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BeeLine aims to deliver simple, smart navigation for cyclists
Cycling is a great way to get around a city, avoid traffic, be more environmentally conscious and ultimately stay fit. What is not great is cycling around a city completely lost and not knowing where you are going. Stopping regularly to check a map or check detailed instructions tends to be annoying and time-consuming. BeeLine ...
Meet Pulse, the smart digital camera remote trigger
The ability to control your camera wirelessly through your smartphone definitely comes in handy when taking group shots, night shots when a slower shutter speed is required, time-lapse videos or the ever-popular selfie. One gadget looking to be the perfect answer to controlling your camera remotely is Pulse, created by Alpine Laboratories. The company’s Kickstarter ...
Pocket adds public feed to let others follow what you are reading
We do not always have the time to read an interesting article or watch a funny video when we come across it on the web. Pocket simplifies the process for you by allowing you to save items for your later viewing pleasure. Even when you are offline, you can access your saved items at any ...
Report: Fossil to acquire Misfit for $260M in effort to expand range of smart wearables
Watchmaker Fossil Group Inc. is expanding on their current smart wearables offering with the announcement that they will be acquiring wearable fitness tracker startup Misfit Inc. for $260 million. Fossil Group has a 16-brand selection, including their namesake and Skagen. They also make watches for a variety of designer labels including Kate Spade, Michael Kors ...
Cola emerges from stealth, raises $1.3M to bring app-like interactivity to texting with Cola Bubbles
When organizing a meetup with friends there are always an unending number of messages flying around filling up your smartphone and your time. Decisions need to be made of what day and time suits everyone, a venue or location that everyone is happy with, who is bringing what, etc. The list is endless and takes ...
Apple Music for Android rolls out in beta: Do you need it?
After a five-month wait, Android users will finally get to enjoy Apple Music. Released on Tuesday, Android users are now able to download the beta version of Apple Music for Android (via TechCrunch). The Android version is available in all the same countries that Apple Music is currently available, except for China where it will ...
Google Maps for Android finally gets offline navigation and search
Getting lost in a new city can be entertaining, but not being able to determine your location or find a certain restaurant can be a little frustrating. That annoyance is due to end with the announcement that Google Maps will finally be available offline. This big news was announced almost six months ago at Google ...
Topaz is a 3D Touch compatible curved screen protector for your iPhone 6s, 6s Plus
With hefty price tags, no one wants to deal with the horror of a broken screen on their newly-purchased iPhone. Unfortunately, it is a reality that you could be faced with, considering the number of phones that meet the hard surface of a floor on a daily basis. A current Indiegogo campaign claims to be ...
Get ready to replace your notebook, says Tim Cook: iPad Pro on sale Wednesday
The wait is over; starting Wednesday, November 11 the 12.9-inch iPad Pro officially goes on sale on Apple’s website. If you want to make your purchase in-store, then you will have to wait until later this week when Apple’s retail stores, select carriers and resellers will start selling the iPad Pro. With the iPad Pro ...
Smarten up your watch collection with the Chronos disc
Trading a watch in your prized collection for the latest smartwatch is something that most avid watch collectors are unlikely to do, but that is no longer a choice you have to make. The Chronos is a small disc that will transform your traditional watch into a smartwatch providing you with notification alerts, fitness tracking ...