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11 September 2013
Opinion: Trace wants to track your kickflips, cutbacks, and fakies

Not too many people enjoy long talks about running. Likewise, most folks don't have convos over their time on the elliptical, or dish details on how long they used the stairmaster--but ask any skateboarder, snowboarder, surfer, or skier how their last session went and they're happy to tell you all about how many ollies they landed or how many attempts it took to nail that carving 360.
04 September 2013
Opinion: Will Nokia help Microsoft regain relevance with businesses?

Microsoft rocked the tech world today with the announcement that it is spending about $7 billion to acquire Nokia. The move has a variety of potential benefits and ramifications, and many of those could have an impact on how your business relates to Microsoft in the years to come.
03 September 2013
Opinion: Future of smartphones

Smartphones are developing continuously, here's where we discuss sever key areas where the industry as a whole will be looking to improve and how it will go about doing so. Keep reading to find out more about the Future of Smartphones.
Opinion: Do specifications matter any more?

Gone are the days when you bought a PC because of its megahertz rating. The same is true of tablets and smartphones: Apple doesn't even quote the amount of RAM or processor speed. So why do companies still care about benchmark results?
27 August 2013
Opinion: 6 running apps for people who don't even like to walk

I hate running.
Opinion: Remains of the Day: Sell-a-phone

Apple may soon let you trade your decrepit old iPhone in for a newer model, possibly one with a 64-bit chip or in a sleek silver/graphite color. What do the remainders for Monday, August 26, 2013 have to do to get you to walk out with a new phone today?
26 August 2013
Opinion: Leaked Droid 5 images may yet give hope to long-suffering QWERTY fans

Despite the popularity of touchscreen interfaces in smartphones, some people will never want to give up the finger-friendly feel and utility of an old-school, physical keyboard. Unfortunately for these digit-centric folks, nearly all the top-shelf handset releases of the past year have been decidedly keyboard-free. A series of leaked images purportedly of the QWERTY-licious Droid 5 may be reason for keyboard fans to have hope, however.
21 August 2013
Opinion: Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch could bring further separation from Google

As the likely launch date for Samsung's smartwatch draws closer, details on the wearable gadget are coming into focus.
20 August 2013
Opinion: iPhone 5S price: PCA predicts

Apple's iPhone 5S is likely to be just around the corner with an expected reveal on 10 September. Instead of our usual round-up of what the rumour mill has spat out, we thought we'd give you our own personal predictions with some insight as to why.
16 August 2013
Opinion: Remains of the Day: Matcha-maker

Did Apple buy a company because of math? And speaking of math, when it comes to the App Store, the house always wins. Finally, Beijing and Cupertino may have at long last come to an understanding. The remainders for Thursday, August 15, 2013 are a match made in heaven.
13 August 2013
Opinion: The Macalope: Of battles and wars

The Washington Post's Brian Fung says the war between Apple and Samsung is all over but the shouting. And you'll never guess who the winner will be.
Opinion: All's not lost for BlackBerry

Now, I'm not one of those BlackBerry fan boys shamelessly jumping to the defence of a company many in the industry have condemned to the grave. But I do believe there is life in the old dog yet.
08 August 2013
Opinion: Acer: Expect more Android and Chromebooks, less Windows

Acer has shied away from venting its frustrations with Windows 8. The company is taking things a step further by vowing to sell more Android devices and Chromebooks.
Opinion: The Macalope: Apple doomapalooza

Forgive the title but Apple's been doomed so many times now the Macalope's having a hard time coming up with new ways to say it. It must be hard to be Apple when even your successes... spell your doom!
07 August 2013
Opinion: Take better DSLR shots using...your smartphone?

Photos are meant to be viewed large. Yet when taking a shot--that crucial moment when we should be most discerning--we usually rely on the camera's small LCD to preview the image. The traditional solution has been to "tether" the camera to a computer, so you can view shots on a large screen as they're captured, or even control the camera's settings and trigger the shutter remotely. That approach lets you correct the scene or settings and reshoot immediately if anything looks amiss.
06 August 2013
Opinion: Rogue hotspots can steal your Windows Phone's saved Wi-Fi passwords, Microsoft warns

Microsoft is warning users that their Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.8 devices could be easily tricked into revealing login credentials for corporate Wi-Fi access points secured with WPA2 protection. The vulnerability appears to build on a known security weakness in a Microsoft authentication protocol as well as the way Windows Phones connect to WPA2 networks.
Opinion: No, U.S. smartphone costs aren't highest in the world

More than $1260 a year--that's the average cost of a high-end smartphone in the U.S., once you factor in the cost of the voice, data, and text services. Yes, for about $105 a month, you earn the privilege of Instagramming your Sunday brunch and having nearly 24/7 Web access at your fingertips.
01 August 2013
Opinion: Smartphone insurance: Why you shouldn't scoff at the expense

If you're smart, you'll consider insuring your brand-new smartphone. Yes, we bristle at the thought of insuring any consumer electronics--the result of too many sales clerks pitching us on extended warranties for TVs, DVD players, and audio systems. But those devices aren't nearly as vulnerable to damage or theft as our delicate smartphones.
Opinion: Remains of the Day: Way, way up

Google's app marketplace takes a shot across Apple's bow, Tim Cook talks turkey--and iPhones--with China's largest carrier, and a little dose of nostalgia for Siskel and Ebert fans. The remainders for Wednesday, July 31, 2013 will see you at the movies.
31 July 2013
Opinion: Did Samsung game its Galaxy S4 benchmarks?

Did Samsung just get caught gaming benchmarks?