Monthly Archives: August 2016

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Sphero’s BB-8 was arguably the compelling bit of merchandizing, which is, naturally, saying a lot. The latest Star Wars film was, as anticipated, a merch juggernaut, but there was no better bit of serendipity than a startup smartphone-controlled toy maker and the movie’s scene stealing droid. How does one go about improving up such a glorious bit of cross over marketing? Use the… Read More

Sphero’s BB-8 was arguably the compelling bit of merchandizing, which is, naturally, saying a lot. The latest Star Wars film was, as anticipated, a merch juggernaut, but there was no better bit of serendipity than a startup smartphone-controlled toy maker and the movie’s scene stealing droid. How does one go about improving up such a glorious bit of cross over marketing? Use the… Read More

Taking Sphero’s BB-8 Force Band for a spin

This entry was posted in Gadgets hardware Sphero star wars Wearables on August 31, 2016 by Brian Heater

It won't float in the air and shoot lasers, but Sphero's latest toy is all about honing your use of the Force. The post Sphero's New Wristband Lets You Control BB-8 With Hand Gestures appeared first on WIRED.

Sphero’s New Wristband Lets You Control BB-8 With Hand Gestures

This entry was posted in BB-8 Gadget Lab Gear Sphero star wars toys on August 31, 2016 by K.M. McFarland and Tim Moynihan

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 — The Galaxy Note 7 seems like a pretty decent phone if you like phones literally the size of the galaxy (Brian does) — but be aware that Samsung’s curvy-screened flagship device may be prone to, well, exploding. Fear not, however: Samsung is looking into it. Read More

The Galaxy Note 7 seems like a pretty decent phone if you like phones literally the size of the galaxy (Brian does) — but be aware that Samsung’s curvy-screened flagship device may be prone to, well, exploding. Fear not, however: Samsung is looking into it. Read More

Secret ‘bursts into flames’ feature may be behind Samsung’s Note ...

This entry was posted in Gadgets Mobile TC and tagged samsung on August 31, 2016 by Devin Coldewey

courier1 — Oh yes, young feller, that there Yoga Book sure is something. But why don’t you just set a while an’ listen to the stories of an old blogger. ‘Twas back in the old days — before the Millennials took over. That’d be 2009 or so. Longer than most remember these days. Let me ask ye something, m’boy. Ever hear tell of a Courier? Read More

Oh yes, young feller, that there Yoga Book sure is something. But why don’t you just set a while an’ listen to the stories of an old blogger. ‘Twas back in the old days — before the Millennials took over. That’d be 2009 or so. Longer than most remember these days. Let me ask ye something, m’boy. Ever hear tell of a Courier? Read More

The dream of the Courier lives on, but it’s still ...

This entry was posted in Gadgets Opinion TC on August 31, 2016 by Devin Coldewey

HSN_JobDesc_Header — HSN is looking for the next big American consumer product. Today, 100 makers and entrepreneurs from around the U.S. will pitch their products for a chance to win airtime on HSN, a listing on HSN.com, a piece in Good Housekeeping magazine and its “Seal of Approval,” following testing. The products will come from across categories, like home, kitchen, toys, productivity, and yes,… Read More

HSN is looking for the next big American consumer product. Today, 100 makers and entrepreneurs from around the U.S. will pitch their products for a chance to win airtime on HSN, a listing on HSN.com, a piece in Good Housekeeping magazine and its “Seal of Approval,” following testing. The products will come from across categories, like home, kitchen, toys, productivity, and yes,… Read More

HSN’s first pitch-off competition goes in search of the next ...

This entry was posted in Gadgets Startups TC on August 31, 2016 by Sarah Perez

The new Samsung S3 Frontier and S3 Classic follow a growing trend in the wearable world: Smartwatches that look like classic timepieces. The post Samsung's Gear S3 Smartwatches Look Beautiful. You Know, Like Normal Watches appeared first on WIRED.

Samsung’s Gear S3 Smartwatches Look Beautiful. You Know, Like Normal ...

This entry was posted in Gadget Lab Gear smartwatches and tagged samsung on August 31, 2016 by Tim Moynihan

Hello, fellow young people! I, like you, love vinyl. It offers richer, more realistic (pet) sounds and it is great for lugging from squat house to squat house and for sharing on a portable record player while you enjoy some fine beverages on the ...

Qrates lets you press your hot beats onto vinyl

This entry was posted in Gadgets Startups TC on August 31, 2016 by John Biggs

unspecified — If nothing else, Lenovo has certainly demonstrated that it’s not afraid to experiment with form factor. The company’s Yoga line has offered some of the most interesting takes we’ve seen on the tablet space. They have been met with a varying degree of success, sure, but the company always seems game to try something a little different. The Yoga Book certainly offers one of… Read More

If nothing else, Lenovo has certainly demonstrated that it’s not afraid to experiment with form factor. The company’s Yoga line has offered some of the most interesting takes we’ve seen on the tablet space. They have been met with a varying degree of success, sure, but the company always seems game to try something a little different. The Yoga Book certainly offers one of… Read More

Lenovo’s latest convertible tablet brings a drawing pad into the ...

This entry was posted in Gadgets hardware on August 31, 2016 by Brian Heater

Need a fat zoom lens? Also need Instagram? Well, pal, today's your lucky day. The post Review: Hasselblad True Zoom Camera for Moto Z appeared first on WIRED.