Nation’s first all-digital, bookless library opens in Texas
Definitely a direction that many libraries around the country are heading towards, the first digital-only library opened this weekend stocked with several hundred e-readers and 10,000 e-books to check out.
Sony BRAVIA Smart Stick is basically Google TV as a dongle
Designed to provide a way for all BRAVIA television owners to utilize Google TV, the new Sony BRAVIA Smart Stick provides access to Google Play as well as numerous streaming video applications.
Netflix for books? Oyster launches with over 100,000 in-print titles
Potentially a useful service for anyone with an iPhone that likes to read tons of books, Oyster has rolled out a subscription service that allows users to read all the books they want for a monthly fee.
Run-n-Read eliminates dizziness when reading while running
Potentially ideal for anyone that likes to dig into a good book while spending time at the gym, the Run-n-Read fitness device mirrors head movement while running in order to match those movement patterns on a tablet screen.
Handheld SIGMO offers real-time language translation for 25 languages
Useful when attempting to travel around a foreign country when on vacation or for business, the SIGMO is a new type of language device that provides immediate translations between two parties.
Professor builds LEGO robot that strips DRM from Kindle books
Definitely a creative way to circumvent DRM restrictions, a professor built a robotic LEGO device in order to automatically take pictures of book pages.
Defikopter drone airdrops defibrillators to save heart attack victims
Perhaps ideal for situations where medical professionals cannot reach a specific location quickly, the Defikopter drone can fly over 40 miles per hour to deliver an emergency defibrillator to an accident scene.
New Nokia ad depicts iPhone users as pale, red-eyed, freakish zombies
Looking for a way to differentiate the Nokia Lumia 925 from the rest of the smartphones in the mobile space, Nokia has produced a creative ad poking fun at Apple users and promoting a feature of the Lumia lineup.
CBS and Time Warner reach deal, Web access blackout to end
Definitely good news for Time Warner subscribers in areas such as New York City and Los Angeles, the CBS blackout ended today after the two companies finally came to a agreement on retransmission fees.
Retailers slash iPhone 5 price prepping for next iPhone
Likely an attempt to clear out existing inventory prior to the launch of the new iPhone, both Best Buy and Walmart are offering sizable iPhone 5 discounts during Labor Day weekend.
Report: Target preps digital movie rental service for launch
Entering into an already extremely crowded space for digital rentals and downloads, Target is planning to launch a movie and television rental service that will go head to head with Walmart's Vudu.
Netflix lands exclusive streaming rights to Aziz Ansari comedy special
Ideal for Parks and Recreation fans that also subscribe to Netflix Instant, comedian Aziz Ansari has inked a new deal with Netflix for exclusive rights to digitally stream his most recent comedy special.
Report: Aereo is heading to Android devices in September
Definitely good news for Android device owners, Aereo's CEO announced plans to launch an Android application for the live television streaming service.
Beddit tracker monitors your sleep patterns without having to wear it
Definitely useful for anyone that wakes up exhausted every single day, the Beddit sleep tracker can monitor the quality of your sleep without having to actually wear the device on your wrist or clothing.
Report: Apple’s iPhone trade-in program begins this week
Attempting to attract more customers into the Apple store when upgrading their smartphone, a soft launch of Apple's iPhone trade-in program hits specific Apple retail locations this week.
NPD: Consumers planning to buy HDTVs, tablets in the near future
Another good sign for economic recovery, family budgets for consumers electronics purchases has grown year over year. These future purchases are specifically focusing on devices that provide video playback.
Time Warner subscribers embrace piracy as CBS feud wears on
Likely an inevitable trend after the contract negotiations between Time Warner and CBS collapsed, Time Warner subscribers are turning to piracy for illegal downloads of Stephen King's Under the Dome.
NFC Ring can unlock your smartphone or front door
Designed to make interaction with NFC hardware a simpler process, the NFC Ring is a piece of jewelry that can share your public Facebook profile with a friend or perhaps unlock the front door to your home.
Redbox Instant launches on the Roku set-top box
Possibly ideal for anyone that rents a ton of movies at Redbox movie rental kiosks, an application for the Redbox Instant streaming video subscription service has launched on the Roku platform.
Banks start to roll out ATMs with human teller video chat option
Potentially a great way to offer an increased number of banking options over a traditional ATM, video chat capabilities are being added to ATM machines in order to help customers carry out complex transactions.
Brewpub shames tab-skipping thief on Facebook, leads to arrest
Leveraging the power of the local community to bring a thief to justice, a Nevada pub used Facebook shaming to bring attention to a man that likes to skip out on his tabs at restaurants all over town.
Television is fighting a losing battle for the attention of Americans
As mobile devices like smarpthones and tablets consume more time with interesting applications and games, the television is getting left behind while Americans look for new sources of entertainment.