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Smart glasses worthy of Levar Burton (or Superman)
This week’s SmartDevice roundup features a pair of smart glasses, a smart tracker, and a badge that makes you feel like you’re part of the Star Trek crew. ION Glasses This gadget allows you to monitor your phone’s activity without obstructing your view as it sends you notifications via LED that only you can ...
Facebook posts stellar Q3 despite decrease in mobile DAUs
Facebook posted its third quarter earnings results, which showed that the company beats analysts expectations. Its revenue for the quarter that ended last September 30, 2013 saw an increase of 60 percent, from $1.26 billion one year ago, to $2.02 billion for this year. The majority of its revenue came from advertising, which saw a ...
New in SmartCars : Program messages to other drivers, Open garages with headlights
This week’s SmartCar roundup features a gadget that allows you to communicate with other drivers, a device that lets you control your garage door with your car headlights, and a gadget that connects your life to your automobile. Drivemotion Animator Have you ever wished there was an easy way to communicate with other drivers ...
BlackBerry asks Facebook to save its skin
In what could be seen as an act of pure desperation, BlackBerry is reported to have approached social networking giant Facebook for a possible buyout bid. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, BlackBerry executives recently flew to California to meet up with Facebook chiefs to gauge their interes in acquiring at least ...
Apple owns up to quick-draining battery problems in the iPhone 5s
Fanbois are accustomed to their new iDevices having problems. As we’ve already seen, previous faulty devices have been plagued with a yellowish tint on the screen, WiFi connectivity issues, camera problems, and even battery problems, but those usually go away when a new software update rolls out, or when the adhesive used on the screen ...
Pinterest’s key acquisitions + partnerships in 2013
Pinterest has been a buzzworthy topic for nearly two years, cashing in on its popularity last week with a $225 million in a Series E round of funding led by Fidelity Investments, with the participation of current investors Andreessen Horowitz, FirstMark Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Valiant Capital Management. Now that its valuation has exceeded $3 ...
Airo automates fitness trackers : Market needs easy data
This week’s Quantified Self roundup features new trackers from AIRO, Push and Angel that deliver more vital information for users, tracking caloric intake, metabolites and more. AIRO . AIRO HEALTH has unveiled a revolutionary tracker that hopes to put other fitness trackers to shame. Dubbed the AIRO, the bracelet tracks four parameters – nutrition, stress, sleep ...
Google Glass 2 coming: Explorers can swap old pair for new glasses soon
Google proudly announced that Glass Explorers from all over the US have been actively sharing their experiences when using the device through videos taken with it. These videos, as well as regular feedback, helps Google to improve the product. The company has gained so much insight from Explorers that it will be releasing the second ...
Tips and tricks for using OS X Mavericks
Have you upgraded to the new OS X Mavericks yet? If no, but you do want to try it, Grovo Learning has posted a quick tutorial video on how you can get your hands on it. The first thing you need to know about OS X Mavericks is that it is a FREE upgrade from ...
Apple beats analyst expectations in Q4 2013 performance
Apple has posted its fourth quarter earnings report for the period that ended last September 28, 2013. The company posted revenues of $37.5 billion, plus a quarterly net profit of $7.5 billion, or $8.26 per diluted share, which is higher than results from the same quarter the previous year, when it posted revenues of $36 ...