Microsoft Office 365

The old dog learns new, cloud-centric tricks for the modern user

By Evan Orensten and James Thorne We’ve been trying out Windows 8 for a while now—not to mention testing the new generation of tablets and notebooks that has sprung up around the OS. Our overall impression is that it addresses the market’s demand for content on-the-go, cross-platform syncing and the versatility of touch screens matched with the power of a mouse and keyboard. With the …

Grand St.

Discovery and discounts in a tech-centered retail experience

With the constant evolution of goods in the consumer electronics market, it makes sense to have an online store focused on highlighting these creative advances. Enter Grand St., a new members-only site peddling the latest gadgets at a discounted price. The site is as much about inspiration as it is acquisition, and focuses on providing a tight selection of new, independent or cult items. The …

Deko

Create your own abstract patterns with the swipe of a finger

You may never tire of turning on your iOS device to find a picture of your adorable puppy staring back at you, but if you’re interested in creating a less loquacious background try the new app, Deko. Programmed by designers Jaakko Tuomivaara and Johan Halin, whose experimental music app, Kontrol, was included in the MoMA exhibition “Talk To Me,” Deko moves into the visual realm …