5 Things You Should Know About T-Mobile’s New No-Contract Plans
T-Mobile has made a bold step by getting rid of two-year contracts. Here’s the skinny.
Doug Aamoth
Aamoth handles news, reviews, how-to's and videos as TIME's technology editor. He lives in Boston and has spent more than 15 years in the tech industry.
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5 Notable Tech Tangibles from South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive
The Interactive portion of South by Southwest wrapped up on Tuesday. From 3D printing to robot baristas to talking shoes, here are some of the tangible tech-infused highlights from the show.
Headphones Control Music with Swipes Instead of Buttons
These headphones let you control music playback and volume by swiping your finger along one of the earpieces.
Yet Another All-You-Can-Eat iTunes Music Rumor Emerges
I see a couple of possible scenarios here.
Fortune: Streaming Music Service Coming from YouTube
Fortune is reporting that YouTube will be launching a streaming music service to compete with the likes of Spotify.
Twitter to Take TweetDeck Web-Only, Axe Facebook Integration
We had a good run, TweetDeck. Thanks for the memories.
Forget Mobile Payments, Here’s Where NFC Really Shines
Instead of fumbling for your keys when you get home, imagine just tapping your phone against the lock.
Finally, a Robotic Dog That Can Toss Cinder Blocks Like They’re Beanbags
And here we have the latest BigDog video, wherein Boston Dynamics has outfitted man’s best friend with the ability to whip cinder blocks around.
Let’s Talk About Microtransactions in Video Games
TIME Tech talks about EA’s move to infuse all of its games with pay-as-you-play microtransactions.
Let’s Talk About Google’s Chromebook Pixel
TIME Tech talks about the new Chromebook Pixel, a $1300-and-up laptop that runs Google’s web-connected Chrome operating system.
Google Glasses Seem Cool, but Voice Control Could Get Out of Hand
Imagine a bunch of people murmuring to themselves in public, each phrase beginning with “OK Glass.” That’ll be the future if Google has its way.
Apple Says It Was Hacked
Reuters reports that Apple has revealed it was “attacked by the same hackers who targeted Facebook” last month.
