Saturday, January 12, 2013

Everybody Poops with their iPad – The iPotty gets kids started early

The iPotty trains kids to use the toilet and to play around on the iPad while they do so. Is this the best message to send? We all know that tablet owners are far too inclined to bring their devices into bathroom when it’s time to go. And it looks like that number is about to be on the rise, even for the tiniest of tech-savvy users. We encountered the...

Hands on with the XO Learning Tablet – Has OLPC sold out?

← Previous Next → The new XO Android tablet doesn’t look much like the original concept, but will come in at well under 0. Last year the One Laptop Per Child project showed off a slate tablet dubbed the XO 3.0. Hailed as...

Verizon’s FamilyBase allows parents to monitor, lock a child’s phone

Designed to keep a child on task at school or make sure they aren’t texting all night, Verizon’s FamilyBase app gives parents more insight into phone usage. Detailed on NBC News this week, Verizon developers are currently working on a new project that can help parents keep an eye on their children’s cellular phone usage. Called Verizon FamilyBase, parents...

Sony wants to skip entry-level smartphones, focus on premium hardware

A marketing executive from Sony revealed the Japanese company plans to emulate elite Android manufacturer’s like Samsung by pumping out high-end smartphones and ignoring the cheaper, entry-level devices. One of Android’s main differences when compared to iOS is the wide range of hardware that includes devices appealing to budget-conscious users...

Why you should wait for the Galaxy S4

We’ve seen a wave of Android smartphones sporting 5-inch 1080p displays, quad-core processors, and 13-megapixel cameras unveiled at CES 2013, but you should probably wait for the Galaxy S4. It hasn’t been an earth-shattering show for mobile this year. CES 2013 has thrown up some interesting devices, but the big players in mobile seem to be saving their...

Hands on: Project Shield is every bit as amazing as Nvidia claims

← Previous Next → Nvidia’s Shield would be impressive if it was just another Android gaming handheld, but it’s far more than that. We’ve seen several Android gaming devices over the past year, and if CES is any indication we’re likely to see many more soon....

Surface Phone concept looks real enough to touch in new video

The gorgeous Surface Phone concept isn’t rooted in any sort of reality, but this concept video does a great job of showing the world exactly how terrific Microsoft’s smartphone could be. Rumors of a Microsoft-made Surface Phone have been swirling around since the Surface tablet was first mentioned so many months ago. The desire for the Surface brand to...

Forget CES, MWC 2013 is where we’ll see some new phones

As CES 2013 draws to a close, it’s clear many of the biggest names in mobile technology have chosen to wait for February’s Mobile World Congress to reveal their latest products. But why this year? Exhibitors at International CES have started packing up their elaborate stands and heading back home, having announced all their new hardware to the gathered press...

Shoot smoother video like the pros with Steadicam Smoothee

The Steadicam Smoothee is designed for smooth panning video shot with iPhone or GoPro devices, giving you the film-like quality without the expensive gear. Tiffen’s Steadicam is popular with film and professional videographers. The $60,000 camera mounting is worth every penny to those who rely on it to prevent jerky movement when shooting while in motion....