As reported on TechCrunch. by MG SIEGLER This is the first Android device I would feel comfortable using on a regular basis. That doesn’t mean I’m going to, but I would be just fine with it. If I had to boil down my thoughts about the Nexus 4 into two sentences, those would be them. Of course, I don’t have to boil down my thoughts and I will elaborate below. But I’m not sure I’ve ever…
As reported on TechCrunch. by GREGORY FERENSTEIN Meet Google’s “talking shoe,” which aims to translate movement data in witty messages to users and their friends. The concept apparel, showcased at the search giant’s swanky SXSW Interactive headquarters, is part of anew arts project – ”Art, Copy, Code” – which aims to breathe a social, life-like experience into everyday objects. “If standing still was a sport, you’d be world champion,” the trash-talking shoe projects on a monitor hanging over…
As reported on Engadget. By Daniel Cooper Remember the adage that good things “come to those who wait?” Well, if you managed to hold your nerve and resist signing up with Suddenlink, then your patience is ready to be rewarded. The TiVo Mini is finally ready to strike out on its own two feet four rubberized corners. The DVR extender will set you back $99.99, plus a monthly charge of $5.99, or a one-off payment of $149.99 — in a way, you kinda…
As reported on Engadget. By Sean Buckley For decades, tourists have gaped at San Francisco’s brightly colored Golden Gate Bridge, often overlooking the Oakland-connected Bay Bridge’s less flashy looks. Luckily, the old bridge is being gussied up for onlookers — Artist Leo Villareal has kitted out the 1.8-mile span with over 25,000 computer controlled LEDs. “My inspiration comes from the motion of the bridge,” the artist explained, describing how he designed the display. “I’m interpreting all the kinetic…
As reported on Wired. BY DAVID AXE The F-35′s rearward visibility is limited. Photo: Lockheed Martin The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the military’s expensive main warplane of the future, has a huge blind spot directly behind it. Pilots say that could get them shot down in close-quarters combat, where the flier with the better visibility has the killing advantage. “Aft visibility could turn out to be a significant problem for all F-35 pilots in the future,”…
As reported on The Verge. By Tim Carmody Applied research by Tony DeRose and his colleagues takes animators from simple polygons to the limits of geometric storytelling Tony DeRose wanders between rows at New York’s Museum of Mathematics. In a brightly-colored button-up T-shirt that may be Pixar standard issue, he doesn’t look like the stereotype of a scientist. He greets throngs of squirrely, nerdy children and their handlers — parents and grandparents, math and science teachers…
As reported on The Verge. By Tom Warren Surface, Microsoft’s hyped entry into the hardware market, left many puzzled. Is it Microsoft “priming the pump” as CEO Steve Ballmer originally claimed, or a moreserious strategy of investment in hardware and devices? Speaking at Microsoft’s TechForum event this week, Steve Ballmer’s senior advisor, Craig Mundie, detailed the history of Redmond’s philosophy toward Windows OEMs and how Surface came to be. “I think one of the things evolved over a long…
As reported on TechCrunch. by BILLY GALLAGHER “This is a case of partners betraying a fellow partner.” One week ago, Reggie Brown filed a lawsuitalleging that he is a co-founder of Snapchat, a red-hot impermanent photo messaging app, and is entitled to an original one-third ownership stake along with co-founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy. What’s at stake? Snapchat won “Fastest Rising Startup” at the 2012 Crunchies and recentlyraised $13 million at a $70 million valuation. Brown and Spiegel lived on…
A reported on TechCrunch. by RIP EMPSON Hot on the heels of a relatively strong quarter for the streaming music service, Pandora has announced that its long-time CEO and President, Joe Kennedy, will be stepping down. In a statement this afternoon, Pandora said that he will “continue in his current role until his successor is named.” Kennedy, who has been at the helm of the streaming music service since July 2004 and helped take the company public,…
As reported on Engadget. By Alexis Santos YouTube has had a revamped look for channels in limited beta testing since early February, but it’s now ready to spread the new-layout love to interested folks. Dubbed “One Channel,” the design refresh places an emphasis on making a user’s page look slick across different screen sizes and devices, adapting its style for the occasion — yes, even on TVs. Along with a look that provides more visual breathing room,…