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Isn’t it romantic: 9 tech-minded Valentine’s Day goodies

Isn’t it romantic: 9 tech-minded Valentine’s Day goodies

by Staff Writer | Feb 6, 2012 | gift guides

You’ve sent the flowers, wrapped the sweets, and written the perfect card. All you need now is the perfect Valentine’s Day gadget for the geek in your life. We’ve come up with nine nifty gifts for your favorite tech addict, from a heart-shaped,...
Week in review: Sending multiple photos from your iPhone; a Swiffer-using, floor-cleaning robot; “Star Wars” on Blu-ray

Week in review: Sending multiple photos from your iPhone; a Swiffer-using, floor-cleaning robot; “Star Wars” on Blu-ray

by ben patterson | Sep 16, 2011 | week in review

Is there an easier way to share a bunch of snapshots from your iPhone than just sending each one in an individual message? You bet there is. Also: eyes-on with the affordable Mint floor-cleaning robot; what you need to know about Windows 8; the new “Smart...
First impressions of Star Wars on Blu-ray: The Force is strong with this one

First impressions of Star Wars on Blu-ray: The Force is strong with this one

by ben patterson | Sep 15, 2011 | home video, reviews

Still don’t own a Blu-ray player? If not, you’ll have four more reasons to get one as of Friday: Luke, Han, Leia, and Darth. Yes, the original Star Wars movies—”A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “Return of the...
R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 is the droid—er, console—you’re looking for (eyes-on)

R2-D2-themed Xbox 360 is the droid—er, console—you’re looking for (eyes-on)

by ben patterson | Jul 28, 2011 | gaming, news

Microsoft showed off its latest arm-waving, body-twisting Kinect games for the Xbox 360 at a swank event in Manhattan last night, but rather than swing a virtual golf club or pet an adorable (if digital) lion cub, I made a beeline for a new Xbox console that’s a...

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