Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 carves a new niche in mini tablets
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla While bigger and heavier than its competition, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 tablet is more than just an upsized Note II, it brings a new use case for Android tablets.
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SlingSync feature opens up the Slingbox to media on phones, hard drives
By Ted Kritsonis
The Slingbox has always been a device with a singular purpose — to take a live TV signal from one location and place-shift it to another over the Internet. The Slingbox 500 now has the extra function of SlingSync, a feature that enables content stored on a smartphone or tablet to playback on the TV the box is connected to.
Top Smartphone Accessories for Better Photos and Videos
You can take better pictures, make better videos using ‘iPhoneography’ smartphone accessories and downloadable apps.
By Lee Rickwood
eReader Roundup
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla eReaders have come down in price while adding better resolution screens, built-in lights and new features. Here are the best options today.
Google Now released for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
By Ted Kritsonis
Google released an update today to its Google Search app for iOS devices that brings Google Now, the personal assistant suite that was initially introduced with Android devices last year.
TomTom unveils new smartwatch line, better live traffic in new GPS unit
Text and photos by Ted Kritsonis
AMSTERDAM – TomTom is known most for portable navigation units and maps, but the company is betting that a new strategy will help consumers get from one point to another in a slightly different context.
Great Features Packed into Good Looking Galaxy Camera
The stylish shape, full size and bright colour make the Samsung Galaxy Camera a real eye-catching device. But it’s when you start to take photos that the unit really shines.
by Lee Rickwood
Is this the new Facebook phone?
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla Facebook has long been enamoured with the idea of making its own smartphone. There are signs the Social Network is going after mobile with a new device.