Monday, January 06, 2014

Article: Google Glass Meets Prescription Lenses--Something Every Geek Will Love

OK, I admit it. I'm a geek. And my glasses have been a badge of honor that I have worn all my life. And when Google Glass became available, it was love at first sight. Well, almost. As a Google Glass Explorer, my first experience with Glass was fascinating, but awkward. My clunky glasses didn't r...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnosta/2014/01/05/google-glass-meets-prescription-lenses-something-every-geek-will-love/

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Article: Lenovo’s new ThinkPad 8 is the best Windows alternative to the iPad mini Retina

Lenovo's second 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet might just be the best one yet. While Lenovo only unveiled its 8-inch Miix 2 tablet back in October, the company is launching the 8.3-inch ThinkPad 8 today with a focus on power. Alongside the slight increase to the tablet's display size, Lenovo has opted...

http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/5/5277418/lenovo-thinkpad-8-specifications-release-date-price

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Article: HP announces the Slate 21 Pro, an Android-powered all-in-one available now for $399

Hot on the heels of Acer announcing a pair of Android-powered all-in-one desktop computers, HP has just taken the wraps off of its own model. Dubbed the Slate 21 Pro, the device is an all-in-one targeted at business users. HP's biggest selling point with the device is the fact that it comes pre-l...

http://9to5google.com/2014/01/05/hp-announces-the-slate-21-pro-an-android-powered-all-in-one-available-now-for-399/

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Article: The new Sphero 2B looks like a lot of fun, and then some

Here's my first personal highlight of CES 2014: Orbotix, the maker of the Sphero, introduced a new version of its fast little robot Sunday. And unlike the previous two versions, the Sphero 2B isn't actually a ball — instead, it looks a bit like a stylish soda can that someone outfitted with two b...

http://gigaom.com/2014/01/05/the-new-sphero-2b-looks-like-a-lot-of-fun-and-then-some/

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Article: Garmin announces high-def dash cam, HUD+ and new nüvi GPS with wireless backup camera

Garmin had announcements aplenty at this year's CES in Las Vegas. The satellite navigation company on Monday took the wraps off of a number of devices for your car, including a high-def dash cam, a mobile app for its heads-up display and a whole lineup of new nüvis. A high-def record of what happ...

http://gigaom.com/2014/01/06/garmin-announces-high-def-dash-cam-hud-and-new-nuvi-gps-with-wireless-backup-camera/

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