CES 2016 is here and we’re already running around like mad-people trying to get to every press conference. Things will get a bit easier tomorrow when we can finally start to meander around the show floor and sit in meetings, which are sometimes a bit calmer than the hectic storm that press day is. I recently switched up some of my gear, so I figured I’d talk a bit about what I use and...
We see a lot of tech come through our office throughout the year, mostly phones, some laptops. But we also get to play with a lot of cool gadgets, too. From new set-top boxes, to drones, to smartwatches, 2015 was a big year for new gadgets and devices. If you got a nice lump of dough from aunt Esther over the holidays, here are some gadgets worth considering. Amazon...
To the average person, Google’s event on Tuesday may have appeared low key and casual. But in the few hours the company had our attention, a lot was announced. We didn’t just get two new Nexus phones and a release date for Android 6.0. Google also teased the Pixel C, and two brand new Chromecast devices. Oh, and family plans are coming to Google Play Music, too. We already got our...
You procrastinated again this year. Instead of wrapping up your holiday shopping days or even weeks ago, you waited until the last minute and now you don't know what to get. Gift cards are quick and easy, sure, but they are thoughtless, a copout. Your friend/family member/complete stranger would probably prefer an actual physical gift. If you have a technophile in your family, there...
Roku may boast the most channels among its streaming competition, but Chromecast is catching up fast. Now, the Google-made HDMI stick is adding even more apps with a mix of child-friendly and adult options. For kids, Chromecast now supports the Nickelodeon app and Sesame Street Go, which offers clips, full episodes, games and music. For everyone else, Google added the Comedy Central...
We’ve been searching far and wide for the best back to school products that you can buy ahead of the school year this season. We know some campuses are already back in session, but there’s still time to pick up some great products to make your return to school a bit more enjoyable. Whether it’s a new streaming box for your dorm room or a smartphone battery pack to make sure you have...
Amazon's rumored set-top box/console combo will reportedly mirror Chromecast's form factor. According to sources speaking with TechCrunch, the device is less of a puck and more of a dongle, meaning it'll have a much smaller footprint than a typical set-top box you'd see from Apple or Roku (Roku does offer a stick as well). That's not even the biggest part of TechCrunch's report, however...
Another great year of mobile technology has come and gone, and while we saw some of the biggest announcements from a mile away, a few companies still managed to catch us by surprise. No one’s jaw dropped when Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s or when  Google launched the Nexus 5, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t an exciting year. So on that note, here’s our five favorite surprises that helped...
The gifting season is upon us and if you haven't already started on your list you best get started. Â As for myself, I've put together a collection of things I know I would never receive as a gift (Tesla Model X) to some of my favorite inexpensive gadgets of the year (Dropcam and Chromecast). [ad id="btf-second-box"] Money is No Object Tesla Model X $60,000 to $100,000 While...
The following post is sponsored by Best Buy. Head over to Best Buy for your back to school needs. We can sympathize if you’re a bit saddened that the end of summer is coming up, but we’re here to let you know that all isn’t so bad. In fact, it’s the perfect chance to load up on some sweet new gadgets before you head back to the classroom. And with technology expanding at such a rapid...