Skip to main content
The homepageVoxVox logo
The homepageVoxVox logo

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

Jacob Kastrenakes

Author

    Latest articles by Jacob Kastrenakes

    Technology
    LG Announces the First Android Wear Smartwatch with LTELG Announces the First Android Wear Smartwatch with LTE
    Technology

    The Watch Urbane 2nd Edition also features a high-resolution display and GPS.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Quirky Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell WinkQuirky Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Wink
    Technology

    A pivot couldn’t save the hardware startup.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    U.S. Revising Dozens of Policies to Promote High-Speed Internet AccessU.S. Revising Dozens of Policies to Promote High-Speed Internet Access
    Technology

    The actions come as a result of the Broadband Opportunity Council’s first report on expanding broadband access.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Amazon Prime Offers Six Months of the Washington Post for FreeAmazon Prime Offers Six Months of the Washington Post for Free
    Technology

    The Jeff Bezos cross-pollination deal.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    U.S. Commits $160 Million to Building Better Cities Using Sensors and DataU.S. Commits $160 Million to Building Better Cities Using Sensors and Data
    Technology

    The goal is to address issues like traffic congestion, crime and climate change, while improving city services and economies.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Amazon Extinguishes the Fire PhoneAmazon Extinguishes the Fire Phone
    Technology

    R.I.P. Fire Phone, 2014-2015.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Verizon Will Start Testing 5G Technology Next YearVerizon Will Start Testing 5G Technology Next Year
    Technology

    The next question that Verizon will have to answer is what it actually means by 5G.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Microsoft Turns to Dell, HP to Help Get Surface Into the OfficeMicrosoft Turns to Dell, HP to Help Get Surface Into the Office
    Technology

    Redmond is launching the Surface Enterprise Initiative.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Ashley Madison Insists It’s Not a ScamAshley Madison Insists It’s Not a Scam
    Technology

    Contrary to reports, the company says women are indeed using the site.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes
    Technology
    Google Announces OnHub, a $200 Router Focused on SimplicityGoogle Announces OnHub, a $200 Router Focused on Simplicity
    Technology

    Google says that the router’s circular design should allow it to have better penetration throughout a home.

    By Jacob Kastrenakes

    Most Popular

    1. Donald Trump messed with the wrong pope
    2. Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword
    3. The Supreme Court could legalize moonshine, and ruin everything else
    4. The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explained
    5. What trainers actually think about the 12-3-30 workout