Since I bought a new iPad (latest generation), I’ve been struggling to find a case for it. I want a case that will cover the back of the device and protect it from drops and from being carried each day in my backpack. Sure there’s the Apple SmartCover, which covers the screen, but it provides no protection…
Stories about technology for technology’s sake are fun, but what about stories that tell us how *people* are utilizing tech? Those are the good ones, in my opinion According to Mashable, more than half of American seniors are online doing activities such as checking email, surfing the web and utilizing social media sites. The Pew Internet and…
I’m a Mac user, much like many of my digital native friends. There are a lot of stories swirling around online about the Flashback Trojan. There are many Macs that are infected, as many as 600,000 by some estimates. Let’s take a second to make sure your Mac isn’t one of the more than half…
Think about the last few 20 you’ve taken, especially this holiday season. How many of these photos were on a traditional point-and-shoot camera (or SLR) versus how many were taken on your smartphone? If you’re like most people these days, less were taken on regular cameras. Last week, the NPD Group, a research firm, released…
There are a few must-have items that make my trips easy. The Monster outlets-to-go, Boingo Wi-Fi Service and Sprint MiFi are a few examples of travel companions I pack first when I travel for business or leisure. I have come across a new item that I need to make room in my bag for…although not…
Introduction The iPad is an amazing device that has changed my opinion of portable computing forever. Navigating and using a full touch experience has been amazing and fun all in thebreath. However, sometimes I don’t want to utilize my fingers. There are times, whether when I’m cooking and have dirty hands from working outside where…
I worked for years in corporate IT departments. In my last job in this role, I was consulted on mobile carriers/phones because of my work on this site and others and my experience with a variety of different platforms. Corporate IT departments desire consistency because these hard working departments don’t have bandwidth to support dozens…
Those who know me are aware of one of my main technology brands I love is Sonos. However, one negative things regarding Sonos for many folks is the price barrier. Up until Wednesday, Sonos cost at least $500 to get into your house. Well with a new product offering called the Play:3, the price barrier…
I talk a lot about mobile topics, in fact, it’s my favorite hobby, outside of cycling. However, being crazy technologists, we often forget the basics. In a recent meeting, I was asked very poignant question which I thought would be perfect blog post fodder: how does a phone owner actually use and interact with QR…
As an owner of an Apple iPad, I have found so much utility for this device. The iPad is great for web browsing while on the go, reading and to responding emails, being entertained with movies and music and everything in between. Additionally, as a result of having an iPad, my daughter has become absolutely…