tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9836889495445073722024-02-20T11:05:31.013-05:00Mobile and BrokeTechnology news on a budget. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-16756601691783314492013-03-24T23:21:00.000-04:002013-03-24T23:26:21.257-04:00Back To Stock: Tired of a those gimics cluttering your Android phone? The Verge has you covered.For most Android users, your phone's User Interface (UI) isn't as clean and simple as the nice folks at Google intended. What you have is what the maker of your particular phone thought the UI should look like to stand out from all the other Android phones out at the time. Now I happen to like the version of HTC Sense that came with my HTC Inspire a year and a half ago when I bought it (yeah, almost time for an upgrade) but an update about six months ago changed the lock screen, and I hate it.<br />
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Thankfully Android allows you to change the UI yourself, and lots of software makers have come up with solutions to your interface issues. The good people at The Verge have some cool tips to fix a few of the most common gripes with manufacturer altered UIs (including Lock Screens and Keyboards) and a lot of them are free!<br />
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Check it out at The Verge ... <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/23/4132926/nexus-look-on-any-android-phone" target="_blank">Full Story</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-30771703906741926832013-03-24T23:07:00.000-04:002013-03-24T23:07:00.401-04:00CNET test drives the Razor Edge gaming tablet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No, it's not a Surface Pro with joysticks stuck to it... It's better! <br />
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The Razor Edge gaming tablet is a Windows 8 tablet alright, but it was built with serious fun in mind. The top end model features 1.9/3Ghz I7 processor, 8 gigs of RAM. a 2 Gb Nvidia graphics card, and 256 Gb solid state drive. It's also comes with that sweet controller dock which turns it into a giant handheld gaming console. It's also features a HDMI port and can output video at full 1080p resolution. The dock also features a slot at the back for a spare battery for all day gaming sessions. The only thing this sweet package doesn't have is an expansion card slot. That's right, there's not even an SD card slot, which so far is the only thing I don't like about it, but it does have a single USB 3.0 port and when you add the game dock you get three more, so an external card reader isn't out of the question.<br />
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So... How much will all this mobile gaming awesomeness set you back? $1449 USD. Not cheap, but if you're a hardcore gamer who's got places to be, it's might bet worth it. There's also a $999 model (about the same price as a Surface Pro) which has a 1.7/2.6Ghz I5 chip and less memory.<br />
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For more info, check out CNET's <a href="http://www.cnet.com/laptops/razer-edge/4505-3121_7-35561052.html" target="_blank">full review</a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-18295696906034159162013-03-18T01:47:00.000-04:002013-03-18T01:47:42.918-04:00Oh, BTWSorry for the lack of posts lately, other projects have been keeping me busy and or tired the last few days. I'll try to get back to posting regularly this week. <br />
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Lots of news...<br />
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The Galaxy SIV has been unveiled! There are rumors about new Nexus 7s, and delays for the retina iPad Mini. An Apple executive made a dig about Android at a press event (expect a rant about that). All that and more once I've had some sleep...<br />
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So stay tuned....<br />
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I'm soo lonely... <br />
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(Just joking. Not about the loneliness part, but you can pretty much do whatever ya want! LOL. Tired now!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-65772556698091716902013-03-18T01:28:00.004-04:002013-03-18T01:28:46.855-04:00Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 goes on sale for $179.99, is now a good time to buy?Samsung's line up of tablets and smart phones is constantly expanding, with flagship and budget models all over the place. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 isn't exactly new, but it has always been a good choice for those wanting a 7 inch Android tablet. With prices dropping, and a newer model almost certainly in the works, is now a good time to buy?<br />
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Yes and No.<br />
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If you have to have the latest OS version, most recent updates, and fastest processor then No. Go for the Nexus 7, or wait for one of the gaming tablets due out in the next few months (rumors are starting to circle about a new Nexus 7, just BTW).<br />
