Monthly Archive: September 2013

2013 Retina Macbook Pro Update Preview: What To Expect

The 15 and 13 inch Retina Macbook Pros are (likely) receiving an update on October 15th, and tons of people have asked me “Will the Retina Macbook Pro have…?”. Based on these requests, and the quantity of misinformation out there, I’m releasing a guide as to what to expect for the retina macbook pro, which should be confirmed on the release date, of October...

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New Device Uses Fire To Charge Phones – Startup of the Month

We always feature hot startups in our “startup of the month” series, but this is the first one that’s literally hot. FlameStower, a recently funded kickstarter project, turns the heat from campfires, stoves, and Galaxy S4s (exploding ones anyway), into power for your phone or tablet. According to the FlameStower pitch, FlameStower’s charging is just as fast as charging from your laptop’s USB port,...

I Sold My iPhone To Microsoft

Some things bewilder me. Microsoft is now offering an iPhone buyback program (I’m not actually sure what to call this, considering how unique this is)  for a minimum of $200. That’s way more credit than Apple’s own program. The issue for Microsoft is of course that it’s Microsoft Store credit, which can be used for anything, not just surfaces and Windows Phones as some...

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Google Turns 15: Next Year They Can Google Drive (Birthday Reflection)

Google has hit the big 1-5. Today, September 27th, is when Google traditionally celebrates its birthday, and we’re celebrating it right along with them, with a look back on year 14. These 15 things all happened within the last year. *Since you’ll find this article useful, sign up for our email newsletter, to find even more fascinating articles, tips, tools, and reviews* Google Unveiled...

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Watch Popular Google Searches in Real-Time: How To

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall for the world’s biggest search engine? With 5 Billion (with a B) searches per day, Google is the best indicator out there of what’s hot. One google product makes it easy to watch Google’s most popular searches in real time. Whether you work in social media and need to keep up on the...