This year the summer season not only brings warmer weather, but also the Summer Games. The Olympics are a time when people of the world get together with friends, families, and compatriots to cheer on their nation and favorite athletes. As someone who is excited about the coming Summer Games, I've gathered a few (tech-related) ways to fly your national pride wherever you go, whether on your computer or mobile device... More

As we move into the hotter months of the year, many of us are making preparations for vacations to distant lands. Smartphones can not only come in handy for taking pictures or listening to music, but also make the trip run smoother and enhance your vacation. The most important thing to consider is to turn off the radio signal to avoid unnecessary international texts, calls and data costs. With that in mind, here are 6 apps you can safely use only while on vacation. More

Technology has opened up avenues for the creative at heart to construct and share multiple mediums of entertainment and culture. We live in an age where making music doesn't require a recording studio, and entire albums can be constructed on computers that fit in the palm of your hand. More

We all have our personal desktop browser preference, like Firefox or Chrome, because they fit us best, whether it's because of aesthetics, speed or the features they offer. There are similar reasons to exercise the power of choice when it comes to smartphone browsers. Some maximize screen size to get the most out of every pixel, while others chew on web code with the greatest appetite to deliver content faster. Alternate browsers for smartphones can reap many benefits and can make mobile surfing enjoyable rather than a last resort. More

If you've been in love with Instagram for the past year like I have, you may want to check out Viddy, a video application available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and Apple iPad (Android and Windows Phone versions supposedly coming soon). Designed with the snapshot philosophy in mind, users can capture 15 second snippets of video, apply a stylizing filter, add music, then upload your mini-movie moment to a social network... More

The big news today on the Android front was the official unveil of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S III smartphone. At first glance the 4.8" Super AMOLED device seems just a case of "a little bit bigger, a little bit better", an incremental refinement of a hugely popular line of phones that have indeed spawned a "galaxy" of similar devices. But things get interesting when you get to the part about Samsung's "natural interaction" feature, a technology which utilizes the front facing camera to adjust the screen brightness according to calculations based on the eyes! More

When we think about technology beyond the year 2000, we think of flying cars and holodecks. Although we don't need a license to fly for our daily commute quite yet, technology like augmented reality is here and accessible in the latest smartphones. To some it sounds gimmicky or unrefined but the truth is augmented reality has made leaps and bounds to become a formidable tool for daily life. Here are 12 apps that offer a glimpse of your smartphones hidden potential. More

Product: Samsung Galaxy Note
Price: $229.00 (contract)/$559.98 (unlocked)
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Samsung has found itself with a surprise hit on their hands with their Galaxy Note, selling over 6 million of the devices worldwide since the start of 2012, proving naysayers wrong with success where similarly supersized devices failed. The 5.3" model holds dual citizenship as both phone and tablet ("phablet" seems to be a popular description), arguably defining a whole new category of smartphone which forgoes pocketable size for an extended feature set. But is bigger really better when it comes to everyday use? For the last month I've adopted the Galaxy Note as my primary smartphone and I discovered there's a lot to love about this giant...if you can live with its quirks. More

The cool air against the skin, wind gently blowing through the hair, and the smell of fresh cut grass on a warm, sunny day are all reasons to get outside for a run, not to mention the cardio-health benefits, and the opportunity to escape the barriers of my 4 apartment walls. The smartphone is my jogging companion, bringing my playlist and recording my progress. Loading up the right fitness app can be a helpful motivator too... More

Even the most diehard iOS fan has to admit this Android robot mascot USB Device Charger is pretty cute. Plug in the $25 accessory, and the figurine's eyes glow blue while charging, then turn white when your device is fully charged. More