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If your interested in a good, solid, well made tablet, or you just want to see what all the fuss about tablets is all about, and you don't want to spend an arm and a leg, you could do a lot worse then this smooth running little tablet. (Trust me, I have)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-1117450668170224162013-03-13T00:55:00.000-04:002013-03-13T00:55:07.909-04:00Rumor Mill: 3D Camera on the Galaxy S4?<a href="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c5.0.403.403/p403x403/559951_10151593002617275_764529240_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c5.0.403.403/p403x403/559951_10151593002617275_764529240_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>With the offical launch event tomorrow, there are still rumors floating around the interwebs about the Samsung Galaxy S4. The newest batch of rumors seem to focus on a patent that Samsung is said to have applied for concerning "2D 3D Movie and Still" technology. I wouldn't hold my breath on this one though, honestly, because the 3D gimic has been tried before with smartphones and the publics responce was a resounding "Meh"!<br />
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Also, "leaked photos" of the new S4 have been trumped by alleged "leaked video" of someone testing the new phone. Most people aren't taking these videos too seriously since the phone being tested looks suspiciously like a Galaxy Note 2.<br />
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One thing that has been all but confirmed is that new Galaxy S4 will probably have a plastic casing. When asked, a company official said that this is most likey to speed up production since demand for the phone is expected to be pretty high, and to make the phone more shock resistant (plastic absord impacted force better, while metal transmits it to other componants).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-23250093208830240102013-03-11T02:59:00.001-04:002013-03-11T08:41:24.294-04:00Don't Panic: Today's Google Doodle honors the 61st Birthday of Writer Douglas Adams<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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If you don't know why this post is titled "Don't Panic", then please head to a library or the Kindle Store and check out one of Douglas Adams books, ASAP! (<em>Don't Panic</em> is, of coarse a referance to <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345453743/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0345453743&linkCode=as2&tag=mobiandbrok-20" target="_blank">The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy</a>, </em>perhaps Adam's most famous peice of work. It was writen as a radio show for BBC Radio, but later became a TV show, a stage play, a novel, and finally a feature film. The novel and radio show spawned so many sequels that the term <em>Trilogy</em> can no longer be used for legal reasons.)<br />
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Douglas Adams is, without a doubt, my favorite author. His wit and humor, though devilishly subtle and subversive at times, managed to do something humor so rarely can, but Adams was ever so good at, making you think. His take on Alien politics, trans-dimensional philosophy, and the nature of exsistance in the Hitchhiker series was in many ways, as thought provoking as it was hilarious. For those who read between the lines, you couldn't help but notice the parallels between Douglas' fictional universe and the obsurdity of real life. And for those who only took his writing at face value, they were still treated to a wacky, humor filled trip through time, space, life, death, and alternative reality.<br />
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In the 1990's, Adams became increasingly facinated with technology and the environment. He penned <em>Last Chance to See</em> with Mark Carwardine, which talked about the extinction of species all over the world and , using his trade-mark wit, chided foolish humans for our short-sitedness. <br />
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So, why you ask, is a blog about technology rambling on and on about a humorist and sci-fi writer? Because he was funny, brilliant, and frequently right! <br />
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If you haven't already, check out <em>The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Universe One Last Time </em>. It's collection of notes, ideas and articles by Adams published after his death in 2001. In several places throughout the book he talks about his love of technology and his observations of why it doesn't really work. From attempting to type out an article on an old palm-top computer while in the bath, to attempting to predict the future, to why we all have so many damn charger "dongles" laying around the house, Adams' is hilarious, insiteful and right on the money. If you're a lover of technology, Sci-Fi, or you like a good "it's funny 'cause it's true" laugh, check out Salmon of Doubt and the rest of Douglas Adams' work. Your brain will love you for the rest of your life!<br />
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"It's a tough universe! There's lots of people out there trying to rob you, con you, do you, kill you... Everything! If you want to survive, you've really got to know where you towel is!"<br />
- <em>Ford Prefect, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy</em> by Douglas Adams<br />
