Games & Gadgets
iSpy: Weather predictions and gadget protection, at home or on the go
Alabama has some of the biggest weather geeks in the nation. Now weather fans can be their own James Spann with the Netatmo Urban Weather Station.
May 11, 2013 |  0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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iSpy: New stands hold mobile devices in sharp style
Smartphones and tablets make the day-to-day a lot easier for us and our busy lives, but it’s hard to keep the screens of these devices clean from fingerprints and smudges.
Apr 21, 2013 |  0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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This Week in Geek: Future of tech showcased in Vegas
Technology reporters and enthusiasts converged on Las Vegas last week for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Held annually, CES is an opportunity for tech manufacturers to showcase ...
Jan 13, 2013 |  0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
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This Week in Geek: This Facebook message will self-destruct
Facebook just before Christmas released “Poke,” an iPhone app for creating messages that delete themselves. The app joins at least two competing programs geared toward sharing content that a sender...
Dec 30, 2012 |  0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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