Author: Cesar N
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Sony SRS-BTV5 Wireless Speaker Review
At least mine does, but that’s probably because it’s raven colored. I really wanted one of the bright pink ones — it just seems to go better with the spherical shape — but black still makes a statement, if a quieter one. And by quiet, I’m referring to the design, of course — not the…
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Dropbox Currently Experiencing Widespread Service Outage
Dropbox is undergoing a pretty widespread service outage, according to our own tests and multiple reports from around the world on Twitter. It’s been down for around 3o minutes as of this writing, and the outage appears to affect both Dropbox connected apps as well as the web-based Dropbox services on its own site. Users are…
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Google Updates Gmail on Desktop and Mobile With Redesigned Inbox
Google today announced a brand new inbox on desktop and mobile that offers improved filtering in the form of a tabbed layout, which supports up to five different organizational tabs. We get a lot of different types of email: messages from friends, social notifications, deals and offers, confirmations and receipts, and more. All of these emails can…
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Fujitsu Lifebook 2013 Concept Incorporates a Tablet for a Keyboard, Phone and Digital Camera
How about a revolutionary concept today, instead of the usual rumors and speculations? Prashant Chandra proposes a beautiful Fujitsu laptop concept, that also incorporates a tablet, phone and camera. Dubbed the Lifebook and seen as a concept from 2013, this original unit is what they call a modular device. You can detach its camera…
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Animated display lets cyclists trip the light fantastic
Kickstarter has been fertile ground for bicycle accessories. There have been smart handlebars, anti-theft bike lights, and wheel LEDs. Joining that illustrious lineup is Monkey Light Pro, a bike wheel display system that creates lit-up images and animations. The Monkey Light Pro consists of four bars with 256 full-color LEDs, which mount inside the…
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Fast forward – and press play again: Cassettes are back
Some of us kissed goodbye to cassettes a long time ago and embraced the CD and digital download, but the humble cassette has been enjoying a resurgence, its popularity shown by indie bands including MGMT, British Sea Power and She & Him, and record labels, releasing new music on the old format. MGMT chose the…
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LG Intros White Nexus 4, Talks Nexus 5
For smartphone maker LG, white is the new black. The company on Tuesday showed off a new white version of the Nexus 4, and had a few comments about the supposed Nexus 5. The white Nexus 4 is not groundbreaking in any way, it is simply a white Nexus 4. It’s not all white, though. The side…
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Google is being investigated by FTC over anti-competitive practices in the US (again) [Rumor]
Back in January, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrapped up its investigation on Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices regarding its search business. Google promised to make the necessary changes and all was well and good. But now, Google is reportedly facing another investigation by the FTC over anti-competitive conduct in the way it displays ads.…
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An Average Smartphone With Stiff Competition
In January, Sony sparked renewed interest in its Xperia smartphone line with the introduction of the Z, a sleek, ultra-thin handset with a staggering 1080p 5-inch display, waterproof casing, 13-megapixel camera with HDR video, and powerful quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor. But while the Z racked up accolades, its sibling, the Xperia ZL, got lost in its…
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Microsoft reveals Xbox One, the ‘new generation’ console
On Tuesday at the company’s campus in Redmond, Wash., Microsoft unveiled the new Xbox One console, along with plenty of content plans, including a “Halo” live-action TV show from Steven Spielberg, and an exclusive deal with Activision for “Call of Duty: Ghosts.” After a thumping welcome video — carrying the message that in the…
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iPhone 6 Concept Includes a Projected Keyboard
f you’ve long complained about your typing speed and productivity, this iPhone 6 concept video may be the solution you’re searching for. The above YouTube video shows an iPhone 6 mockup that, when set on a flat surface, can project a Mac keyboard from one side and a Mac desktop from the other. The video, created by…
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U-BOARD Multifunction Board with built-in 3 Port USB Hub and 1 Cup Holder
Do you often hear that your workspace is not exactly organized in the best possible way (not to say messy)? Well you would hardly be the first one – and U-Board (Multifunction Board with built-in 3 Port USB Hub and 1 Cup Holder) will help you keep things tidy in a stylish way. Made…
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Make yourself a Recycled Wine Bottle Torch
Summer is coming and long warm nights with it! Make yourself a Recycled Wine Bottle Torch to enjoy the nights even more…and impress your friends a bit
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New BlackBerry Q5 Announced Today at BlackBerry Live for Select Markets
As the BlackBerry Live keynote news keeps flowing in I’m happy to introduce you to the youthful and funBlackBerry Q5 smartphone, running BlackBerry 10. With a QWERTY keyboard and a confident design, this new BlackBerry smartphone has been built to provide a fast, effortless experience that helps you explore, create and share while on…
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Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 (a.k.a “Blue”) will be free
Speaking at JP Morgan’s Media & Telecom Conference today, Windows CFO Tami Reller revealed that Windows 8.1 will be the official name for Windows Blue. The confirmation is not surprising given its presence in recently leaked builds, and it follows Microsoft’s previous promise that developers will be able to install a Public Preview version of Windows 8.1 in…
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Google reveals unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 running stock Android, coming to Google Play for $649 on June 26
Google likes the Samsung Galaxy S4 so much, it wants to spin its own “Nexus version” of it. Today at I/O 2013, Google demoed an S4 device, but with a stock version of the most recent build of the Android operating system. In short, everything Samsung did in terms of software has been scraped…
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The new Nokia Lumia 925 compared to the competition. Which is the best?
Confirming yesterday’s gorgeous leaked images,Nokia’s finally unveiled its newest flagship Windows Phone, the Lumia 925. And just as the photos promised, this latest Lumia incarnation comes to us in a sleek, aluminum-cased beauty of a body. Now that’s all good and dandy, but the real test comes with what it’s packing under the hood. Can…
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Nokia Lumia 925 image leaks ahead of tomorrow’s press conference
An image of the unannounced Nokia Lumia 925 smartphone has leaked ahead of the device’s official debut, which is expected to take place during Nokia’s press conference on Tuesday. Twitter user @evleaks posted the image on Tuesday morning, and he has a very good track record when publishing photos of unannounced smartphones. Few details surrounding the Lumia 925 can be gleaned…
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The iPhone Mashup Shoe
The iPhone Mashup Shoe design by Alan Nguyen of Freedom of Creation, a Dutch 3D printing house, is a pair of 3D printed platform heels with a holster on the side to hold an iPhone. The design was commissioned by FreshFiber, the 3D-printed accessories site, and was presented at last year’s Milan Design Week. As written on the designer’s website,…
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Microwaved Samsung Galaxy S4 Listed On Ebay As Artwork for over $5,000
Kenny Irwin, “professional microwave operator”, microwaved a new Samsung Galaxy S4 in a “five ton microwaving robot”, which it is really a $79 standard Kenmore microwave, and listed on eBay describing it as a piece of art for $5,367.00 Here’s the video.