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Anyway, I got around to downloading it, because I love racing games, and I was curious about the claim that it was a realistic racing game with no Nitrous, no Slow-mo, no gimics. Well, after the lengthly download, the game loads up and the opening animatic plays. Already the graphics look great (Haven't messed with the settings to see just how high is up, yet). Maybe not top of the line new console great, but really great for a mobile game. Once gameplay starts, it lives up to it's claim. You can upgrade the cars and buy new cars with in-game cash, but unlike other past EA titles, you also have to maintain the cars you have by changing the oil, replacing the tires and repairing in-game damage. <br />
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Overall, after just an hour or so of gameplay, I have to say it's a good game, good graphics, fun gameplay. <br />
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That said, there is at least one thing I found annoying. When you do required maintenance, there's a time delay. what I mean is when you select change oil from the maintenance menu you have to wait 5 minutes while the oil is being changed, or sacrifice in-game rewards points to have it done now. That would get old fast if you have alot of maintenance to do.<br />
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Other then that, good game, I can see it being alot of fun on a slow tuesday night. BTW, did I mention that it's FREE! For that price, lets call it awesome!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-71067423141664505552013-03-07T02:19:00.001-05:002013-03-07T02:19:31.061-05:00The White House Agrees with You: Cell Phone Unlocking should be Legal<p dir=ltr>A while back I did an article on the recent ruling by the Library of Congress, that unlocking your cell phone so that it can be used on a different carriers network is now illegal. I knew this was gonna be a hot button issue, I even signed an online petition to reconsider the decision ( and as a rule, I usually don't sign petitions ) and so did 114,321 others who were no doubt as pissed as I was. </p>
<p dir=ltr>Well folks, It appears that the Obama administration agrees with those of us outraged because we can't use a device that we have already paid for on the carrier of our choosing. The White House even sent out an email to signers of the petition, pledging it's support to find a legislative fix to the problem.</p>
<p dir=ltr>So, what does this mean? Well don't go unlocking your old phone just yet, because even though the White House is on the case, a legal solution may be months away ( it's not like the folks in Washington don't have bigger problems right now, like... um, part of the federal government shutting down for budget reasons ). The up side is that at least the government has finally acknowledged that the cell phone company's and manufacturers have been, on some level, violating your basic rights as a property owner for years by telling you what service you can and can not use after you are no longer financially or contractually obligated to them anymore. The FCC is currently reviewing the issue to determine the best course of action and has urged the Library of Congress to reconsider and seek a better solution.</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-26700753180934768312013-03-06T03:01:00.003-05:002013-03-06T03:01:36.849-05:00Roku 3 hits stores today<div dir="ltr">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-41724453529115770942013-03-03T22:39:00.001-05:002013-03-03T22:39:27.462-05:00AT&T, T Mobile, and Sprint list new HTC ONE as coming soon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No Release date is given on the <a href="https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/htc/one.html#fbid=um5jPhaPI5G" target="_blank">product page</a>, but HTC's new flagship device is coming to AT&T Wireless. Features mentioned on the page include HTC's new BlinkFeed which looks to be a tiled live home screen similar to the interface on Window 8 phones, HTC Boomsound enhanced audio with BEATS technology to compliment the dual stereo front speakers, and HTC ZOE live photo album.<br />
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To help keep loyal customer (Since HTC's sales have slumped in recent months) HTC is offering an interesting trade-in program for the HTC ONE. If you send in a HTC phone for the trade-in, HTC will give you market value for the phone or $100 towards a new HTC ONE, which ever value is greater! You have to purchase you new HTC ONE by March 31,2013 and mail the old device back by April 30 to get the trade-in but that's a not a bad deal if you've got an aging HTC phone laying around. <a href="http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one/?PS=1&cid=sem157p151692&gclid=CLrn4M-M4rUCFcme4Aod8DsAjw#offers" target="_blank">HTC's Official Page</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-15907702763131249592013-02-26T23:42:00.002-05:002013-02-26T23:42:10.260-05:00Rumor Mill: Samsung Galaxy S4 Update<a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/94dc6f59d327605fc989612eb61d7bd7/tumblr_mht69nu64v1qlnszno1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/94dc6f59d327605fc989612eb61d7bd7/tumblr_mht69nu64v1qlnszno1_500.png" width="320" /></a>With Mobile World Congress in full swing and dozens of manufacturers rolling out new devices, it's time to update the rumors surounding the most anticipated Android devise of the years, the Samsung Galaxy S4. <br />
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Firstly, Samsung has confirmed that it will be unveiling it's new flagship device on March 14 at an event that they are calling "Samsung Unpacked". Formal invitations have already been issued to the press. Samsung will also live stream the event on their Youtube page at 7p.m. EST.<br />
