It’s that time again: When the evil, obsessive-compulsive, mirror-verse me starts picking at piles of disorganized digital information, speaking in sepulchral tones: “Time to get to work, Matt.” This time it’s my iTunes library …
Reviews & Features
Samsung Galaxy Note Review: Living with a Gigantic Smartphone
Thanks to an over-the-top Super Bowl ad, millions of people have heard of Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphone — but for the wrong reason.
Although the Galaxy Note’s stylus was the focus of the commercial, the real …
Two Minute Video: Samsung’s 5.3-inch Galaxy Note – Phone or Tablet?
Samsung’s 5.3-inch Galaxy Note sits in the somewhat uncharted space between a large smartphone and a 7-inch tablet. The screen’s size and its 720p resolution are the real draws here, especially for navigating web pages and …
The Robotic Dinosaurs That Could Change Paleontology Forever
Could Tyrannosaurus rex run down its prey or did the eight-ton “tyrant lizard” shuffle its feet on the ground like an elephant? How did large dinosaurs lay eggs? Could they kneel down or did they simply drop off their offspring …
Five PS Vita Accessories to Consider
For those that didn’t snatch a pricey $350 special edition PS Vita last Wednesday, cheaper versions of Sony’s powerful gaming portable will launch in the U.S. tomorrow (technically midnight tonight) along with the final launch …
How Startups like Frank & Oak Are Changing How Men Shop for Clothes
To say that the titans of the tech world aren’t snappy dressers is an understatement. Think of the late Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck-and-jeans combo or Mark Zuckerberg’s loose-fit hoodie.
While fashion and tech might seem …
The Connected Human: How the World Is About to Get Even Smaller
Ben Bajarin is the director of consumer technology analysis and research at Creative Strategies Inc., a technology industry analysis and market intelligence firm in Silicon Valley.
Polling and Social Media Collide with ‘Social Polling’
What do you think is the best way to track public opinion?
A) Conduct a poll based on a random sample.
B) Create an online poll and post it on Facebook, Twitter, or a blog.
C) Ask a Magic Eight Ball.
Most people would …
How Target Knew a High School Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Parents Did
Fifty Cameras, a Fake Home and Virtual Reality: How Tide’s New Detergent Came Together
Laundry detergent is not my regular beat. But when Procter & Gamble invited me to check out one of its secret lairs, with a PR rep touting “advanced modeling and virtual reality” within, I couldn’t resist.
Yes, the maker of …
Two Minute Video: Lytro Camera Is Focused on Never Needing Focused
Shoot first, focus later. That’s the promise of a new point-and-shoot camera from Lytro. The rectangular gadget looks like anything but a traditional camera, which is probably a good thing since, well, this is anything but a …
Robot Shakes Hand with Astronaut on International Space Station
In space, nobody can hear you be uncivil towards someone. That’s why it’s nice to see commander Dan Burbank and Robonaut 2 shaking hands in the middle of the International Space Station.
This little bit of robo-human relations …