iPhone 5 details, AirPlay improvements, new accessories, more…

We’re just days away from the launch of the iPhone 5 (aka “new iPhone”) and the Apple [AAPL] stories are coming fast, with new features, new accessories, a chance to replace Samsung in processor supply and fresh questions as to the inclusion — or not — of NFC support within [ABOVE:…

Posted on: August 29, 2012 9:00 am

The New iPad Mini: Built to Compete

Anyone with an eye toward upcoming gear has been pondering the possibility of a smaller iPad. That includes me, as well as many Forbes readers. Now that we are receiving reports that the iPad Mini is in production, the gadget-hungry masses may be forced to wipe an ever-growing pond of…

Posted on: August 29, 2012 9:00 am

The Week in iOS Accessories: Style edition

This week’s roundup of iOS gear has a focus on styleheck, even your dock-connector cables can be snazzy. Here are the new accessories we’ve come across this week. Audyssey’s Wireless Speakers Audyssey: The $300 Audyssey Wireless Speakers can stream music from your iOS deviceor your computerusing a Bluetooth connection. Each Bracketron’s…

Posted on: August 29, 2012 9:00 am

Apple-Samsung Case Far From Over, but Won’t Delay Next IPhone, Analysts Say

The legal battle between Apple and Samsung Electronics may continue for another year or more despite a jury verdict on Friday that appeared to hand the iPhone maker a solid win. But the wrangling isn’t likely to delay Apple’s next big product. Apple’s suit, which says Samsung stole software features…

Posted on: August 29, 2012 9:00 am

Looxcie live video streaming hits iOS, Android, and Facebook

The folks at Looxcie have brought their fabulous mobile-connected streaming camera abilities to iOS and Android devices this week along with Facebook too! This update brings the Looxcie streaming video environment out to your smartphone no longer requiring that you use the Looxcie Bluetooth Video Camera device and also connects…

Posted on: August 29, 2012 9:00 am

NuShield Solves a Glaring HDTV Problem

HD Guru receives requests from readers seeking large screen HDTVs that are suitable for daytime viewing without blackout curtains. Unfortunately, we know of no 2012 models that are available. All 40-inch and larger TVs today only offer shiny-smooth front surfaces. All have some type of anti-reflective (A/R) coating to reduce…

Posted on: August 28, 2012 9:00 am

Right On Interactive Integrates With Foursquare to Enable Real-Time Customer …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — (Marketwire) — 08/28/12 — Right On Interactive (http://www.rightoninteractive.com), a customer lifecycle marketing company that helps organizations win, keep and grow business, continues to build social media integrations to the ROI Customer Lifecycle Marketing solution by integrating with foursquare. Using the latest API from foursquare, Right On Interactive…

Posted on: August 28, 2012 9:00 am

NASA’s ‘Curiosity’: To Twitter and Beyond

When the Curiosity took its first drive on Mars last week, NASA broke the news not in a press release but through the robot’s insouciant Twitter account. “This is how I roll: forward 3 meters, 90 turn, then back,” tweeted the bot, before inviting its million-plus followers to do the That’s a…

Posted on: August 28, 2012 9:00 am

Foursquare, TIME Highlight the Best Spots at the Conventions

Foursquare is the latest social app to take on the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions, as they hope to provide real-time check-in information as well as in depth to-do lists for convention-goers. They have partnered with TIME magazine to help those who are attending the RNC and the DNC find…

Posted on: August 28, 2012 9:00 am

Is There Enough 3D Content to Justify Buying a 3D HDTV?

After buying a 3D HDTV, Chulbul complained to the HDTV & Home Theater forum about the lack of 3D content. It’s difficult to say exactly how much 3D adds to the cost of a new HDTV. The number of variables would be too great. But I would guess that it…

Posted on: August 28, 2012 9:00 am