Technology

Ikea is literally supercharging its furniture. The Swedish purveyor of do-it-yourself home decor says it’s debuting a new line of desks, lamps, and tables that will be able to wirelessly charge your phone or tablet.  The furniture will use the … Continue reading →

Sony’s svelte, high-resolution Xperia Z4 Tablet is packed with features designed to make it the go-to slate for jamming tunes, watching videos, and even playing PlayStation games.

The remarkable abilities of birds to navigate using Earth’s minute magnetic field are now widely believed to depend on a biological quantum compass.

When it comes to smart lighting controls for the connected home, there have been just two basic choices: You can plug lamps into ugly wall-wart plug-in modules, or you can remove your existing light switches and replace them with smart … Continue reading →

More than anything, logistics are the biggest hurdle for retailers like Amazon. Managing stock, maintaining warehouses, and shipping orders is a constant juggling act. What if you could cut out all of the hassle, make an item on demand, and … Continue reading →

The Galaxy S6 takes several big cues from the success of the iPhone 6 — just as the latter aped some of Samsung’s innovations. And so the cycle continues.

If you want to see a reporter’s eyes roll, open your product pitch by saying your new widget is a “[insert name of longtime category leader here] killer.” So my eyes rolled hard when Panasonic’s PR representative told me the … Continue reading →

Looking for a portable powerhouse on the cheap? Give the Y40-80 from Lenovo a once-over. With a sharp HD display and powerful internals, this laptop gives you the full PC experience no matter where you go. Whether you’re looking to … Continue reading →

Intel is detailing its 2015 plans for mobile at Mobile World Congress this year. The company’s low-cost 3G phones will break into emerging markets while Cherry Trail pushes into tablets and low-end laptops.

Qualcomm is announcing a new neuromorphic cognitive processor at MWC. The project is several years old, but Qualcomm will be including it in the Snapdragon 820, which will arrive later this year.