It’s a refrain we all hear every year around September: “I swear, whenever they release a new iPhone, Apple makes all the old ones run worse to make you upgrade.” But thousands of performance tests conducted over the years by Futuremark users show that the conspiracy is mostly in your mind. Read More Benchmarks contradict ‘Apple slowed down my iPhone’ claimsThis entry was posted in Gadgets Mobile TC on October 6, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
Taking care of a cut or scrape usually means swapping out the bandage a few times, and maybe putting a little healing cream or hydrogel on there. But what if the dressing could dispense that stuff on its own? That’s the idea behind a smart bandage now being tested by engineers from the University of Nebraska, Harvard and MIT. Read More This smart bandage releases meds on command for better healingThis entry was posted in Bio Gadgets Health Internet of Things IoT TC on October 6, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
In December, AOL will shutter its messaging service after a 20-year run. So Long, AIM. For Years, For Millions, You Were the ...This entry was posted in Gear on October 6, 2017 by David Pierce
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Logitech’s keyboards have long been my keyboards of choice, thanks to their versatility and focus on good design. But the new Craft keyboard may be my favorite Logitech keyboard of all time – and possibly my favorite keyboard, period. The Craft is being billed as creative tool thanks to the integration of a control dial with custom functions depending on which application… Read More Logitech’s Craft keyboard offers premium typing with big bonusesThis entry was posted in Gadgets hardware Reviews TC on October 6, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
The pioneering chat app that taught us to text is pulling the plug. On December 15th, AOL Instant Messenger will shut down after running since 1997. AIM dominated online chat in North America at the turn of the century. But with SMS and social apps like Facebook and WhatsApp having conquered chat, AOL is giving up the fight with no planned replacement. “We know there are so many loyal… Read More AOL Instant Messenger is shutting down after 20 yearsThis entry was posted in AOL Apps chat Instant Messaging Social TC on October 6, 2017 by Josh Constine
Envelop at the Midway has 32 speakers situated around the room, and when you stand in the middle—or anywhere, really—sound fills the whole space. Envelop at the Midway’s Audio Installation Submerges You in SoundThis entry was posted in Gear on October 6, 2017 by Michael Calore
Reports from a few iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus buyers have suggested there could be an issue with the battery inside some of the devices swelling. Apple has now confirmed it is looking into the issue. Read More Apple is looking into reports of iPhone 8 batteries swellingThis entry was posted in apple inc Asia Gadgets Mobile smartphone TC and tagged apple iphone on October 6, 2017 by Natasha Lomas