Report: New Apple TV set-top box is expected for first half of 2014
Definitely good news for anyone that's waiting for a hardware upgrade to the nearly two-year old Apple TV, Apple is expected to upgrade the streaming set-top box within the next six months.
Man shares his own wanted picture on Facebook, arrested shortly after
Definitely a stupid way to attract attention when wanted for assault, a Pennsylvania man thought it would be a brilliant idea to taunt the local police by sharing his own mug shot on Facebook.
Netflix may transition to three pricing tiers for streaming video soon
Potentially impacting anyone new to the Netflix service, the streaming video company is considering a shift to multiple pricing tiers tied to simultaneous streaming and video resolution.
Las Vegas casinos warm up to Bitcoin payments for hotel stays
Yet another sign that Bitcoin is gaining greater acceptance in the United States, two Las Vegas hotels have started to accept the digital currency to pay for lodging, food and other hotel amenities.
Jackery Leaf charging case can double your iPhone 5S battery life
Perhaps ideal for anyone that runs out of battery power by the end of the workday, the Jackery Leaf charging case helps you keep using your iPhone without having to carry around a charging cable.
U.S. households love Netflix while HBO and Showtime are on the decline
Definitely a sign that Netflix is doing something right, a new study released by The NPD Group indicates that Netflix is more likely to be adopted in U.S. homes than premium channels like HBO.
Paramount is the first major studio to abandon film for digital-only releases
Definitely a transition that's been in the works for the past decade, Paramount has halted all distribution of films in 35-millimeter and will be releasing films to theaters exclusively in digital format.
Google’s Chrome for Mobile update may reduce data usage by 50 percent
Definitely useful for anyone that's concerned about using too much data while on LTE, the new version of Google Chrome for Mobile reduces data usage substantially through compression.
Woman loses $300,000 in Christian Mingle online dating scam
Transitioning from the traditional Nigerian scam, a California woman lost a huge chunk of money when she got caught up in an online dating scam that started on ChristianMingle.com.
Google developing smart contact lens that monitors blood sugar levels
Definitely a fantastic breakthrough for anyone that suffers from type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Google is working on a smart contact lens that provides up-to-the-second glucose readings.
Chicago joins New York, bans indoor e-cigarette vaping
Definitely gaining some steam among state and city governments, the use of e-cigarettes in public places has once again come under fire with Chicago becoming the latest city to ban indoor e-cigarette smoking.
Helmet cameras will be rolled out for Arena Football League players
Definitely an interesting perspective when watching a football game, the Arena Football League will be experimenting with high definition, POV helmet cameras during the 2014 AFL season.
MeMINI is a wearable camera that captures life’s important moments
Definitely an interesting twist on a wearable lifestyle gadget, the MeMINI camera records video in a constant loop in order to preserve specific moments that are often missed when pulling out a smartphone.
Chicago Sun-Times to test paywall that accepts Bitcoin, tweets
Definitely the first time that a newspaper has tested accepting Bitcoin for content access, the Chicago Sun-Times online paywall will drop at the start of February if readers donate Bitcoin to a nonprofit.
United States Supreme Court to hear the Aereo vs. Broadcasters case
Perhaps leading to a significant shift in over-the-air broadcasting in the future, the U.S. Supreme Court plans to hear an appeal from the major networks regarding the legality of Aereo.
Overstock.com racks up $130,000 in sales on first day of accepting Bitcoin
Definitely paving the path to more widespread acceptance of Bitcoin, Overstock.com generated more than $100,000 in sales from users that paid with the digital currency rather than U.S. dollars.
Barnes & Noble digital division plummeting due to poor Nook sales
Likely attributed to heavy competition with online retailer Amazon, Barnes & Noble has announced a significant loss on the digital side of the business due to lack of interest in the Nook platform.
Caller ID will launch on the Fitbit Force during February
Ideal for anyone that currently owns both the Fitbit Force and an iPhone 4S or higher, Fitbit will soon add a caller ID feature to the fitness band that will display the name of the person that's calling you.
Expiring Soon: These films will vanish from Netflix on New Year’s Day
Be sure to check out this collection of movies and television shows on Netflix Instant before the expiring content is removed at the start of the new year.
Streaming Smackdown: Google Chromecast vs. Roku 3 vs. Apple TV
Having trouble deciding between the top streaming media devices for your home theater? Check out our comparison of the Google Chromecast HDMI dongle, Roku 3 set-top box and the Apple TV.
New York City extends indoor smoking ban to include e-cigarettes
Definitely a nuisance to anyone in NYC that's attempting to quit smoking by using an e-cigarette, smoking those devices indoors is no longer an option.
Vine users will get vanity URLs starting on December 20
Ideal for anyone that loves uploading short videos to the Vine service, Twitter will be launching support for Vine vanity URLs starting on Friday for verified users and the following Monday for everyone else.
