At 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday, the Twitter feed of the Associated Press told us that Barack Obama had been injured in an explosion at the White House. The tweet was fake.
14 Essential Android Tips
Android is a powerful platform, but only for those who take full advantage of all its tricks. Here’s a guide to tricking out your phone.
Amazon Rumored to Be Prepping a TV Box for Streaming Video
Bloomberg reports “people with knowledge of the matter” as saying that Amazon is working on a TV box for streaming on-demand video. The rumored box will apparently be available later this year and looks to compete with the likes of Apple TV, Roku and similar streaming boxes.
Amazon Said to Plan TV Set-Top Box for Streaming Video [Bloomberg]
Should Toddlers Use Tablets and Smartphones After All?
New research suggests that using screens may in fact yield slight benefits to very young children when it comes to learning
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Tweetbot Gets a Media-Savvy Update
One of the best third-party Twitter clients just got even better.
Lettrs Sends USPS Mail from Your Smartphone
Lettrs allows you to send long-form messages to a friend’s inbox or to a real-world mailbox, directly from your iPhone or computer. It’s somewhat like the eCard sites and apps that now let you send cards via the USPS.
Bluetooth Breathalyzer Lets You Share Your Drunkenness with the World
It’s a breathalyzer with a Bluetooth connection, so you can display your level of drunkenness on your cellphone. The fun doesn’t stop there, though.
Microsoft: ‘New Generation’ Xbox to Be Unveiled May 21
Say hello to Microsoft’s “new generation” Xbox…event invite.
Review Roundup: BlackBerry Q10 Puts the Keyboard Front and Center
Here’s a representative sampling of some of the various Q10 reviews that have been trickling out.
Apple: What’s Eating America’s Favorite Tech Company?
Apple’s quarterly earnings report, delivered yesterday after the stock markets closed, was anxiously scrutinized by investors and Apple loyalists for signs of a turnaround. For the most part, they were disappointed.
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GetGoing Adds Flight Finder Feature
A clever travel site adds a new feature for people who want to explore multiple destination possibilities.
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Samsung Galaxy S 4 Review: Gimme One Smartphone, with Everything
Samsung’s newest iPhone archrival sports more features than ever — and a bigger screen crammed into a smaller case.