“Beware the Googlighting Stranger.” That’s the new message Microsoft wants to get across in a scathing new video campaign criticizing Google and its assortment of “productivity” apps. It looks like the Redmond-based company is feeling the heat from Google’s suite of cloud-based technology. Basically, Microsoft thinks Google moonlights as a legitimate software maker, but really,

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon talks about the potential March 7th announcement date for the highly anticipated iPad 3, and also provides speculation on what kind of features it may have. Jon also shares his thoughts on the recently released

The Samsung Galaxy Note isn’t for everyone. For the average consumer, the device’s 5.3-inch screen is a bit overkill, especially for those used to the 3.5-4-inch range. For me, however, the Note has become one of the best smartphone experiences I’ve ever had . During my day-to-day, I’m constantly looking at messages, following feeds and sending

Noah K. tackles the biggest tech rumors of this week! Does NVIDIA have some new competition in the quad-core mobile chipset space? Is Google readying Jelly Bean for April? And how might Electric Cars be getting cheaper for Americans in 2013? Is Huawei Prepping a Quad-Core Mobile Chipset for MWC? Google Readying Android 5.0 Jelly

The PlayStation Vita has finally arrived stateside, introducing an evolved handheld with some truly exciting technology and, quite frankly, a chip on its shoulder. We got a glimpse of the U.S. iteration at CES, and couldn’t wait to get a more extensive hands-on to see what the device is truly capable of. Seven years after the

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ explores “Aweditorium”, a stunning new platform dedicated to immersing users both visually and aurally into Indie music and it’s culture. Learn all about it on this week’s episode of WTA! Check out the video and let us know what you think in

Our own Jon Rettinger went on the FOX Business show Varney & Co. on Tuesday to discuss the rumors surrounding the iPad Mini that keep surfacing. The rumors of a smaller-screened iPad just seem to keep popping up as of late, and while we’ve been able to dismiss them in the past, their frequency is making

Plain and simple, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a mobile anomaly. Falling in between a big smartphone and small tablet, the device carves out an all new place in the middle while offering a truly wonderful Android experience – an experience that I’ve fallen in love with over the past month and a half. I

Jon Rettinger has been off in Hawaii on vacation, so this week’s installment of Ask the Buffalo features fill-in host Mike Perlman fielding questions on cameras, phones and life. What Are Your Opinions on Canon’s New 2012 Cameras? How Many NorthFace Pullovers Do You Own? What Do You Think/Hope The New iPhone 5 Will Have?

Noah K. tackles the biggest tech rumors of this week! What’s this about Amazon building an actual store front? And a lot more rumors and updates about the mythical beast that is Apple’s upcoming iTV. Amazon Getting Physical with Brick and Mortar More “Apple iTV is Coming Soon” Rumors! Be sure to check out Rumor Roundup every

In the third installment of What’s On My, I’m taking a look at what apps are currently loaded onto my HTC Titan, a device that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Windows Phone has quickly become one of my top OSes, due in large part to the the awesome Metro UI and off kilter approach Microsoft has

Can you even begin to fathom that Motorola is on its fourth Droid already!? Oh the humanity! The Motorola Droid 4 is touted as the “World’s Thinnest QWERTY Smartphone,” measuring in at just under 1/2-inch. Here in this unboxing video I take a rather musical approach to revealing the new Droid 4 after being inspired

Boston Police Department became the latest victim of an Anonymous hack just over a week ago, when its community policing website BPDNews.com was destroyed, leaving visitors with only a YouTube video of the nineties hip-hop track ‘Sound of da Police’ by KRS-One to enjoy. The site was down for nearly a week, according to The

Thursday night I climbed into the back seat of a Tesla Model X prototype to go for a ride. Tesla wasn’t letting anybody get behind the wheel of their freshly unveiled 7-seater electric crossover/SUV, but they were taking folks for a spin. A very, very short spin. How’d I like it? This car has a

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ hops onto Android and checks out Airbind. Airbind is a nifty little light-weight application that helps you wirelessly sync your iTunes library with your Android device over WiFi. But is it any good? Does it work? Find out in this

In the second addition of What’s On My, I’m inviting viewers to check out what applications I currently have loaded onto my Galaxy Note. The unlocked Note has been available for quite some time, while the AT&T iteration is just around the corner. Did you see Samsung’s extravagant Super Bowl spot? After more than a month of use, the Note

Everyone’s talking about how long the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx’s battery lasts. I decided to put it to the test in a man vs machine standoff. Freestyle rhyming. In the rain. The results ain’t pretty, and they might not be so witty, but at least they’re captured on camera. Razr Maxx Key Specs: 3300 mAH

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon shares what he feels are the “best of the best” in various categories of tech – ranging from smartphones to sports cars! What is the Best AT&T Phone to Get on Contract? What Piece of

One of the first things new tablet owners do is peruse their respective OS’s app store. Whether you’re partial to iOS, Android or Windows Phone, there are thousands and thousands of worthy apps that sets the tablet experience apart from its PC and smartphone counterparts. I think it’s fun to see what’s on other people’s

Noah K. tackles the biggest tech rumors of this week! What’s Tesla going to unveil next week in LA? And what can Super Bowl commercials add to the tech rumor mill? Tesla Unveiling Model X Electric Car Super Bowl Commercials to Hint at New Tech? Be sure to check out Rumor Roundup every Friday at 5 PM

Pantech hit us with its Burst smartphone late last month, and now its Element counterpart has popped onto the AT&T scene. If you’ve ever wanted a tablet that could withstand accidental water exposure, look no further. We got a glimpse of what the device had in store for us even before the thing was unveiled at

Within recent years, companies have taken to teasing their Super Bowl commercials a few weeks prior to airing. This year, a handful of major car manufacturers have jumped the gun, uploading their Super Bowl XLVI-bound multi-million-dollar spots to YouTube. While there are a few gems, the lot is relatively lackluster. In my opinion, Jerry Seinfeld

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Tap Battlefield – a game that’s been topping recent charts and receiving positive reviews everywhere. What is it exactly? How do you play it? Find out in this tap-tastic episode of What’s the Apps! Check out the video and let

Our own Jon Rettinger went on the FOX Business show Varney & Co. this morning to discuss the rumored Facebook IPO that may be happening this week. One of the largest questions that has been popping up every time this IPO story appears is how a company that doesn’t make anything can arrive at such a

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon provides some insight as to what specs and features we might find in smartphones 5 years from now. With Mobile World Congress coming up, Jon shares his thoughts on what’s going to go down, as