What would you say to a lightweight, pocket-sized flash drive that streams movies, music, and photos to your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone? Meet AirStash, a clever little Wi-Fi-enabled gizmo that works like a charm, but costs a pretty penny. Also this week: A...
So, got a tech-savvy scholar on your holiday shopping list? Even if she already has a laptop, a smartphone, and a tablet in her dorm room, you can still surprise her with a gadget or two under the tree. Read on for six tech-minded gifts that your favorite student will...
Is your smartphone secretly keeping tracking of everything you do, from dialing and texting to surfing and searching, and then reporting it all back to the mothership? That’s what security experts are asking after allegations that Carrier IQ, a company that...
Matthias writes (in response to “How to give an iPhone or Android app as a gift”): Any ideas for international Android users (I’m in Germany)? Amazon’s app store seems to be available to U.S. customers only. Good news, Matthias: gift cards for...
Here’s my question about the iPhone’s built-in podcast manager: why, oh why, won’t it check your podcast subscriptions for new episodes and download them automatically, just like Google’s stellar Podcasts app for Android phones can? Sure, you...
California Mom writes: I need to spy on my teen’s texts without her knowing. I’m willing to pay a reasonable fee, but obviously, free is better. (And, note to all, if you want to judge about the sacrosanctity of teenage texts, find another taker.)...
About the size of a standard thumbdrive, the second-generation AirStash comes with a clever trick up its sleeves: the ability to wirelessly share your videos, photos, music, and other documents with an iPhone, iPad, or just about any Wi-Fi-enabled gadget with a web...
Liz writes: So I turned on Photo Stream on my iPhone and it’s filling up with pictures, but I read that the photos in my Photo Stream get deleted after 30 days. What’s the best way to save them before they get deleted? Hi Liz! Yes, you’re right: the...
The biggest online retailers have kicked off their Cyber Monday sales, and you’ll find some decent deals on big-screen HDTVs, Blu-ray players, point-and-shoot digital cameras, and even the vaunted iPad 2. Black Friday Ads has a giant list of Cyber Monday links...
A snazzy “lifestyle” bracelet that syncs with your iPhone, a solar smartphone charger, and a tiny portable speaker—just some of the nifty gadgets in our list of 10 terrific stocking stuffers. Also this (short Thanksgiving) week: how to give an iPhone or...
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