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Six gadgets with a retro look

There’s something cool about retro/vintage/classic gadgets, but they’re not exactly practical to use. Below are six products that combine the best of both worlds – retro style that’s compatible with modern technology. 1. NES USB Controller This plug-n-play USB controller looks just like the classic NES controller! It features an eight-way directional pad and four digital [...]

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Optimizing your Android smartphone

When it comes to smartphones, Apple’s iPhone tends to get the lion’s share of the attention. However, Google’s Android mobile operating system has attracted a strong following, with dozens of devices utilizing the California-based search giant’s handheld OS. One of the advantages Android has over iOS is the ability to take software configuration to the [...]

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Samsung lifts the curtain on the Galaxy S4

After weeks of rampant speculation and eager anticipation, Samsung has finally revealed its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4. Fans of Samsung devices will not be disappointed, as the handset is expected to become one of the hottest smartphones of 2013. Let’s take a look at some of its key new features. Glorious high definition [...]

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Conserving battery life on a smartphone

Smartphones are great devices, but battery power can quickly drain and leave users without their phone until they can find a power source. This can be annoying, especially for consumers who are only able to charge their mobile devices at home. Whether you’re at work waiting for an important call or in class checking for a [...]

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The iPhone 5 story in 5 memes

The iPhone 5, announced on Sept. 12, racked up a record-breaking 2 million preorders during its first 24 hours of sale, doubling the record set by the previous model. The iPhone 5 has a taller display (4 inches), lighter weight (3.95 ounces), a faster processor and 4G LTE capabilities. It also comes with a new [...]

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What do you spend the most time doing on your smartphone?

According to a recent study, nearly two thirds of all U.S. mobile subscribers now own smartphones. Over the last several years, smartphones have continued to evolve and add more functionality, and as a result, they’re slowly replacing many of our gadgets. They’re no longer just used to make phone calls – they’ve become our digital [...]

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Top 5 easy mobile games

Tap, tap, tap. Swipe, swipe, swipe. These are the sounds of games which are super simple and easy to play. They require no intricate settings, tutorials, or in-depth strategy – just a few taps, clicks or swipes. After a long day of work or school, some people just want to unwind by playing games on [...]

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Picture-in-picture moves beyond television

Once upon a time, it was considered a selling point of a television if it had picture-in-picture capability – the option of watching more than one program at the same time, with one appearing much larger on the screen than the other. Now manufacturers and developers are focusing on thinking outside the box, literally – [...]

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