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

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.24.2015

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…

Food & Wine

Napa Valley wine auction breaks record, raises $6 million (Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.22.2015

Annual Premiere Napa Valley wine auction again breaks record. $6 million raised, with top lot Brand Napa Valley going for $115,000, or about $1,900 per…

Food & Wine

Napa Gras at Raymond Vineyards kicks off Premiere Napa Valley weekend (Video)

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.20.2015

Prepare to Napa Gras. If you notice a slight red glow over the Napa Valley tonight, chances are the source would be none other than Raymond…

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Nightwalk Vancouver: Robson shopping, sushi, and… rain! (Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.20.2015

Another weekend video challenge. This time in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada. Our weekly challenges are simple: grab a Canon DSLR, shoot some street…

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Apple Watch: Smash or Trash? 5 Reasons why Apple will get wearables right

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.18.2015

My wife wants an Apple Watch. She's an unapologetic laggard. Is that reason enough to say that Apple understands wearables better than anyone?

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Google Glass doesn’t need a Google Glass killer, but Sony tries anyways

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.17.2015

Google Glass flopped. But that hasn't stopped Sony from taking a (misguided) swing at the wearable market. SmartEyeglass retails for $849, but I don't think…

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Only 720,000 Android Wear devices shipped 2H14 (vs. 114 million iPhones)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.12.2015

It's official. Android Wear is a flop. By why did Google miss the mark so badly?

Food & Wine

Bottega Gran Fondo with Michael Chiarello (Video)

BY LONI STARK — 02.11.2015

"We ride to eat!" A look at an innovative new event that combines the best of Napa Valley with 45- and 75-mile cycling rides.

Backstage: Lion King musical with Rafiki (Buyi Zama)

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The Lion King returns to San Jose (Broadway Backstage Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.10.2015

Stark Insider goes backstage to preview Disney's 'The Lion King'. Watch as Loni Stark tranforms into Rafiki! Plus: Broadway San Jose 2015-16 season line-up.

Culture

‘Venus in Fur’ ignites San Jose Stage (Review)

BY CLINTON STARK — 02.09.2015

The roots of the expression "S&M", a play-within-a-play and two outstanding performances conspire to create an epic night of theater.