…and why it rarely does.
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5 Tech Trends Not to Expect in 2014
Half-spoiler: It involves robots, cybersecurity, wearables, Apple and video games.
Americans Still Love Dead Tree Books
Even as we embrace e-books, we haven’t cast print books aside
Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Four 3D Printers
After CES, the future of 3D printers seems just a bit brighter. But how bright?
New Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset: Small and (Mostly) Sweet
The first Jawbone headset since 2011 aims to please Siri and Google Now fans.
How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal with a Range Extender
These small boxes can extend the range of your Wi-Fi signal by boosting it and retransmitting it.
Google Play Movies and TV Shows Now Available (to Watch) on iPhone and iPad
Shots… sort of… fired!
Meet the Tiny Windmills That Could Charge Your Phone Someday
Ten of these little power plants could fit on a grain of rice
Google Is Powerful — But Not as Powerful as an Angry Mob
When big companies are at odds with a critical mass of consumers, bet on the consumers.
Blackphone Aims to Be an NSA-Proof Smartphone
Good luck with alllllllll THAT.
The Best New Superzoom Cameras
While smartphones are doing their best to kill point-and-shoot cameras, there’s still quite a bit of life left in the mid to high end.
Sony Vaio Fit 11A | Flip PC: An Exercise in Silly Tech Product Naming
Even Sony seems confused by the name of its newest two-in-one.