Wireless activity trackers may do more than log how many steps you take. Doctors are turning to them to understand which factors help patients recover faster from surgery
Gadgets
Yes, Microsoft Could Have Invented the iPhone. Here’s How
Steve Ballmer’s company knew what the future of user interfaces would look like.
Google May Have a WIMM to Make a Smartwatch
An interesting wearable-tech startup is now part of Android, reports GigaOM.
Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Details Slip Out
Official announcement is set for September 4.
Yes, Please: Pressy Is a Customizable Extra Button for Your Android Phone
Yes, you lose your headphone jack, but – BUT! – you gain an extra button to which you can assign a wonderful, whimsical array of functions.
The One Thing Windows Phone Phablets Really Need (Hint: Not Apps)
What could a Windows Phone phablet bring to the table? I just have one feature on my wishlist.
Samsung Introduces Child-Friendly Galaxy Tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is a 7-inch tablet that runs a skinned version of Android.
Android VP Hugo Barra Is Leaving Google
Barra is leaving to work for Chinese phone maker Xiaomi.
Zite Gets Nice on Android, Lands on Google Glass
New versions of the personalized-magazine app for one of the world’s biggest platforms, and one of the smallest.
E-Readers Are Supposed to Be Dying, but Kobo Keeps Making Fancier Ones
Innovation in e-readers is actually alive and well.
Google’s Nexus 4 Smartphone Gets $100 Cheaper Amid Low-Cost iPhone Rumors
For $200, it’s an unlocked, off-contract Android phone that’s actually decent.
Foursquare Looks Great on Windows 8
The first serious tablet version of the check-in app is here.