020812_TravelHeadphones1.jpgFor frequent fliers finding the right pair for headphones is crucial. The right headphones can make all of the difference in whether you are able to sleep through the wails of the crying infant a few rows back or the chatter of the couple sitting next to you. When people hear that you fly frequently they immediately suggest active noise cancelling headphones but is that always the best route to go?
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2012_02_03-IKEA_Besta_Home_Theater_Before_After_01.jpgTechnology can inspire us in unexpected ways. Take for instance this living room makeover inspired by the new HDTV it was set to receive. Take a look at how IKEA Besta cabinets were used to change this place from drab to fab: More

020112_iphone_video_glif.jpgThe latest iPhone comes equipped with an impressive and capable camera and image sensor, making it excellent for both photos and perhaps even more notably, video. There are plenty of apps for photo editing/sharing, but what to do with video? Here are five of our favorite video editing apps for iOS to help you turn your shaky iPhone footage into a digital masterpiece (or a close approximation)... More


Another Macworld has come and gone, and while we recover from memorably pleasant Bay Area weather, we've taken the time to roundup the 10 technologies we most liked from this year's show. Although the focus on this year's expo was on iOS, surprisingly our picks are not all apps... More

013012-googles-new-campaign-is-yet-another-example-of-why-theyre-awesome-165162.jpgLast week Google recently launched a new national ad campaign called "Good to Know." Subway riders might have noticed them pop up in stations and in trains, as well as major newspapers and magazines. What makes the campaign so notable, from both the perspective of design and message, is simplifying important tips and features about staying safe online... More

2012_01_26_LibratoneLounge_CES_8.jpgLibratone is a fairly new company making headlines with a duo of award-winning Airplay speakers, blending hi-fi sound with sleek, modern design. We had some one-on-one time with Soren Pedersen, CEO of Libratone, at this year's CES, giving us a behind the speaker grill demo of their flagship speaker, the Libratone Lounge. More

012712-more-tips-how-tech-can-help-roommates-165038.jpgA little while ago we shared some tips about how to cope with roommates when dealing with issues like sharing, and utilizing technology to maintain/strengthen relationships. We recently had a new roommate move in, so we have a few more notes about roommates and privacy, Netflix accounts, splitting the cable bill and other situations that arise when home is a shared space... More

cal12712.jpgBetween my wife, myself and our 2-year-old son, we're always juggling our schedules around to coordinate between daycare, work, and all the activities that a pair of young parents manage. Add to that my parents, who also take care of our son every so often, and factoring in their own lives. After playing around with some different methods, we discovered the best method to coordinate all of our schedules was a free one: iCloud. More

2012_01_25-LifeCams-CES_1.jpgAmongst the obviously cool and useful, we saw our share of the wacky and wonderful at this year's CES. There was also a few concepts scattered amongst the sea of products and prototypes we think might extend technology's reach too far. Take for instance the Lifecam prototype from Panasonic, designed to film then wireless upload whatever you see/capture to the smartphone. Would you wear one of these cameras designed to capture and socially share every moment of your life?

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012412does-flash-really-matter-for-mobile-browsing-159493.jpgSince the launch of the iPhone, naysayers have focused on a single weakness: the lack of Flash support on all iOS devices. Competitors, namely Android, have been touting the "complete" web experience to attract more users to join their cause. But we can't deny the number of iOS devices that have been sold despite this supposed "Achille's heel." More

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