Last night, I used a tablet to read the Wikipedia entry on Singing in the Rain as I was watching it on my TV. Apparently, I’m not the only one who does this; according to a new Forrester survey, 85% of people who own tablets use …
Gadgets
‘Pebble’ Watch Touts E-Paper Screen, Bluetooth, Apps and High Demand
Holy moly is this Kickstarter project on fire. Every time I refresh the page, it seems to go up another five grand or so. It apparently met its $100,000 fundraising goal in two hours, too.
The project in question is a …
Video: Here’s How iPads Are Made at the Foxconn Factory
You may have caught ABC’s edition of Nightline where anchor Bill Weir was allowed previously-forbidden access to the factory floor of Foxconn to witness workers assembling Apple products.
Now, a new video by American Public …
Samsung’s 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 Will Ship April 22 for $250
What does Samsung’s next generation of Galaxy tablets offer that Apple’s new “resolutionary” iPad doesn’t? A little money left in your bank account.
The biggest selling point for both versions of the new Galaxy Tab 2 is the …
CloudOn: A Better Way to Do Microsoft Office on Your iPad, for Free
From Quickoffice to Documents to Go to Apple’s own iWork programs, there’s no shortage of iPad apps that let you view and edit Microsoft Office documents. But as anyone who relies on Office to do real work can tell you, there are …
Are You a Phone Dropper? Try Giving Yourself the Feinger
Tip for PR pros trying to promote smartphone accessories: Any product with a marketing video consisting of an old-school breakbeat and a line like “Ride a bike, climb a tree, multitask, take a pee — get on the dance floor and …
Roundabout Deal: Buy the New Nokia Lumia 900 Phone, Get a $100 Credit
Math! She’s a fickle mistress. She takes without asking. In this case, however, she gives without expectation. If you purchased the $100 Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone from AT&T – a phone our own Jared Newman called “a solid …
Verizon Tacks on $30 Fee for Upgrading to a New Phone
Starting April 22, Verizon Wireless will charge an extra $30 to upgrade to a new phone.
The fee applies to “existing customers purchasing new mobile equipment at a discounted price with a two-year contract.” Here’s how Verizon …
Callaway Lets Golfers Custom-Design Their Own Drivers Online
Callaway is now letting creative duffers personalize their own RAZR Fit drivers online with the new “udesign” (get it?) customization platform.
You’re able to choose your own club head (mens or ladies; right- or left-handed; …
How to Unlock an AT&T iPhone in 5 Easy Steps (If You’re Lucky)
On Sunday, AT&T let go of its SIM-locked hold on iPhone users, allowing them to unlock their handsets for use with other wireless carriers.
To unlock an AT&T iPhone, the device needs to be off-contract. For most users, that …
Dear Facebook: Here’s How to Not Screw Up Instagram
First, an important disclaimer: I’m not predicting that Facebook is going to ruin Instagram, the wonderful photo-sharing service for smartphones which it is acquiring.
True, when I think of startups Facebook has acquired, I …
Would You Pay $850 for an iPhone if Carrier Subsidies Disappeared?
How much would you pay for an iPhone if you had to pay full price? More than the $200 or $300 you did for the smartphone you currently own? How many people even know the iPhone’s actually a lot more expensive than one of Apple’s …