Technology 
The Beam smart projector doubles as a light bulb
Developed by a Los Angeles-based startup of the same name, Beam is essentially an Android-based LED pico projector that can also serve as a smart LED light bulb. Screw it into an existing E26/E27 light socket or connect it to … Continue reading
The digital picture frame refuses to die (and here’s one that wants to hatch)
You probably don’t care that someone is trying to build a better digital photo frame, but your non tech-savvy grandparents might. That’s what prompted a startup called Timewyse to come up with Pigeon, a Wi-Fi enabled digital picture frame that … Continue reading
These movies now streaming will make you forget all about 50 Shades of Grey
The Oscars will be announced this weekend, and so theaters are filling up with the typical “January and February” throwaway stuff (50 Shades of Grey being the exception only because it was tied to Valentine’s Day). Movie-streaming services, on the … Continue reading
Raspberry Pi 2 review: The revolutionary $35 micro-PC, supercharged
Let’s cut right to the chase: This thing rocks. The new Raspberry Pi 2 Model B fixes the most glaring issues of the three-year-old original Pi, and even better, it manages to do so at the same $35 price point … Continue reading
Lenovo officially responds to Superfish, releases list of affected systems
Lenovo has continued to “evolve” its messaging on the ongoing Superfish crisis, but the company is still dodging responsibility. It has, however, released a list of systems that “may” be affected.
NSA, GCHQ colluded to steal SIM encryption keys for millions of phones
In further security news this week, the NSA and GCHQ collaborated to steal millions of SIM card encryption keys from one of the world’s largest suppliers. This ensured they’d be able to monitor mobile communications worldwide no matter what — … Continue reading
Hulu inks exclusive agreement to stream CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Hulu Plus subscribers will have plenty of time to don their detective caps as the streaming service just inked a multi-year agreement with CBS securing exclusive rights to stream every episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ever produced. That comes … Continue reading
Battery builder A123 Systems sues Apple for poaching employees, implies Apple Car is happening
Battery designer 123 Systems has sued Apple, alleging that the company poached its battery engineers — and let slip that it thinks the Cupertino company is building a car.
Skipr promises to whisk you away from TV commercials
A startup called Skipr wants to cover up all the commercials you see on TV, replacing them with things you’d actually want to watch. The product is still in development, but one of the developers has posted some details on … Continue reading
Top tech cars of the Chicago Auto Show: Honda Pilot leads the pack
More luxurious Pilot won’t steal Acura sales, Honda says. Right. Ford makes Explorer better for cops: the best J-turn cop car ever?
