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What combines your love of music and YouTube videos with your need for extra ports? Boynq's Cubite USB Speaker and Hub, $45, camouflages the often unsightly stereo speakers that draw their power from the USB socket on your desktop or laptop. All you have to do is push the volume button to turn the speaker on - and you get a bonus of four built-in USB expansion ports, where you can plug in your Read more
The worst thing about having a million gadgets and USB gizmos that connect to your computer, is the fact that eventually, everything becomes a tangled mess. Of course, this quickly lead to a boom in USB hubs, which let you connect a bunch of devices via one port on the computer. But why opt for a cord-connected hub in this age of wifi? Featured in yesterday's New York Times Belkin's newest Read more
The truth is about 96.5 percent of our Facebook experience is spent scrolling through pictures of last weekend's camping trip and Friday's happy hour. Now you can ditch the status updates and cut straight to the photos with the new Facebook iOS Camera app. Introduced today, it's billed as the photo-sharing hub for Facebook users. Separate from the standard iPhone app, we've broken down how to use Read more
Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams. Education Earn the degree: Almost all web developers Read more
The Authentic Icon collection — inspired by American Idol — is available exclusively at Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Authentic Icon brings fashion, music, and entertainment together into an exclusive, limited-time collection of apparel for juniors and young men. The collection is inspired by the music and style of American Idol. The Authentic Icon collection coincides with American Read more
Don't be fooled by its gorgeous retro design, this Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp is one high-tech audio hub. With a vintage feel and craftsmanship, the preamp is as sleek on the outside as it is on the inside. We've got three reasons you need to hear this high-resolution audio system for yourself: According to the manufacturers, the preamp is the first of its kind to use an atomic ticker in its Read more
The tablet market is crowded, and with seemingly no slowdown to the quick pace that manufacturers churn out new gadgets, it's a confusing space to know where you're getting the most for your money. Hitting store shelves April 22, Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is an almost perfect solution for a mix of Internet browsing, video watching, reading, and home entertainment control hub. For $250, the Read more
These days, dropping loads of cash on a concert or baseball game might seem a little frivolous compared to the years of service you get out of a gadget. But all work and no play (or fancy theater outings) makes us go a little bonkers. That's where ScoreBig comes in. This website acts as the HotWire of events — choose a last-minute concert, show, or sporting event, and get anywhere from 10 to 50 Read more
On last night's episode of Mad Men, Don's new secretary, Dawn, and Peggy shared some beers and office stories on Peggy's floral sofa. Here's hoping that the sofa was comfortable — Dawn had to sleep over on it to avoid riots in her BedStuy neighborhood and deal with an awkward interaction between herself and Peggy before the night was over. Truth be told, I actually love the look of floral Read more
USB cords and accessories are kinda ugly, amirite? The least you can do is round them all up and plug all your peripherals and desktop accessories into something cute, stylish, or eye-catching. Here are a few you might enjoy. You're welcome. Read more
