When rushing to the scene of a medical trauma, emergency caregivers rarely know exactly what awaits them. But the same capability on your phone that lets you video chat with grandma or live stream a concert could give first responders a better sense of the trouble ahead. Enter GoodSAM, which launched in mid-2014 as an …
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11 February
See OK Go go weightless in dizzying new music video
When we last heard from the band OK Go, it was filming one of its quirky music videos with the help of electric unicycles and a drone camera. Now it’s taken the art form to new heights, breaking the bonds of gravity itself in the process. The video for the band’s song “Upside Down & Inside Out” was shot while …
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10 February
Lots of free movies and TV shows hit the Web
It’s hard to argue with free movies and TV, that’s why we like Tubi TV. In February, the streaming video site added a whole bunch of new titles. All you ’80s fans, it’s time to rewatch your favorite buddy from Melmac — “Alf.” All four seasons are now online. Semi-spoiler, the final episode of Alf is considered pretty messed up …
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10 February
LG unveils Quick Cover phone case before G5 launch because why not
In an odd (and slightly baffling) move for any mobile company, LG announced a phone case for its upcoming marquee handset, the G5, before actually releasing the G5 itself. The Quick Cover case features a metallic-like mesh front cover that flaps over the display and includes a small window to allow users to see incoming notifications. You can also interact …
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10 February
LG’s next G5 phone to sport ‘always on’ screen
LG Electronics is trying to drum up excitement over the launch of the G5, its next flagship Android phone, with an image revealing what’s likely to be the device’s most distinctive feature. The animated image, posted on LG’s Facebook page on Wednesday, shows multiple phone screens blacking out, leaving an outline of the G5 perched next to the words “always …
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10 February
HBO Now slow to catch on with ‘cord
People seem to love HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and “Girls.” But maybe not that much if they have to pay to watch them. HBO Now, the premium channel’s online-only subscription service, was expected to be a big hit with people who are cutting back on cable subscriptions, but adoption of the new service for now looks to be underwhelming. The …
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10 February
Sound unbound: Hifiman Edition X headphones bring spacious sound and comfort
Hifiman was one of the first companies to feature planar magnetic drivers, and I remember just how much their sound stood out from the pack when I reviewed the Hifiman HE-5 headphone back in 2009. The sound was a revelation, and over the years Abyss, Audeze, MrSpeakers and Oppo followed Hifiman’s lead and now also make planar magnetic headphones. The …
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10 February
Hackers are trying to steal our tax refunds
If hackers have it their way, you may not be getting that tax refund from the IRS. Online thieves were recently able to get their hands on taxpayer identification numbers before the Internal Revenue Service detected the attack and shut it down, the agency revealed Tuesday. The “Electronic Filing PINs,” meant to ensure information is safe, would enable hackers to …
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10 February
Facebook board member offends India. Facebook recoils
Marc Andreessen needs to tweet a billion apologies. The prominent Silicon Valley investor and Facebook board member on Wednesday took to Twitter to apologize for a series of offensive tweets he posted the night before. The short missives touched a nerve because they appeared to reference India’s colonial history. The world’s second-most populous country, with more than a billion people, …
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10 February
This strap could let you pay the bill with your Pebble smartwatch
Every Pebble Time smartwatch has a hidden feature — you can get more functionality by connecting it to a “smart strap.” Just imagine extending the battery life of your Pebble with a battery-packed watch strap or using an NFC (near-field communication) chip to pay for groceries with a wave of your wrist. Enlarge Image Fit Pay If a company called …
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