Latest articles by Avram Piltch
Divoom Timebox-Mini Review
A unique and compelling gadget, this portable clock and Bluetooth speaker shows 8-bit art, animations and alerts on its colorful display.
Microsoft Spectator View Lets You Experience HoloLens Without Wearing It
A new set of tools and instructions allow HoloLens developers to create immersive videos and photos of their software in action.
Creepy 6-Legged Hexapod Teaches Kids to Build Robots
The $349 STEMI Hexapod kit has everything teens and adults need to build a very complex robot, including a series of video lessons and a powerful Arduino board.
Smart Alarm Clock Tells Your Kid to Go Back to Sleep
This connected clock tracks kids' sleep patterns and shows them when it's time to wake up or stay in bed.
GeniCan is an Amazon Dash for Your Trash
This device sits in your garbage can and tracks what you throw away so it can help you replenish your pantry.
Leenby Social Robot is Ready to Greet Customers, Give Directions
The 4.5-foot, 66-pound robot can serve as a host, leading people to their destinations and answering questions.
This Breakthrough Can Charge Your Phone From Across the Room
Ossia's COTA technology delivers over the air the same way a router delivers Wi-Fi data.
Trash Scanner Helps You Write Your Grocery List
Eugene scans items as you throw them away, then sends data to the cloud to let you know what to buy on your next grocery run.
Kuri Robot Wants to Join Your Family
This $699 social robot can patrol your house, play with your kids and even kick your dog off of the couch.
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Is Great Except for One Flaw
This unlocked, 5.7-inch Android phone offers has a gorgeous aluminum design, a vibrant AMOLED screen and strong performance for under $500, but a weak camera holds it back.
Anki Overdrive Review: Supertrucks Add to Racing Fun
Anki Overdrives lets you race robotic cars on a real track by playing a game on your phone or tablet. The result is addictive fun for families and kids of all ages.
LG K10 Smartphone Mini Review: Solid Specs on the Cheap
Consider the LG K10 if you are on a tight budget and can get it for less than $100, however, there are much better phones if you can spend up to $200.
Ozobot Evo Robot Can Socialize, Teach You To Program
This tiny bot can send messages to your friends around the world or help you learn about coding concepts.
7 Reasons I Won't Buy a Galaxy Note 7
Like most consumers, I'll hold onto my next smartphone for 2.5 to 3 years. Samsung's new flagship phone doesn't offer the key features I need today and in the future.
Up Close with Lenovo's Bendable Smartphone
During its Lenovo World keynote, the device maker showed off a pair of bendable devices: a phone bracelet and a tablet that bends in half.
Zotac Backpack PC Solves HTC Vive's Wire Problem
This 11-pound desktop PC in a bag can power an HTC Vive while you wear it on your back, preventing you from dragging the headset's wire around while you play.
Rosewill RGB Gaming Keyboard Needs No Special Software
Rosewill's RK-9000 V2 RGB gaming keyboard displays animations and millions of colors, but has no special software and works with any OS.
Microsoft Opens Windows Holographic to Other Devices, Including Vive
Soon, third-party devices such as HTC's Vive will be able to run the same Windows Holo apps that power Microsoft's Hololens. Could less expensive headsets be on the way?
Meet Zenbo, a Family Robot Straight Out of the Jetsons
Asus' new robot companion can take care of elderly family members, read stories to the kids, control your smart home and take pictures. It's the closest thing to a personal robot we've ever seen and it costs just $599.
Gadget Materials Guide: Aluminum vs Carbon Fiber, Plastic and Glass
Which is better aluminum or magnesium? How about carbon fiber? We take an in-depth look at the most popular materials used in phones, laptops and tablets today.
Microsoft HoloLens: Everything We Know So Far
Microsoft's HoloLens looks like the biggest computing breakthrough in years. Here's everything that's known about the exciting wearable technology, along with what we're still looking to find out.
Talk is Cheap: Why Chatbots Will Always Be a Waste of Time
Tech companies are building more witty bots like Siri and Cortana, but these anthropomorphic programs waste our time and give us a false sense of our own importance.
Intel Compute Stick (2nd Gen, Cherry Trail) Review
Intel's second-generation Compute Stick is tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand yet powerful enough to output 4K video or stream Xbox games.
