Core coverage of emerging technologies, hardware, software, AI, security, and innovations shaping the future of the digital world.
‘Control Alt Delete’ And Other Tech Fails That Are Widely Accepted Now
Having used Windows computers for years, I never really questioned why you have to press the 'Control Alt Delete' buttons in order to bring up the log in screen. It was just a standard convention. However, Bill Gates recently admitted that it was a mistake. The IBM keyboard designer didn’t want to h ...
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Future Touchscreens And How They Will Work [Video]
The touchscreen has somewhat become the signature for a whole generation. There are very few devices or gadgets that don't sport a touchscreen these days. In the future, there are going to be more solutions that none of us can really foresee or understand right now. The future touchscreen will have ...
Panasonic Unveils Voice And Hand Gesture Lighting For Our Homes
There is no doubt tomorrow's homes will be inhabited by a myriad of technical solutions to make our lifestyles more comfortable. There have been countless propositions throughout the years which have yielded various successes. Now Panasonic is unveiling their latest technology, which could add a a m ...
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Kids Today vs. 1980s Retro Technology [Video]
When we look at how far technology has come since the 1980s, we can safely say that it's infinitely different than what it was back in the day. Kids rock out with their smartphones in one hand and a super powerful console controller in the other. It's hard to even compare the two decades. Back in th ...
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How Bitcoin Mining Works And The Technology Behind It [Video]
I bet most of you have heard of Bitcoins by now, right? It's a decentralized currency that has the potential of toppling government issued currencies. Some people say it is the most risky Internet endeavor ever undertaken, but is it really? There is a lot of money to be made if you know what you are ...
Study Shows New iPhones And Samsung Galaxy S4 Are Not Very Durable
If you are in the market for a new smartphone, durability might be on your list of things to consider. If you're an early adopter, you might not care about whether or not your new phone is sturdy. For those of us who have broken our phones more than once, it's something to think about. I recently le ...
New Way To Taste Food: Smell It Through A Ridiculous Smartphone Add-On
This is so ridiculous, yet so creative. I've heard of people trying to lower the number of calories they eat, but this is taking it a bit too far I think. Imagine you are on a diet or short on cash, so you can't afford to go out to a nice dinner. How would you like to taste food right through your s ...
Meet The Real Woman Behind The Beloved Voice Of Siri
We've written so much about Siri lately. With the new iOS 7 Siri features, she's more useful than ever before. One thing I've never thought about is...who's the woman behind the voice of Siri? Surely it's a real woman who lent her voice to our beloved Siri. As it turns out, there is a real woman beh ...
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5 New Technologies To Help During A Zombie Apocalypse [Infographic]
Just when I thought writing about the zombie apocalypse was soooo 2012, everyone's getting all juiced up for the 4th season of The Walking Dead, which starts next weekend. I'm not a big fan of television, but with shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, TV is better n ...
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How To Take Pictures In Burst Mode On Your iPhone With iOS 7 [Video]
I've really enjoyed writing about the new features in iOS 7. Since I'm one of the few people I know who uses Siri almost everyday, some of my favorite upgrades have been related to her (or him, if you've changed her to a man). For people who are having fun with the new camera features like built-in ...
Brush Your Teeth In 6 Seconds With Innovative 3D Printed Toothbrush
You probably brush your teeth every morning without even thinking about it. Every once in a while a high tech toothbrush is released, like the one that dispenses caffeine into your mouth when you use it. But for the most part, toothbrushes are the exact same now as they were decades ago. From that p ...
Rock: This 2-Inch Android Smartwatch Phone Is A Beast
There are a few questions people ask themselves when it comes to smartwatches and their features. How powerful should a smartwatch really be in order to be useful? Is a smartwatch camera really necessary? How big does the screen have to be in order for the smartwatch to make sense at all? When it co ...
3D Mapping Projection Could Change Our Movie Experience Forever
Just when you thought those dumb 3D glasses enabled the ultimate movie experience, someone comes along and changes everything. The focus for any new movie technology is to immerse the viewer in the movie as much as possible. When we wear 3D glasses, we feel as though we are somewhat within the movie ...
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7 Reasons Why Your Mobile Email Campaign Is Failing [Infographic]
If you plan to run an email campaign for the holidays, there is still time to get started. You can even access this Holiday Email Marketing Schedule to get a calendar with a timeline. We've written about email marketing many times, and there are no surprises there about what's involved. However, I j ...
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The Ultimate iPhone Speed Test On Every iPhone Ever Made [Video]
I remember several years ago when the best smartphone on the market was the iPhone. Nowadays there are so many good options that you really can't go wrong regardless of which one you choose. If you have an iPhone 5, and if you are wondering whether or not you should get a 5S, this video will show yo ...