Hands on with Microsoft Band: It’s awkward and inaccurate, but stuffed with features

Follow:   11.03.2014  View in a Browser Hands on with Microsoft Band: It’s awkward and inaccurate, but stuffed with features 11.03.2014 3:00 AM It's uncomfortable to wear, and its heart-rate data is inconsistent. But for just $200, the Microsoft Band is stuffed with more sensors than any other wearable available. Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade games to your browser 11.03.2014 6:30 AM The Internet Archive expands its JSMESS offerings from classic console games to classic arcade cabinets -- no quarters necessary. -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Google Nexus 9 review: A powerful tablet made for everyone 11.03.2014 10:10 AM The Nexus 9 may be geared towards developers, but its big screen, powerful 64-bit processor, and stereo sound are a joy for anyone willing to drop $400. The Windows 10 Technical Preview, keylogging, and you 11.03.2014 7:58 AM The Windows 10 Technical Preview can track your keystrokes and listen to your speech. It's for research rather than spying, but still something to keep it in mind if you're going to use it. Gmail 5.0 for Android gets a new look, Exchange support 11.02.2014 12:50 PM The new version, hitting phones soon, features the new "Material" interface design that Google is pushing Expect the Apple Watch to launch next spring 11.03.2014 9:06 AM Apple needs time to build out a smartwatch app ecosystem so you’ll actually want to buy one. Windows 8 just took a big bite out of Windows XP usage 11.03.2014 7:41 AM After years on top, Windows XP appears to be slipping away as Windows 8 and 8.1 surge. Adobe's e-reader software dials back data collection after privacy uproar, EFF says 11.03.2014 5:05 AM Digital Editions 4.0.1 doesn't send data on e-books without DRM and uses encryption American Express aims to dump credit card numbers for tokens 11.03.2014 9:54 AM The company's token service allows merchants and mobile payment providers to stop working with sensitive payment card numbers Resurrecting E.T.: Atari landfill excavation documentary landing on Xbox November 20 11.03.2014 5:27 AM If you want to watch people dig trash out of a landfill you can, but only if you use an Xbox. Samsung acquires flash caching software developer Proximal 11.02.2014 8:40 PM Proximal's AutoCache product aims to remove I/O bottlenecks in virtualized server environments Google finds CDC data, not you, is better at tracking flu 11.03.2014 9:51 AM Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be used from the current flu season       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107