ‘translucent aluminum’ Surface Watch
The smartwatch race is on. The Verge reports that Microsoft has moved production of its own smartwatch from its Xbox division to its Surface division and …
Apple reportedly goes on iWatch hiring spree
Apple is gearing up for a launch of its iWatch in late 2014 by “aggressively” hiring talent to develop it, unnamed sources tell The Financial Times. …
Wearable computers predicted to kill smartphones
Since we’re still witnessing the slow death of the traditional PC, it may seem a little premature to already start talking about the deaths of …
Apple outfoxed: Foxconn first to debut iPhone-compatible smartwatch
It seems like we’ve been hearing rumors forever about Apple releasing its own “iWatch” that acts as a key accessory to the iPhone. But apparently, …
Apple’s hopes of barring knockoff Lightning cables purportedly dealt fatal blow
Apple’s quest to keep cheap knockoff Lightning cables off the market may have just been dealt a fatal blow. MacRumors reports that Chinese firm iPhone5Mod …
Acer eyeing wearable tech for 2014
The verdict is still out on wearable technology and whether or not it will become the next big thing. Acer’s smartphone chief, ST Liew, is …
Google may be working on a revamped Nexus Q
Google appears to be working on a sequel to its ill-fated Nexus Q streaming device. The Nexus Q debuted at last year’s I/O Developers Conference …
Apple reportedly testing 1.5-inch OLED ‘iWatch’ displays
With Apple’s “iWatch” likely to release this year, it’s not surprising that we’re starting to hear rumors about components being cobbled together just before the …
Nexus Q won’t see new life at this year’s I/O conference
Google’s I/O Developers Conference is scheduled to take place later this week and expectations are as high as ever for the annual event. There have been a …
Google smartwatch will reportedly have Glass-like UI
Google, like Apple, Samsung and just about every other big tech player today, has been long rumored to be working on its own “smartwatch” that …
