Amanda Kooser

How tiny can earbuds get? This tiny

The Earin earbuds with the charging capsule. Earin If you want the world to know what brand of headphones you’re rocking, then you buy something like a Beats set in a bright color. There’s no mistaking the fact that you’re wearing some honking big ear covers while you groove out. If you’re looking for something …

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Friday Poll: What do you want most from an Amazon smartphone?

Amazon is inviting the public to try for an event ticket. Amazon Amazon has managed to keep a reasonably tight lid on its upcoming mystery gadget, but all signs point to a smartphone . Not surprisingly, the rumor mill has been pumping out potential specs and mock-ups for months. We’ll know for sure what’s up on June 18 when Amazon …

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iRing turns you into a gesture

Put an iRing on it. IK Multimedia DJ rigs used to require packing a considerable amount of gear. Now we have music apps for iPads and iPhones. But some of the fun drains away when you’re just sliding your fingers over a cold glass screen while you’re trying to groove out. The iRing music controllers from IK Multimedia aim to …

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Sneaky Tokyoflash wood watch tells time with hidden LEDs

Looks can be deceiving. Tokyoflash You might mistake Tokyoflash’s Kisai Night Vision Wood watch for a carved bracelet with no other function than to look like a wood model of a watch. Push a button and hidden LEDs come to life, illuminating the face with the time. The watch doesn’t tell time in the usual way. A flashing dash around …

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Glowing Lunecase feeds on iPhone’s electromagnetic radiation

Concepter has working prototypes of the Lunecase. Concepter It’s well-known that phones emit a bit of electromagnetic radiation. The topic’s been the subject of much speculation, study, and even a bit of concern. Electromagnetic radiation’s about to get a reputation as an intriguing alternative energy source. The Lunecase looks at first like a pretty regular snap-on iPhone case. Then it …

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United Airlines to Google Glass wearer: Take off high

Abadie took this photo using her phone instead of Glass. Cecilia Abadie Cecilia Abadie has a knack for getting into weird situations with her Google Glass specs. She already famously got ticketed for wearing Glass while driving. She fought the charge and won. Her latest Glass escapade involves United Airlines. Abadie reports on her Google+ page that she was asked …

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Rufus Cuff: How big a smartwatch can you stomach?

Would you wear this smartwatch? Rufus Labs I’m not one to shy away from technology that stands out. I admit to checking my grocery list on an iPad while wheeling a shopping cart around the store — more than once. Years ago, I owned a honking big watch with a built-in compass, light, and thermometer. But it never really went …

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Mobile oddities: Delve into the stranger side of MWC

Imagine waking up, reaching for the tablet on your nightstand, and turning on your coffee maker from bed. You catch a few more winks before it alerts you that your hot java’s ready. If Qualcomm’s concept Wi-Fi coffee maker ever goes into production, your mornings may never be quite the same. The coffee maker, however, is just one of many …

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Dress your iPhone up as a universal remote control

Get a handle on your remote-control control issues. zero1.tv Your iPhone already controls your life, so it might as well control your television, too. Plenty of apps let you use your iPhone as a remote control, but when an app alone isn’t substantial enough for you, you can turn to the new VooMoteOne. This consists of a clip-on external device …

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The Move: Stick your iPhone to your clothes

Look, ma, no hands! Also, no tape, no straps, no Velcro, and no magnets. A new Kickstarter project is raising funds for a device called The Move that magically attaches your iPhone or iPod Touch to your clothing. The idea behind The Move is one of those why-didn’t-I-think-of-that inventions. Place The Move behind your clothes. Set your iPhone on the …

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