We spent a large part of the year in the cities of Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur speaking to local enterprises about this (too) broad and (too) overused term: the Internet of Things (IoT). We discovered very quickly that, although IoT seems to be very much overly/wrongly used in the English-speaking world, there really isn’t a direct local translation in these four locales. As… Read MoreDaily Archives: December 18, 2015
We spent a large part of the year in the cities of Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur speaking to local enterprises about this (too) broad and (too) overused term: the Internet of Things (IoT). We discovered very quickly that, although IoT seems to be very much overly/wrongly used in the English-speaking world, there really isn’t a direct local translation in these four locales. As… Read More Facebook should tell me what to do tonight. It already knows what I like, where I live, and who I hang out with. Now it will. After accidentally becoming the most powerful force in party invitations, Facebook is jacking us into its omniscient vie...
Extroverts Rejoice! Now Facebook Finds You Parties
With the holiday season in full swing, we’re looking forward to everything CES has to offer in the new year. But we’re also prepping for more gift-giving, following along with the TechCrunch Holiday Gift Guide. And because we can’t help ourselves, there is also a bit of Star Wars discussion there at the end. This week’s episode of the TC Gadgets Podcast is brought to… Read MoreThis Week On The TC Gadgets Podcast: Holiday Cheers And ...
If you’re looking to build your own Christmas tree out of plastic this year, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve collected my five favorite 3D printers that you should be able to order and receive before or on Christmas. While it might be tough to get one or two of these at such short notice if the ones you love want to do some 3D printing you can do no better than these five. Read MoreFive Good 3D Printers You Can Buy Before The Holiday
It’s no secret, we love startups. And yet, finding the perfect gift for a startup lover is challenging. The great thing is that some of our favorite startups are now making cool hardware products. This year, instead of buying yet another Apple gadget, look no further, we’ve rounded up eleven gifts. These aren’t Kickstarter campaigns. All these gifts are shipping today. Need… Read More11 Fantastic Gifts From Cool Hardware Startups
The robots at RE^2 robotics are tricksy devils. In this video a pair of robot manipulators carefully cut out a snowflake-shaped piece of paper with a pair of regular scissors – a feat that, if truly assessed in the context of future technology, should give us pause.
Sure this robot is wishing us a happy winter solstice with its jolly decoration but what happens when these arms become… Read MoreThese Robots Wish You A Holly, Jolly Period Of Cold ...
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Gadget Lab Podcast: Slow News Week
Facebook this year continued to hold the number one position as the top app installed on U.S. smartphones based on the average number of unique users, according to a new report out this week from Nielsen, but its mobile messaging application clocked in as the fastest-growing app of 2015. Having foreseen the shift from more public social networking to private communications, Facebook… Read MoreNielsen: Facebook Remains The Top App Of 2015, But Messenger ...
It’s impossible to escape Star Wars. And that’s great! What follows are some of the best Star Wars-themed gifts available right now. From droids, to LEGO kits, to plush toys, this list has a bit of everything. If nothing else, no one has ever turned down a Star Wars t-shirt. Read More7 Star Wars Gifts For The Jedi Knights In Your ...
Lily, a drone that is meant to satisfy all your selfie needs, has today announced the close of a $14 million Series A round of funding, with investors including Spark Capital, SV Angel, Stanford-StartX Fund, Steve Aoki and Joe Montana. That said,...