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Mourn Google Glass no more: 3 other smartglass alternatives
After Google stopped selling Glass on January 19, 2015, some wondered if Google Glass was officially dead. Google’s Explorer program will also phase out, with no additional software updates planned. So is Google Glass completely dead? According to Tony Fadell, former CEO of Nest Labs Inc., acquired by Google last year, Glass will move out of ...
Smile! 3 Impressive photo-sharing apps
Have you ever dreamed of being a professional photographer? Or do you just wish your amateur shots turned out better? This line of thinking is one of the reasons why photosharing apps have become extremely popular. They give you the opportunity to take all types of photos and share them with your friends and even ...
Health gadgets for pregnant women and people with severe allergies
This week’s Smart Health roundup features the U.S. beta debut of a wearable health tracker with its own coach, an EpiPen smart case and smart clothes for pregnant women. GOQii debuts in the U.S. market GOQii (GO-KEY) is a smartband that measure a user’s sleep, activity as well as nutritional intake. Previously only available ...
Latest iPhone 6 rivals we expect to debut at MWC 2015
Holding out for the Samsung Galaxy S6, or any other Android-powered device worthy of considering over an Apple iPhone 6? Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just around the corner, with promise of shiny new smartphones from popular brands including HTC, Huawei and Samsung. Kicking off March 2, 2015 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, ...
Pricey GE cooktops get smart with sous vide accessory
This week’s Smart Living roundup features a smart sous vide accessory, a no-fuss intuitive Wi-Fi speaker, and get rewarded for using a smart thermostat. . Pricey GE cooktops get smart with sous vide General Electric Co. released its new Monogram Induction cooktop that features touchscreen controls, LED lights and display, and a hefty price tag. The ...
The deadliest altercations on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
Many individuals treat social media outlets as a personal diary, venting frustrations and sharing all but the most embarrassing moments. Yet sometimes people abuse social media to start personal wars, some of which can turn deadly. In my personal experience, I’ve seen friendships shattered because of a simple status update on Facebook. I’ve seen relatives fight with one another, and ...
Ford goes West for smart car development, opens new innovation center in Silicon Valley
What do you get when you combine one of the world’s oldest automobile manufacturers with the advanced tech developments of Silicon Valley? Ford Motor Company’s new Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, CA. Given the growing interest in smart cars, that all but turned this year’s Consumer Electronics Show into a car show, Ford is ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Future-proofing smart homes and more
This week’s Smart World Series features the battery woes of the upcoming Apple Watch, a refrigerator that brews you a cup of coffee on a schedule, Canonical’s push into the Internet of Things (IoT) and more. For those who missed last week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments ...
These familiar brands are geekifying your cities
This week’s Smart City roundup features a list of smart city big players and a partnership between countries to countries further smart city efforts. . Top smart city suppliers Navigant Research predicts that global smart city technology market is expected to be worth more than $27.5 billion annually by 2023. Question now is, which of ...
Winklevoss twins to launch NASDAQ for Bitcoin
Winklevoss twins Tyler and Cameron, are looking to launch the first regulated Bitcoin exchange for American customers. Reports state the twins have hired engineers from top hedge funds, enlisted a bank and engaged regulators to aid them in opening the exchange, called Gemini, which means “twins” in Latin. The Winklevoss twins say they see Gemini ...