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Secondly, Samsung is partnering with Visa to add secure mobile payment technology, called PayWave to it's devices. While neither company named the Galaxy S4 specifically, it would be a fair guess that as the company's flagship and successor to the most popular Android phone of all time the S4 would be the first ship with Visa's new secure payment applet.<br />
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Thirdly, <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title" target="_blank">CNET</a> reports that Samsung is considering embedding it's new security software package, "KNOX", with the S4. KNOX is part of Samsung's SAFE initiative (Samsung For Enterprise) which ads security features that comply with many corporate IT policies and Government requirements.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-89129980616347484532013-02-24T17:36:00.002-05:002013-02-25T23:06:16.686-05:00Samsung Officially announces Galaxy Note 8 at Mobile World Congress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/23/022_SamsungGalaxyNote8_5618822_620x443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/23/022_SamsungGalaxyNote8_5618822_620x443.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Samsung officially introduced the world to the Note 8 tablet at MWC. The Note 8 is sized to be direct competition for the iPad Mini. Features so far include 1.6 GHz Quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, SD card slot, 5 megapixel camera, Samsung's S-pen functionality, and an IR port for use ase a TV remote control. At roughly the same size and weight as the iPad Mini, and healthy performance specs to boot, the real question is one of price. Samsung has not given any pricing info on the Note 8 as yet, but as the Note series are concidered Premium devices, don't expect them to try and under-cut Apple's pricing on the Mini (which starts at $349).<br />
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So far the, the only hint of disappointment seems to be that the U.S. model will be Wifi only, while the international models will get 3G capabilty (no 4G or LTE capabilty was mentioned). Comments on <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/samsung-galaxy-note-8/4505-3126_7-35618822.html" target="_blank">CNET</a>'s original post already have readers complaining about both, but hey, some people just gotta complaint about something. My only hope is that Samsung doesn't price this neat little tablet right out of the market.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-799004965174659942013-02-24T16:51:00.003-05:002013-02-24T16:51:58.645-05:00HP: back in the tablet business<a href="http://www.www8-hp.com/us/en/images/slate-7-hero_tcm_245_1375000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://www.www8-hp.com/us/en/images/slate-7-hero_tcm_245_1375000.jpg" width="320" /></a>As news starts to flow in from Mobile World Congress, a surprise to some is the announcement that Hewlett Packard is back in the tablet game. HP's new Slate 7 will be an Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) device with a 3megapixel camera, Dual-core Arm A9 processor and a stainless steel chassis with "Soft touch" backing. All this and a projected price of $169<br />
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With the last HP consumer tablet, the TouchPad, a flop it looks like the giant PC maker is trying a different strategy. With the TouchPad, HP used it's own software and custom OS, which meant it couldn't take advantage of Android's market (now Google Play) and it was hyped as competition for the iPad. The Slate 7 is targeted more at buyers considering the Nexus 7 or Samsung Galaxy Tab and uses Android but with a few custom apps, including one that will let user print wirelessly from that Slate 7 to a wifi connected HP printer.<br />
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Since current HP Slate tablets are Windows 8 business devices it's been strongly hinted that HP will have Windows 8 consumer tablets and even smartphones coming soon as well. The Slate 7 is due to be released in April 2013Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-84630421320464178472013-02-21T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-21T07:00:05.237-05:00HTC One <a href="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/19/htc-one-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/19/htc-one-small.jpg" width="320" /></a>Smartphone maker HTC debutes it's new Flagship device ahead of the Mobile World Congress to get a jump on the competition. So far experts and reviewers seem to be impressed. With specs including a 4.7 inch 1080p screen, dual speaker Beats Audio sound, a 1.7 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor, 2 GB of RAM and either 32 or 64 GB of storage wrapped in a sleek all aluminum unibody chassis this looks like a monster performer.<br />
