Adriana is the resident writer-slash-culture vulture who has written about everything from smartphones, tablets, apps, accessories, and small biz technology to cooking, fashion, pop culture, newsmakers and the arts. She has appeared on Fox Business News, and her work has been published in Time Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and others. All of this gives her a unique view on her passions, technology and modern lifestyle. You can find her where the two intersect, at TechnoBuffalo, or follow her on Twitter at @Adra_La
By Adriana Lee |
When it comes to lawsuits in the mobile tech industry, keeping track of who’s doing what can be kind of flummoxing. It’s like you need a scorecard or something, no? Apple sues HTC. So HTC sues right back. Apple tries to block Galaxy Tab sales…
By Adriana Lee |
In a recent Bloomberg Captains of Industry interview, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson talked about his company’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile. He remarked that if the $39 billion dollar deal is blocked, it will result in higher prices for subscribers. He made the point the acquisition…
By Adriana Lee |
Is it a rock star mezzanine performance? Brangelina waiting for a train? No, the throngs of people queueing up in New York’s Grand Central Station were all lined up to get a peep at Apple‘s latest store. Sitting atop the balcony of the historic station’s…
By Adriana Lee |
If you’ve ever watched Jurassic Park, dreaming of hanging out with some prehistoric creatures, you may want to hightail it over to New Jersey: Turns out, Laurel Hill (Secaucus) is getting its very own animatronic dinosaur park! Slated to open in May 2012, “Field Station:…
By Adriana Lee |
Another day, another email from Logitech. If you’re among the Logitech Revue users losing hope of ever seeing Android grace our set top boxes (like I am), then note that the company has sent a second email telling us to hold on — the Google…
By Adriana Lee |
No one likes a tease — not for romance, and certainly not in mobile tech. But that’s the feeling on the webs right about now, as a new report about the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus suggests it could be further delayed from launching on Verizon.…
By Adriana Lee |
Did you know that December 14 marks the first time DNA was synthesized? Or that it was the day New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge first opened for traffic? Well then, maybe you’ll remember it as the day of T-Mobile‘s joint presser with Nokia, an event…
By Adriana Lee |
Nothing like a little flash mob goodness, courtesy of this T-Mobile viral video. The ladies in this holiday number get their Magenta on in a mall somewhere outside Chicago. And look! You can even see the familiar face of the Tmo spokeschick among the crowd.…
By Adriana Lee |
Like it or not, the Android Market has always been treated as kind of a younger, more awkward sibling to Apple‘s App Store, at least in the press. But now, it seems like little brother is really growing up — since its inception, the Market has…
By Adriana Lee |
Sure, Siri on the iPhone 4S has been much-hyped, with everyone trying to get on the voice command bandwagon (including older iPhone users, who are not exactly thrilled that the old Siri third-party app was taken off the App Store). But please, that was so…
By Adriana Lee |
Remember when I wrote about how we’re in a wacky era when companies are all diving into each other’s niches? Yeah, well, here’s more proof: According to Reuters, Verizon is planning to offer a new standalone streaming service that will take aim at Netflix. Sources…
By Adriana Lee |
Ever look at a cover model, and wonder whether she really looks that good in person? (Sorry to pop your bubble, but most likely not.) What about that paparazzi shot of your favorite star or athlete snuggling with a skank you absolutely can’t stand? Imaging…
By Adriana Lee |
[UPDATE: The sale has ended.] Ever wondered what all the Roku fuss is about? There’s no better time to find out, Roku’s weekend holiday special — for 20% off a Roku 2 HD (regularly $59.99) — is presumably ending within mere hours. That amounts to…
By Adriana Lee |
When GigaOM held its recent Roadmap conference in San Francisco, a number of tech visionaries were in attendance, weighing in on what the future of technology might hold. During this event, there was one theme that seemed to recur: That technology will advance and evolve…
By Adriana Lee |
Winter is coming, and the cold, icy weather can be brutal on more than just your head and hands — it’s not too good for your devices either. If you live in a cold region, then you’ve probably got hats and gloves for yourself (maybe…
By Adriana Lee |
We know its products. We’re intimately aware of its history, its legendary leaders and its ubiquitous technologies. But have you wondered what life must be like for the foot soldiers who make up the troops at Apple, Inc.? We’re talking about a company that takes…
By Adriana Lee |
Is downloading torrents stealing? Depends on who you ask. No doubt, some people think of it that way. Others, however, consider it more of a protest against what they see as price gouges for entertainment or software. (Of course, there are still others who don’t…
By Adriana Lee |
Discovering that user-activity logging program Carrier IQ might be loaded on your phone is like finding out there’s a peeping tom in your neighborhood: You want to find out if your house was on the scumbag’s route or not. Well, if you have a rooted…
By Adriana Lee |
Longtime funnyman and iOS fanboy Robin Williams was on Ellen recently, promoting Happy Feet 2, and couldn’t help himself when the topic of Siri comes up. Seems the comic was in France and in need of a decent restaurant, so he hit up his iPhone…
By Adriana Lee |
Judging by the ticker that has graced Grand Central Station, it seems Apple‘s latest New York City retail outpost will be launching there next week. When it opens its doors on December 9, the location — Apple’s fifth in NYC — will reportedly also be…
By Adriana Lee |
Eventually, every tech company will be delving into the niches of every other tech company. This, I firmly believe, especially after watching e-retailer Amazon launch an e-reader, then a tablet, not to mention Apple merrily zinging its way through computers, smartphones, web-enabled set-top boxes, tablets…
By Adriana Lee |
Whenever there are legal matters that come up before a court or commission, the presumption is that those presiding will look over any applicable matters in an objective manner and reach a fair decision. But, says AT&T, that’s not what the Federal Communications Commission was…
By Adriana Lee |
Ever tried to explain Google+ to a non-techie person? It can be tough, especially when so many folks are mired in Facebook and may not understand the differences. Still, the company took a shot at it by releasing its first Google+ commercial over the Thanksgiving…
By Adriana Lee |
It’s no secret that women are the power users when it comes to social media. But are their topics of choice actually any different than those of men? Yes, says a study from Proust.com, a social media hub geared specifically for families and close personal…
