Oops. Beats were cool because they weren’t made by Apple
Try as he might, Apple CEO Tim Cook is going to have a tough time convincing that Philly teen that his Apple-branded Dres aren't nouveau…
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Creative: Marketing’s critical, yet oft-neglected, secret weapon
"Creative" can help companies see through the data and short-term metrics and help create lasting customer connections.
Lane guidance for Google Maps finally arrives in latest update (It’s good!)
Long overdue, lane guidance, a feature available from the likes of Garmin and Magellan for years, is finally here for Google Maps. For San Francisco…
Trendspotting: Google data shows Android 4.4 KitKat growing
KitKat should see swifter upticks in growth over the coming quarters. New handsets such as the HTC One (2014), and Samsung Galaxy S5 ship with…
Google Nexus brand to be replaced by Android Silver – Looks promising
Android Silver could replace the Nexus brand as Google looks to expand its reach into developed smartphone markets such as the U.S. Will it work?
OnePlus One equals three? New Android smartphone challenges Nexus
OnePlus One is set to take the flagship Android market to a new place: Discount pricing. Open source and Android make that possible. Can Nexus…
This little known Android KitKat feature solves a major problem
By leveraging transparency, the app can use the extra screen real estate otherwise wasted with status information. And nothing is lost.
Cinema 4K: Is Canon dropping the ball?
Maybe Canon will eventually appease the enthusiast, entry pro buyer alike with a (bold!) new camera capable of 4K. Until then the GH4 and A7s…
Google Glass and the Geek Dilemma
Despite the Geek Dilemna, much like Project Ara, it doesn't matter much if Google Glass as a product thrives or not. Google has already won.…
San Francisco Street Walk, ‘Palo Alto’ SFIFF screening (Video)
Scene in San Francisco, post SFIFF screening of Gia Coppola's PALO ALTO.