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While first impressions are positive, reviewers are already worried that the HTC One will be immediatly overshadowed by the upcomming announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4, which is expected shortly after MWC. This wouldn't be the first time HTC has released a world class smartphone, only to have buyers completely overlook it. As an HTC fan, I'll be watching this one closely.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.htc.com/" target="_blank">HTC</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-13258570498456095642013-02-21T06:00:00.000-05:002013-02-21T06:00:07.390-05:00Cutting Edge: Transparent Smartphone Prototype<a href="http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/polytron011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/polytron011.jpg" width="320" /></a>Polytron of Taiwan gave <a href="http://mobilegeeks.com/transparent-smartphone-prototype-polytron-hands-video/" target="_blank">Mobile Geeks</a> a rare chance to check out an early prototype for a see-thru smartphone. It's still in the earliest stages, so it can't make calls yet and many of the components will have to be hidden behind an opaqe panel but this could be a real life version of Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr) Phone/PDA from Iron Man 2. <br />
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I don't know if I'd really want a transparent phone that would be almost invisible when you put it down or drop it and the display isn't backlit yet so checking you email/caller ID in a dark room is out, but it is so cool that somebody is working on this. Don't expect to see these at Best Buy any time soon but Polytron is hoping to see limited production by the end of the year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-52854959969745237612013-02-21T00:59:00.000-05:002013-02-21T00:59:28.540-05:00And the award for the creepiest use of social media goes to...I usually treat most forms of social media a lot like i treat the huge spider that lives in the corner of my yard, I try to ignore it and hope it goes away, but this was way to wierd to ignore. A service called LivesOn promises to use software artificial intelligence to learn your Twitter feed habits, likes and dislikes, etc. and issue new Tweets for you... after your dead! I don't do Twitter but if I did and I got a Tweet from someone I know is already dead I'd unfriend them, abandon the account, and seek professional help.<br />
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(and if you'd be interested in this creepy-assed service; no offence guys; I suggest you save us all the hassle of hearing about your all-consuming love of Justin Bieber and Team Edward and just get a life now, while you still can...)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-27283883758012345032013-02-21T00:40:00.003-05:002013-02-21T00:40:31.948-05:00Steve Wozniak warns Apple to Stay Cool<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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Steve Wozniak spoke about Apple, the company that he co-founded with the late Steve Jobs, in an interview with Bloomberg that came out Wednesday. Wozniak expressed concerns about the company's image, fearing that Apple is losing it's rep as the coolest company in the computer industry. <br />
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"We used to have these ads, 'I'm a Mac and I'm a PC,' and the Mac was always the cool guy," Wozniak said in the interview. "And ouch, it's painful, because we kind of are losing that."<br />
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Mr. Wozniak also said that Apple is still "really good at setting a standard with a new device," but went on to note that the company's products can't easily beat devices from Amazon and Google because they "all have great ideas." He ever suggested that Apple open up it's iTunes store to Android and Windows Phone users. Wozniak, who has been more vocal in recent months even commented on his late former business partner, Steve Jobs, saying that he didn't have "to be as much of a real rugged bastard, put people down, and make them feel demeaned."<br />
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Wozniak's concerns over Apple's level of innovation in the past few years, with many technology experts expressing disappointment over the last few iPhones since have been as different or as revolutionary as the original. Let's not forget that Apples biggest recent commercial success, the iPad Mini, can about not because Apple thought you wanted or needed it, but because people wouldn't stop asking for it. Steve Job even vowed that there would be no iPad Mini because no one wanted a 7 inch iPad. (even great visionaries swing for the cheap seats and miss even now and then)<br />
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Alot of tech expects, reviewers, bloggers, and geeks are hoping that there predictions of a hum drum next gen iPhone are wrong, because if they're aren't it may spell the end of Apple's dominance in the mobile market for good. Let's hope Apple is listen, or has one hell of a surprise up their sleeves, after all... The Great and Powerful Woz has Spoken!<br />
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Sources: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-20/apple-must-keep-setting-standards-or-lose-its-cool-wozniak-says.html" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>, <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57570238-37/wozniak-warns-apple-must-stay-cool-or-else/" target="_blank">CNET</a>, <a href="http://www.woz.org/about" target="_blank">Woz.org</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-6776067749999661502013-02-19T00:00:00.000-05:002013-02-19T00:05:07.916-05:00The Big Picture: Gates says the Direction Microsoft took in Smartphones "Clearly a Mistake"<a href="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/18/ctm_gates_021813_640x480_480x360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2013/02/18/ctm_gates_021813_640x480_480x360.jpg" width="320" /></a>In an interview on CBS This Morning, Mircosoft Co-Founder and Chairman Bill Gates commented briefly on the state of his company since he stepped down as CEO nearly five years ago. Gates was not overly critical of current CEO, Steve Ballmer, but rather suggested that neither of them were happy with Microsoft's current 2.4 percent stake in the mobile market. Mr. Gates lauded Ballmer for getting "a lot of amazing things done" in his time at the software giant, including Bing, the Surface tablet, Xbox, and Windows 8, which Gates said "is the key to the future".<br />
