The Kindle has become one of the most ubiquitous pieces of specialty electronics in the world since it launched 10 years ago, but the device has changed so much since its debut that one can hardly believe the oldest and newest models are meant to do the same thing. Amazon’s Chris Green talked with me for a retrospective of the design choices that have defined and redefined the device. Read More How the Kindle was designed through 10 years and 15 ...This entry was posted in Amazon Gadgets hardware TC and tagged design on November 20, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
The new Echo is a better looking device than its predecessor, thanks in large part to its various fabric coverings. Now, there’s a new option for the outer shell: A PRODUCT(RED) special limited edition. The fabric outer comes in red, appropriately enough, and $10 of the purchase price (of $99.99, same as any other Echo) will go towards (RED)’s work fighting AIDS through the… Read More Amazon’s all-new Echo goes (RED) for a limited timeThis entry was posted in Amazon Gadgets hardware TC on November 20, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
We've found great deals on television sets, home theater gear, and more. Cyber Monday 2017: TV and Home Theater DealsThis entry was posted in Gear on November 20, 2017 by Adrienne So
Swiss watchmakers have long resisted the siren call of ecommerce. While many of their products sold online – you can find everything from Swatch to Breguet on the “grey market” – there were no official online channels for many brands. Until now. Omega, a Swiss watchmaker whose wares now grace the wrist of James Bond, just started selling online, joining Panerai and… Read More Swiss watchmaker Omega joins the ecommerce bandwagonThis entry was posted in Gadgets luxury brands TC watch on November 20, 2017 by John Biggs
Google’s hardware team can’t catch a break this year. In spite of solid reviews (us included), the company’s new Pixel 2 handsets have been plagued by glitches, including a buzzing sound heard in the ear piece during phone calls. A company rep issued a short response to a lengthy thread about the problem on Google’s Pixel User Community board, noting that the company… Read More Google promises a software fix for the Pixel 2’s buzzing ...This entry was posted in hardware Mobile and tagged google on November 20, 2017 by Brian Heater
Amazon’s newest Kindle Oasis arrived like the answer to a timely question – mostly because I happened to request an update to the device right before it actually arrived. I’m an unabashed fan of the Kindle, dating back to its earliest days, so take that into consideration, but believe me when I say: The new Kindle Oasis is the Kindle update I’d hoped for, and more.… Read More The new Kindle Oasis is my dream e-readerThis entry was posted in Amazon Amazon.com Gadgets hardware TC on November 20, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
Stephen Shore made a name for himself shooting classic Americana mundanity in the 70s, evolving his work from automatic cameras to large-format cameras, using both color and black and white, and continuing to adapt in the age of digital photograp... Photographer Stephen Shore brings Instagram to the MoMAThis entry was posted in Entertainment Photography Social TC and tagged instagram on November 20, 2017 by Jordan Crook
Stephen Shore made a name for himself shooting classic Americana mundanity in the 70s, evolving his work from automatic cameras to large-format cameras, using both color and black and white, and continuing to adapt in the age of digital photograp... Photographer Stephen Shore brings Instagram to the MoMAThis entry was posted in Entertainment Photography Social TC and tagged instagram on November 20, 2017 by Jordan Crook
Independent watchmaker Defakto creates some stunning timepieces via its regular collection, but it has a new limited series that is particularly eye-catching. The new Defakto Stille Nacht is a collaboration with artist Friederike Bellman, and it uses a hand-painted star field to brighten and distinguish each watface for the 50-piece limited edition run. The Stille Nacht (‘Silent… Read More Defakto’s ‘Stille Nacht’ watch is a limited edition of galactic ...This entry was posted in Gadgets hardware luxury brands TC watch Wearables on November 20, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
The gear-obsessive former TV host has teamed with bag-maker Mafia to design his own ideal carryall for his tools. Mythbuster Adam Savage Has Made a Tool Bag, and It’s ...This entry was posted in Gear and tagged design on November 20, 2017 by Michael Calore