Quick Summary Microsoft HoloLens, n; A head-mounted display that uses computer technology to broadcast holographic imagery (i.e., virtual reality) before your eyes. HoloLens is like a cross between the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and Google Glass. The goggles are designed to bring…
Quick Summary Net Neutrality, n; An idea that providers of Internet service should charge the same amount for web access without regard of user, content, or equipment. In short, it ensures that the Internet doesn’t discriminate depending on how you use…
Quick Summary 2014 brought a ton of new tech hardware and software to the world. We covered a lot of it in this What the Tech?! series! This week, we’re looking back using Google Trends. These were five of the top searched-for…
Quick Summary This week, we’re bringing you a fairly straightforward — but incredibly fun — tech service that’ll make your Thanksgiving even better. Spotify Thanksgiving, n; A web-only offering from music streaming service Spotify that curates a playlist while you cook.…
Quick Summary MICA, n; My Intelligent Communication Accessory; a smart cuff designed by Intel and Opening Ceremony as a high-fashion tech accessory for women. The tech and fashion brands combined to bring women an attractive solution to the clunky smartwatch market.
Quick Summary Handoff, n; This feature from Apple syncs your iOS devices and allows you to work seamlessly between them all. If you’re working on something on your computer but have to run, you can easily switch to your phone and…
Quick Summary Google Inbox, n; A new email app from Google that integrates reminders, alerts, reservations, and other Google-based web functions into your inbox. Inbox is built off of Gmail, the widely-used free web email service from Google.
Quick Summary Two-step Verification, n; A process that adds an extra layer of security to your private accounts by asking for secondary authentification of your identity. This process is used by most cloud services, including Gmail, Apple, and Dropbox. By enabling two-step…
Quick Summary Near Field Communication (NFC), n; A short-range wireless field that allows for communication between two objects. NFC is used in mobile devices to allow for over-the-air transfer of information, including mobile payments. The newest iPhones are the first Apple…
Quick Summary Ello, n; A simple new social network touted as the ‘Anti-Facebook’. Currently in invite-only beta, people have been buzzing about the ad-free social network which is making a direct punch at Facebook. Ello doesn’t sell ads or user data,…
Quick Summary In case you missed the Internet exploding earlier (or, if you were watching Apple’s live stream of the event), Apple introduced a slew of new products today at a hyped event in Cupertino, Calif. The team unveiled new phones,…
Quick Summary Apple Pay, n; A wallet-like feature that stores your credit cards to allow iPhone 6 and Apple Watch users to pay with a tap. Announced Tuesday at Apple’s new product demonstration, Apple Pay is a feature that will be available in…