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Gates went on to say that he and Ballmer are "two of the most self critical people (that) you can imagine" and that "We didn't miss cell phones, but the way we went about it didn't allow us to get the leadership. So it's clearly a mistake." Hopefully this indicates that Microsoft is working to reform it's somewhat lack-luster image in the mobile market and will strive to be more innovative in the year ahead.<br />
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Also in the news today, China is expected to overtake the U.S. as the world's leader consumer of Smart Devices by months end. New date suggest that the Chinese people will be using an estimated 246 million active Android and iOS devices by the end of February to the U.S.'s 230 million. With the vast differances in population (China has approx. 1.3 Billion citizens to the U.S.'s approx 310 million) it is unlikely that the U.S. will overtake China again in mobile use. India (approx. 1.2 Billion citizens) is the only country that may every overtake China in the mobile market.<br />
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Sources: CBS News, CNETAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-42473220739204584832013-02-18T16:21:00.000-05:002013-02-25T23:03:13.523-05:00Rumor Mill: More Galaxy S4 rumors, Plus LG and Google...With the Mobile World Congress about a week away, there are a lot of rumors going around but very few facts to back them up.<br />
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<a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/tbns/personal?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHLHNOTBI4bUaG5lfyFmg1E7wIwdyX8MV00W5FG-Mkhp_lHILxZeNvB6ASou7n4m4SL7K2V5T0stwe9FlqayLyosaDu0AOsOMq2Fl8G3oim9nnU8SWulMwu6STNaVweqx5FqavvGvLXTF_cZGHpW6-zA8S8pYYxg-_3g" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/tbns/personal?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHLHNOTBI4bUaG5lfyFmg1E7wIwdyX8MV00W5FG-Mkhp_lHILxZeNvB6ASou7n4m4SL7K2V5T0stwe9FlqayLyosaDu0AOsOMq2Fl8G3oim9nnU8SWulMwu6STNaVweqx5FqavvGvLXTF_cZGHpW6-zA8S8pYYxg-_3g" /></a>Russian analyst Eldar Murtazin speculated on <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/2013/02/18/samsung-to-unveil-the-galaxy-s-iv-on-march-14/" target="_blank">Sammobile</a> that Samsung could officially announce the next Galaxy S phone around March 14. Samsung has already stated that will not be unvieling it's newest flagship phone at Mobile World Congress, prefering instead to host a seperate event to launch the next Galaxy S. So the timing sounds about right.<br />
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Murtazin's report also speculates on some of the upcoming devices specs, and if they're right the new S4 will be the new gold standard for Android devices (just like it's predecessor). Rumored specs include a Exynos 5 Octa (8-Core) processor coupled with a Mali-T678 (8-Core) graphics chip, 2GB of RAM, a 13 Mega-pixel camera with 1080p capability, and a 4.99-inch SuperAMOLED screen, and Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2. With specs like that we would also expect the new S4 to be one of the first devices to get Android 5.0 (Key Lime Pie) when it comes out later this year.<br />
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In other news, LG has released details for it's upcoming Optimus G Pro. Headlining the spec for this beast are a 1.7Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, a 1,920x1,080 pixel 5.5 inch AMOLED screen, 2 GBs of RAM and a 13 Mega-pixel camera.<br />
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On the Google front, Senior VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra, said on Google+ that Google is "committed to making Nexus phones insanely great cameras. Just you wait and see." So far, while the Nexus 4 has been a great and affordable option with the amoung the most up to date software, it has not been known for outstanding camera quality. It looks as though Google is planing to change that reputation and maybe take some of the camera spotlight away from makers like Apple and HTC who are famous for the imaging capabilities of their devices.<br />
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Sources: Google+, <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57569903-1/samsung-galaxy-s4-the-next-flagship-could-set-sail-march-14/" target="_blank">CNET</a>, <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/2013/02/18/samsung-to-unveil-the-galaxy-s-iv-on-march-14/" target="_blank">Sammobile</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-29776377107665679082013-02-17T01:14:00.000-05:002013-02-17T01:14:09.837-05:00How Apple got it's Style...<a href="http://www.applegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/macintosh-19821983-ziel-ein-freundliches-und-typisches-computer-design-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://www.applegazette.com/wp-content/uploads/macintosh-19821983-ziel-ein-freundliches-und-typisches-computer-design-1.jpg" width="320" /></a>For those of us who remember the 1980's, here's an interesting peek into the past. <br />
