Smartwatch Comparo: Moto 360 vs. Pebble

It's going to get really tough for Pebble, the company. LG, HTC, Samsung and Motorola are all charging into the wearables space.

Report: 1 in 10 West Coast wineries likely to sell in next five years (Silicon Valley Bank)

New Silicon Valley Bank report "Ownership Transitions in the Wine Industry" predicts continued ownership changes for wineries in California, Oregon, Washington.

Wide-screen, low price key to BlackBerry reboot

CEO John Chen simplifies and focuses on the company's enterprise roots. Will the new BlackBerry Passport smartphone find a niche with the faithful?

Pebble announces Kickstarter for Pebble Time smartwatch with color e-paper display

The day has finally arrived. And it's called "Pebble Time." After a much-hyped and significantly marketed countdown, the smartwatch maker that could, Pebble, announced today a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new model featuring a color e-paper display. No, this is not 1992. Up until now the Palo Alto-based start-up produced smartwatches,...
Apple Glances

Glances give Apple Watch convenience edge over Android Wear

The problem with cards on Android Wear is that once you dismiss them they're gone forever. Google should look to Apple glances to give users persistent, on-demand access to information on their smartwatches.
Microsoft Arrow - Home Launcher for Android

Art of Simplicity: Microsoft Arrow Launcher for Android (Hands-on)

"Your relationship with your phone doesn’t have to be complicated," says Microsoft. Case in point: the company's new Arrow home launcher for Android.
Why Google Should Buy Twitter

5 reasons why Google should buy Twitter

Silicon Valley's most obvious deal?
Google Project Fi Review - Nexus 5X

Google’s Project Fi cell service adds U.S. Cellular

Google continues to expand its fledglingly (and rather superb) cellular service known as Project Fi. T-Mobile and Sprint were original partners. Today, Google announced that it has added a third: U.S. Cellular. Project Fi is a unique service that automatically switches between available cellular networks, in addition to local wi-fi hotspots, to...
Pebble 2 Smartwatch - Fitbit Acquires Pebble, doubles down on smartwatch market

Fitibit struggles, but offers glimmer of hope for Pebble smartwatch loyalists

It was the best of times, it was the worst of... Ah, the never-ending quest to validate something known as the smartwatch market. That, and the broader wearables category, were among tech's biggest letdowns of 2016. At least by analyst forecasts. What happened? Smartwatches and sensors on clothes and fitness trackers...
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Smart Home Dimmer Switch Buying Guide: Which is best?

Stark Insider's buying guide for smart home dimmer switches. If you're on the hunt for dimmer switches for your current or planned smart home, there's a beguiling selection -- a quick check on Amazon reveals hundreds of products. What to buy? You may be tempted to grab a $35 Leviton Decora...