Apple expands iPhone line with new 5c and 5s models, new iOS 7 features
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Cupertino, CA- Apple revealed two new iPhone models here yesterday and also showed off more of its upcoming iOS 7 software.
Category: Gadgets
Xbox Music launches on iOS and Android, offers free Web streaming
By Ted Kritsonis
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Music streaming and download service to iOS and Android devices, as well as launching a browser-based version that will be free of any paid subscription for the first six months. The move puts the service’s 30 million song catalog across a wider gamut of devices in taking on established competitors.
Roku 3 a solid little box, may be the media streamer to beat
By Ted Kritsonis
Streaming media boxes are slowly growing in popularity as their capabilities grow and consumers become more aware of what they can do, and the Roku 3 may be on its way to the top of the list, thanks to its impressive mix of simplified software and developer support for more content.
Microsoft’s Nokia devices purchase marks end of an era for mobile giant
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Microsoft just bought Nokia’s devices business for $7.2 billion. While Microsoft gains its own smartphone manufacturing subsidiary, the deal effectively ends Nokia’s reign as a smartphone maker.
Essential gadgets for travel
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Modern travellers are faced with many challenges. Higher travel costs, less service and perks as well as increasingly more prohibitive rules. Here are gadgets that help make travel better.
Comparing the 2-year plans from the Big 3 carriers
By Ted Kritsonis
Now that two-year contracts have essentially become the norm before the new wireless code of conduct goes into effect in December, the incumbent carriers have released their latest voice and data plans. Are they cheaper than they were under the old three-year terms, or still more expensive than they should be?
When discounting tech products leads to eventual discontinuation
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Tech products that are discounted shortly after they have been launched historically end up discontinued. Should consumers ‘go for the bargain,’ of avoid buying devices that are essentially obsolete.
Steve Ballmer did Microsoft a big favour — but is it too late?
By Ted Kritsonis
Steve Ballmer surprised the tech world by announcing his resignation, effective sometime in the next 12 months, and while his tenure saw some incredible change, he was almost always on the wrong end of that evolution.