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Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:22:37 -0400

The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.

High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel: Thank you Steam!

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:21:25 -0400

While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out.

Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:51:59 -0500

Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps!

How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:33:57 -0500

I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind: blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs.

Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT?

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:56:03 -0500

Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510: great battery life and full Windows 8.

This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:09:48 -0500

Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone.

How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart"

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:02:23 -0500

Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology.

Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:04:15 -0500

What the VC firm learned from eBay.

We ride along with the Nokia Drive

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:32:44 -0500

Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring

Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd"

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:04:15 -0500

Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it.