Author: Missy Kellor

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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Weekly tech news roundup for October 17

by on October 17, 2014 0 comments
This week: leaked images show Fitbit's newest devices, Google announces Lollipop mobile OS, and Apple unveils new iPads (plus a few other goodies). Check out the Kickstarter of the week and MasterCard's new touchless payment credit card coming to a wallet near you in 2015. Also, Lockheed Martin is developing a Mr. Fusion, the earth's magnetic field may be flipping sooner rather than later, and click on over and take a peek at Drunk J. Crew for some Friday Fun.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 10

by on October 10, 2014 0 comments
This week: Tesla unveils an amazing new car with auto-pilot features, HP splits in two, and Snapchat has been hacked (big time). In other news, Apple Pay is coming soon -- really soon, but you should also check out a cool all-in-one credit card coming next year (it appears to be way better than Coin). And believe it or not, there's a big change coming to yard tool technology and, if you need a chuckle, be sure to check out some age prediction software that has produced some hilarious results.
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Weekly tech news roundup for October 3

by on October 3, 2014 0 comments
This week: Windows 10 is coming (no, not Windows 9), "elf yourself" with JibJab's newest message app, and get the latest Apple rumors...and links to Shellshock patches for whatever OS you're running on your Apple machine. Also, Facebook and Google are upping the ante with new ad offerings, the Garmin Vivofit and Vivosmart are getting great reviews if you're in the market for a wearable, and Kickstarter-inspired Potatostock really happened. Want some more? Check out the low-tech but ingenious "invisibility cloak" that was just invented, and find out about some small crystals that can suck massive amounts of oxygen up like a sponge.
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Weekly tech news roundup for September 26

by on September 26, 2014 0 comments
This week: the internet is "Shellshocked" by a new bug worse than Heartbleed, MIT is developing a new shrink-wrap space suit, and check out a GIANT poster with just about every spaceship ever imagined on it. Also, get a load of a mini robo octopus, a new kind of fire hydrant for the 21st century, and the smartest lightbulb you'll ever meet. If that wasn't enough, I've rounded up reviews on the new BlackBerry Passport and have to admit being rather charmed by the idea of Polaroid's newest introduction.
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