You lead an active lifestyle, and your idea of a family vacation includes huddling around the campfire, hiking through rugged terrain or white water rafting. And while you have a great appreciation for the great outdoors, you also happen to love your iPhone. … [Read more...]
The iPhone 6S Really Starts at $299 ..
Here's a little lie Apple told you yesterday: The iPhone 6S starts at $199 and the iPhone 6S Plus at $299. OK, it's technically true. But those prices are for 16GB models, and there's a very strong case against ever buying those. … [Read more...]
Learning to Live Without Technology on the Camino de Santiago
We are so used to technology that I wondered if I could live without it. But I did it, disconnecting during a month on the Saint James Way, an ancient pilgrimage route in Spain. … [Read more...]
Apple’s New iPad Pro Accompanied by a Physical Keyboard
Apple will make its own physical keyboard to accompany the larger iPad Pro. The $169 Smart Keyboard is a full size keyboard that will join the Apple Pencil stylus as the new accessories designed specifically 12.9-inch iPad Pro. … [Read more...]
Why Porsche’s New Turbocharged 911 Is a BIG Deal
This is the new Porsche 911. Yes, it looks like every Porsche 911, but this car represents a significant change. Late Sunday night, Porsche announced new versions of its 911 Carrera and Carrera S, which for the first time ever will feature turbocharged motors. … [Read more...]
3D-printing Harnessed to Build Navy Military Vessels?
Navies around the world could harness 3D-printing to build high-tech military vessels over the next 15 years, according to a report released on Monday by defense contractor Qinetiq. … [Read more...]
Verizon Will Soon Launch Free On-demand TV Service
You will soon be able to watch some TV shows on your smartphone for free, courtesy of Verizon. The company plans to launch a free on-demand video service, expected later this month, called Go90, Verizon confirmed. … [Read more...]
GoPro Odyssey VR Camera Will Arrive in November, It’s Only $15,000 – Ouch
Back in May, Google revealed Jump — an open-source platform that lets content creators easily capture immersive 360-degree video. A Google Jump camera consists of 16 cameras in a circular array, and the first manufacturer to create a camera to Google's Jump specifications was GoPro, though we only saw a prototype at the time. … [Read more...]
Robot Ships Controlled by Satellite Coming to an Ocean Near You
Today self-driving cars and lorries are taking to the roads, and soon self-sailing ships will be steaming over the horizon: Inmarsat is the latest company to joined a project aimed at autonomous shipping. … [Read more...]
Amazon Reportedly Planning to Release a $50 Tablet this Year
Amazon's Kindle Fire HD 6-inch tablet is already one of the cheapest on the market ($100 with ads), but the company is looking to release an even cheaper 6-inch device, according to a Monday report by the Wall Street Journal. … [Read more...]