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Exclusive: Google Nexus 5 Rumor Roundup

Google’s Nexus 5 is officially the world’s worst kept secret. For literally months, we’ve been seeing leak after leak. We’re flooded with correct information. Here’s a roundup of the dozens of leaks we’ve seen so far. September Google released a video for the release of Android Kitkat which included a clip of an employee using the Nexus 5 for video. FCC-released documents revealed further...

Why Would Anybody Need The NEST Protect? And is it safe?

NEST, famous for their smart thermostats (of which I have two) today  unveiled a reimagined, web-enabled smoke alarm, and while it’s certainly cool-looking, it left me wondering, “What’s the point?” Why would anyone need a $130 smoke detector (link to where it’s sold)? Is it really worth it? And remember, this is coming from the guy with the health-tracking wristband, iPhone cleaning tie, and...

The Real SIRI: The Woman Behind the voice

If you’ve picked up an iPhone or iPad in the past years, or watched an Apple commercial, you’ve probably heard her voice. She’s SIRI, the automated virtual assistant that Apple created for the iPhone 4S, and that has appeared on every device since. But until today, the woman behind the voice has been secret. She’s the voice of SIRI, and she’s talking… and it...

I Sold My iPhone To Microsoft

Some things bewilder me. Microsoft is now offering an iPhone buyback program (I’m not actually sure what to call this, considering how unique this is)  for a minimum of $200. That’s way more credit than Apple’s own program. The issue for Microsoft is of course that it’s Microsoft Store credit, which can be used for anything, not just surfaces and Windows Phones as some...

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Google Turns 15: Next Year They Can Google Drive (Birthday Reflection)

Google has hit the big 1-5. Today, September 27th, is when Google traditionally celebrates its birthday, and we’re celebrating it right along with them, with a look back on year 14. These 15 things all happened within the last year. *Since you’ll find this article useful, sign up for our email newsletter, to find even more fascinating articles, tips, tools, and reviews* Google Unveiled...