Electronics

Last week, the Internet erupted with photos of bent iPhone 6s, and a very-viral video of a guy creasing an iPhone 6 Plus with his bare hands. It seemed like a serious concern, yet everything about the uproar was highly unscientific. We don’t like unscientific, so we promised then that we would use our lab Continue Reading →

The iPhone 6's 'Bend-Gate' is very reminiscent of the iPhone 4's issues with dropped calls. In both cases? Apple says it's not its fault. Continue Reading →

The first scientific study of driving while texting with Google Glass found that the hands-free eyewear is no safer to use on the road than a smartphone. “When you look at how fast people react to an unexpected traffic event – how fast they slam on their brakes, we didn’t find a statistically significant difference Continue Reading →

By now you’ve probably heard about #Bendgate, the silly name for an issue that some new iPhone 6 Plus owners have been reporting where the device warped while in their pockets. So far the problem seems to be fairly isolated, but we struck up an Apple support chat anyway to see how it’s covered by Continue Reading →

Imagine you just dropped your phone in your toilet. Quick — what do you do? If you said race to the kitchen to throw your phone in rice, you’re probably like most people. According to a new study from TekDry, though, using rice to dry your phone doesn’t actually get the job done. In fact, it’s LESS Continue Reading →

Vizio officially launched its P-Series 4K TVs on Tuesday night, which start at $999 for a 50-inch set and go up to $2,499 for a 70-inch set — the first mainstream 4K TVs to be that aggressively priced. To celebrate, the company held a party in a New York art gallery, where the TVs were showcased Continue Reading →

Google clearly landed on a fantastic formula when it built Chromecast, and that product’s standout success has led other companies to push out their own HDMI dongles in recent months. Roku’s got its $49.99 Streaming Stick, and now Microsoft is trying to create a worthy competitor with the brand new Wireless Display Adapter. No, names Continue Reading →

Amazon will boost staffing at its secretive Silicon Valley-based hardware unit by at least 27 percent over the next five years as it tests Internet-connected “smart” home gadgets such as a one-button device to order supplies. The plans, detailed in a little-known government document and by people familiar with the matter, signal Chief Executive Officer Continue Reading →

In just a couple years, your MacBook Air or Surface Pro could look obsolete. Denizens of the future won’t understand why you have so many gaping holes in your machine. Why would you need a full-size USB socket, a magnetic charging port, and a video output when you can cram them all into a single Continue Reading →

SMS Audio, the headphone and accessories brand started by 50 Cent, recently announced that its SMS Audio Sport Collection line of headphones is now available at SMSAudio.com. These headphones were designed to stay put during physical activity, and feature professionally-tuned drivers and sweat-repelling tech to safeguard against moisture and extreme weather. The wired and wireless headphone Continue Reading →