The funniest thing you’ll see today: Kids react to old computers

The Fine Brothers' YouTube series called "Kids React" almost never fails to amuse, but a new installment was published on Sunday that is particularly hilarious. Titled "Kids React to Old Computers," a group of young children are shown an old Apple II computer one at a time. Then, they react.

Continue reading...

Read More [...]

Posted in 2014 at 02:15PM, May 26

Video: Samsung teases waterproofing and more in Galaxy S5 event trailer

It looks like Samsung has taken a page or two out of Sony's playbook with its upcoming Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone. The world's top smartphone vendor on Friday released a "trailer" video for its upcoming Mobile World Congress press conference on Monday and in it, Samsung teased a number of Galaxy S5 features. The most intriguing among them are almost certainly water-resistance, which Samsung teased with the word "wet," and dust-resistance, which was hinted at with the word "outdoor" hovering above a couple as they lay in the sand.



Continue reading...

Read More [...]

Posted in 2014 at 02:15PM, February 21

Microsoft’s worst nightmare has been realized: Windows apps are coming to Chrome OS

Microsoft's worst nightmare used to be a world where the media tablet category got so hot that it ate into PC sales. That nightmare is no longer a nightmare, however, because it has become a reality. Taking its place, then, is a world where computers powered by Google's Chrome OS are just as capable and versatile as Windows computers. Unfortunately for the Redmond, Washington-based technology giant, that nightmare has become a reality as well.



Continue reading...

Read More [...]

Posted in 2014 at 02:15PM, February 13

Leaked ad reveals T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 plans

T-Mobile's big press conference isn't until 3:30 p.m. EST, 12:30 p.m. PST on Wednesday, but it looks like the cat is already out of the bag: Uncarrier 4.0 will be yet another big push to get subscribers to make the switch from rival carriers. But this time, T-Mobile wants people to make the switch right now. AT&T's preemptive strike — offering customers up to $450 per line to switch from T-Mobile — was right on the money; with its latest move, T-Mobile will pay a family's early termination fees when they break another carrier's contract, switch to T-Mobile and trade in their current devices. The news was revealed in a banner published early on T-Mobile's website that was discovered by Droid Life . Additional details are unknown for the time being, though the blog says that T-Mobile will pay up to $350 per line when customers bring over at least three lines.

Read More [...]

Posted in 2014 at 02:15PM, January 08