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The Growing Need for Rules on Teen Mobile Usage (Infographic)

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With new technology released what seems like everyday, it can sometimes be challenging for parents to manage their children’s online activity and phone use. The following infographic by CTIA takes a look at today’s wireless family, and how mobile device use is introduced to children at an earlier age than ever before. For example, 39% more »

Google Opens Registration for I/O 2013 Event

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Remember last week when Google’s I/O site had those cool, hidden Easter eggs on it’s landing page? Well, if you hadn’t had a chance to check it out, your time’s up. I’m sorry. But on the bright side, the I/O site now features a registration opportunity for its annual Google I/O developer conference. If you more »

CES Round-Up: Eureka Park Edition (Apps)

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By far, beyond and away my favorite spot to hangout at CES this year was not the main Las Vegas Convention Center — where the majority of the buzz went down — but instead, inside the gorgeous Venetian hotel. It’s massive third floor ballrooms became known as ‘Eureka Park’ — a line show within the more »

Point is Augmented Reality for a New Generation of Advertisers

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Funded by Intel, Point is a visual recognition software developed by Telibrahma. Using its dedicated app, Point augments reality by means of viewing specially-created images, namely advertisements, editorials, logos or QR codes through your smart device, unlocking hidden content like related videos, music, additional information and websites. With an impressive list of clientele including the more »

Keeping it Simple with Lazy-Hands

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Simplicity is key. We expect our device accessories to make our lives easier, right? So as simple as it is, I have to spotlight one item seen at CES that has effectively impacted my everyday life for the absolute best. Lazy-Hands is an attachable hand grip for any and all of your hand-held gear. The more »

Let’s Talk About 4K Televisions

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Every CES has an unofficial theme. These themes are born from companies that want to prove their cutting edge products are better than the competition. This year, 4K televisions were a central part of the show. Sony couldn’t stop gloating about its 4K TVs during its press conference, and Samsung took much pride in unveiling more »

CES Product Round-Up: Home Design Edition

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Not all products showcased at CES were created equal. And despite my rough estimate of a greater half or so companies providing smart-accessories for on-the-go, it was also exciting to spot some non-mobility devices.  I’ve kept track of some innovations, from big companies and startups alike, that were made specifically for the home. As you’ll more »

Sphero and Fans ‘Have A Ball’ At CES (Video)

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The folks over at the Sphero booth had the ball rolling all week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. Demonstrating their unique spherical game controller on a closed track, attendees were able to race the cute little guys around and round, controlling the device’s motion with iPads and iPhones. Now with twenty-plus more »

Samsung President Dr. Woo Announces New Processing Chip, Exonys 5 Octa

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On Wednesday morning, Dr. Stephen Woo, President at Samsung addressed a packed house at the Las Vegas Venetian Palazzo ballroom. In the last large-stage keynote presentation of CES 2013, Dr. Woo talked the future for the massive tech company and his focus was its product’s new components “The question that keeps me up at night more »

Quick CES Product Round-Up

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Boy, oh boy, oh boy — CES is quite overwhelming. Thousands of products, over a hundred thousand people in attendance and only a week to see it all? Today was my first day at the international tech gathering and I’ve gathered a few gadgets that caught my eye: Hong Kong- based Catalyst Lifestyle Limited is more »