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You Can’t Play Xbox 360 Games On Xbox One

by Mike Beauchamp on May 21, 2013 in Gadgets, New Technology, News

Steve Kovach over at Business Insider spoke with Todd Holmdahl, the “hardware boss” at Microsoft, about the new Xbox One they announced today. Specifically, he asked about the new Xbox One not being backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games. Holmdahl told BI: “We created a new architecture [...] It was too much of a burden [...]

This Rugged Version Of The Galaxy S4 Looks Awesome But You Can’t Buy It In The U.S.A.

by Mike Beauchamp on May 21, 2013 in Android, Gadgets, News

By now, we’re all familiar with Samsung’s latest and greatest flagship phone: the Galaxy S4. It’s already available for sale from most carriers in the U.S. (Verizon’s launches this Thursday) and has received rave reviews. However, there’s another version rumored to be launching in July – the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active – but only in Europe. There [...]

This Fitness App Maker Is Getting Into The Hardware Business With Heart And Bike Monitors

by Tyler Riggs on May 17, 2013 in Apps, Gadgets

For those whose fitness regimes include running or biking, it’s pretty common for a mobile app to become part of one’s fitness routine, with the app being used to measure time and distance spent on various activities. The space is dominated by apps like Nike-Plus Running, Runkeeper, MapMyRide, Strava, and others, but one of the [...]

Observation: Google Glass Was All But Absent From Google’s Huge Event Today

by Scott Cowley on May 15, 2013 in Gadgets

Google I/O 2013, Google’s largest developer conference (with more than 6,000 attendees) highlighted some great new additions to Android, Maps, Search, Chrome, Google Play, etc. But the megalith in the room was the one product people were most excited about, but got barely a passing mention: Google Glass. Larry Page capped off the 3.5 hour [...]

This Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Is Also A Showerhead

by Tim Sessions on May 15, 2013 in Gadgets

We’ve all done it. We’ve dragged a pair of old computer speakers or stereo into the bathroom to plug our music playing devices in while we shower. Whether we listen to music, pod casts, or audio books, sometimes the sound of the shower alone isn’t enough to get us through our morning routine. Thanks to [...]

You Have To See Epson’s Google Glass Competitor

by Drew on May 15, 2013 in Gadgets

A Forbes.com post highlights Epson’s Google Glass competitor. The Epson smart glasses are developed for enterprise use and features an innovative YouTube app. Read the article here. H/T @chrisknudsen

Samsung Galaxy S4 Will Go On Sale At Verizon On May 23rd

by Mike Beauchamp on May 13, 2013 in Android, Gadgets, News

Verizon announced this morning that general availability of the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S4 will be next Thursday, May 23. The device will be available on that date for Verizon’s website and in their retail stores. Previously, the release date was scheduled for May 30. As a reminder, you can currently pre-order the Galaxy S4 for [...]

Someone Turned An Old Mac Pro Into A BBQ Grill

by Drew on May 13, 2013 in Gadgets

Reddit user 100uf posted photos of a recent DIY project: the iGrill. See for yourself below:

The $99 Nokia Lumia 928 Is Verizon’s New Flagship WP8 Device

by Mike Beauchamp on May 10, 2013 in Gadgets, News

Fans of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 will be pleased to know: next week, beginning on May 16th, the Nokia Lumia 928 will be available for just $99 (with two-year contract and $50 mail-in rebate) from Verizon. The Lumia 928 is Nokia (and Verizon’s) new flagship WP8 device for 2013. Here’s a quick run down on [...]

Google Has A Skydiving Simulator And It’s Awesome

by Mike Beauchamp on May 9, 2013 in Gadgets, New Technology

Google has, hands down, the most comprehensive and current map data of, well, most of planet Earth. From driving directions and Google Street View, to aerial shots with Google Earth, there isn’t much of our world you can’t see from your own computer. Google partnered with another company, Instrument, to create a virtual skydiving experience. [...]