How BuzzFeed infected the Internet with a killer virus
You’ve been infected. Just now. This morning, I bet. You’ve already been exposed to 17 amazing things that you will love, a quiz to find out which of your favorite TV characters you most closely...
View ArticleIs Google Glass on the brink of going mainstream, or the brink of failure?
It’s been more than two years since Google unleashed its vision for a wearable future, and it’s clear to see that few of us are ready to join the Glass masses. The post Is Google Glass on the brink of...
View ArticleFor real? We ask a physicist to ruin our favorite action sequences
With the help of a real scientist, we give some of the most recent high-action sequences a reality rating. You’re welcome. The post For real? We ask a physicist to ruin our favorite action sequences...
View ArticleHigh school students made this BT headphone adapter, but is it too simple to...
This crowdfunded Bluetooth headphone adapter is the brain-child of a group of brilliant high-school entrepreneurs, but will its oversimplified functionality be its undoing? The post High school...
View ArticleIt’s time we make ‘code’ an official language, and teach it in every school
Kids may intuitively master Twitter, Snapchat and Angry Birds, but unless we teach them programming in school, they’ll never have the skills necessary to develop the next generation of software. The...
View ArticleRent an Apple Watch from ByeBuy, the Netflix for fickle gadget fiends
Want a new Apple Watch? Or maybe a ZenWatch? Or maybe an LG? Like Netflix for the latest gadgets, ByeBuy lets you try before you buy -- or just keep on trying. The post Rent an Apple Watch from ByeBuy,...
View ArticleCan an adrenaline-centric dashcam make people drive like idiots?
The Waylens dashcam is designed to let adrenaline junkies capture their most exciting moments behind the wheel. But will having an online audience help goad risky drivers into even more ridiculous...
View ArticleCan waving an iPhone around like a Shaman fix a speaker? We tried Sonos...
Sonos has avoided using an Auto-EQ system until now, so why the change of heart, and does the smartphone-based system work very well? The post Can waving an iPhone around like a Shaman fix a speaker?...
View ArticleTransform your Wi-Fi from awful to awesome by moving your router and its...
Reviving a Wi-Fi dead zone isn’t easy, but it’s possible given the right equipment, a bit of time, and some experimentation with your router’s position. The post Transform your Wi-Fi from awful to...
View ArticleShh! Roku’s new $49 Streaming Stick lets you listen through your phone
Roku has unleashed the second generation of its new Streaming Stick, which brandishes a host of new features for the same low price of $40 USD. Chief among the new features is the ability to listen to...
View ArticleSwordfight! Streaming sticks from Google, Roku, and Amazon compared
Which streaming stick reigns supreme? We compare the features and performance of the most popular HDMI dongles to help you decide which one might be best for your needs. The post Swordfight! Streaming...
View ArticleAre you still a Picasa holdout? How to make Google Photos work for you
Google's Picasa may be no more, but that doesn't mean your photos are left in the dust. Here is our complete guide to the differences between Picasa and Google Photos, and the best The post Are you...
View ArticleWho’s to blame when your hoverboard bursts into flames? It’s complicated
You may assume anything you can buy in a store is safe, but safety certifications like UL are actually totally voluntary, and some of them don't mean nearly as much as you think they do. The post Who’s...
View ArticleSonos vs. Denon HEOS: Which wireless speaker system stands supreme?
Two years and one lawsuit into its wireless hi-fi market battle with Sonos, Japanese audio giant Denon is proving itself to be tenacious, adding new features like Bluetooth and hi-res audio and several...
View ArticleNeed a sleeping bag, hammock, and tent? The Crua Hybrid can be all three
Launching on Kickstarter, the Crua Hybrid blends the sheer practicality of a tent with the creature comforts of a hammock and the thermal qualities of a sleeping bag, all in a compact, 7.5 lb package...
View ArticleCyborgs are already here, but the next steps will make you nauseous
From bionic limbs to sensors that let you “smell’ color, the body modifications of science fiction are finally coming to fruition, and not all of them are born in squeaky-clean hospital labs. The post...
View ArticleA man is selling Hackintoshes for $329, and he really hopes Apple won’t mind
Apple has always tightly controlled both its Macbooks and the operating system they run, OS X, but there is a group of people out there putting OS X on other computers. We speak with one man from the...
View ArticleTomTom Rider 400 review
In an age of smartphones and free navigation apps, is there really a need for dedicated motorcycle GPS? We make the case for the TomTom Rider 400. The post TomTom Rider 400 review appeared first on...
View ArticleRoku revamps entire line, adds 4K HDR models, stick-on form factor, $30 Express
Roku updates nearly its entire fleet of devices with 4K, HDR and a new $30 entry level set-top box for budget-conscious buyers. The post Roku revamps entire line, adds 4K HDR models, stick-on form...
View ArticleHands on: Plex Cloud
With Plex Cloud, media-streaming fans no longer need to maintain their own servers and content libraries -- as long as they're willing to pay. But there are some legal considerations torrenters will...
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