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Flurry finds Millennials use health and fitness apps more than other age groups

Flurry finds Millennials use health and fitness apps more than other age groups

June 14, 2013 10:10 am by | 0 Comments

Given our addiction to smartphones and tablets, mobile consumers are already primed for the coming onslaught of wearable computing devices. Indeed, we’re so tied to our mobile gadgets today that ... Read more

Shower test: Robert Scoble offers proof that Google Glass is waterproof

Shower test: Robert Scoble offers proof that Google Glass is waterproof

April 28, 2013 6:32 pm by | 0 Comments

If you were wondering if Google Glass survived a full shower, here’s some photographic proof courtesy of tech industry cheerleader Robert Scoble. ’You thought I was kidding when I said ... Read more


Vine adds feature to make this social media tool even more useful

Vine adds feature to make this social media tool even more useful

March 30, 2013 12:37 pm by | 0 Comments

Expect to see short, repeating videos all over the place now ’ the Twitter-owned firm announced today that you can now embed any Vine video on the web. It’s a ... Read more

Jawbone’s Up health wristband finally comes to Android

Jawbone’s Up health wristband finally comes to Android

March 20, 2013 12:01 am by | 0 Comments

Jawbone has finally released an Android app for its Up health wristband, which has so far remained an iPhone-exclusive device. Jawbone recently re-released its Up wristband ($129) after a disastrous ... Read more

Could Lenovo be the company that buys Blackberry?

Could Lenovo be the company that buys Blackberry?

March 11, 2013 11:15 pm by | 0 Comments

Perhaps because the marriage between ThinkPad and BlackBerry seems so natural, another Lenovo executive is hinting that the company would be open to purchasing the beleaguered smartphone company. Lenovo chief ... Read more

Video chat app Tango reaches 100M users; adds iPad support, photo editing, and more

Video chat app Tango reaches 100M users; adds iPad support, photo editing, and more

March 10, 2013 1:10 pm by | 0 Comments

Tango announced that it has surpassed 100 million registered users. To celebrate, the company is also launching a revamped version of its mobile apps, which finally bring full iPad support ... Read more

Mars spaceship’s sewer system will shield astronauts from cosmic radiation

Mars spaceship’s sewer system will shield astronauts from cosmic radiation

March 3, 2013 3:37 pm by | 1 Comments

Inspiration Mars, the first private mission to the Red Planet, will likely be a monumental achievement for humanity ’ and poop will help make it possible. ... Read more


AutisMate: An iPad app for personalized autism therapy

AutisMate: An iPad app for personalized autism therapy

January 29, 2013 12:40 pm by | 0 Comments

For children and adults with autism, who face daily challenges with basic social interaction, the iPad has been something of a godsend. Apple’s tablet has ushered in a slew of ... Read more

New York Tech Meetup steps up to help shape NYC’s tech policy

New York Tech Meetup steps up to help shape NYC’s tech policy

January 24, 2013 11:33 am by | 0 Comments

The New York Tech Meetup (NYTM) aims to play a more steady role when it comes to the city's technology policy. NYTM is taking advantage of its more than 29,000 ... Read more

Pebble smartwatch now shipping, but expect to wait a while for yours

Pebble smartwatch now shipping, but expect to wait a while for yours

January 23, 2013 11:21 am by | 0 Comments

As promised during CES, Pebble has begun shipping its long-awaited smartwatch to Kickstarter backers today. But don’t go throwing away your current watch just yet ’ judging from the company’s ... Read more

Geeks to the rescue: NYC’s tech community rallies for Sandy relief

Geeks to the rescue: NYC’s tech community rallies for Sandy relief

November 4, 2012 12:45 pm by | 0 Comments

In the wake of the worst storm New York City has ever seen, the tech community here has come together to help those in need. New York’s techies are coordinating ... Read more

Microsoft’s Surface: Too many compromises kills its revolutionary potential  (review)

Microsoft’s Surface: Too many compromises kills its revolutionary potential (review)

November 3, 2012 10:26 am by | 1 Comments

Microsoft's Surface seemed like the ideal no-compromise device, but after a week's trial run, one reviewer finds that is not the case. ... Read more

Reviews: The Mini has all the iPad goodness in easier-to-use size

Reviews: The Mini has all the iPad goodness in easier-to-use size

October 31, 2012 10:13 am by | 0 Comments

Pros -- thin, lightweight, sleek -- far outweigh the cons -- low resolution screen -- in reviews of the iPad Mini. ... Read more

A hands-on review of Microsoft Surface (hint: it needs more apps)

A hands-on review of Microsoft Surface (hint: it needs more apps)

October 25, 2012 6:12 pm by | 0 Comments

From afar, the Surface looks like it means serious business. You won’t question it’s build quality, and, with its straight lines and sharp angles, you (probably) won’t mistake it for ... Read more

ZocDoc founder makes the list of NYC’s most influential techies

ZocDoc founder makes the list of NYC’s most influential techies

October 20, 2012 4:14 pm by | 0 Comments

The group of finalists all embody the energy and passion that we’re finding so remarkable about New York City’s tech community. We’re highlighting the VCs, entrepreneurs, and community leaders (many ... Read more