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Why Smart TVs Still Fall Flat

Wed Jan 09, 2013 | By Kat Ascharya
Why aren't you watching smart TVs? You can blame the content.

Looking for a Life Less Mobile

Wed Jan 09, 2013 | By Kate Knibbs
When people talk about the "born mobile" generation, they're talking about me.

The Daily App: Clipped -- More News With Less Noise

Tue Jan 08, 2013 | By Kat Ascharya
Keeping up with news can be overwhelming. But Clipped shows only what you care about.

Why I Hate CES... And You Should Too

Tue Jan 08, 2013 | By Allen Tsai
CES is just a big waste of time.

CES 2013: Above and Beyond

Mon Jan 07, 2013 | By Cam Lincoln
What you can expect at CES? Here's a sneak peek.

John Perry Barlow: The Makings of an Internet Freedom Fighter

Mon Jan 07, 2013 | By Sandy Fitzgerald
It's been a long, strange trip for John Perry Barlow.

The Daily App: WorkFlowy -- The Ultimate List-Making App

Fri Jan 04, 2013 | By Kat Ascharya
A simple and easy to make lists.

The Daily App: Unstuck -- Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Wed Jan 02, 2013 | By Kat Ascharya
Don't waste your 2013.

The Crystal Ball: Social Media Trends in 2013

Tue Jan 01, 2013 | By Margaret Rock
From Barack to baseball, here's what people are talking about.

The Daily App: Ring In the New Year

Mon Dec 31, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
Celebrating the New Year? Don't forget these apps.

The Daily App: Where's Santa?

Mon Dec 24, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
Follow the big guy on the big day.

Santa Goes High-Tech

Fri Dec 21, 2012 | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Santa's geekier than you think.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Thu Dec 20, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
Procrastinate? Here are a few last-minute gift ideas.

The Daily App: Martha Stewart Makes Cookies

Thu Dec 20, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
Cookies that look so good, you'll want to eat your iPad.

The Cyber-Warfare Dilemma

Wed Dec 19, 2012 | By Margaret Rock
Cyber-warfare is challenging how officials think about national security.

The Battle for Smartphone Supremacy

Wed Dec 19, 2012 | By Allen Tsai
How Microsoft fell from grace and the new fight between Google and Apple.

Caterina Fake: Fusing Art With Technology

Tue Dec 18, 2012 | By Sandy Fitzgerald
When Flickr co-founder Caterina Fake was young, she didn't want to be a technology start-up guru -- she dreamed of becoming a writer and an artist.

The Daily App: Angry Santa -- Fat, Rude and Out of Control

Tue Dec 18, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
Christmas isn't here yet, but if you're feeling Scrooge-like about the holidays, you'll enjoy a slew of eccentric apps that poke fun of the season.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Great Gifts for Food Lovers

Tue Dec 18, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
For aspiring chefs and people who just love to eat, a great gadget is a priceless gift to transform the kitchen experience.

Finding Wisdom in Big Data

Mon Dec 17, 2012 | By Cam Lincoln
Think of what you do online each day: search Google, maybe "like" a post on Facebook, browse a few sites, watch some YouTube videos and tweet about an upcoming vacation. Now think about the personal profile these digital crumbs add up to. Welcome to big data, and how companies mine a startlingly accurate picture of your life.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Artsy Gadgets for Creative Souls

Mon Dec 17, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
Art and technology are often separated into distinct categories, but they go together wonderfully -- mobile gadgets create beautiful images, sounds and movies every day. With that in mind, this guide will help creative loved ones stay ahead of the curve with a high-tech holiday treat.

Stevie Richards: Wrestler by Day, Gadget Guru by Night

Fri Dec 14, 2012 | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Professional wrestler Stevie Richards looks like the kind of guy who eats geeks for breakfast -- until you realize he's actually a geek.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gadgets for the Fitness Fiend

Fri Dec 14, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
If you're shopping for an exercise lover, getting a dainty phone isn't a great idea -- instead, look for gadgets for an active lifestyle, and designed for those who love to get their blood pumping.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Gifts for Going Green

Thu Dec 13, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
Choosing an eco-friendly gift, for the green goddess to the outdoor sports lover, will make you feel as good about giving as they will about receiving.

The Daily App: Gift List -- A Little Helper for Your Christmas Shopping

Thu Dec 13, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
It's t-minus 12 days until Christmas... have you bought and wrapped all your presents yet?

Why Carriers Won't Need You Anymore

Wed Dec 12, 2012 | By Allen Tsai
Dogs have a busy schedule -- they have a lot of butts to sniff. So when they don't have the time to call when they go out, you get worried. What's an owner to do?

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Cool and Quirky Tech Accessories

Wed Dec 12, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
Sometimes you need to think outside the box when searching for the perfect gift... and way outside of any boxes with smartphones in them. Tech accessories are a great gift option because they're often not utterly essential, so people feel indulged and loved receiving them.

Welcome to the Smart Life

Tue Dec 11, 2012 | By Margaret Rock
In the wake of smartphones, the "smart" prefix if cropping up on everything -- smart home, smart cars, smart boards in school. But as every aspect of our lifestyle is getting more connected, we wonder: is that really a smart thing?

The Daily App: Make Your Own Bjork Song

Tue Dec 11, 2012 | By Kat Ascharya
Create your own celestial melody for the season, with a left-field holiday offering from pop singer Bjork.

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: When Money's No Object

Mon Dec 10, 2012 | By Kate Knibbs
If you want the best of the best and you're willing to pay for it, you can find some amazing phones. It's important to note that higher prices don't always equal higher value, but expanding your gadget budget gives you more options.