In general terms, an information appliance or information device is any machine or device that is usable for the purposes of computing, telecommunicating, reproducing, and presenting encoded information in myriad forms and applications. The common technical usage of "information appliance" (IA) is more specific — i.e. , an appliance that is specially designed to perform a specific user-friendly function —such as playing music, photography, or editing text.
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Zeus Arc GT review: You had me at 'ice bong for vapes'
The Arc GT is a fun little dry herb vaporizer from Zeus, a relative newcomer to the scene. It's a quality vape on its own merits but the star of the show here is an accessory called the Iceborn (sold separately) that turns this little pocket-sized oven into an ice bong. An ice ...
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Watch the first ever demo of a self-powered electronic paper interface
Scientists have developed a method of turning paper into keyboards that can convert notebooks into music players and make ...
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The first 4 things to do when creating a viable piece of hardware
I'll give you an insight into how my team and I developed a smart speaker and other gadgets as an example of how to create ...
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Honor's making a serious move into the smart home
With its 'Honor Choice' and 'Smart Life' range of gadgets, Honor is making a big bet on the smart home. But... will it be ...
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New AI algorithm brings us closer than ever to controlling machines with our minds
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh today published research showing how they'd solved a frustrating ...
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Guess what chumps? A 14.1-inch MacBook Pro is coming
There's a rumor floating around that a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro is on the way — a device that'll replace the current 13-inch ...
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I tried Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs — it’s badass, but fucking expensive
We visited Barcelona for the launch of the Huawei Mate Xs — the company's new foldable — and got to give the damn thing ...
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Samsung's Sero 'TikTok' TV is a reflection of our hellworld
Samsung has announced the expanded release of its Sero 'TikTok' TV. Basically, it rotates between landscape and portrait ...
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CHEAP: Say YES to fun AND fitness this Xmas with $70 off the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch
Xmas is a time to indulge and have fun, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't exercise. That's why this great deal on a Fitbit ...
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[Best of 2019] An iPhone 11 Pro Max review especially for you, human
The unique position Apple holds in the phone market makes it hard to know exactly how to review it, but we found a way: by ...
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Google announces the dual-camera, notchless, & face-unlocking Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Google has announced its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL phones, which include a range of exciting updates to satisfy the most ...
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Meet the biohackers who are putting technology into their own bodies
Technology has become increasingly intrusive. Just a few decades ago, the idea of being near-constantly tethered to a device ...
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Google's head of account security has fix for cryptocurrency SIM-swapping
In light of the SIM-swapping epidemic, we spoke with Google's head of account security about what cryptocurrency investors ...
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Study: Switching between devices is associated with poorer attention and memory
How many times have you sat down to watch TV or a movie, only to immediately shift your attention to your smartphone or tablet? ...
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Don’t worry about screen time – focus on how you use technology
Many Americans find themselves bombarded by expert advice to limit their screen time and break their addictions to digital ...
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The Pax 3 is a slick, stylish weed vape for blazing beginners
We review the Pax 3, a marijuana vaporizer that's attractive, easy-to-use, and will get you very, very high. Find out what ...
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We calculated how many cows HP will murder to make its new leather laptop
HP's new 2-in-1 device, the Spectre Folio, is covered in leather. But, how many cows will the company have to kill to make ...
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Blackmagic eGPU review: A lot of frustration, little benefit
As an Apple fan, I rarely get the luxury of options. For Pro level users, those options are, currently: Buy the 5k iMac Pro, ...
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Full moon patents: Alphabet isn’t giving up on Google Glass
Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring. That’s why we’re disrupting monthly series with a lunar cycle-based series ...
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A hands-on approach to designing for kids
This article aims to share a series of advices, stemming from lessons learned from designing for kids over a period of 12 ...
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Leaked photos show new budget iPhone looks just like the old premium iPhone
Photos of Apple's new entry-level iPhone have leaked online. Unfortunately though, no one knows whether it'll be called the ...
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Blockchain doesn't kill people, but smart contracts can, law professor says
Smart contracts, like the ones featured by Ethereum’s blockchain, represent simple machine intelligence, and one academic ...
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The Davinci IQ is a masterful weed vape for the meticulous marijuana enthusiast
Sorry, what’s that? You roll your weed up in paper? And burn it with fire? Look, I admire the nostalgia, but it's all about ...
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The Motiv Ring is a fitness tracker for folks who hate fitness trackers
Bored of those bracelet-style fitness trackers? The Motiv Ring is an impressive bit of kit that can monitor your sleep, fitness, ...
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The Foobot monitors air quality, but can't help you fix it
We review the Foobot – a device that measures the air quality in a room. Unfortunately though, it can tell you the air ...
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Verizon throttled fire department's 'unlimited' plan during deadly blaze
As wildfires raged out of control in Northern California this summer, the firefighters responsible for managing them learned ...
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Alexa isn't the shopping behemoth Amazon hoped it would be
Voice shopping was supposed to be the future. Remember? Both Amazon and Google touted a world where barking a simple command ...
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200,000 routers in Brazil were secretly hijacked to mine cryptocurrency
Brazil has been hit by an elaborate cryptocurrency mining attack that infected hundreds of thousands of routers across the ...
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Getting oxygen puffed in your face to focus is complete bullshit
Especially when doing so will set you back $700.
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All this hellish red robot wants to do is clap at you
Have you ever sat on a hillside in the dead of the night, gazed towards the heavens, and thought, “why oh why, dear lord, ...
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This device lets you grow weed while literally doing nothing
Ever wanted to grow some of that sweet devil’s lettuce in your own home? Well, thanks to Cloudponics’ GroBox, you can ...
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This odd gadget wants to help you lose weight using your... breath?
The Lumen analyzes your metabolism through your breath, using a process called the Respiratory Quotient. Its app then recommends ...
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John McAfee will pay you $100K if you get into his 'unhackable' crypto-wallet
McAfee says he will give $100,000 to anyone who can break into the 'Bitfi' wallet, the supposedly ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency ...
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We tried to force our intern to exercise with this app — it half-worked
Goya-Move is an app that stops children using their phones until they've hit a specific step count. We reviewed it by testing ...
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How to implement gestures into your mobile design
Gestures are the new clicks. Every app, game or tool you open on your phone must includes a swipe, tap or pinch to function. ...
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Here's Apple's temporary fix for that nasty iOS Messages bug, which also affects Twitter and Snapchat
A bug was uncovered in iOS recently that crashed the Messages app when users received a message with a unique string of Unicode ...
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Mark Cuban showed me how to use his weird chat app Cyber Dust, and now I love it
Cyber Dust (iOS and Android) was an enigma for me. I tried it and just couldn't quite get the feeling of just what the service ...
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SMS vs. Push notification vs. Email: When should your app use what?
A main concern for many companies is evaluating the best communication technique to increase customer engagement. How do ...
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10 rules of best practice for responsive design
Recommend by Google, Responsive Web design has become the preferred method for developing websites. Here are 10 best practices ...
