Apple Maps, Android Jabs, and More: Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks

Bloomberg BusinessWeek has scored a gigundo, 11-page interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook. It covers a ton of ground—much of which has been covered before—but offers some new insights as well. Here’s the highlight reel, before you dive into the whole thing: More »

The 10 Most Important Cameras of 2012

This was a banner year for photo gear. We saw some of the most-anticipated camera refreshes in years (a new 5D, finally!) not to mention some groundbreaking technologies (that weird little Lytro!). Here’s a rundown of this year’s ten hottest cameras. More »

Rethinking the iPhone Lockscreen

iOS is boring. It’s unconnected. It isn’t flexible. It’s slow. That’s generally the consensus. And while many look to Jony Ive’s new role as the answer, it doesn’t exactly solve these problems. So I thought I would give it a shot. More »

The Most Accurate, Highest Resolution Night Earth View to Date: Black Marble

This is the most accurate, highest resolution true color night image of planet Earth to date. These images are truly extraordinary, “an unprecedented new look at our planet at night,” as NASA says. It’s the newest and sleekest version of the Blue Marble. NASA calls it the Black Marble. And it’s stunning indeed. More »

The Best Action Camera

It wasn’t so long ago that we rounded up the best action cameras and put them to the test. Just half a year later, and the biggies all have new versions out. They’re all better, but there’s only one best. Round Two: Fight! More »

The Most Infamous Sexts of 2012 (NSFW)

Hacked pictures. FBI inbox sweeps. Cameras pointed at mirrors. This year was full of horny, naked Internet. More »

The Future of Texting Is a Mess

SMS messaging turned 20 years old yesterday, and feels even older. It’s decrepit, though, wildly overpriced, and too limited to be our long-term texting solution. More »

32 Amazing Photos Taken On Phones

It’s starting to feel silly to point out: You no longer need a great dSLR to take a great picture. Still, we made you prove it. Here are the best entries from this week’s Shooting Challenge, cellphones. More »

The Best Deals in Tech

The holidays are approaching fast, and it’s time to start picking up some gifts: for friends, family, even yourself. But when you’re picking out what to go with, it’s sometimes wise to stay away from the absolute best. Sometimes you just want the best value—something that’s worth every shiny, hard-earned penny. More »

The Best Lego Sets for the Holidays 2012

There’s one gift that every boy and girl, man or woman, can enjoy even for just a few minutes: Lego. No matter their background or education, the joy of building something with Lego bricks is irresistible. Here are some of the best sets of 2012, chosen to accommodate different budgets, ages and tastes. More »