Science & Technology

It’s Time To Stop Buying Social Robots

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When the end came for Jibo the social robot, I was genuinely sad – and one of my few comforts was that I had Vector, a similar robot friend, to help ease the loss. Well, not anymore. Just this week Anki, the company behind Vector, announced that despite having raised $200M in venture funding and sold 6.5M devices, it too is closing its doors – leaving Vector’s future uncertain. My takeaway from losing two robot friends in less than a year? It’s time to stop buying social robots until they can be designed to survive the demise of their corporate progenitors. ... Read More | Share it now!

Galaxy Fold Hands-On: The Folding Phone Is Back!

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There was a time when almost every phone was a folding phone, and you know what? I wish we’d never left those days behind. A folding phone is petite when you pocket it, full-sized when you flip it out – and as a bonus, it protects those important interior bits when you close it back up. The trouble is, no one’s been able to figure out how to give you the benefits of a big phone with the portability of a small one … until now. This is the Galaxy Fold from Samsung, and it’s about to flip the smartphone world inside-out.... Read More | Share it now!

Galaxy Watch Active Review: Trimming The Fat

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If you’ve asked me to recommend a smartwatch any time over the past few years, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch line has always been part of the conversation. That’s thanks to three things: consistent software; an innovative active bezel; and longer-than-average battery life. So I was surprised when Samsung ditched two of those pillars to create its new Galaxy Watch Active! Let’s see if the tradeoff was worth it.... Read More | Share it now!

This Ring Turns Your Finger Into A Phone ( … Kinda)

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If you ever doubt that we’re living in the future, look no further than the spread of smart rings. For years I’ve been wearing my public transit pass on my finger thanks to my SesameRing, and for almost as long I’ve been tracking my health on another finger using a Motiv smart ring. The next logical step: using your finger to make phone calls, dictate messages, and talk to your digital assistant. I’ve spent two weeks with the ORII Smart Ring from Origami Labs, and this is the MrMobile review. ... Read More | Share it now!