Video recap of the NYC and SF Mobile Nations reader meetups
Check out this video recap of our most recent reader meetups in New York City and San Francisco.
All Articles by Mark Guim
Switch to iPhone
8 easy ways to make iPhone X more Microsoft-friendly
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Windows Phone is dead, so I switched to an iPhone X. The experience is surprisingly great for people who use many services from Microsoft. Here are eight ways I use my new iPhone X as a 'Microsoft Phone.'
Instatweet
How to auto-post your Instagram photos as Twitter photos
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I love sharing photos on Instagram, and 300 million other users feel the same, but I don't like the fact that my Twitter followers can't preview the image directly from my timeline. Instagram has disabled photo integration with Twitter, but there's a workaround.
Works with iPhone
Here's how to connect the Microsoft Band with the iPhone
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What makes the Microsoft Band really cool is that it supports multiple platforms. It works with iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. If you have an iPhone, then we're here to show you how to set up the Band with it. We'll run you through it in the video up top, but read on for step-by-step instructions. Connect the magnetic charging connector on the USB charging cable to the charging...
Hands on!
Watch Osmo, the iPad, and the real world collide!
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Osmo (playosmo.com) is a hardware gaming device for kids that connects to any iPad. They have just started shipping after getting more than $2 million in pre-orders from over 2,000 schools. How does it work? It turns physical objects and interactions into digital game elements. You need to see it to believe, so go watch the demo on video. An important piece of Osmo is the reflector...
Even smarter
We go hands-on with the ecobee3 smart thermostat
Earlier this month, ecobee has introduced the ecobee3 smarter wi-fi thermostat and wireless remote sensors. What makes it stand out is that it can measure temperature and occupancy in multiple locations, resulting in increased comfort when you're home and energy savings when you're away. We got up close and personal with the ecobee3 on Monday. Go watch the video! The ecobee3...
Connected cars
Connected technology comes standard in Volvo's 2015 lineup
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Volvo (volvocars.com), the Swedish automaker, has just announced that their new 2015 models will include the company's Sensus connectivity and infotainment system as standard. This includes the 2015.5 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, S80, and XC70. Volvo's Sensus Connect system includes smartphone connectivity through a free app called Volvo On Call. It's available on iOS, Android, and Windows...
Rode announces the new iXY microphone for iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c
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The Rode iXY that launched in early 2013 was the world's first microphone for iOS devices. It has won several awards and has become popular with audio professionals and enthusiasts. On Monday, Rode has updated the product with a Lightning connector to support the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c. It retains the same high-quality recording performance at sample rates up to 24-bit/96kHz...
Withings Smart Body Analyzer WS-50 unboxing and setup
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I want to lose weight and track my progress along the way. Sure, there are several scales available, but this is MobileFit month. I decided to check out the Withings Smart Body Analyzer (WS-50). It measures weight, body composition, heart rate and air quality. Withings has also partnered with hundreds of compatible apps such as RunKeeper, MyFitnessPal, and LoseIt. Want to see what you...