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I’ve been having computer issues this week, and I’m not sure what the problem is. During my iTunes debacle last week, one of the steps suggested by the Senior Apple Tech I was speaking to was to make sure my Windows Updates were, well, up-to-date. I updated video drivers for my NVIDIA card, functionality drivers Continue Reading →

Code.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting computer science education, has unveiled a new campaign it calls “Hour of Code” targeting 10 million students in the United States. From December 9-15, 2013, Code.org is asking schools, teachers, and parents for their help in motivating students to look into what lies ahead with computer programming. What Continue Reading →

A slathering of solid reports suggests every major smartphone vendor on the planet is now working on a smartwatch. Samsung, Motorola, Sony and LG have each already released smartwatches of some kind, Google’s initial offering is reportedly due later this month and even Microsoft is said to be toying with the idea of getting in Continue Reading →

These days, the list of things you can do with your phone is a long one. Now you can add visiting the doctor to that list. American Well is launching an app for iPhones, iPads and Android devices that can be used to connect with a doctor for a video-chat visit. A typical 10-minute visit Continue Reading →

Technology giants such as Samsung, Microsoft, Google and maybe even Apple are just now realizing there may be a future in wearables, but other tech companies have already been dabbling in smartwatches for some time now. Sony is one example, having recently released its second-generation “SmartWatch 2″ in Europe and Asia, and Sony on Tuesday Continue Reading →

Google updated its Maps app for iOS on Tuesday with new features and support for the Arabic and Hebrew languages. You can download the new version now directly from Apple’s App Store. The biggest improvement is that accessing navigation is now faster and you can also expect faster and more accurate re-routing. The added route Continue Reading →

Got a 5 hour flight but only an hour or two worth of battery left on your gadgets? Depending on your airline, you may have a power outlet or USB port in your seat. Here’s how to find out which planes have some extra juice to give. Of course, to avoid this problem, you should Continue Reading →

Facebook is experimenting with adding a Follow button on Pages. The company confirmed this is a feature it is currently trying out after it showed up for some users. “This is something we are currently testing,” a Facebook spokesperson told TNW. The Follow button appears directly to the left of the Like button. The new Continue Reading →

Recent rumors suggest that Microsoft may be planning to kill off the back button in Windows Phone 8.1. While the requirement for a hardware back button will likely be dropped, sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans have revealed to The Verge that the software maker will replace it with an onscreen version if it goes ahead Continue Reading →

French site MacG, which has an imperfect track-record, claims to have been given the dates on which the new MacBook Pros, iPads and Mac Pro will go on sale. The claimed dates are: MacBook Pro on October 24th or 25th; iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 on October 30th or 31st; Mac Pro on November Continue Reading →