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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

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

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

Boost Smartphone Battery Life

Today's smartphones are energy-sucking devices that can rarely go for a day or two without charging. I fondly remember my Nokia 6210 that could go a business week without needing a charge, but enough of the reminiscing. If you do have a thirsty smartphone (or you get one for Christmas) and you find that the battery lets you down, you

Toddy Smart Cloth

Since the finger became the input device of choice, I've spent more time polishing my smartphone and tablet than I care to admit. I usually use whatever is handy but I know that this isn't always a good idea - cotton can be more abrasive than you think and there's nothing worse than a grain of sand caught in the

Ford revealing it’s new car via mobile App

Ford is giving you the chance to "test drive" the new 2013 Ford Fusion via an Augmented Reality App for iPad, iPod and Andriod OS. The 2013 Ford Fusion will be revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January and will also be the "Official Car" of the 2012 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). The App is

Pogoplug Series 4 for Your Own Cloud

Regular readers will recall that I was quite taken with the integration of Pogoplug into the Buffalo CloudStation Duo, so I was very interested to hear that Pogoplug have released a new device, the Series 4. If you aren't familiar with the Pogoplug device, it's a network gadget that makes attached USB devices available across the Internet. In short, you