Here’s an unexpected but pleasant little way tech might be able to improve a few lives: laser shoes. Yes, seriously. Shoes equipped with small laser emitters were shown in recent tests to help sufferers of Parkinson’s disease to walk ... Laser-equipped shoes help Parkinson’s patients take the next stepThis entry was posted in Gadgets Health TC Wearables on December 21, 2017 by Devin Coldewey
The Max sounds good. But is it $399 good? On the whole, it’s a solid offering. It isn’t a flashy speaker from a design perspective, but the audio is loud and clear, and the bass bumps like a mofo. Read More Google Home Max reviewThis entry was posted in Gadgets hardware Reviews TC and tagged google on December 21, 2017 by Brian Heater
Instagram has been steadily beefing up its Direct Messaging feature in recent months, as it has begun to toy with the idea of spinning out messaging into its own, separate app. Among its more recent tweaks was last month’s added option for ... Instagram now lets you share live videos through direct messagesThis entry was posted in Apps Social on December 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez
The company has admitted it's been slowing the performance of older iPhones. But here's why it shouldn't have to. iPhone Battery Scandal: Apple Had Way Better Options Than Slowing ...This entry was posted in Gear on December 21, 2017 by Jordan McMahon
Magic Leap's mixed reality system looks like space-age steampunk. But experts are unsure how they'll create big experiences in a such a small package. How the Magic Leap Lightwear Headset Might Actually WorkThis entry was posted in Gear on December 21, 2017 by Peter Rubin
We’ve only got a few more days until Christmas, and maybe you’re starting get a little nervous about all the folks who are still on your gift-giving list. Sure, they might not be your closest friends or best-loved family members…... Gift Guide: Last minute gifts and stocking stuffers that are ...This entry was posted in Gadgets TC on December 21, 2017 by Anthony Ha
Less than a year after joining Snapchat, social media nostalgia app TimeHop’s founder Jonathan Wegener is departing the company. He tells TechCrunch he wants to build his own thing again, but the fact that the #1 teen social network isnR... Talent trickles out of Snapchat as TimeHop founder leavesThis entry was posted in Apps Mobile Social TC Timehop and tagged snapchat on December 21, 2017 by Josh Constine
In case you wanted something engrossing to keep you distracted from family squabbles this holiday, a special gift just arrived: Civilization VI, which is now available as a $30 purchase for iPad via the App Store. The world building simulation ga... Civilization VI lands on iPadThis entry was posted in Apps Gaming iOS iPad Mobile tablet computers TC on December 21, 2017 by Darrell Etherington
I’ve been following the rise of standing desks for a few years now and still use one on a daily basis. The technology hasn’t changed much in the decade or so that they’ve become truly popular but the design and quality is always... The Kronos Lift standing desk brings a little class to ...This entry was posted in Gadgets TC on December 21, 2017 by John Biggs
Facebook today announced a first-of-its-kind licensing deal with Universal Music Group that will allow users across its properties – including Facebook, Instagram and Oculus – to use Universal Music in the videos they upload and share... Facebook and Universal Music Group’s new partnership will allow for ...This entry was posted in Music Social TC and tagged facebook on December 21, 2017 by Sarah Perez