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Tablets & Smartphones
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet for $199? Let’s Be Realistic
When I read Engadget’s report that Microsoft may sell its Surface Windows RT tablet for just $199, my first reaction was to write a silly tweet about it, then move on. No disrespect to Engadget, but the story seemed …
The 10 Best Android Games for Kids
At Tecca, we love finding the best games and apps for your gadgets. You’ve probably seen our picks for iPad and iPhone, as well as the best games to play on consoles like Xbox and Wii. To complete the lineup, here are our picks …
Four Great Baby Apps for iPhone (That Saved This New Parent’s Life)
Two weeks: That’s how old my newborn child is — a baby boy, our first — as of Monday this week. Everything’s upside-down right now: sleep, eating, walking, writing, thinking, the fabric of space-time, you name it. His mother …
The Future of Personal Computing: Cloud-Connected Screens Everywhere
Tim Bajarin is the president of Creative Strategies Inc., a technology industry analysis and market intelligence firm in Silicon Valley. He contributes to the “Big Picture” opinion column that appears every Monday on …
Apple v. Samsung: The Trial Goes On, but It’s Already Over
The patent trial of Apple v. Samsung has been fascinating to read about if you’re interested in either company’s inner workings. So far, we’ve learned that one Samsung executive freaked out about the iPhone, that Apple considered …
Are Tablets like the iPad Poised to Dethrone Game Consoles?
Thank you, Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek, the guys behind the bleeding-edge PC shooter Crysis, for confirming in so many words what I’ve been saying for years: Tablet-gaming is here, and it’s a clear and present threat to console …
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Takes a Stab at Tablet Multitasking
For tablets that want to compete with Apple’s iPad, proving superior at productivity is seen as a holy grail, and true multitasking is the key. If users can jump between apps with ease, the logic goes, the tablet might attract …
30 Days with Google’s Nexus 7 Tablet
I’d be lying if I said my decision to attend Google’s I/O conference last month had nothing to do with the tablet rumors. I’ve been waiting for a good, affordable 7-inch tablet ever since Samsung pioneered the concept with its …
Motorola Atrix HD Review: The Mid-Range Gets Good
Six months ago, Motorola’s Atrix HD could have been the cream of the crop among AT&T Android phones. The fact that it’s not is a testament to how quickly the smartphone market moves.
Although the Atrix HD has many of the …
Why Amazon Shouldn’t Be in the Hardware Business
Hopefully today’s column will spur some healthy debate.
I personally would love to know why Amazon should be in the hardware business. Initially I thought the idea made a lot of sense. What I expected with the Kindle Fire …
Acer Iconia Tab A700: Great Screen, Competitive Price – But Is It Enough?
In a somewhat crowded field of 10-inch Android tablets, Acer’s $450 Iconia Tab A700 sets itself apart by offering a whopping 1920×1200-resolution screen. Compared to most 10-inch tablet screens, the screen on this tablet makes …
