Let me set the stage. The year is 2011. The tablet wars are just now heating up, with Apple being the conqueror to date, and every target manufacturer has the iPad – or rather the iPad 2 – in sight, with a bright red target in mind. Every tablet manufacturer is hoisting their wares to …
Does anyone remember the transistor radio? You know, the rectangular one with the manual and slightly inaccurate dial at the top, and the remainder of the device dedicated to the speaker grill? If you follow the basic concepts of engineering, this design is a form of poetry. The speaker is the focus, and the dial …
As a continuation to an earlier article on the coolest female nerd characters on TV, I couldn’t leave out the guys. As I stated in the previous article, being a “nerd” is a hip and happening (although, I don’t think the words “hip” and “happening” are) thing to be. Turn on your television and you’re bound …
There’s no better time to be a nerd. It is the “in” thing to be. There isn’t anything sexier than “smart”, right? And one of the first things that pops into your mind when you hear the words “nerd” or “geek” is brainy. At one time, images of a social misfit may have been the norm …
Windows 7 is the best Windows yet, at least that’s my opinion of it. Think what you like, you’re entitled to your own opinion of course. I’m not going to get into an arguing match with you about Win 7 and XP, Vista, OSX etc, this is not what this article is for, …
For those 5 people out there that have never used Facebook, it’s a social network service where users can create a profile with photos, contact information, personal interests and just about any personal information you can think of, really. And communicate and share this information with family, friends, acquaintances, old high school friends, business associates, …
Many responsible parents try to make sure that their children access the web in a safe manner, away from the threats of online predators. But how about that smart phone, tablet, or even the popular iPod Touch – are they taking the same pains to protect their children from threats on these devices? In the …
If you are a reader of the Gawker blogs such as Gizmodo, Kotaku, io9, etc like myself, then today you were greeted by their media wide site redesign. To say that it is awful does not do it justice. The new interface harkens to the frame based web site days of the 90s. It is …
The Daily, the much-anticipated daily magazine designed specifically for the iPad (and soon other tablets) has launched, and the app based publication has been met with general good praise. The writing and photography is strong for the most part, and the publication has met its production schedule. With that said, I can’t help but to feel …
Offices across the globe are one of the major contributors to waste that could otherwise have been recycled. Paper products, inherent to the operation of a typical office, can easily be put aside for recycling once their usefulness is over. But even the most well-intentioned office worker will find it difficult …
If there is any single truth about modern life, it is the fact that our smart devices just keep getting more powerful. As the devices get more powerful, they develop a hunger for more bandwidth and bigger chunks of data. Of course, the good news is that our devices do more for …
Recently Verizon announced that they will soon start selling a version of the iPhone 4 that is designed to run on their CDMA network. Previously, if you wanted an iPhone, you had to do business with AT&T, the exclusive carrier for the Apple iPhone. But now, you can buy an iPhone and actually have a …
Cellphones – today almost everyone has one. Not only are there cellphones, but there’s also smartphones – smarter than just a mere phone, and getting even smarter… is only an app away. And the phones are getting smaller almost as fast as they are getting smarter. They are now ultra-portable, and can travel …
When Apple released the iPad, it was met with strong sales and a receptive buying audience. Soon there were a large number of apps designed for the iPad on the App Store, and sales climbed to multiple millions. Almost anything you could want to do with the tablet was supported by a readily …
In many ways, 2010 was a great year for technology products. We saw the tablet finally find a strong market, and the Android operating system burst free from its humble start to take the mobile world by storm. But not everything was a successful launch. In fact, 2010 saw some major stumbles from some very …
During this holiday season, many of us will be buying cool tech gifts for those on our shopping lists. While no doubt we try to make sure that we get the perfect gift, there are nonetheless times that a misunderstanding – or an absolute act of desperation – will lead us to buying a gift …
When the world turned against Wikileaks, the hacking community turned against the world. However, the hackers did not simply strike back at the offending parties. Instead, they went after a financial base by attacking Mastercard and Paypal. And in doing so, the resulting action will not be seen as a warning …
So, you’ve got a handy iPad, which is great for browsing the web, reading books and magazines, playing games and watching videos from Hulu and Netflix. But not much else. However, with the addition of an Apple wireless keyboard and Pages for iPad, do you think you could find yourself doing a …
If you use the Internet, chances are you know about Google (if not, get out from under your rock!). From their search engine giant status to their release of their Android operating system for Smart Phones, Google has invested much into today’s technology. Add in their online Office suite, affectionately known as “Google Docs”, …
When Apple released the iPhone 4, there were many new toys onboard that made the smart device an interesting purchase. Of course, most of us know about Facetime and the new dual cameras, as well as the highly touted high “retina” display. But there was one new piece of hardware onboard that could have been …
