The Verge — a site which isn’t known for getting giddy over unsubstantiated rumors — has a report up by Tom Warren about a doozy of an unannounced product. It’s a Nokia phone code-named “Normandy,” and the part that’s startling …
Gadgets
LG’s G Pad 8.3 Gets the Google Play Treatment for $350
A pure Android tablet with more screen for more money.
Google Chromecast Adds Support for 10 Streaming Services
GigaOM’s Janko Roettgers reports that Google’s $35 Chromecast TV stick has added support for 10 new streaming media services: Plex, aVia, RealPlayer, BeyondPod, PostTV, Songza, RedbullTV, Revision3, VEVO and Viki.
Chromecast gets Plex, Vevo, RealPlayer, Viki and more with massive app update [GigaOM]
This Dongle Adds the PlayStation 4’s Best Feature to the Xbox One
Device claims to let you use Sony’s DualShock 4 controller with Microsoft’s Xbox One.
This $6,500 Gadget Kit Promises to Help You Catch Santa
For an overweight, elderly man who subsists largely on cookies and milk, Santa is surprisingly difficult to document in the wild.
4 Microconsoles that Offer Cheap Gaming Alternatives
We’ve taken the most popular ones for a spin.
Smartpen vs. Smartpen: The Livescribe 3 Is Mightier Than the Equil Jot
Two digital pens for iPhone and iPad owners who still love ink and paper.
Square’s New Credit-Card Reader Is Slicker, Inside and Out
The new custom design is both sexier and more reliable.
Two Ways Google’s Android Platform Is Helping Redefine the Tech Industry
As I analyze the industry, I’ve become increasingly aware that Android serves two roles.
The Cable Industry Wants to Remind You: You Really, Really Love Cable
“The Hole Saga” makes the case, quirkily, that TV and Internet access are good.
The Top Cameras on the Market: Point and Shoot, Mirrorless, DSLR
Before you schedule an Amazon Drone delivery for that $3,000 DSLR, take a stroll through our quick guide to digital cameras.
8 Adorable Tech Gifts for Your Pet
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and plenty of pet lovers put the dog or cat on Santa’s list. Here are great gift ideas for the furry family member in your life.