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Google Glass is slowly coming within reach of members of the general populace who aren’t developers, celebrities, or elite early adopters. This week, as Google rolled out a Glass software update that adds a new command for listening to music, the company also quietly put a new form online that allows anyone to add themselves Continue Reading →

MakerBot, the Brooklyn-based company that makes a variety of desktop 3D printers, accessories and associated software, announced a new plan on Wednesday designed to put one of its signature devices into every school in America. Called the “MakerBot Academy,” the new effort relies on DonorsChoose, a crowdfunding website designed specifically for budget-strapped teachers, which lets Continue Reading →

The new activity-tracking wristband from Jawbone Up syncs your data to your iPhone over Bluetooth, works with an updated version of the app that offers more insight and inspiration and takes baby steps rather than a giant leap forward in the “smart” wearable device category. Jawbone, the San Francisco-based maker of popular Bluetooth audio devices Continue Reading →

This is what many people were expecting the iPhone 5c would be like. Motorola on Wednesday announced its new Moto G smartphone, a budget alternative to its Moto X flagship phone that offers mid-range specs for a dirt-cheap $179 off-contract price. Among other things, the device features a 4.5-inch display with a 720p resolution, a Continue Reading →

DisplaySearch has a bit of a hit and miss track record when it comes to Apple product launches. The research firm often lands itself square in the analyst category with some pretty out there predictions of  12-inch MacBooks and 65-inch 4K Apple TVs, and now it adds yet another to the list by claiming at Continue Reading →

Snapchat, a rapidly growing messaging service, recently spurned an all-cash acquisition offer from Facebook for $3 billion or more, according to people briefed on the matter. The offer, and rebuff, came as Snapchat is being wooed by other investors and potential acquirers. Chinese e-commerce giant Tencent had offered to lead an investment that would value Continue Reading →

Six months after Google first announced the program in beta, Google Play for Education has officially been unveiled for tablets, as the Internet giant tackles Apple’s K-12 market share with cheap apps and tablets. Google Play for Education is a US-only initiative for now, but in its short beta tenure, Google claims that “thousands of Continue Reading →

Hulu officially appointed its new CEO last month, and it appears the company may now be pursuing a new business strategy as well. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the streaming video service is in talks with several high-profile television providers about potential bundling deals that could see the Hulu Plus subscription tier wrapped Continue Reading →

Netflix is giving itself a makeover. The video service has overhauled the presentation most subscribers see when they watch Netflix on TV, using devices like Roku boxes, Sony’s PlayStation consoles, smart TVs and Blu-ray players. The new look is supposed to debut later in the day on Wednesday. Or you can trust my description: Netflix Continue Reading →

Amazon is seeking to boost the social experiences of its customers who shop on its website by introducing a new discovery feature for those who connect their Facebook account to Amazon. The company announced the launch of this feature via an email sent to its customers. Amazon users who have connected their Facebook account will Continue Reading →