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Videophone with the Biscotti TV Phone

The sci-fi vision of the videophone being as commonplace as the telephone hasn't materialised but Skype and Google+ Hangouts have made videocalls with webcams popular, especially with families who are a spread across the world. Having said that, it's still not as convenient as picking up your phone and dialling a number. Biscotti hopes to change that will their TV

E Fun to Announce Android 4.0 Tablet at CES

Another manufacturer has thrown their hat into the Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 ring.  E Fun, one of the better budget makers of tablets has announced that they will be unveiling their latest offering next week at CES 2012.  The new hardware is called the Elite 10 and it's a 9.7 inch tablet that will be among the first to

Android Causing WiFi Router Lockups

I’ve had an Android phone for about a year and a half (the HTC Evo from Sprint) but primarily because of battery use issues I’ve never used it on my home WiFi network. In the interim, a few months ago I purchased a Barnes & Noble Nook Color, which runs a custom version of Android. I’ve also experimented with dual-booting

Nest Remote-Controlled Learning Thermostat

As an over-the-road truck driver, I spend most of my time traveling. For many years, I have set my home thermostat when I’m away to 45 degrees in the winter and 95 degrees in the summer. The idea is to prevent frozen plumbing in the winter and to keep things from literally melting in the heat of the summer. This

Motorola Atrix 2 Review

My Motorola Atrix 2 arrived late Wednesday afternoon, and I’ve been playing with it since then, and I am very happy with my purchase. First a little background, I have been an iPhone user almost since it first came out. Before getting the Atrix 2 I was using the iPhone 4. My iPhone’s was no longer functioning properly due to

I Feel Stupid

Over the break, there's been a bit of discussion by some of the big names regarding the reasons why Windows Phone 7 handsets haven't been flying off the shelves this holiday season. Charlie Kindel started the debate with "Windows Phone is Superior; Why Hasn't It Taken Off?" and largely faults the relationship between the OEMs, Microsoft and the carriers. MG Siegler

Buying a Good Android Phone Takes A Lot of Research

I have decided to replace my iPhone 4 with an Android phone so I started to do some research. One of the advantages of the Android system is there are a lot of choices. One of the biggest disadvantages of the Android system is there are a lot of choices. Yes, what makes the Android system great may also be