Mike and Adriana meet Ava, iRobot‘s take on the future of telepresence. The company’s excited about this prototype, which is likely destined for the healthcare industry. But this technology could wind up providing on-the-ground security surveillance and extremely future-forward office applications. There has been a lot covered about employers and their telecommuting staffers, and if

Adriana Lee and Mike Perlman spent a day at iRobot, checking out the company’s consumer, commercial and government robotic technologies. Up first? A peek at the company’s Government & Industrial robots used by the government and military — complete with gaming peripherals! Mike and Adriana go hands on. Wackiness ensues. But don’t let the fun

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ checks out Pinball HD, an immersive, authentic, highly addictive game for the iPad, the iPhone, and various other devices and platforms. If you’re a fan of the wondrous game that is pinball, you gotta check out this episode of WTA!

Noah Kravitz recaps the big announcements from Apple today concerning the New iPad and Apple TV 3. Listen in as he recaps the new retina display, the 5-megapixel rear camera, updated apps and a whole lot more.

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon explains the differences between locked and unlocked phones. He also provides some thoughts on the Windows Phone front, as well as the effectiveness of Apple products for people over the age of 60. All this

Why am I so excited to test MetroPCS’ LG Connect 4G smartphone? Two reasons: 1.”Unlimited” talk/text/Web plans on MetroPCS start at just $40/month, and; 2. It’s got a front facing camera.  That’s why. Forty bucks a month for virtually unlimited use of an Android device is dirt cheap. The asterisk here is that you’re capped at

Noah K. tackles the biggest tech rumors of this week! Apple’s launching a new iPad – at last – next week! Jon R. and Mike P. are off to Switzerland in search of fast cars and future tech: What’s rumored to launch at the Geneva Auto Show? Apple Launching New iPad March 7 Geneva Auto

If you’ve ever held a tablet and thought to yourself, “I wish this had dual-screens,” Sony is introducing something that’s right up your alley. Instead of releasing a me-too device, the Japanese company’s maverick approach with its Tablet P is sure to turn some heads – though whether that’s a good thing or bad thing

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ explores a series of Android applications designed to add a hint of Ice Cream Sandwichify onto your phone! If you can’t wait for Android 4.0, and you’re a fan of customization, tune in to find out how you can get

After going official, we got a rapid-fire hands-on with the Galaxy Note 10.1 yesterday and quickly warmed up to the tablet’s S Pen. When interacting with such a large screen, it really seemed to open up a lot of possibilities for artists and students, with Ice Cream Sandwich performing very well. The Note 10.1 is

Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon answers a few questions while having several high-powered Nerf guns pointed at his face. They’re set to fire anytime Jon slips an “uhh” or an “umm.” Tune in to catch JR talk about the PS

There’ve been a number of exciting announcements at Mobile World Congress thus far, but none quite as big as HTC’s new flagship One X. On the heels of a less than stellar 2011, HTC is dialing it back by taking a more measured approach with only a few truly awesome devices. It’s a win for

In this special Mobile World Congress (2012) Preview Edition, Noah tackles rumors from a bunch of mobile tech companies including Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, HTC, Huawei, LG, and even a little bit of Apple. Check out this episode for your MWC sneak peak, and stay tuned to TechnoBuffalo for our full MWC 2012 coverage! Windows 8

This review shootout is for all the motocrossers, mountain bikers, skiers, surfers, boarders, bladers, racers and extreme walkers. It’s the GoPro HD Hero2 vs. Contour’s flagship Contour+ in this action cam fight to the finish line. Which POV cam will prevail? Start up your engines and wax those boards because it’s time to find out!

Call it what you will: phablet, tablone, taphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note has finally reached U.S. shores, imposing its 5.3-inch display on the wimpy screens of every other smartphone out there. If you want big, this is the phone to get. If you want an all around pleasant Android experience, this, too, is the phone

Research in Motion finally got its act together and released its heavily anticipated PlayBook OS 2.0. With it, the Waterloo-based company introduced native email, calendar and contacts apps, and also brought on Android app support. It’s a much needed kick of adrenaline for a company who has thus far struggled to make any sort of

Jon Q. is back to attack and highlight another epic mobile application. This week, JQ explores “Art Set,” a visual, vibrant, and fun drawing app for the iPad that provides the artist with multiple mediums to let their creativity run wild! But… is it any good? Find out in this episode of WTA! Check out

“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