Unlocked iPhone 5s availability begins in USA off-contract

The iPhone 5s has been available for several months now inside the United States, and here near the end of November of 2013 we’re seeing the first push of an unlocked, off-contract iteration of the smartphone. This device has been available off-contract inside the USA previous to today, but until now we’ve not seen the […]

PlayStation 4 Review

Sony’s message this generation is clear: the PlayStation 4 is here to command gaming in the living room. The company does away with any large amount of distractions in all-encompassing entertainment coverage and heads straight and true for the living room-based universe of console games. While you’ll be able to work with a variety of […]

Apple vs Samsung patent trial verdict sees $290 million for the former

A new verdict has been reached in the Apple vs Samsung case, a verdict which has awarded the former with $290 million in damages vs the latter. This is the latest in the ongoing battle between Apple and Samsung over patent issues surrounding devices such as the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S. Earlier last […]

Google snipes back at Microsoft Scroogled store with wearables snark

Google has snarked back at Microsoft’s controversial “Scroogled” products, the range of anti-Google mugs, t-shirts, and other items that quietly went on sale earlier this week. The latest move in Microsoft’s Gmail and Chrome sniping, the physical “Scroogled” products mark an escalation of what was previously an online campaign, but Google has issued a tongue-in-cheek […]

Xbox One teardown finds admirable repairability

It’s a rite of passage all shiny new tech toys must face, and the Xbox One is no different: the ritualistic teardown. Microsoft’s new console has fallen prey to iFixit‘s screwdrivers, and while we’re used to modern gadgetry being purposefully designed to make DIY repairs close to impossible, in fact the Xbox One is surprisingly […]

Cadillac ELR first-drive – Tesla gets competition

The Cadillac ELR is an important car for quite a few big reasons. Cadillac itself admits it has been playing catch-up in the luxury sedan market, pitching the ATS and CTS as more virile US alternatives to the typical options from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, but with the electrified ELR it’s finally an opportunity to […]

Google Wallet Card launches with MasterCard-backed Debit

The Google Wallet Card has finally appeared in the real world after months (and perhaps even years) of chatter behind the scenes on its official status. This Google Wallet connection takes the form of a debit card with the support of MasterCard, using your Google Wallet balance wherever a MasterCard is accepted. At the moment […]

Instagram for Windows Phone lands today (but it’s half-baked)

Instagram for Windows Phone arrives today, landing in the Windows Phone Store complete with Live Tile support. However, the much-anticipated app is lacking a few features compared to its iOS and Android cousins, most notably that video support isn’t present at release. Whereas the existing apps for other platforms allow short video clips to be […]

Logitech PowerShell iPhone gamepad hands-on

The iPhone has already propelled casual gaming into one of the biggest app segments in the industry: now, with iOS 7 and the Logitech PowerShell gamepad, those apps are getting the controller they’ve been crying out for. Building on the new MFI (“Made For iPhone”) controller profile that’s part of iOS 7, the $99.99 pad […]

Coin chat with CEO: will stores accept the next wave?

There’s a credit card device by the name of Coin appearing this month with full intention of a full release inside 2014, and this week we’ve had a brief chat with the founder and CEO of the company to pose a few queries regarding real-world use. While the card itself wont be produced for the […]