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Comcast Joins 21st Century with ‘X1’ and ‘Project Dayview’ TV Interfaces
I live in a mystical, mysterious section of the world referred to simply as “Boston” by the townspeople. In this strange land, we have but one option for cable TV – we call it “Comcast” – yet whispers of newfangled fusions of …
Photos: 14 Masterpieces of Gadget Design
From the View-Master to the iPhone, 14 memorable gizmos that exude a style all their own.
Review: The Weather Channel’s Slick New (and Free) iPhone App
Cracks about meteorological accuracy aside, I’ve morphed into my family’s weatherman in recent years — partly because I’m the only one with a smartphone, partly because I’m obsessed with severe weather-watching. My wife has the …
‘Speakerless’ Smartphone Transmits Sound Through Connective Tissue
Making a phone call in a crowded room can be a very frustrating experience. Pushing the speaker hard against your ear is only so effective, which is why Kyocera has come up with an entirely new way to take calls — by …
Your Next Smartphone Could Be Safe from Rain and Toilets
If a powerful smartphone can make you feel superhuman, one splash of water on that phone can feel like kryptonite. Fortunately, future smartphones may not be so vulnerable to water damage, thanks to several waterproof and …
Navigate the Apocalypse in Style with the $190K Flying Hovercraft
Just think of the endless possibilities you’d have at your disposal if you owned a vehicle “that glides over land and water yet also soars in the air up to 70 mph with the aid of integrated wings.” That’s what Hammacher Schlemmer …
Snapkeys 2i: ‘Invisible’ Touchscreen Keyboard for Phones and Tablets
Touchscreen QWERTY keyboards for tablets and phones all have the same insurmountable problem: To type on them, you must look down at the keys to see what you’re doing. For users who can touch type on physical keyboards, the need …
New Google+ for iPhone Is a Slick Wonder (Still Needed: a Decent Google+ for iPad)
Keeping up with Google+ is — for me — a never-ending roller-coaster ride. At first, I loved Google’s social network. Then it slipped out of my list of daily must-visit sites, in part because the quality of the conversation …
Why Samsung’s Galaxy S III Is Friggin’ Huge
Every year, Samsung‘s flagship Galaxy S line has crept up in size, and this year’s Galaxy S III continues the trend with a 4.8-inch display. Not counting the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note, which is more of a phone-tablet hybrid, the …
AT&T Looking to Simplify Home Automation and Security
Home automation might not be just for geeks anymore if AT&T can live up to its promises.
On Monday, AT&T announced “Digital Life,” the company’s plan to get into the home automation and security business. Users will be able to …
HP Introduces New Ultrabooks and Sleekbooks (But Let’s Just Call Them Notebooks, Shall We?)
HP is taking this whole Ultrabook thing pretty darn seriously. After launching the Folio business Ultrabook last November and the Envy Spectre high-end model in January, it’s back with another Folio and three additional Envy …