Recommended Nexus 4 case that can take a beating
Our mates across the pond sent us a KaysCase (ArmourDillo) tester with red accents. This Nexus 4 case is rugged, priced right and well made,…
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Tablet-friendly version of tech news app Appy Geek lands
The new version of Appy Geek features larger images and is ideally formatted for large screen devices, specifically tablets. Windows 8, iPad and Android tablets…
New Media: Leadership panel this week in Silicon Valley
The panel is part of a broader, day-long "Community Leadership San Jose" event. I'll be joining Charlie McCollum of the SJ Mercury News, David Vossbrink…
Bay Area Stage: ‘Stuck Elevator’ at A.C.T., ‘Pericles’ at Berkeley Rep, ‘Persuasion’ at SJ Stage
Now playing in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose: A look at three shows worth checking out.
Two monitors in one? AOC goes panoramic with new 29″ monitor
With a 21:9 aspect ratio you could watch a standard letterbox movie and still have room to spare at the left or right. Perfect for…
U.S. Wine Sales Break Record
Chardonnay is still king, capturing 21% of all wine sales. Next popular varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon (12%), Merlot (9%), and Pinot Grigio/Gris (8%).
Loreto Bay Re-Visited – Stories, news, photos
None of us here, or anywhere in the world for that matter, saw the great crash of 2008 coming. It struck hard. Donald Trump's development…
Death of the PC: Blame Tablets, not Windows 8
You could blame Microsoft management for not seeing the Minority Report-like shift to touch-based computing, but it's the tablet that killed the PC.
HTC One Smartphone: The Android to Beat
At $199, the HTC One will hit the U.S. market (AT&T) on April 19. Featuring a 4.7-inch display and running Android Jelly Bean (version 4.2),…
‘Last Love’ at the Mojo Theatre
In San Francisco, "an intense, sexy romp through the landmines of love."