It costs $1,000 more than its predecessor. Is it worth it? Sometimes, new isn’t necessarily better. One example: MP3 downloads provided a convenient way for listeners to store and share music, but MP3 sound quality was a steep downgrade fromthat ofthe long-running CD format. And remember when Windows Vista OS was trotted out to replace Windows XP? Okay, some things ...

If you've ever caught yourself shredding on air guitar, we've got some news for you: The art of imaginary jamming might be getting a whole lot fancier — and maybe even a little less silly. Designer Eugene Wang has developed a concept for a wearable device that allows you to practice your instrument on the go SEE ALSO: How Will ...

Have you always dreamed of controlling your TV by flailing in the next room? Researchers at the University of Washington have just the system for you: WiSee, a gesture-recognition interface that uses WiFi to control things like sound systems and temperature settings. Since WiFi signals are capable of passing through walls, WiSee can detect gestures made from neighboring rooms, breaking ...

Leap Motion and Microsoft's Kinect aren't the only games in town when it comes to hardware that lets you control a PC without touching it. During a keynote at Computex in Tawian today, Intel showed off a new camera from Creative that's designed to bring 3D controls to tablets, notebooks, and other devices. It's called the Creative Senz3D, and it's... ...

AngelList. It’s the place for startups to connect with funding and talent. Just this month, the site has helped raise $12 million in venture funding for a wide collection of startups. It may be the one site that best represents all players in the tech startup universe - from glamorous poster-child to hopeless wanna-be. But AngelList is huge. For every top-notch ...