Day: July 5, 2013

Internet

This is the future of web browsing

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As reported on The Verge. By Aaron Souppouris So long as web developers actually embrace it An article shared on Sidebar today highlights the mind-blowing power of HTML5. Web developer / Mozilla evangelist David Walsh has collated nine demos that use just native web technologies to show how much can be done in your web browser without the need for plugins like Flash and Silverlight. Here are three of the best.   The first demo, Zen Photon Garden, lets you draw on…

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Photography

STABiLGO Kickstarter Hopes To Take Its Action Sport Video Stabilizer To Market

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As reported on TechCrunch. by ELIZA BROOKE Watching GoPro footage makes it clear that there is basically nothing cooler than first-person action sport shots. And for those who are spending the day at the skate park, one Kickstarter project is hoping to take that genre of filming to the next level. STABiLGO is a handheld, motorized GoPro stabilizer that keeps the camera level and steady as you turn down a half-pipe or mountain. Creators Michael Boczon and…

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Mobile

Fly Or Die: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

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As reported on TechCrunch. by JORDAN CROOK We first caught wind of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active back in May before it had been announced. Ruggedized smartphones aren’t always so tantalizing, but seeing that the Galaxy S4 Active is a variant of the Samsung flagship Galaxy S4, we thought it wise to bring the little guy in for an episode of Fly or Die. This week’s episode is particularly special, as we’re joined by Engadget’s Brian Heater. So what do Brian and…

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Application

Roamer’s app-based call forwarding helps you save cash abroad (video)

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As reported on Engadget. By Daniel Cooper Call forwarding when you’re abroad isn’t the most exciting of tech topics, but it is one that’s likely to save you a bundle on the road. Roamer is a new iOS and Android app that forwards your regular number onto a local SIM card, ensuring that you’ll pay native rates even when calling your loved ones. The app itself is free from the Android and iOS stores, with roaming credits available to buy in…

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Google

Google Glass APK reveals clues of a ‘Boutique’ app market

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As reported on Engadget. By Steve Dent A user named Zhouwei has taken a thorough look at the latest APK for the Google Glass Explorer edition and found a few gems, including a possible app store called the Boutique. That would make sense given that there’s no central repository for apps right now, and the code indicates that Glassware and APKs could be synced to the hardware via such a market. Other changes of note are a lock-screen…

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