Wednesday, February 19, 2014

I'm Christian Reber, and This Is the Story Behind Wunderlist


We've been fans of the to-do app Wunderlist for years. It won us over from the start with its minimalist, easy-to-use design, and every update brought even better features: shared to-dos, email notifications, and recurring tasks, among others. And we're not its only fans: Wunderlist was Apple's 2013 App of the Year. We caught up with founder and CEO Christian Reber to find out how one of our favorite apps came to life.


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Google has been testing its major redesign of Google Maps' web interface for the better part of a year, and it's at last ready to bring the new look to everyone. The search giant has started rolling out the updated layout to all desktop users; only...



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Microsoft SkyDrive Is Now OneDrive, Comes with More Storage, Features


After a trademark dispute, Microsoft has renamed its online storage and syncing tool SkyDrive to OneDrive. While that may take some getting used to, the change also gives Microsoft an opportunity to introduce a few new features. Namely, storage space referrals and automatic photo backups.


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When Nokia came out with the Lumia 1520, we were treated to a new side of Windows Phone. All of a sudden, Microsoft's smartphone OS had come of age; it was using the best available hardware specs and a wave of big-name apps had finally arrived in the...



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$79 Kindle Fire, Lightning Docks, Canon DSLR Bundles [Deals]


Yes, it's refurbished. Yes, it's an older model. Still though, $79 for a device from a reputable company that you can watch movies, read books, and play a few games on is a great deal.


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Harry Styles somehow got even sexier.


For Jimmy Fallon's inaugural week as Tonight Show host, the funny man asked his famous buddies to swing by.



On Tuesday, Fallon invited Kristen Wiig to appear on the show, but the gracious comedian allowed her spot to be filled by another celeb: One Directioner Harry Styles


This isn't the first time Wiig has stepped aside while visiting Fallon. Over the summer on Late Night, Wiig posed as basketball legend Michael Jordan.


We don't know if Wiig is having a personality crisis or simply trying to stretch her improv chops, but Harry Styles better watch his back. Read more...


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A Bigger Screen for Less Money: Use a 4K TV Instead of a Monitor


There are lots of great computer monitors out there, but if you want more screen real estate without spending more money, a 4K television could be your best bet.


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