The FCC is considering allowing airline passengers to make calls while airborne, but the change isn’t set for takeoff anytime soon
Reviews & Features
Aereo Open to Supreme Court Bout With Broadcasters
Online streaming service won’t oppose a petition brought by CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox for copyright infringement
What If the Next PlayStation and Xbox Arrived in Two or Three Years Instead of Seven or Eight?
Don’t expect the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to last nearly as long as the PS3 and Xbox 360.
Get the Most Money When Selling Your Old Electronics
We may be tempted to write off our old gadgets when we upgrade to the latest version, but don’t think your old tech toys aren’t valuable just because they’re not the newest thing on the market.
30-Second Tech Trick: How to Unlock Android with Your Face
Also, remember: Everybody dies.
Person of the Year Runner-Up: Edward Snowden
He pulled off the year’s most spectacular heist. Exiled from his country, the 30-year-old computer whiz has become the doomsayer of the information age.
Fascinating Historic Artifact: Grace Hopper Gives My Friend Ann’s Dad a Job Recommendation
Correspondence from a legendary figure in computing history.
Your 3DS Can Now Venture Further into Your Wii U-Verse
Update adds Nintendo Network ID support as well as Nintendo’s social Miiverse.
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.
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.
6 Ways to Keep Santa’s Secrets Safe in a Digital World
Follow these simple steps to keep your gifts a surprise.
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.