Audi shows off 'Smart Display' Android-powered in-car tablet German automaker Audi on Tuesday unveiled the Mobile Audi Smart Display, a bespoke Android-powered tablet that marks the next stage of the company's plan to integrate Google's mobile operating system more deeply into its future vehicles. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Signal announces 'RP One' full-size Bluetooth game controller for Apple's iOS devices Mobile accessory maker Signal entered the quickly-expanding Made for iPhone game controller race Tuesday with the RP One, a "pro style" controller that connects to Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch over Bluetooth. Shane Cole 11 years ago
WiTricity's new wireless power system can recharge your iPhone through your desk Short-range wireless power for portable devices came one step closer to production Tuesday with WiTricity's unveiling of an iPhone-targeted reference design for the group's resonant energy transfer system. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Mophie combines external battery, storage in new Space Pack iPhone cases Accessory maker Mophie on Tuesday unveiled the Space Pack, a new variant of the company's popular iPhone battery cases that grafts up to 32 gigabytes of external storage onto Apple's iPhone 5 and 5s. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Samsung races against rumors of an Apple 'iPad Pro' with two new 12-inch tablets South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Monday fired a preemptive shot across the bow of Apple's widely-rumored, yet still unannounced, large-screened iPad with the new Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2-inch slates. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Pre-CES roundup: Connected TVs, wearables and robots to rule 2014 With "pre-show" festivities of the annual Consumer Electronics Show's 2014 edition in the books, 糖心Vlog takes a look at some of Monday's less-popular 鈥斅燽ut still interesting 鈥斅爏tories from the show floor. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Corning battles touchscreen germs with new bacteria-stopping Gorilla Glass Mobile devices could be the next front in the war on germs thanks to a Corning innovation that infuses the company's popular Gorilla Glass with an antimicrobial agent without altering the glass's electrical or optical properties. Shane Cole 11 years ago
AT&T to let content providers pick up bandwidth tab with new 'sponsored data' service Customers on AT&T's 4G network will soon be able to take advantage of a new program that shifts the burden of paying for some mobile data usage from users to content providers. Shane Cole 11 years ago
LaCie unveils new Apple-focused storage lineup with Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt 2 options French hardware maker LaCie on Monday took the covers off of two new external storage solutions, a Wi-Fi-enabled model designed to work with iOS devices and a Thunderbolt 2-equipped drive that the company says allows professionals to stream and edit 4K and 3D video. Shane Cole 11 years ago
GM, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, nVidia officially join Google's Android automotive push Google's bid to counter Apple's iOS in the Car strategy with an Android-based solution gained a new head of steam Monday with the announcement of the Google-led Open Automotive Alliance. Shane Cole 11 years ago
SteelSeries debuts 'Stratus' MFi-certified Bluetooth game controller PC gaming peripheral maker SteelSeries on Monday took the covers off of a new Made for iPhone game controller that connects to iOS devices wirelessly over Bluetooth, the first of its kind. Shane Cole 11 years ago
BlackBerry sues Ryan Seacrest-backed Typo iPhone keyboard, alleges patent infringement [u] Troubled device maker BlackBerry on Friday filed suit against Typo, makers of a new snap-on iPhone keyboard case, alleging that the Ryan Seacrest-backed startup "blatantly copied" BlackBerry's own keyboard. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Retailers discount iPhone 5s down to $120, AT&T offers customers $450 to leave T-Mobile [u] Friday brought three impressive new deals for those looking to buy a new iPhone or jump ship from their current carrier, with Best Buy knocking up to 35 percent off of on-contract iPhone 5s sales, MacMall pricing the 5s at $120 and AT&T offering up to $450 per line to customers who switch from rival T-Mobile. Shane Cole 11 years ago
What to expect at CES 2014: Wearables, tablets, 4K video For those in the tech industry, the new year's eve countdown does not really end with fireworks and frivolity 鈥� its conclusion is marked instead by the opening bell of the Consumer Electronics Show, held each January in Las Vegas. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Paint-by-rumors: Expectations for Apple in 2014 Despite refreshes or redesigns for almost every product under Apple's umbrella in 2013, even more excitement is expected from Cupertino in 2014 with rumors pointing toward potential forays into television sets and wearable devices alongside larger displays for iPhones and iPads. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple not expecting new Mac Pro to be available in-store until at least March Production of Apple's new professional desktop is said to be heavily constrained, with representatives indicating that the company's retail stores will not stock the machine until at least March. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Holidays bring market share gains for Apple's iPhone, iPad remains dominant New web traffic data suggests that the iPhone was Christmas's big winner among smartphones while the iPad remained the dominant tablet, though it lost some ground to competition from Samsung, Amazon, and Microsoft. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Bulletproof backups for your Mac Whether a generous holiday gift has made you a new Mac owner or you've been option-clicking since MacPaint was new, take advantage of the new year to implement a sound backup strategy that ensures the safety of your important data. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Hackers continue to tweak Apple's obsolete iOS 3.1.3 for legacy iPhones, iPods Even as Apple's first- and second-generation iPhone and iPod touch gain "vintage" status, intrepid programming group "whited00r" is working to bring many of iOS's latest features, like Control Center, to the geriatric devices. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Fitbit taps Apple's M7 chip for new 'MobileTrack' iOS app feature A Monday update to fitness tracking company Fitbit's iOS app brought several visual tweaks along with a new "MobileTrack" feature that leverages Apple's new M7 motion coprocessor to turn an iPhone 5s into a basic personal activity tracker. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apple, Samsung resume negotiations over patent royalties Global electronics heavyweights Apple and Samsung are said to have renewed efforts to peacefully resolve their years-long legal battle over Samsung's infringement on Apple patents before the parties head back to court next year. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Google takes aim at Apple's 'iOS in the Car' with Audi-Android partnership Apple is not the only major smartphone vendor with an eye toward a vehicle-integrated future, as Google is reportedly set to announce a collaboration with Audi that would have future cars from the automaker run in-dash systems based on Android. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Purported prototype of Apple's first-gen iPhone sells for $1500 on eBay A device that one collector says is an "engineering prototype" of Apple's first-generation iPhone has sold on auction site eBay for $1,500, one of a handful of similar preproduction iPhones to surface in recent years. Shane Cole 11 years ago
Apps for your new Mac: Useful utilities New Mac users will find OS X a capable performer by default, but there are a few gaps that are best filled by third-party apps. 糖心Vlog has rounded up some of the most useful additions to any Mac user's arsenal. Shane Cole 11 years ago
