Keyboard Lit

Tech Radar: Motorola Droid 4 Review

The keyboard wars are still raging. The argument against physical keyboards often comes down to size – but to some, no price is to great for a keyboard. And make no mistake, the Droid 4 is a brick of a phone, thanks to its signature slider. But with the Droid 4, Motorola seems to have … Read more

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BARTab: Beers, Dears

San Francisco’s history as a brewing town is well documented. It’s no surprise that there’s also a robust community of beer geeks who are well served by bars with beer programs that go far beyond the standard American mega-brews. We did some pre-emptive carbo loading, and set off on a path around town to find … Read more

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Macworld 2012 Preview

They’re still taking the wrapping off of Macworld/iWorld 2012, but we couldn’t resist heading down to Moscone Center to get a sneak peek at what this year’s show has in store. We think the secret to Macworld’s power is hidden in this cryptic sign. Because when we dare take its picture, no less than three … Read more

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Mac|Life: Stanton SCS.4DJ

Sometimes it feels like the whole world has turned into a Portlandia sketch, the one where Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen are cajoled by everyone (the bank teller, a garbage man, and even Carrie’s mom) to “come to my DJ night.” But all jokes aside, as a music fan, more DJs is a good thing. … Read more

SF Gate: Someone stole the seeds from Marketbar’s 1,400-pound pumpkin

“First we thought it was vandalism,” Marketbar owner Doug Biederbeck tells Scoop. “But then, I noticed it was done in a way so as not to spoil the overall appearance,  in the lower rear. It was clear to me that someone very consciously got into the pumpkin to get the innards out .” via Inside … Read more