Five finalists chosen for Smart City App Hack

Contribution from Chloe Nordquist This past weekend, Hackers descended on the City of Phoenix for the Smart City App Hack, a global program launched in Barcelona this year to empower people to create apps and solutions for cities around the world. The mission was to build an app that provides a solution to one of … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Back to School under $50

Gear up this Back-to-School season without breaking the bank. Here are some budget-friendly tech gadgets any student will love.     YubiKey Edge The YubiKey Edge combines Yubico’s two most popular strong authentication methods, one-time password and FIDO U2F, in one single device. Durable and compact, the YubiKey Edge offers a second layer of security … Read more

High-Tech Dorm Gadgets – Video

The days of a simple back-to-school shopping list with pencils, notepads and a calculator are over. Today’s students are tech savvier than ever and integrating high-tech solutions to be more connected and safe on campus. From home automation and biometric safes to smartphone breathalyzers and powered backpacks, students are adding these items to their wish lists. Watch host Ryan … Read more

Growing a company comes down to the people – Interview with Inilex CEO Michael Maledon

A car is stolen every 45 seconds according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to recover a vehicle, law enforcement and owners turn to telematic technology-a combination of telecommuncations and infomatics that send and receive data via telecommunication device, such as a GPS tracker. Inilex, the leading GPS-based recovery software solution, has been … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Backyard BBQ edition

Enjoy the outdoors this 4th of July (or any dog day) with some of the hottest tech gadgets on the market. Cook your favorite frozen food, chill your favorite beers and kick back while watching satellite television.   No fireworks in your area for the 4th of July? No worries! You can chill outside and … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Father's Day edition

Impress your Dad by getting him one of the hottest tech gadgets on the market today! Father’s Day is right around the corner so get shopping!   frē by Lifeproof The frē case by Lifeproof is the perfect iPhone 6 case for the clumsy or adventurous Dad. The case is submersible to 6.6 feet of … Read more

Goodbye energy drink, hello Thync. Mood-changing wearable helps you boost (or calm) your brain in minutes

Energy drinks have a new competitor to the 3:00 p.m. brain fog. Thync, a mood-enhancing wearable, hit the consumer market today after coming out of stealthmode. The device uses a method of neurosignaling or low levels of pulsed electrical energy, to modify ones’ mood by stimulating certain parts of the brain. The device is a … Read more

20 game studios showcase latest projects at Phoenix Comicon

Warriors, moles, motorcyclists and turtles were among some of the main characters found within video games showcased at the Arizona Video Game Showcase hosted by Game CoLab at Phoenix Comicon. From well-known studios such as Rainbow Studios known for their motocross games to indies, 20 Arizona-based game studios came together to demo their latest projects this weekend … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Mother’s Day edition

Give your Mom some of the hottest tech gadgets on the market this Mother’s Day. Your Madre will be the envy of all other Mom’s.   UviCube The newest breed of appliance employs ultraviolet light to disinfect and murder 99.9% of germs. Instead of using of harmful disinfectants and sprays, utilize the power of light … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: Put a little Spring into your step

It’s Springtime and you know what that means…? Time to go outside in the beautiful weather! Enjoy jamming to your favorite tunes, watching TV on your backyard patio, or perfecting your golf swing with these Gadgets for the Guru. Zepp Zepp is a 3D Multi-Sport Motion Sensor and Platform. The wearable sensor that allows users to … Read more