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Need to control your futuristic bionic robot hand? There’s an app for that
Touch Bionics creates the first robotic hand controlled by an iPhone app.Wearablog
Review: AfterShokz Bluez are surprisingly comfortable
These wireless bone-conduction headphones are quite comfortable, but perhaps a tad expensive for the sound quality.Wearablog
Review: Wello brings affordable personal training to your home
Wello connects you with a personal trainer wherever you are, as long as you've got a WiFi connection and a webcam.News
Twitter locking down deals to stream TV content
Twitter is reportedly making moves to stream video content.News
Logitech announces new Harmony remotes and Hub controller
Accessory vendor Logitech announced on Tuesday that the company is expanding its Harmony line of universal remote controls with a new flagship model, a new low-end model, and a multi-function hub that extends the capabilities of both.Reviews
Review: Beacon Audio Phoenix is an unimpressive portable Bluetooth speaker
For just $100, you can own the highly portable Bluetooth Phoenix speaker, but its audio quality and controls leave a lot to be desired.News
4K TVs off to a slow start, but next year looks promising
Prices on 4K televisions are dropping and content is becoming easier to create and deliver, which will amount to an uptick in sales of 4K sets in 2014.How-To
What are your rights as a photographer?
Where and when do you have a right to take pictures? Mostly anywhere, most of the time. Here are some pointers.The Game Room
Turtlebot II robot uses Xbox Kinect to follow you with drinks
The Turtlebot II robot is a robotics development platform running the ROS open source robot OS. Within minutes, users can get the robot to move, follow them around and map their homes, the makers say.Now Streaming
Cartoon Network’s best shows
At the start of April, Netflix added a ton of content from one of the unsung heroes of cable programming, Cartoon Network, with days worth of great TV that you can stream right now. Here’s a guide to where to get started with all the animated content that’s Now Streaming.News
Use Google Inactive Account Manager to control your online presence after you die
What happens to your Google account after you die? With a new tool called Inactive Account Manager, you can now decide for yourself.News
LG adds PayPal integration to smart TVs
LG is the first manufacturer to add that functionality to its televisions, making the feature available for its 2013 line of smart TVs in the U.S., Canada and U.K. Five other countries will get the feature this month.Reviews
Review: Big Blue Media Tower mostly disappoints
The Big Blue Media Tower lives up to the tower part of its name. But it wouldn't make much sense in your entertainment center.News
Techiest cars: Honorable mentions
The Lexus LS 460, the Ford Focus Electric, the Honda Odyssey, the Scion tC, and Ford's Super Duty trucks round out our list of the techiest cars of 2013.News
Pandora racks up 200 million listeners
The popular Internet radio company Pandora has swelled to more than 200 million listeners, doubling its user base in the last two years alone.News
The Pirate Bay switches domain to Greenland
In a bid to avoid Swedish authorities, the file-sharing site changed its domain from Sweden's .se to Greenland's .gl.Updated
People Power turns old iOS devices into surveillance equipment
If you want to keep an eye on your house without spending a chunk of change to upgrade your security system, People Power's free app turns your iOS devices into surveillance equipment.Crowdfunding Spotlight
PARC spin-out launches Kickstarter campaign to disrupt home networking market
PowerCloud Systems is looking to Kickstarter to bring its Skydog home network system with a cloud-managed Wi-Fi router to market.How-To
Action! Capturing motion with shutter speed
Let's take a look at how to use shutter speed to capture action with your digital camera.News
HEVC video compression halves bitrate, keeps quality the same
HEVC or H.265 video compression will affect all stages of video content creation and delivery, and possibly let providers deliver Ultra HD video over existing infrastructure, according to Motorola Mobility.Geek Tech
MōVI is a new camera stabilizer that works like witchcraft
MōVI is a new camera stabilizer that could revolutionize cinematography forever.Updated
Sony aims to take 4K mainstream with $4999 TV, media player, download service
Sony will soon launch 4K TVs far smaller and cheaper than existing models, along with a 4K media player and download service, all aimed at bringing the next-generation TV format into the mainstream.Now Streaming
10 movies by great directors
What makes a great director? A long career of great movies? More good movies than bad ones? Lots of Oscars? It's not so easy to define. But one that that is consistent with the great ones is a certain depth of emotion; you can just feel when you're in the hands of someone great. These 10 films were made by 10 directors that just might qualify.News
