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Gramovox Bluetooth Gramophone Lets You ‘Stream Nostalgia’

December 12, 2013 no comments

A new speaker aims to reintroduce vintage sound to the 21st century by combining old-school aesthetics with modern technology. Described as the “world’s first Bluetooth gramophone,”...

Google+ Auto Awesome Turns Your Holiday Photos Into Twinkling GIFs

December 9, 2013 no comments

Google is taking your holiday photos to the next level — a much more twinkly level. The Auto Awesome feature on Google+ was updated on Thursday to add sparkle to photos that feature items that could ...

UniKey Unlocks Doors by Touch, for 21st Century Entry

December 2, 2013 no comments

Secure keyless entry to your home via smartphone would make life significantly easier in any number of instances: arms full of groceries, or a guest who needs to get in without keys, to name a few. S...

Facebook Home update brings Instagram, Tumblr and more to all Android ...

October 25, 2013 no comments

It’s been available to Facebook’s Android beta testers for a few weeks now, but as of today all Android users can get their hands on the latest update to the company’s OS-overhaulin...

Dock Charges Any Apple or Samsung Device — Even in Bulky Cases

October 16, 2013 no comments

Product designer Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi knows how important good cases are for your smartphones and tablets. With a 17-month-old daughter who loves to play with devices, Adelusi-Adeluyi uses protect...

Palo Alto to require wiring for fast EV chargers in new homes

September 30, 2013 no comments

Palo Alto is an ideal place for electric vehicles when it’s full of wealthy, tech-savvy executives. It only makes sense, then, that the city council has voted in favor of a proposal requiring t...

eleMount Turns Any Flat Surface Into a Mount

September 3, 2013 no comments

A wall mount as beautiful as your precious gadgets? eleMount made it happen. This aluminum mount marries eye-catching design with a practical purpose. The eleMount allows gadget lovers to mount their...

Smart Doorbell Lets You Answer When Not at Home

July 23, 2013 no comments

If you are expecting a package but out at the store, don’t you wish you could remotely tell the UPS guy to leave it on the front step? Believe it or not, there are Wi-Fi enabled doorbells that ...

Canary’s Smart Device Keeps Your Home Secure

July 22, 2013 no comments

Canary is a home security system, but a departure from what we’ve seen before. It doesn’t require expensive installation and works for homeowners and renters alike. Most of all, Canary...