Millions of us have busted our smartphone displays, and then suffered through the unconnected days that followed until we could replace our screens or phones. […]
Consumer Tech
Let Me – and Only Me – in My Phone!
Privacy and security have been hot buttons of mine, as regular readers no doubt have picked up. As a consequence, I’m asked to check out […]
Consumer Tech
AllPlay Gains Steam in Home Audio
Qualcomm announced here at CES that a dozen audio hardware and service providers are hopping onto the AllPlay bandwagon. They’re planning new products that connect […]
Consumer Tech
Healthcare is the Future of Wearables
In 2014, fitness dominated the wearables scene. This year, however, the name of the game in wearables and Internet of Things is healthcare – and […]
Consumer Tech
satisfy Your Need For Feed
There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling when you realize that your NFL team will be fighting for its post-season life during a holiday party […]
Consumer Tech
Keep Android’s Nosiest Apps in Check
The flashlight app on your phone may be reporting your GPS location. Seriously. Here’s what you can do to keep nosy apps like that from […]
Consumer Tech
Putting the “Smart” in Smart Devices
Have I really fallen and can’t get up? Or am I just starting my sit-up regime? If you’re in the room with me, that would […]
Consumer Tech
Healthcare Wearables Will Launch in 2015. Unless …
Are you tired of listening to your uber-healthy co-workers comparing calories and steps at the office? Those of you with chronic conditions can now take […]
Consumer Tech
Ah, Now Eye See!
Augmented reality is about to get real. I mean, really real. Digital eyewear will make it happen. And it’s happening sooner than you think. Read […]
Consumer Tech
Don’t Judge the iPhone 6 by it’s Cover
Taller than a Galaxy S5. Tougher than Gorilla Glass. Softer contours than the iPhone 5. But it’s what’s inside that really counts. Read my latest […]
Consumer Tech
No Reason to Buy a Tablet Anymore
When the first tablets bounded onto the scene four years ago, everyone wanted one. They sold quickly and immediately snagged our time and attention away […]
Consumer Tech
Internet Titans Air Offensive
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Ballmer Couldn’t See the Desktop For the Tiles
It should come as no surprise that Steve Ballmer is out as Microsoft CEO. The company’s vision for client computing is miserably off base, and that’s […]
Consumer Tech
Whither EBay
Regardless of whether it decides to spin off PayPal, what’s left for eBay, a company that matched the perfect item with faraway buyers now that […]
Voice Tech
Death Scrum For the Ear Drums
The titans of technology have spent lavishly for your eyeballs. Now they’re opening their checkbooks to scoop up services to get you to lend them […]
Consumer Tech
Winners and Losers: Midyear Update
The titans of technology went on a shopping spree in the first half of 2014. Here’s a look at why they spent so much, what […]
Consumer Tech
Gunning for Google
Forget about orange. In the high-stakes world of mobile e-commerce, gunning for Google is the new black. Three industry stalwarts have all taken aim this […]
Consumer Tech
Amazon, AT&T and the “Sell Phone”
Here’s why a “sell phone” is so important to Amazon, and what AT&T means to the deal.