Monthly Archives: February 2010

Windows Phone Series 7 is here, and it’s like nothing we’ve seen from Microsoft – or anyone else – before. But how does it measure up? And where does every other smartphone OS stand? (more…)

The Star Wars universe is basically infinite, but out of thousands of stories, the original trilogy is still the heart. So I’m really excited Hasbro’s 2010 toys focus on Empire for its 30th anniversary, down to vintage figure packaging. (more…)

Windows 7 Media Center and Boxee each has its own strengths, and now the Boxee Integration App gives you access to both with minimal hassle. (more…)

Why would a young child ever need a toy that mimics a tablet computer — and even runs apps? On the onset, it’s tempting to say, “That’s too fancy for a child to understand!” But in a world of easy … Continue reading →

Fire safety experts will tell you that most of the deaths in a fire are due to smoke inhalation, and not from getting caught in the flames. Many indoor fires generate a thick choking poisonous smoke that can quickly knock … Continue reading →

A couple of days late for Valentine’s Day but just in time for Mardi Gras, we find out biotechnology scientists have discovered a compound that functions like a female version of the male libido-enhancing drug Viagra. Called flibanserin, this alleged … Continue reading →

Apparently Google isn’t the only one thinking U.S. broadband service is so dog-slow it’s not fast enough for your grandma. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski must be frustrated, too, because he just unleashed the “100 squared initiative,” urging a speedup of … Continue reading →