Blackberry to draw the blinds on music service in June
Subscribers to the closing BlackBerry music service will get Rdio music service free for 30 days.Reviews
Review: Zooka wireless speaker bar mostly disappoints
The Zooka Bluetoth speaker sports a clever design. But it's tough to recommend regardless.News
Rdio takes social recommendations act to movies, TV with Vdio
Create playlists and suggest movie and TV titles to friends using Vdio, a new pay-per-view video service from social music streaming site Rdio.News
Introducing TechHive’s Digital Photography Superguide
TechHive's editors are proud to present the fifth edition of our Digital Photography Superguide. Whether you're a pro or someone looking to learn great photo basics, this book can help you get what you need.Wearablog
Review: AfterShokz Sports M2 are unusual fit tech headphones
AfterShokz newest wrap-around bone-conduction headphones are an improvement over the first-gen models.Game On
Interview: Planetside 2 sound gurus share tips for building euphonic battlefields
Talking technique with Sony Online Entertainment’s sound gurus.Reviews
Review: Nikon Coolpix P7700 features improved performance and excellent image quality
Advanced point-and-shoot with many professional features is small but easy to work with.Updated
Review: Marley’s Chant speaker sounds portable and inexpensive
The Marley Chant is inexpensive, compact, and light, and it includes a clever, custom-fit canvas bag. But you shouldn't expect audiophile-quality sound.News
Hands on with the Slingbox 500’s new SlingSync feature
New firmware and mobile app upgrades let you transfer video and photos from a smartphone to a USB drive connected to the Slingbox 500 for HDTV playback.How-To
Find free, cool music on SoundCloud
The Internet has no shortage of places offering streaming music these days. But few digital music destinations offer the unique selections you can find on SoundCloud.News
Wello brings the gym home through live training service
Wello is planning to bring one-on-one and group workouts to tablets, with the goal of offering an app for gaming consoles and TVs.Reviews
Review: Cerwin-Vega XD3 speakers offer big, but unbalanced, sound
Cerwin-Vega's XD3 speaker system won't earn any accolades for balanced audio, but that may not be what you're looking for.Reviews
Review: Four Bluetooth speakers that fit in your bag
A compact Bluetooth speaker lets you enjoy your music anywhere your legs will carry you, without the hassle of wires. We tested four comparably priced and sized models: the Beats Pill, Braven 650, CubEdge Edge.Sound, and Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder.News
Spotify plans to become an on-demand TV network
Spotify is looking to offer on-demand video content that would put it in direct competition with the Netflixes and HBOs of the world.News
Zombieland pilot, 12 others due to shamble onto Amazon
Amazon has given the go-ahead for a pilot based on cult film Zombieland alongside 11 others, and will allow users to choose if they will become a full series.Reviews
Review: Samsung EX2F point-and-shoot touts performance and Wi-Fi edge
The Samsung EX2F offers an appealing feature set for those who want to grow their skills, as well as for photographers who want to use a compact camera without giving up manual controls.News
Is HBO finally considering decoupling HBO GO from a TV subscription?
HBO is reportedly finally toying with the concept of decoupling their popular HBO GO Internet service from the traditional cable subscription.News
Intel hopes to trump cable TV packages with new set-top box
Intel aims to deliver more targeted packages of TV and Internet content at different price points through its upcoming TV set-top box, which the company says will better address user needs than bundles offered by cable TV and satellite companies.Connected Home
Google Glass to enable (something like) telekinesis
A new Google Glass patent describes a method of controlling smart objects remotely with little more than a nod or wave of the finger.News
Canon launches compact, super-light DSLR
Canon introduces ultra-portable, full-featured DSLR to take on the interchangeable lens market dominated by Sony and Olympus.News
ABC may offer live streaming apps, but not for cord cutters
The network already offer on-demand access, but adding live streaming of shows in progress adds a new dimension to the mix.News
Make March Madness mobile on your smartphone or tablet
The NCAA men's college basketball tournament tips off Tuesday night. If you're nowhere near a TV, you don't have to miss any action. Here's how to watch March Madness on your mobile device or online.News
Plasma TV fans get more bad news as Panasonic eyes exit
Panasonic may be the next in a string of TV makers to abandon plasma TV products in favor of skinner LCDs.Geek Tech
Scientists give a quadrocoptor claws; what’s the worst that could happen?
Clawed quadrocoptor grabs objects on the fly just like an eagle. Um, run.News