The more I hear about Windows 8, the more of a believer I’m becoming. When it drops in September, Microsoft’s newest OS will continue what Apple began, and bring the touchscreen from the phone to the home in a bold way that its arch rival has been hesitant to do. But before the revolution becomes computerized, Microsoft is dropping sneak peaks of some of the standout features Read the rest of this entry »

You may have heard that Warner Brothers bullied Netflix into signing a contract that allows the studio to wait a full eight weeks following a movie’s release before shipping it out for rental. Read the rest of this entry »

The final stats from fourth quarter smartphone sales are in. Reuters reports that the iPhone had a phenomenal end of the year and accordingly doubled its share to 44.9% of the market, just squeaking by Android’s 44.8%. Everyone else, clocked in third place with dismal scores of 9.3% for BlackBerry and 2% for Windows Phone. Read the rest of this entry »

Tired of missing JackThreads daily steals and deals because you’re on the go? There’s now an app for that as the online shop has just released an app for shoppers on the go. The new release means daily alerts on sales and the ability to browse and buy using your device. Read the rest of this entry »

As most have heard by now, Apple’s next ambitious goal is to take over the textbook industry. But in case you missed yesterday’s big announcement, it’s pretty self-explanatory: Apple plans to provide a platform for publishers to create a more interactive approach to teaching Read the rest of this entry »

“Life is a sport. Make it count.”

Nike continues to encourage people to shun their sedentary lifestyle to going mobile and get going with the new Nike+ FuelBand Read the rest of this entry »

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn thing Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t get too excited about that shiny new Playstation 3 that you got for Christmas. If “unnamed sources” are to be believed, the PS3’s hardware will soon be a generation old. According to IGN, both Sony and Microsoft have plans to reveal their latest gaming console iterations come June. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is over and now the wait for all the new gadgets and technology begins. In terms of critical response, the big winner of 2012 wound up being the OLED (organic light emitting diodes) HDTV. Read the rest of this entry »

Douchebags that wear headphones around their necks to be cool are in a panic today as it was revealed that Monster will no longer be making Beats By Dre headphones. Apparently, Beats felt that they weren’t getting a fair shake in financial terms Read the rest of this entry »

This year’s annual Detroit Auto Show is currently in progress and, as usual, the latest innovations and updates are being announced. But holy sh*t, did Ford drop a bombshell yesterday when they revealed that their 2013 Ford Fusion Energi breaks 100 M.P.G. Read the rest of this entry »

“Well, it’s official. After years of struggling, photographic services giant Kodak is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company, which was long known for selling film and other photography-related products, had tried everything from branching out into more modern offerings to using its trove of patents to sue others. Alas, the times have caught up with Kodak. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s say you’ve logged more than a few hours on Battlefield 3 but realized it’s maps got long in the tooth. What to do oh troubled couch marine? Well this month EA heard you and was all, “We got maps on maps on maps!” in the vein of YC. And here we are with Back To Karkand (PC, PS3, Xbox 360), Battlefield 3′s first downloadable expansion pack. Read the rest of this entry »

Handheld gaming has been a double-edged sword for Apple thus far. On one hand, with the App Store, the tech giant has a stronghold on the easiest, most prolific means of distribution. However, the lack of physical buttons have put the iOS devices at a disadvantage. I can’t dream up a single scenario for a hardcore gamer where it would be more convenient to tap a screen rather than hold a controller when playing games like GTA or Madden. Read the rest of this entry »

Prior to my December 23rd holiday gift scramble, I hadn’t been shopping in a cool minute. But as I was going to pay for some shoes, I noticed a sign that said “Now Accepting Google Wallet” at the Macy’s cash register. I kid you not, my first thought was “Sh*t, when did I get left in the Stone Age?” Read the rest of this entry »