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  • - 12 hours ago

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    Part robot, part tablet, the Double Telepresence Robot is a delightfully simple solution for the frequent telecommuter who values face time with in-office colleagues. (4 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Easy to set up and control Office presence without traveling to the office Facilitates better interaction with co-workers Cons Dependent on strong wireless connection → Read More

  • • 20 Holiday Gifts for $20 or Less (PC Magazine)

  • - 6 days ago

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    When we’re all rocking smartwatches in ten years time, will we thank the Pebble? Some people will say so. Some people argue it’s not even a smartwatch yet. But whatever chord the Pebble strikes with you, there’s no denying that the watch has gained an impressive amount of admiration, completely smashing past → Read More

  • - 6 days ago

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    DVDO’s Air3 Wireless HD HDMI adapter kit, an updated version of the AIR system, has helped to restore my faith in wireless HDMI. First off, it supports full 1080p 3D video and 7.1 DTS-HD MA at over 35′ away. I tested it out with multiple devices, resolutions, audio formats, and distances. The results? It’s not → Read More

  • - 7 days ago

    Kids Toys

    Nothing throws kids into a toy-induced frenzy like the start of the holiday season. Letters are written to Santa, hints are left around the house, toy catalogs are strewn around the house. Parents are thrown into their own frenzy about what to get and where to get them, especially when it comes to tech-oriented toys. → Read More

  • • Amazon’s Drone Delivery Fiasco (PC Magazine)

  • • Pebble Smartwatch Gets Black Friday Discount, Lands on Amazon (PC Magazine)

  • - November 27, 2013

    Vuse Vapor Cigarettes

    With its mild, smooth taste, attractive design, and high nicotine amount, Vuse is the ideal e-cig for heavy analog smokers who want to move to an e-cig and are new to vaping. It’s also not very expensive. (4 out of 5) Pros High nicotine content Smooth, subtle taste Attractive device Useful LED indicators for waning → Read More

  • - November 27, 2013

    Halo G6 E-Cigarettes

    Halo e-cigs are available for ordering from a very well-designed website and the taste, vaping experience, and design are all on target. (4.5 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Beautiful design User-friendly, customer-oriented website Pleasant taste and vaping experience Long-lasting battery and cartridges Cons The highest available nicotine concentration is 24mgs Halo G6 E-Cigarettes have → Read More

  • • Cigirex Electronic Cigarettes (Disposables) Review (PC Magazine)

  • - November 26, 2013

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    Self-quantifiers will want to hop on the Runtastic Libra bathroom scale to learn their weight, body fat, muscle mass, water percentage, and bone mass. They’ll need an iOS device to see their complete information, however, and in testing, the Bluetooth scale gave a few inconsistent readings. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Chic design Measures weight, → Read More

  • - November 25, 2013

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    While hearing aids might not be the most stylish accessory, if anyone can make them cool, it’s Apple. As noted by Reuters, Cupertino worked with Danish company GN Store Nord to build a hearing aid that integrates with the iPhone. The device, the ReSound LiNX, uses Bluetooth-like technology to pair with an Apple gadget to → Read More

  • - November 22, 2013

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    With its improved controls, increased storage and bundled rechargeable batteries, the VTech InnoTab 3S is an attractive tablet for those who bought the previous iterations. But the laggy performance frustrates, and its addition of a MicroSD card slot (rather than the SD slot of old) is a head scratcher. (4 out of 5) Pros Smartphone → Read More

  • - November 22, 2013

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    You need a cool gadgety gift but have no idea where to start your search. It’s an age-old problem, but thanks to sites specifically crafted for unusual gifts and gadgets you can now find exactly what you want, even when you don’t know what you want. By gift shopping online you can easily create your → Read More

  • - November 22, 2013

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    We don’t have a lot of holidays in the United States. We’re the hardest-working people in the developed world; we usually don’t even take all of our few vacation days. We have no official national holidays, and though we have federal holidays, they’re often ignored. We’re a country of go go go, a country of → Read More

  • - November 21, 2013

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    If Apple is building an iWatch, it’s probably keeping a close eye on Nike’s FuelBand right now. With the first FuelBand, Nike successfully built a life gamifier. It was a piece of fitness tech that you’d wear like any other watch or wristband, not just something to put on for a jog → Read More

  • - November 21, 2013

    Zoomer Robot Dog

    Zoomer is a robot dog that will be a welcome addition to any family. Sometimes he doesn’t listen, but his big personality will win you over. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Cute Durable Has enough tricks to keep kids occupied and in love Cons Short battery life Trouble understanding children voices Zoomer, a robot dog → Read More

  • - November 21, 2013

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    Despite a number of new features and a slick design, Nike’s Fuelband SE is a deeply flawed as a serious fitness-tracking device. (6 out of 10) Pros Stunning, stylish design Extremely detailed online support Easy to read display Cons No Android app Only tracks some types of exercise As fashion, technology, and fitness continue → Read More

  • - November 21, 2013

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    The Fitbit Force takes everything we love about the Fitbit One and puts it into a secure wristband, making it an affordable alternative for users who don’t need all the data that more expensive options like the Basis B1 provide. (4.5 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Sharpest display of any activity tracker Thoughtful design → Read More

  • - November 21, 2013

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    Though it costs twice as much as some competitors, the Basis B1 Band is by far the most interesting activity tracker on the market, delivering a wealth of information others can’t match. (4.5 out of 5) Editor’s Choice Pros Auto-detects running, walking, bicycling, and sleeping Sophisticated and comprehensive measurements Zeroes in on habits rather than → Read More