Intel recently posted this great guide to the Internet of Things infographic. It’s basically a snapshot of where the technology is right now, not only explaining what the term means but also demonstrates the many areas of our lives that are being affected by its development. The basic concept of an Internet of Things, or […]
Check Out All of the Latest Gear at the WearableTech Expo in Los Angeles
We here at QTOOTH are extremely excited to be attending the first Wearable Tech Expo to be held in Los Angeles. It promises to be a very eye-opening event with plenty of innovative technologies on display as well as talks by some of the industry’s leading luminaries. The conference is being held at the Hilton […]
Who Wouldn’t Want Waterproof Electronics? – Check Out HzO (Video)
HzO is the developer behind WaterBlock, a special coating that uses nanotechnology to make sure our favorite electronics stay working no matter what liquid we try to drown them in. HzO has been making the rounds of all of the technology trade shows this past year and has one numerous awards. Check out this video […]
Why Apple’s iBeacon May Mark the End of NFC
What is iBeacon? And why do most of us not have a clue as to why it is so important to… well, pretty much everyone? Face it, we are all used to Apple putting on one heck of a show when it releases some new revolutionary product. They are so good at it that, even […]
What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology ?
Bluetooth Technology Basics: Bluetooth is a form of short-range wireless communications technology that is simple and easy to use, secure, and found in an increasing array of devices. Literally billions of devices ranging from cell phones, tablets and computers to home entertainment products, game consoles and medical devices. The reason Bluetooth was created was to replace the […]
Wireless Devices Go Battery-Free – Introducing Ambient Backscatter
Some are saying ambient backscatter technology is bringing us one step closer to an Internet-of-things reality. QTOOTH says why stop there? How about one wireless protocol, that uses zero-energy, to rule them all? Why not have one wireless signal to carry ALL communication and controller information across the whole planet? This might be a little […]
Jawbone ERA – Is It Really The Best? – Review
We’re very hard on Bluetooth headsets here at QTOOTH and the Jawbone ERA is no exception. Here’s our take on one of the most universally praised headsets on the market. The , manufactured by the Aliph company who are also the makers of the Jawbone Up, was introduced as an update from their popular and […]
Ruckus Explores Tracking Your Indoor Location with Your Cell Phone
Ruckus Wireless has discovered another application for its Wi-Fi technology beyond just delivering fast connections to the web. Drawing on the help of YFind, a location services startup based in Singapore, Ruckus utilizes Wi-Fi signals to triangulate a smartphone’s position indoors, an environment that GPS signals typically can’t penetrate. Ruckus revealed on Wednesday that it […]
7 Tips for Using EMF Protection to Lower Cell Phone Radiation Exposure
Here are 7 Tips for Lowering Cell Phone EMF Radiation Exposure. Why? Because modern electronic devices are an integral part of human life. These products release EMF pollution in the form of undesired and harmful electromagnetic waves that create numerous potential health risks. This “electro-smog” pollution emitted, especially from cell phones, may affect the functionality […]
11 Camera Tips for Your Samsung Galaxy S4
Here are 11 camera tips for the Samsung Galaxy S4 that are easy to follow The great quality of the Galaxy’s S4 camera is well known. However, most owner’s of the popular smartphone probably aren’t taking full advantage of its capabilities. These tips come straight from the folks at Samsung who have a vested interest […]
Fitbit Flex vs Jawbone Up
Fitbit Flex vs. Jawbone Up The race to be the best in wearable fitness technology is heating up. Check out this comparison of the Fitbit Flex vs Jawbone Up: [amzn_product_inline asin=’B0095PZHPE’] [amzn_product_inline asin=’B00BGO0Q9O’] [amzn_product_inline asin=’B00CIX260Y’]
Firefox Smartphone Hits the Market
ZTE and Telefonica have launched the first Firefox OS smartphone, the ZTE Open. Priced as low as $51 ($90 retail, with $39 worth of free airtime for prepaid customers), the ZTE Open is clearly designed for the mobile phone user who has never before been able to afford a smartphone. It goes on sale today […]