Author: Missy Kellor

Weekly tech news roundup for January 9

by on January 9, 2015 0 comments
This week: new—and actually attractive—fitness trackers, 15 more "works with Nest" partners, and Sharp introduces an 8K TV. If you love your Keurig for coffee, get ready for soda coming to a counter near you. Also, check out a low-tech standing desk for your high-tech desk, find out out about a new antibiotic (and learn how they found it), and tell me whether Unroll.me actually works.
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Weekly tech news roundup for Friday, December 19

by on December 19, 2014 0 comments
This week: subscribe to a "movie a day" service at AMC, Apple Pay is growing quickly, Microsoft's Xim photo-sharing app just got bigger, and Australians are making a bionic bra. Have some fun looking at top tech toys from years past, find out where burned fat really goes, find out what Darwin got really wrong, and enjoy what just might be the geekiest (and best) holiday light show ever.
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Weekly tech news roundup for December 12

by on December 12, 2014 0 comments
This week: virtual reality headsets hit the market, some for $200 and some for $25 or less (and made of cardboard), your shaky camera footage is as good as a fingerprint, and find out out what's streaming in 4K on Amazon Prime. Also, check out some artificial skin that can actually feel, find out which state is rolling out a driver's license mobile app, and more.
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Holiday gift guide for everyone on your list

by on November 21, 2014 0 comments
Before Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is the mad scramble to assemble the shopping list. If you’re like me, you’ve got a few people you still need gift ideas for. No worries, I’ve got you covered—and not with ideas that’ll break the bank (yes, I’m looking at you, Oprah). I asked 200 of my friends to share what’s on their wish list (or what’s on their kids’!). Mixing their ideas with my own, here is THE 2014 gift guide (and even a little advice thrown in there for good measure) for everyone (even non millionaires!):
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Tech news roundup for November 14

by on November 14, 2014 0 comments
This week: Amazon finally lets families share books, Raspberry Pi unveils their new $20 computer, Quirky shows off 7 new connected-home gadgets, and Chromecast gets some game. Also, check out: the world's smallest commuter bike, a gold-backed 78-inch TV, and a gorgeous...glowing...new bike path.
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Weekly tech news roundup for November 7

by on November 7, 2014 0 comments
This week: new devices from Microsoft, Jawbone and Amazon (and Prime members get a new free service too!). There are also two more free things—fliers on Southwest now can stream Beats for free, MS Office for mobile devices is also free. Check out an AWESOME video of a bowling ball and feather falling a vacuum tube, learn about Star Trek-inspired communicators, and also take a peek at some new medical tech making blood draws much easier.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 24

by on October 24, 2014 0 comments
This week: someone has made an actual hoverboard, Fitbit's new-new Surge aims to be the king of the wearables (but Microsoft is also going to toss their crown in the ring for consideration), the Kindle Voyage is getting unanimously favorable reviews, and Google and Facebook announce new apps. Also, find out how Nest is adding to their...nest, and if you're a fan of Harry Potter, next Friday you're going to be reeeeaaalllly happy.
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