Yep, it can even accommodate an (older) iPad. True story: during the break I did a little basement remodeling, the idea being to give my kids a more teen-friendly hangout space. The work included painting an entire wall a light color so I could point a projector at it, thus allowing for big-“screen” movies, Xbox …

No longer just an iOS product, the Livescribe 3 will soon work with Android. Livescribe LAS VEGAS — When it comes to scribbling notes, especially when you’re standing, there’s still no substitute for pen and paper. Of course, this being the digital age, that pen better be smart enough to convert your notes to an electronic format and sync them …

Call+ now gives you free calls to 16 countries, though you can still earn time to call others. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET About a month ago, an app called Call+ made a pretty tantalizing offer: unlimited free calls to a few countries, with fairly easy ways to earn call time for a bunch of others. If you liked the idea …

So. Much. Fun. DJI Well, cheeps, here we are at the end of another year. Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your amazing support and kind words (many of you have written the nicest things, truly), and to wish you a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. Be safe, be kind, be well. Before we move forward, …

FreedomPop I’ve always felt that the pain of owning a smartphone isn’t the cost of the phone itself, but rather the monthly fee you have to pay to use it. Even if you go with a low-cost carrier, you’re still probably looking at anywhere from $20-40 per month. Not today. Today only, and while supplies last, Yugster has the refurbished …

Garmin When I first heard about the Garmin Head-Up Display a little over a year ago, I thought it sounded cool. Like, really cool. A gizmo that projects GPS driving directions right onto your windshield so you can keep your eyes on the road? Yes, please. Ah, but a $150 price tag on the hardware and a required $50 navigation …

Tablet not included. LuguLake Are all Bluetooth speakers created equal? Not by a longshot. Some are big, some are small. Some are portable, some require AC power. Some are round, some are square… you get the idea. Ah, but very few speakers can prop up your phone or tablet, which is exactly what you might want for watching movies, playing …

BitLit It’s a modern conundrum: Someone gifted you a hard copy of a book, but you prefer to read on digital devices. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get the e-book edition for free (or at least at a discount), seeing as you already own the print version? That’s the idea behind Kindle MatchBook, but that, of course, limits …

Plotagon for iOS comes with a few moviemaking tools but lets you add more. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET I’ve always said that in my next life, I want to be a filmmaker. Turns out I may not have to wait. Plotagon for iOS puts simple moviemaking tools at your fingertips: actors, sets, noises, and so on. You supply the story, …

Loftek And now for something completely different. You might not know it from the seemingly endless parade of tablets, headphones and Bluetooth speakers around here, but I’m always on the lookout for new, interesting and unique deals to share. Like this one: for a limited time, and while supplies last, Loftek is offering its Outdoor PowerBank portable LED work light …