Articles by JR Bookwalter

Former GM boss thinks Apple's car ambitions should shift into park

By JR Bookwalter published 18 February 15

At least one industry executive says Apple should think twice when it comes to cars.

Apple iPhone VR headset discovered in recent patent

By JR Bookwalter published 17 February 15

More evidence Cupertino may have virtual reality in its sights.

Apple could give your next MacBook the finger(print)

By JR Bookwalter published 17 February 15

Your finger may soon be all that's needed to unlock a Mac.

Intel processors: what you need to know to get started

By JR Bookwalter published 9 February 15

In Depth Demystify your CPU choices before buying your next device. A very simple primer to help you get started.

10 best iPhone keyboard apps for iOS 8

By JR Bookwalter published 30 January 15

IN DEPTH Apple says its built-in QuickType keyboard is its 'smartest ever.' But that doesn't mean these aren't better.

Sony fires up sweet 4K projector you probably can't afford

By JR Bookwalter published 6 January 15

CES 2015 Forget specs, the cost of Sony's newest 4K projector takes our breath away.

What to expect from business tech in 2015

By JR Bookwalter published 31 December 14

From tablets at work to desktop OS updates, we shed light on the road ahead.

4K in 2014: the highs, the lows and what to expect in 2015

By JR Bookwalter published 30 December 14

In Depth A look back at the 'year of 4K' that barely was, and whether we can look forward to it (really) taking off next year.

Nokia's first Android tablet could arrive mere days into 2015

By JR Bookwalter published 23 December 14

Nokia eyes Chinese market for launch of debut Android tablet.

Nexus 7 vs Nexus 9 vs Nexus 10

By JR Bookwalter published 15 October 14

Versus Is the brand new Nexus 9 tablet really the best one yet?

iOS 8 bug said to be eating up users iCloud Drive docs

By JR Bookwalter published 30 September 14

Be careful with that reset button - an iOS 8 bug is apparently swallowing iCloud Drive documents right before users' eyes.

Android L reportedly accelerating the race to 64-bit smartphones

By JR Bookwalter published 29 September 14

Google next operating system is apparently pushing rapid development of smartphones that take advantage of it.

Smart home gadgets and a wearable may be next on Amazon's list

By JR Bookwalter published 24 September 14

Amazon wants you to buy, buy, buy, and it may have come up with some home-invading ways to do just that.

Microsoft's answer to Chromecast is a less attractive, more expensive dongle

By JR Bookwalter published 23 September 14

The Chromecast-like Wireless Display Adapter is limited to Miracast-enabled devices, but it plays nice with Android.

Fanless 12-inch MacBook Air said to arrive with reversible USB port

By JR Bookwalter published 22 September 14

Apple may be pulling out all the stops to thin down the MacBook Air, including a new kind of USB connector.

Screw Apple Pay: Samsung to team with PayPal for its watch payment plans?

By JR Bookwalter published 19 September 14

Samsung scurries to equip smartwatches with payment technology.

Amazon Fire TV turns up the tunes with Spotify Connect

By JR Bookwalter published 15 September 14

There still isn't a dedicated Fire TV app, but Spotify Connect is next best thing.

Nexus 9 and its 'tube-shaped' waterproof camera may show at HTC October event

By JR Bookwalter published 15 September 14

Google and HTC may unleash a new, larger Nexus tablet with some interesting new features soon.

Sorry Google Voice, but Hangouts just dialed up free voice calls

By JR Bookwalter published 10 September 14

Google Voice suffers another blow as outgoing voice calls come to Hangouts.

Amazon Fire Phone flames out, plummets to under a buck on contract

By JR Bookwalter published 8 September 14

Amazon slashes pricing on Fire Phone, packs its bags for Europe.

Nvidia (yes, Nvidia) seeks US sales ban of Samsung Galaxy devices

By JR Bookwalter published 4 September 14

Samsung makes Nvidia angry - and you wouldn't like them when they're angry.

Nokia maps apps coming to iOS and Android, no internet required

By JR Bookwalter published 3 September 14

Nokia is going for for global mapping domination with mobile apps for non-Microsoft platforms.

Raspberry Pi has an Epiphany its very own web browser

By JR Bookwalter published 2 September 14

It may have taken eight months, but the little computer that could finally receives a more capable browser.

Xbox One SmartGlass updates enable gameplay recording and more

By JR Bookwalter published 28 August 14

Microsoft lobs a triple threat of SmartGlass app updates at Xbox One owners.

Nexus 9 leak reveals tablet is in for a 64-bit Tegra K1 treat

By JR Bookwalter published 27 August 14

Nvidia's powerful mobile processor looks like a lock for the forthcoming Google tablet.