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Garmin’s 2013 Navigation Systems Give Directions Based on Landmarks

If you could get lost anywhere, even with a sherpa and very detailed map, Garmin is listening. Its new line of Nüvi personal navigation systems use landmarks rather than traditional street names. So rather than saying turn left at Jones street, the system tells you to turn left at the Starbucks, or another easily recognizable…

Tech News Leslie Horn Jan 7

The Emergency Phone With Crazy Battery Life Now Has Audio Feedback and Location Data

If you’ve kept a SpareOne cell phone in your car for emergencies since Xpal announced them at CES last year, congratulations! You still have 14 years of power left on that one AA Energizer battery. https://gizmodo.com/an-emergency-phone-with-a-15-year-battery-life-is-defin-5874309 Those late to the party, though, can consider this year’s upgraded model, SpareOnePlus, which still comes with a waterproof…

Tech News Lily Hay Newman Jan 7

These Flexible e-Paper Tablets Could Change Your Desk Forever

Everyone dreams of an electronic display they can roll up and shove in their pocket—but now it’s closer than ever. These flexible e-paper tablets are the stuff of dreams. Developed by Queen’s University, Plastic Logic and Intel Labs, the displays look pretty much like sheets of paper. Actually, though, they’re 10.7-inch plastic displays which are…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Jan 7

Turns Out That $100 Acer Tablet Is Actually $130

A few weeks ago, reports trickled down from the mount that Acer was prepping a $100 7-inch tablet with specs that were juuuussssssst decent enough to be usable. The Iconia B1-A71 seems to fit the bill. Except, well, for the bill. https://gizmodo.com/you-wont-be-able-to-buy-the-first-decent-100-tablet-5970992 The Iconia B1-A71 has a 1.2GHz processor, a 1024×600 display, 8GB of storage,…

Tech News Brian Barrett Jan 7

Lenovo’s Yoga 11 Is Now a Real Ultrabook

We like Lenovo’s Yoga a lot, but until now, the 11-inch version was stuck with Windows RT, instead of full Windows 8. That’s fine, more or less, but everyone who wanted the total package at 11 inches was pretty let down. Now, though, the 11-inch is getting the full Intel i-Series treatment. https://gizmodo.com/lenovos-yoga-ultrabook-tablet-hybrid-will-also-come-in-5950382 The 11-inch…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Jan 7

Fitbit Flex Gives Nike’s Fuelband a Run for Its Money

We liked the Fitbit One activity tracker, but there was some convenience lacking. While its pebble-like form-factor was very discreet, it meant you always had to take it out and put it in a special arm band if you wanted to monitor your sleep, then return it to your pants in the morning. And which…

Health Brent Rose Jan 7

Can Vizio’s New Android Tablets Compete with Nexus?

In an attempt to get its screen everywhere, Vizio is planning to launch new 7-inch and 10-inch Android tablets in the coming months—and they look pretty good. Based on the specs and our quick hands on, it seems these slates could be something worth considering. The 10-incher, for instance, will come with Nvidia’s new Tegra…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Jan 7

Onkyo ES-HF300 Headphones: So These Are Home Theater Speakers Hang on Your Ears or Something?

Like every other old school component audio company in the world, Onkyo is getting into the headphones game. Its first set, the ES-HF300 on-ear folding headphones, even nod to their heritage with earcups that look like volume knobs on Onkyo receivers. That’s cute and clever, but we can’t help but wonder if the expertise in…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Jan 7

There’s a Bunch of New Stuff To Watch on Your Roku!

Ring ring ring, all aboard the content-mobile. Roku doesn’t have the best interface, but there’s now an officially overwhelming amount of stuff to watch on those little pucks. New to the channel lineup, we’ve got Blockbuster on Demand, Flingo, Fox Now (New Girl! Gosh!), PBS, Syfy, and VEVO. Roku is also getting a big audio…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jan 7

Polk Woodbourne: A 180-Watt Wireless Music Powerhouse That Rocks With Both AirPlay and Bluetooth

Polk Audio’s Woodbourne could be the new king of the high-end wireless audio mountain. It sports beefy specs and the flexibility of both AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity. The Polk Woodbourne is a tabletop sound system with a 180-watts driving two 1-inch tweeters and a pair of 5.25-inch mid-range rivers. Beyond the wireless audio streaming, Woodbourne…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Jan 7

Kaboom: Nvidia Is Making Its Own Gaming System

Before today, Nvidia made parts to put inside gadgets other people build. Today, it has its own gaming device: a Tegra 4-powered handheld system with both an integrated controller and screen. It does 4k. But what the hell is it, exactly? Nvidia says the device, nicknamed “Project Shield,” will pack a 10-hour battery life, audio…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jan 7

