It doesn’t matter what grade your child is going into this fall — there’s at least one high-tech tool they’ll both want and need this year. But with the average American spending some $700 per young student and $1,000 on …
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Windows Tablets to Cost Between $300 and $700, Says Lenovo
There’s been no shortage of speculation about how much Windows 8 tablets will cost, but Lenovo looks like the first to give some solid estimates.
David Schmoock, Lenovo’s head of North America operations, told Bloomberg that …
IRIS Camera Concept Could One Day Let You Take Photos by Blinking
Imagine a viewfinder that follows your eye, focuses wherever you look and then snaps a photo when you blink twice. That’s the idea behind IRIS, a new concept by Mimi Zou.
“I was thinking, ‘What’s the middle ground between …
A Brief History of Apple’s TV Troubles
Steve Jobs might’ve had Apple’s TV revolution all figured out, but the TV industry sure doesn’t want to let it happen–at least not on Apple’s terms.
On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal brought word that Apple is negotiating …
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 …
Video: How to Be Everywhere — Tips and Tricks for Doing Things Remotely
Trying to be everywhere at once? Don’t bother. Here’s how to access your computer, find a lost phone, pinpoint your friends and keep an eye on your house from just about anywhere.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review: This Tablet’s Mightier with a Pen
When Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphone went on sale in the U.S. in February, two things made it, um, noteworthy. At 5.3″, its display was the largest one ever offered on a phone. And the Note came with Samsung’s S Pen, a precision …
7-inch Tablet Wars: How Low Can Prices Go?
The low-end of the tablet market keeps getting more interesting, as device makers scramble to lure people in with cheap hardware.
The latest move comes from Barnes & Noble, which over the weekend slashed prices across its Nook …
Current iPhones Discounted as New Version Rumored for Next Month
I’m sure the iPhone 5, or whatever it will be called, is going to be impressive. But you know what other phones are impressive? The iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S.
It looks like both of them are getting discounted as retailers get …
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 …
Time to Do the Math and Switch to a Prepaid Smartphone?
Considering how much consumers stand to save by switching to prepaid — easily over $1,000 over two years’ time — the increase isn’t nearly as sharp as one might expect. How come?
via Prepaid Smartphones: Is It Time to Ditch Your iPhone Contract? | Moneyland | TIME.com.
Back to School: Check Out These Great iPad Edutainment Apps
We’ve got an app to help you get a leg up on your studies, no matter your age.