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Android 4.4 Kitkat could place added emphasis on connected televisions and not simply smartphones, says Korea’s ETNews. The publication cited sources familiar with the situation, who said that the next version of Android will improve the way that TVs and Android-powered devices work together. The report didn’t offer any specifics, but it did mention an Continue Reading →

Just last month Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes said he was open to the possibility of bundling HBO Go with broadband subscriptions, and it looks like that vision is now being executed — in a way. As spotted by DSL Reports and GigaOM, Comcast is now offering a package called Internet Plus. It puts together Continue Reading →

Airbnb has just released a new study highlighting the Airbnb community’s positive economic impact in New York City. Conducted by HR&A Advisors, the study found that Airbnb, the popular peer-to-peer apartment sharing startup, generated $632 million in economic activity in New York in one year and supported 4,580 jobs throughout all five boroughs. Nearly 90% Continue Reading →

Jeh Johnson must hand out his resume like a stack of business cards. Jeh (pronounced ‘Jay’) is poised to succeed Janet Napolitano and become our next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Johnson didn’t wake up and become head of DHS. As Politico explains, he’s held several high-profile positions in and around our government. When a Continue Reading →

If you were hoping to purchase a new tablet this holiday season, you’re in luck. Between Microsoft’s recent launch of the Surface 2, Nokia unveiling what seemed like 100 new devices at Nokia World and then Apple’s unveiling of the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display – there are several to choose from. Continue Reading →

Prosthetic limbs traditionally cost many thousands of dollars, doubling the pain of people who have already suffered enough. But several projects are showing how it’s possible to produce artificial arms and legs for less. A while ago, we wrote about a couple of guys who got together over the Internet to build themselves a bionic Continue Reading →

Eighty kids got to attend academic summer camps and after-school programs this year thanks to Wishbone, and its education crowdfunding platform starts allowing needy children in the Bay Area or NYC to apply for assistance. The non-profit startup has spent the last year building out its fundraising and impact fulfillment components. Now Wishbone is ready Continue Reading →

In grade school we were all taught to get as low to the ground as possible during a fire, to avoid excessive smoke inhalation. But a fire can also quickly create a dangerous mix of toxic gases hindering a safe escape. A fire fighter’s mask and oxygen tank provides a constant supply of fresh air, Continue Reading →

When younger students dedicate time to learning and playing a musical instrument, it can seriously boost their skills. These mobile apps are fantastic for helping Middle and High School-aged musicians understand music theory and generate positive practice methods for when they are not in class. Music Theory, with AUDIO (Free) This app’s concept flashcards are very Continue Reading →

Vudu is joining Netflix in trying to put another nail in DVD’s coffin by offering interactive features for select Sony films. The Walmart-owned streamer calls the new service Vudu Extras+, and kicked it off today with deleted scenes, featurettes and trivia from Sony’s District 9 alien flick. Other perks include an “enhanced scene search” for Continue Reading →