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Google’s Sexy Smart-watches Make Me Mad

This week, Google released a new platform for smartwatches, and I am livid. No, I’m not upset at Google.  The new platform, known as Android Wear, looks to be the best system yet for smartwatches. The first devices announced on the platform, the Moto 360 (from Motorola), and the LG G, both look absolutely beautiful. No, what I’m upset about, is that I just...

NFC: The Groundbreaking Technology Whose Ground Hasn’t Been Broken

It was supposed to be huge. NFC was hailed as a “holy grail” in a 2011 PC World article. Credit card companies, startups, technology companies, and smartphone manufacturers rushed to build technologies around it, but it fell (almost) flat. NFC – technology that allows for your smartphone to interact with everyday object wirelessly- was simply too confusing for new users. Apple was berated for...

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Google’s Moto X Brings The Virtual Assistant Hands Free (Video)

The first Moto X commercial is out, showcasing Google’s latest flagship phone, and the first ad has a particular focus on the Google/Motorola Moto X’s modified Google Now. Google Now – Google’s voice search/assistant service which can already find restaurants, and direct you to your appointments amongst other things- now requires no touch interaction. Without even picking up your Moto X, you can ask...