All the Best Stuff from a Mildly Horrible CES Press Event

For better or worse, CES Unveiled is a thing. We actually find it terribly convenient—dozens of gadgetmakers under one roof. And we found some cool stuff too. Huzzah! We braved the throngs and fried-food-vapors for you, my dears. Here’s the best stuff we saw: I Just Controlled a Computer with My Eyeballs and It Was…

Tech News Joe Brown Jan 6

Lost Luggage? If You Had This Little Thing in Your Bag You Would Know Where It Was

Losing your luggage sucks, but the worst part is when your airline tells you it has no idea where your luggage is. Trakdot is a little battery-powered gadget that you can throw in your bag. When you land, just check your phone and you’ll know whether or not your bag landed with you. And if…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Jan 6

Vuzix M100 Hands-On: Google Glass’ First Real Competitor Sucks

I just put the Vuzix M100 on my face, a device that’s supposed to be the future of all tech: wearable computers. It’s a nice idea, sort of, but if this is the future of tech, I hate the future. The Vuzix’s concept is basic: put a tiny, Android-powered screen right in front of your…

Tech News Sam Biddle Jan 6

Hey Look! It’s a Booming Bluetooth Backpack for Your Phone

If you’ve ever found yourself cranking up your phone’s volume to the max, only to get a tinny crackle, you know a phone’s speakers just don’t cut it. This compact but powerful little bluetooth speaker can hook right onto your phone, or pop off and do its own thing. Bring on the noise. The Felt…

Tech News Eric Limer Jan 6

Soak Up the Sun and Songs With Etón’s Solar Rugged Rukus

Etón’s upgraded its Rukus solar-powered portable Bluetooth speaker with a fancy new Tonka-tough, splash-proof outer housing letting you take it camping—or anywhere outside the safety of your home—without having to baby it. And as long as the sun’s shining, the Rugged Rukus may never run out of power. Like any Bluetooth wireless speaker it will…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski Jan 6

Uh, Here’s a Stylus That Plays Music, Takes Bluetooth Calls, and Vibrates

From the brainspace of “Oh Hell Why the Hell Not?”, here’s Dexim’s Music Talking Stylus. It’s a Bluetooth-enabled stylus that doubles as a music controller, and triples as a phone receiver, and sorta-quadruples as a headphone jack. And, uh, it vibrates. But as goofy as it sounds, it actually seems like it would be useful,…

Gadgets Kyle Wagner Jan 6

Can a Haptic Connected Fork Really Encourage Healthy Eating Habits?

Nike’s FuelBand and other fitness trackers help you shed the pounds you’ve already accumulated. But a company called Hapilabs wants to stop you from gaining all that weight in the first place with a remarkably advanced fork that encourages you to take your time while dining. Hapilabs HAPIfork might end up being the chunkiest utensil…

Health Andrew Liszewski Jan 6

Portable Touchscreen Monitor to Make Your Laptop More Windows 8-Touch-Friendly

Using touch is awesome with Windows 8, but to do that, you’ve got to have a screen with touch. Duh. And unless you’ve got a brand new laptop, you’re out of luck. But Lenovo’s got something for you: a portable touchscreen monitor. The Lenovo LT 1423 and LT 1423 Wireless is a 1600×900 LED monitor—it’s…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Jan 6

Garmin’s 2013 Navigation Systems Give Directions Based on Landmarks

The Emergency Phone With Crazy Battery Life Now Has Audio Feedback and Location Data

These Flexible e-Paper Tablets Could Change Your Desk Forever

Turns Out That $100 Acer Tablet Is Actually $130

Lenovo’s Yoga 11 Is Now a Real Ultrabook

Fitbit Flex Gives Nike’s Fuelband a Run for Its Money

Can Vizio’s New Android Tablets Compete with Nexus?

Onkyo ES-HF300 Headphones: So These Are Home Theater Speakers Hang on Your Ears or Something?

There’s a Bunch of New Stuff To Watch on Your Roku!

Polk Woodbourne: A 180-Watt Wireless Music Powerhouse That Rocks With Both AirPlay and Bluetooth

Kaboom: Nvidia Is Making Its Own Gaming System

All the Best Stuff from a Mildly Horrible CES Press Event

Lost Luggage? If You Had This Little Thing in Your Bag You Would Know Where It Was

Vuzix M100 Hands-On: Google Glass’ First Real Competitor Sucks

Hey Look! It’s a Booming Bluetooth Backpack for Your Phone

Soak Up the Sun and Songs With Etón’s Solar Rugged Rukus

Uh, Here’s a Stylus That Plays Music, Takes Bluetooth Calls, and Vibrates

Can a Haptic Connected Fork Really Encourage Healthy Eating Habits?

Portable Touchscreen Monitor to Make Your Laptop More Windows 8-Touch-Friendly

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