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In "Design Foward" with arrives on bookstore shelves this week, Industrial Designer Hartmut Esslinger talks about his design work for Apple Computers during the mid-80's. The book features photos of many odd and interesting design studies done for the young company in it's pre-Macintosh days (and even some concepts that hint at the origins of the Mac). A lot of the more facinating concepts were never used or didn't make it to production, and even a few early tablet designs that were way ahead of there time, but they are still cool pieces of computing history and modern design. <br />
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CNET has the scoop (and lots of cool pictures like the Music Mac at right) <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_105-10015750.html" target="_blank">Here</a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-89058631252405200182013-02-13T03:50:00.002-05:002013-02-13T03:50:25.001-05:00Surface Pro for gamers?<a href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c80.0.403.403/p403x403/529538_10151522396532275_1675090977_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/c80.0.403.403/p403x403/529538_10151522396532275_1675090977_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><strong>Four days ago</strong>, the Surface Pro from Microsoft hits stores. So far the reaction has been mostly positive. Microsoft's online store ran out of the 128 Gigabyte version on day one. That's great news for Microsoft, but are they missing something? <br />
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According to a post from Jason Evangelho from <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/02/12/surface-pro-can-run-diablo-iii-portal-2-other-aaa-games-why-isnt-microsoft-evangelizing-this/" target="_blank">Forbes.com</a> and a related post on <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57569066-75/surface-pro-as-a-gaming-rig-its-ready-and-able/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title" target="_blank">CNET</a> by Brooke Crothers, the Surface Pro can run Valve's Portal 2 as well as Diablo III at near top graphics setting! This is quite a performance acheivement when most laptop and budget desktop PC's are too anemic to manage such a feat. So what's the problem? Microsoft isn't bragging about it!<br />
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After months of brazzen advertisements featuring young professionals (and school children with way to much attitude) break dancing in praise of the Surface RT and Surface Pro, not to mention most peoples disappointment with the Surface RT's operating system, Microsoft should be shouting the Pro's powerhouse capabilities from the roof tops! But, instead the Surface Pro is being advertised as a business tool, ignoring a prime set of technological early adopters... Gamers and Tech geeks who would be far more likely to take notice of the Surface Pro if they knew it could be a kick-ass gaming rig.<br />
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This isn't the first time Microsoft has been involved in a series of products made for business and ignored the obvious entertainment potential of that product. About a decade ago now (Oh God, I still can't believe I'm over thirty! I wrote and complain about this on my first blog!) Microsoft all but won the war for supremacy in the Person Digital Assistant market with it's Pocket PC OS running in champion level devices from HP, Dell, Casio, Sony and many, many others. The trouble with PDA's including Pocket PC devices was that they where only ever marketed to business professionals. <br />
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The general public was scarcely aware that such devices even existed. The Smartphone trend inproved awareness a bit with devices like the Tilt, but the main marketing focus remained on the business person. The irony of all this is that sites like Handango (the Appstore of it's day) consistantly reported the No 1 category of sales was always either Games or Entertainment! Eidos Int. even made a version of Tomb Raider just for Pocket PC, thats how popular gaming was with PDA owners and how capable the devices where! <br />
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But Microsoft never capitalized on this hidden talent by marketing these multifunction marvels to the masses. All this just became a missed opportunity of epic scale because when the iPhone and iPod touch hit the market, they essentially killed Pocket PC's (which by then had been rebranded as Windows Mobile) market share. Windows 8 Phone edition is slowly gaining a following but this may be proof that Microsoft has still not learned it's lesson (either that or there is a massive 2nd phase to the ad campain that we haven't seen yet). <br />
