Hardware
The Roku interview: Here’s how the streaming-box builder is working through its app issues
The company is taking a two-pronged approach to getting higher-quality TV apps onto its platform.
35% off Omron 10 Series Bluetooth Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor – Deal Alert
The Omron 10 series wireless blood pressure monitor averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 2,600 customers (read reviews). With a regular list price of $99.99, this 35% off deal puts it at just $64.99. The bluetooth … Continue reading
Best second-screen apps for watching Major League Baseball
Geek up the grand old game with data feeds, social media, and other interactive enhancements.
Snapchat what? Instagram Stories racks up 100 million daily viewers
Instagram arrived late to the ephemeral messaging trend—so late that it almost missed the boat entirely—but the photo-sharing network is seeing success. On Thursday, Instagram revealed that its Stories feature gets 100 million daily viewers, about one-fifth of Instagram’s 500 … Continue reading
How Apple plans to make iCloud, Siri, and iTunes better
Apple has a plan to make its cloud services good: moving the groups responsible for building them into one building so they can work together. The teams behind iCloud, Siri, Apple Music, iTunes, Apple News, Apple Pay, and Maps all … Continue reading
67% off Etekcity 4 Pack Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lantern with 12 AA Batteries – Deal Alert
Whether used for camping, trick or treating, or power outages, this lantern will provide up to 12 hours of bright omnidirectional LED lighting to see your surroundings. When the battery power of the lantern runs low, the brightness will dim … Continue reading
Spotify ads slipped malware onto PCs and Macs
Spotify’s ads crossed from nuisance over to outright nasty this week, after the music service’s advertising started serving up malware to users on Wednesday. The malware was able to automatically launch browser tabs on Windows and Mac PCs, according to … Continue reading
New Amazon Echo Dot Launches Oct 20, Get Free Ones When You Buy 5 or 10 – Deal Alert
The all new Amazon Echo Dot launch date is right around the corner: October 20th. Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play & control music (either on its own, or through a connected speaker/receiver), control … Continue reading
The Week in Mac Apps: Bring your photos to the next level with Macphun’s Aurora HDR
New Mac apps of the week This week’s roundup of Mac apps includes Macphun’s latest version of Aurora HDR, an incredible photo editor. You’ll also find tools to organize your Final Cut Pro library, make eye-catching websites, customize your hot … Continue reading
Third time’s the charm: Welcome, iPhone-killing Google phone
You know it was coming even before Google’s event this week started but ALL HAIL THE IPHONE-KILLING GOOGLE PHONE. Again. Writing for the Forbes contributor network and murder clown college, Dave Thier says “Google’s New Pixel Phone Is Perfect For … Continue reading