Electronics, Gadgets & Technology News and Reviews

• 3 Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed, but Are Worth Buying - The New York Times.
• 5 Tech Myths People Still Believe - The New York Times.
• 5 Tech Products That Will Be Dead in 5 Years - TIME Tech.
• 6 ways technology is putting travellers at risk - The Telegraph.
• 10 Unsung Heroes: Fathers of Technology - PCWorld.
• 2017 Year in Stuff - The New York Times.
• 2017’s Best Technology Tips & Tricks - The New York Times.
• Anker PowerCore Speed 10000 QC - Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Portable Charger, 10000mAh Power Bank for Samsung, iPhone, iPad and More.
• Apple AirPlay 2 - everything you need to know - What Hi-Fi?
• Apple repair videos offer a peek behind the curtain - "These may not be up for long."
• Are the Amish right about new technology? - The Guardian.
• Bang & Olufsen is getting rid of its B&O Play branding - "Everything will just be a Bang & Olufsen product now."
• best gadgets of 2017 - engadget.
• best portable SSD - engadget.
• Best Tech for Trip Planning - The New York Times.
• best universal remote control - engadget.
• best website builder for small businesses - engadget.
• best wireless mouse - "Logitech basically owns this category."
• Beware the smart toaster: 18 tips for surviving the surveillance age - The Guardian.
• Biggest Tech Failures & Successes of 2017 - - The New York Times.
• CE marking - mandatory conformity marking for certain products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA - comprises the member states of the European Union (EU)) since 1993.
• Changing this setting could result in websites loading faster - The Verge.
• CHINAVASION - wholesale electronics & gadgets from China.
• Cute Toy Just Brought a Hacker Into Your Home - The New York Times.
• EISA AWARDS - (European Imaging and Sound Association). Audio & home theater awards.
• FWA | FAVOURITE WEBSITE AWARDS - industry recognised internet award program and inspirational portal, established in May 2000.
• GADGET - Wikipedia.
• Google Chromecast devices are messing with WiFi connections - "The devices are overloading routers when they’re awakened from sleep states."
• GOOGLE GLASS IS BACK - NOW WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Wired.
• Google's new text-to-speech service has more realistic voices - engadget.
• How 5G could change everything from music to medicine - CNN tech.
• HOW CAN WE MAKE TECHNOLOGY HEALTHIER FOR HUMANS? - Wired.
• HOW FITBIT STARTED THE WEARABLES CRAZE THAT GOT US ALL MOVING - "10,000 steps has become the standard metric by which we measure daily activity. But it was initially chosen because it sounded neat when you said it in Japanese."
• How to Clean Your Filthy, Disgusting Laptop - The New York Times.
• How to dispose of a laptop or PC - Tech Advisor.
• How to read a privacy policy - The Verge.
• HOW TO SECURE YOUR ACCOUNTS WITH BETTER TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION - Wired.
• How to sell your used & unwanted gadgets - engadget.
• How to Survive the Apocalypse - The New York Times.
• How VDR Forever Changed TV Watching - GoDISH.com.
• Make Technology Work for Your Family - "No one cares more about your child's well-being and success than you do. In today's digitally-fueled times, that means guiding him or her not just in the real world but in the always-on virtual one as well. Teach your children to use technology in a healthy way and pick up the skills and habits that will make them successful digital citizens. From 2-year-olds who seem to understand the iPad better than you to teenagers who need some (but not too much) freedom, we’ll walk you through how to make technology work for your family at each stage of the journey."
• Microsoft calls for facial recognition technology rules given 'potential for abuse' - The Guardian.
• PIXMANIA - "High-Tech products at unbeatable prices, service included."
• PRIX ARS ELECTRONICA - often called the Oscar of computer art. One of the most important yearly prizes in the field of electronic and interactive art, computer animation, digital culture and music.
• Ronin S gimbal is essential YouTube gear - engadget.
• Samsung has the world's largest SSD, again, at 30TB - engadget.
• Tech That Can Improve Your Life - The New York Times.
• Tech You Need to Travel Better - The New York Times.
• The Benefits (& Limits) of Using Tech to Plan a Wedding - The New York Times.
• The best portable power strips & surge protectors with USB charging - engadget.
• The best tech & apps for your home office - engadget.
• The Wirecutter - "A buyer's guide to the best technology." Lists of the best gadgets and gear for people who quickly want to know what to get.
• Thermostats, Locks & Lights: Digital Tools of Domestic Abuse - The New York Times.
• top US tech stories of 2017 - The Guardian.
• TREND HUNTER LISTS - "Find better ideas, faster." Latest trend and cool hunting clusters.
• Verizon VPN app protects against shady public WiFi - "It can also block ad trackers."
• WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor are design elements that increase the likelihood a wife will approve the purchase of expensive consumer electronics products such as high-fidelity loudspeakers, home theater systems and personal computers.
• What $4,000 Treadmill Means for the Future of Gadgets - The New York Times.
• WHAT ARE SCREENS DOING TO OUR EYES - AND OUR ABILITY TO SEE? - Wired.
• What to Do if You Spill on Your Laptop - The New York Times.
• What's in your bag? - "A series which opens up the backpacks and rucksacks of The Verge staff for all to see."
• Worried About Big Tech? Chinese Giants Make America’s Look Tame - The New York Times.
• you’ve unwrapped some new tech. Here’s where to start - The Verge.
• YOUR PC IS RUINING YOUR VISION. HERE'S HOW TO BEAT EYE STRAIN - Wired.
• Your Wi-Fi Security Is Probably Weak. Here’s How to Fix That - The New York Times.