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With so many gaming products due out this year that center around the Android OS, let's hope Microsoft has trick up it's sleave or starts paying attention soon, before the Surface Pro becomes another example of missed opportunity for the aging software giant.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-48157914067970700562013-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:002013-02-11T08:00:13.237-05:00Charge you Smartphone on the go... With a Fuel Cell?<a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZ-kM160ozWUV5Zfo8y_TL_7yR-n3yLr6kwkAdzCft-9JU0kzb" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZ-kM160ozWUV5Zfo8y_TL_7yR-n3yLr6kwkAdzCft-9JU0kzb" /></a>It's been in the making for a while now, but Lilliputian Systems has come out with a portable charger for mobile devices that runs on fuel cell technology. The Nectar charger uses butane to generate electrical current. It's estimated that a single butane cartidge could charge your cell phone one a day for 2 weeks. The Nectar is even TSA approved so you can take on long trip involving airtravel, not sure if you can use it on the plane though. The Nectar charger will run you about $299 with extra butane cartidges running about $10 each.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-22531052421824775972013-02-10T08:00:00.000-05:002013-02-10T08:00:01.635-05:00Epiphany One Puck may be the worlds coolest coaster...I mean Phone Charger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Kickstarter project called the Epiphany One Puck maybe the coolest way to charge your phone ever, plus it keeps those unsightly ring off you coffee table. The gadget, which is still raising funds on Kickstarter (so there's still a chance to get in on the ground floor) uses difference in temperature to generate power to charge a mobile device (though no word yet on how it actually takes) so a cold beer or a hot cup of coffee or tea could charge your device while you relax. The basic technology behind this gadget is a 100 year old concept called the Stirling Engine, nice to see someone put it to good use finally! LOL.<br />
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(I could see a great secondary market selling these to bars and restraunts so patrons can top off there phones while they enjoy their favorite beverages)<br />
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<a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57568233-1/charge-your-phone-with-a-cold-beer/" target="_blank">CNET</a> has more info, but I thought this idea was too clever (and funny) to pass up.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-91872377498936366332013-02-09T20:00:00.000-05:002013-02-09T20:00:01.621-05:00Wikipad 7inch gaming tablet set for Spring 2013 launch<a href="http://www.wikipad.com/Content/img/BuiltForGaming4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://www.wikipad.com/Content/img/BuiltForGaming4.png" width="320" /></a>With all the news about gaming tablets in the last few months, I don't know how I missed this. The Wikipad is a 7 inch Android tablet built with gamers in mind. Specs will include a Nvidia Tigra 3 Quad+1 processor with a 12 core graphics chip, a 5 point multi-touch 16:10 IPS screen, 16 Gb of built in storage with Micro SD expansion, and best of all, a sled style dock with D pads, analog Joy Sticks and triggers for serious gaming. With a price tag of around $249.99 and more then enough muscle for both game and business use, I'll be keeping my eye on this on!<br />
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(A few more bonus factoids: The Wikipad will be on the first device enabled with Sony's Playstation Mobile service, allowing user to download versions of some popular PS titles. The divice is also supposed to boast 7 hours of continuous battery life (while playing video) for all day gaming and feature HDMI out via cable or wireless for gaming in full 1080p on a big screen.)<br />
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For more info check out <a href="http://www.wikipad.com/" target="_blank">Wikipad</a> siteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983688949544507372.post-31726980570344515802013-02-09T18:25:00.001-05:002013-02-09T18:25:04.910-05:00Samsung's Galaxy S4 may blow away the competition on Processing power (Rumor Mill)<a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH_-XBtTK85SvGjHBMBrGdXpF_7VbZvXeOMJ0nYB_VIvoPUdkZ" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH_-XBtTK85SvGjHBMBrGdXpF_7VbZvXeOMJ0nYB_VIvoPUdkZ" /></a>Rumors are starting to circulate that the new Galaxy S4 (S IV, S IIII, whatever), which may debute as early as this months Mobile World Congress, may feature the first production model 8 core processor!<br />
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According to some rumors, Samsung has expanded on the companion core technology already in use in Nvidia's Tegra series (Quad+1) by sandwiching four ARM A7 processors to four ARM A15 chips. The idea is that the A7s do all the boring everyday task that don't and shouldn't use much battery power, while the A15s handle the computational heavy lifting. <br />
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If this pans out to be true, Samsung will have a major jump on it's competitors when the S4 hits stores (not that Samsung needs it, they already dominate the Android phone market).<br />
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One glitch in this rumor so far is that Samsung isn't really expected to reveil the new S4 at the Mobile World Congress since they are planning a seperate event for the official product launch (like they did last year with the S3).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451178706653041055noreply@blogger.com0