Microsoft and its partners have just released the version of the venerable Windows mobile device, this time around dubbed Windows Phone 7. While Microsoft has been in the mobile device business for almost a decade, this version represents a completely new reboot of the line, with a complete overhaul of everything Windows Mobile. In fact, …
In today’s world, identity theft is a very real and potential threat to one’s economic well-being. It is only sensible to keep track of our social security numbers and account numbers in order to prevent potential malicious use. Such information can be used to mine for more information, set up fake bank and credit accounts, …
Show off your inner nerd this Halloween by dressing up in one of these classic nerdy costumes that will always be in style… and there’s something for everyone. Let’s start with Star Wars. With so many great characters to choose from, Star Wars is a nerd’s dream. “May the force be with you.” Princess Leia Slave This is …
There is no doubt that Apple is selling more MacBooks than ever before. In fact, Mac sales are triple what they were just 5 years ago. And with 50 million Mac users in the wild, Apple must be doing something right. They know how to place their product. One of the points that Apple is using …
Yes, that’s a real headline.. you have to wonder how that got past the editor!? The headline is from Australia, so maybe they don’t get it over there, or maybe it was on purpose! I do agree with this quote though: “We think many customers are getting tired of being told what to think by Apple,” …
When the iPhone 4 launched, one of the big draws was mobile video calling. Labeled “FaceTime”, Apple introduced a new standard with its release, and FaceTime works quite well. Integrated with the phone contacts, it has never been easier to use a video phone. However, FaceTime has its limitations that may make it a less than …
I would love to see this come into law, I hate people driving and texting and talking on the phone. I’ve watched people swerve all over the road, across lanes, just texting away. If it wasn’t for the other drivers on the road paying attention they’d be in an accident surely. Now if they could …
It’s here, Firefox for Android and it works great… sort of, yes I know it’s in beta right now so one can only hope it will get better right? As it is I like it quite a bit, except opening and closing can be slow. Opening or loading it is slow, slower than other browsers. …
If you own or have used a mobile device in the past year, you may have noticed that the screen is sharper than you remember in your older devices. In fact, today we have some smart phones that brag about having the sharpest display ever presented in a consumer grade device. And they are right. When …
Tablets are becoming quite the rage on the technical market, with seemingly everyone releasing their own version (and with a variety of operating systems). But in a lot of the cases the buyer of a new tablet device already owns a smart phone, more than capable of doing the same functions as the new tablet. …
When Apple released iOS 4 for the iPhone, it matured the device into a multi-tasking tool handy for a lot of different applications. While there is a lot to be said for the elegant simplicity of running one app at a time, such an approach is not always the best route in today’s multifaceted lifestyle. …
When we work, hopefully we like to work hard and get the tasks at hand done, or at least keep them under control. And, when we relax, it is nice to have our favorite gadget handy to help us unwind and escape the day. Whether it is listening to music, catching up with friends on …
Chances are, if you use the internet you have at least heard of Facebook. In fact, with Facebook’s 500 million users, there is a good chance that you are an active user of the service. Many people use Facebook to connect, share, play games, and yes even promote their interests. But all of this activity …
So it’s Sunday and I’m sitting here getting my oil change, tires rotated etc and I figured I’d bring my netbook along to browse etc. Many Verizon phones come with the Verizon 3G Mobile hotspot feature and I decided to check the speeds while I was sitting here doing nothing.. I went to SpeedTest.net and …
Well, it has certainly been a busy time for Google’s GMail. Already arguably one of the best web based email clients, Google ups the ante with two new features that puts it in front of the pack… at least for the moment. What are these two new additions, and will you find them to be of …
HP has announced to the world, plans to release a WebOS based tablet early next year, and it would seem to be a promising product. After all, HP bought Compaq, one of my favorite tablets ever sold to date, the TC1100, came from that brain trust. The pedigree is in place. On top of that, the …
With the impending release of the 5 inch Dell Streak and other rumored similar tablets, it begs the question – is there a market for them? Will the buying public find that a 5 inch tablet is the perfect tablet for their uses? Well, in at least one case (mine), that answer is a resounding …
Staying connected today is almost a necessity, and in order to get work done and stay efficient… that often means a laptop with a mobile connection. The telecom companies are all too happy to provide a means of staying online while out and about, but that luxury does come with a price. And, at first, the …
The web has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception, and technology has struggled to keep up with the demand. The rule of the day appears to be a series of quick fixes and patches to keep everything together, and practically every browser available today has had more than its fair share of work …
Chances are if you have an iPhone 4, want an iPhone 4, or can spell iPhone 4, then you’ve heard all about AntennaGate. The synopsis is this: Touching both sides of the external antenna that cleverly wraps the phone is claimed to diminish the signal, negatively impacting operation. While I can’t say for certain if …