When you think of a tablet stand, you probably picture a case or kickstand that props the screen up on a table for typing, movie viewing, video chats, and the like. But what if you could position your tablet just about anywhere — across your bed while you’re lying in it, above your desk while …
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Forty-three. That’s the number (to date) of references to Apple in the 33 total seasons so far of “Futurama” and “The Simpsons.” And if you’re a fan of the company, the shows, or both, you’ll appreciate this: TUAW just released a list of every Apple reference ever made in the two series. This is no mere YouTube compilation of show …
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USB OTG Checker correctly identified the Moto X as supporting USB OTG. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET One of the chief benefits of Android is its support for add-on storage, yet surprisingly few of the latest Android smartphones and tablets include a microSD slot. My new Moto X, for example — no slot. The good news is that the operating system …
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It was just a few weeks ago I told you about the Charged-Card, a wallet-friendly battery pack designed to provide emergency power for your smartphone. Pretty cool, yes, but a little costly at the expected retail price of $39.99 (early backers can still get in for $30), and a little limited with just one connector: Apple 30-pin, Apple Lightning, or …
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Although there’s growing evidence that Apple will introduce larger iPhones sometime this year, I’m keeping the promise I made last year. I need and want a phone with a larger screen — now, not later — and for me, that means an Android model. (No offense, Windows Phone fans: I simply don’t like the hardware and especially don’t like the …
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Is your Nook tablet feeling a little long in the tooth? Before you ditch it in favor of something newer, consider your upgrade options. Specifically, your OS upgrade options. It may surprise you to learn that almost any Barnes & Noble Nook tablet can run the latest version of the Android operating system, 4.4 KitKat. That’s thanks to N2A Cards, …
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Feeling a bit of iPhone 5S envy? After all, that built-in fingerprint sensor is pretty cool. Small wonder, then, that rumors point to a similar sensor in the Samsung Galaxy S5. But you don’t have to wait for that phone or abandon your current one just to reap the benefits of biometric security. Now, there’s an app for that. ICE …
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It happens to everyone: Your phone’s battery runs dry right when you need to make an important call, answer an important e-mail, or see the crucial last few minutes of an episode of “Sherlock.” And there’s no outlet or charger nearby to give you that little bit of extra juice. Enter Charged-Card, a mobile charger that’s slim enough to slip …
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Sad news: LogMeIn Free is no more. For nearly a decade, it was my go-to tool for remote PC control — not just my PCs, but also those of far-flung family members needing occasional help. Alas, LogMeIn announced yesterday that, effectively immediately, there’s no more free lunch. The next time you sign into your LogMeIn Free account, you’ll have just …
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In your desktop browser, YouTube allows the modern equivalent of channel surfing: browsing related videos while you watch a clip. Unfortunately, the YouTube app for iPhone doesn’t match that enviable capability. Enter Youtopia, which gives you a more complete (and entertaining) YouTube experience by letting you “channel surf” while the current video plays on. Related stories NFL 2022: How to …
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