Film Review: ‘Under the Skin’
Jonathan Glazer's sci-fi indie 'Under the Skin', no question, is an artsy take on the sci-fi genre. In a world of effects-laden Michael Bay blockbusters,…
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Apple could delay large screen iPhone until 2015
If Apple can't deliver a large 5.5-inch iPhone before the holiday season it could be, if not a big blow, at least a crimp in…
On Location Napa – Festival del Sole
Classical rockstar Joshua Bell kicks off opening night this Friday when he performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the spectacular Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga.
Songza Effect: Google’s streaming music service just became a whole lot more interesting
Songza ($15 million) vs Beats ($3 billion). Google continues to make smaller acquisitions. With music streaming service Songza, Google buys a company known for hand…
Lizzie blows roof off Portland, bids raucous farewell (Review)
Lizzie is like Downton Abbey, Carrie and American Idiot, mashed up. It's the kind of musical that Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick might have collaborated…
Pebble and the Android Wear challenge
Pebble was one of the first to market. Now, Google is arming large competitors such as Samsung, LG and Motorola with Android Wear. Can a…
Android Auto connects your phone to the car, competes with Apple CarPlay
Android Auto heavily leverages voice recognition. You can send messages, navigate to places, and make calls - all hands-free.
Google I/O: First Look at new Android user interface (Video)
Google embraces a flat world. "Material Design" will bring new icons, fonts, and cards to the Android user interface.
Google I/O: Android powers over 60% of all tablets
Google head of mobile Sundar Pichai revealed that Android market share on tablets has jumped from 39% in 2012 to 62% in 2014.
Preview: Napa Valley Festival del Sole (Video)
Festival del Sole. July 11-20. Mark your calendars. One of Napa's cultural gems features another strong line-up of performers. Classical rockstar Joshua Bell headlines the…