Sidecar warns drivers to steer clear of airport after arrests

Follow:   07.31.2013  View in a Browser Sidecar warns drivers to steer clear of airport after arrests 07.30.2013 6:10 PM Sidecar is advising its drivers to steer clear of San Francisco International Airport after officials there started issuing citations to drivers for picking up and dropping off passengers. Microsoft to rename SkyDrive after losing trademark suit 07.31.2013 10:09 AM A British broadcaster has successfully convinced a judge to require Microsoft to change the name of its SkyDrive cloud storage servicde because of trademark issues. -ADVERTISEMENT-   Windows 8 Starter Guide Start learning Windows 8 Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 »See what we think about it. »Check its price.   Dell strikes down shareholder vote proposal for buyout 07.31.2013 8:35 AM Dell's board gave company founder Michael Dell and his associates, Silver Lake Partners, a setback in their fight with investor Carl Icahn to take the PC maker private. Android market more fragmented than ever, report says 07.30.2013 11:46 AM There are nearly three times as many distinct Android products in use now compared to a year ago. Among these devices, eight different versions of Android are currently in use, according to a new report. Artist uses Xbox Kinect to create freaky 3D pixel sculpture of his daughter 07.30.2013 2:15 PM This little girl looks just fine from across the room. Up close? Blech, something's not right there. China's Xiaomi launches $129 handset ahead of rumored budget iPhone 07.31.2013 4:15 AM China's popular Xiaomi smartphone company is diving into the country's low-end handset market with a new product, taking note of the rumors that Apple is preparing its own budget iPhone. Review: Rise of the Triad is so hard your head will explode 07.31.2013 9:01 AM Guns, guts, and absolutely zero glory. Rise of the Triad is everything Duke Nukem Forever should have been and then somea glorious ode to rocket jumps, circle-strafing, and twitch shooting. Its surprising a faithful adaptation of a 20-year-old game feels so refreshing. Say hello to Hi, a more thoughtful social network 07.31.2013 3:15 AM A new invite-only site captures stories and photos from around the world. PSA: Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide edition now available on Steam 07.31.2013 7:00 AM 17Bits phenomenal Skulls of the Shogun is now available on non-Windows 8 PCs EU researchers get 2T bps capacity thanks to network upgrade 07.31.2013 9:00 AM The superfast pan-European research network is now available to Europe's educational institutions, research facilities, and hospitals. Facebook embraces Internet with embedded posts 07.31.2013 11:14 AM After turning on embedded posts for Instagram, Facebook adds the feature for its own users. Intel's first 'open-source PC' on sale for $199 07.30.2013 1:40 PM Intel's first "open-source PC," is a bare-bones computer aimed hobbyists looking to construct their own computer and some software developers.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

It Turns Dumb TVs into Smart TVs, But Should You Buy the Google Chromecast?

July 31, 2013 It Turns Dumb TVs into Smart TVs, But Should You Buy the Google Chromecast? Let's say you're watching a movie or YouTube clip on your tablet, laptop, or smartphone and think it would look much better on your large-screen HDTV. Maybe you want to share it with a loved one. The sad fact is that there is no easy way to do that. Apple Airplay presents the simplest option, but requires an Apple TV unit, and only works with the iPad and other Apple products. Samsung, Sony, and others offer their own inelegant solutions, each with stark limitations and compromises. In fact, the best way to stream content from a laptop or mobile device to an HDTV is over an HDMI, Apple Digital AV, or HDMI MHL to USB adapter cable. But it's 2013, and we don't want no stinking wires. Enter Google Chromecast. For a mere $35, this HDMI- and Wi-Fi-enabled dongle promises to deliver the simplest content streaming to an HDTV. It works across platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, and only requires a Wi-Fi network and TV with an HDMI input. At least that's the promise, but there has to be a catch, right? » Find Out in This Full Google Chromecast Review Related links » Roku 3 review: It costs more than a Chromecast, but is it worth it? » The Dish Hopper with Sling DVR review: Is it time to make the shift to Dish? » Aereo review: Aereo has the broadcast networks both mad and scared, find out why. » Slingbox 500 review: Find out why TechnologyGuide loves the Slingbox.   ADVERTISEMENT     RESOURCES Keep up with the latest news from TechnologyGuide. Read reviews from TechnologyGuide on the latest tech. Watch videos from TechnologyGuide to get a closer look at the latest products. Join in on the discussion at the TechnologyGuide forums. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by TechnologyGuide.com, part of the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from TechnologyGuide Update, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget TechnologyGuide Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2013 TechTarget. All rights reserved.