A physical “smart lock” that uses your phone instead of a key to lock and unlock doors is going on nationwide retail sale. The August Smart Lock, previously an online exclusive, will be stocked in Apple stores for $250. The lock fits on the inside of a door, meaning it won’t be noticeably different from […]
Sitting at a desk all day isn’t the best thing for your health. But an extremely costly gadget to address that problem is a reminder that sometimes it’s possible to over-engineer a solution. The Stir Kinetic desk is based around the idea that maintaining good health while working at a desk isn’t simply a matter […]
So, everyone is talking about smartwatches these day, so Corbin Davenport decided to install an emulator on his android-based Samsung Gear Live device and run Windows 95 on it. Is this going too far? :) [Corbin Davenport | Via]
Whether reports on the iPhone 6 bending issue have been overblown by the media or not, this billboard promoting Apple’s new phone in Berlin is still hilarious. [Via]
Intel is backing a competition that features a finalist with a spectacular spoof on modern tech culture. The prank involves developers supposedly putting together a wrist-mounted portable drone designed specifically for taking selfies. In a neat touch to make the gag a little more authentic, you have to grab the wristband from the air and […]
BlackBerry has released a new handset with some unusual features including a square screen and a touch-sensitive physical keyboard. It’s an attempt to recapture the business market but may serve as a test bed for the unusual physical aspects. The BlackBerry Passport is so named because it’s roughly the same size as the passports used […]
Warning: Language. An hilarious parody of the iPhone 6 commercial that actually gets to the point. [CH]
Amazon has announced new models that means its cheapest tablet will be half the price of its most expensive dedicated e-reader. It seems to be an attempt to extend its range to capture the extremes of both markets. The Kindle Voyage starts $199, double the cost of the current flagship Paperwhite model. There’s an extra […]