Let's Talk Technology... ...You, Me, TODOS.
Introducing you to next version of Windows
Want to take a peek into the future of Windows? Well here it is and it's called Windows 8. It's set to roll out in Fall 2012 and it's going to be running on your PC, Laptop, and Slate (tablet). What most stands out is the "live tile" start screen dubbed as "Metro". In fact it's the same design direction as Windows Phone 7 and the new Xbox interface. The idea behind lives tiles is that information is presented at a glance, you will no longer need to go into an application to see what's happening. It certainly is a refreshing change for computer interfaces and if it's as functional as Windows Phone 7 then Microsoft has a winner with Windows 8, get ready to interact with your Windows PC in new platform. Watch the video to be introduced to Windows 8. +January 2012
Amazing Hardware, Amazing OS
Nokia is renowned for making beautiful hardware. The Finnish manufacture has partnered with Microsoft to enhance the well reviewed relatively new Windows Phone mobile platform. This is what Nokia has come up and it's called the Lumia 800. It features a beautiful seamless design with a 3.7 AMOLED Clear Black touchscreen display that is beautifully molded into the poly-carbonate uni-body. This is what you call a high-end handset. It will be available at Windows Stores in an unlocked GSM version. Nokia is also offering the Lumia 710 targeted for first time smartphone users and also a high-end LTE handset coming soon called the Lumia 900. +January 2012
No SOPA for me!
SOPA is presented as the law that will end online piracy, but don’t be fooled, there is plenty of fine print included. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) promotes itself as the law
that will end online piracy and bring those who engage in piracy to justice. What it doesn’t promote is that this same law
will censor the internet, hurt innovation and introduce regulations that will
hurt many American businesses. Join Google, Twitter, Facebook and the rest of
the internet community in protesting against SOPA by signing the on-line
petition at https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/. If you would like more information on SOPA please visit http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/22/2648219/stop-online-piracy-act-sopa-what-is-it. January 2012 (contributed by EM)
Where a television meets design
Samsung makes some of the best flat-panel displays in the world. This Samsung LED, shown below, is the closest thing there is to a high end designer television set. What's striking is what's most minimal, the stunning ultra thin bezel. It features a premium chrome finish and its stand is also design forward. If you're looking for a television to dazzle as a design piece, look no further. (Click to below to see at Best Buy) +January 2012
A personal trainer for women by NIKE
If you are an iOS user, you are in luck right now. NIKE Women has developed an amazing app called NTC, featuring workouts with actress Lea Michelle & NIKE atheletes Li Na and Hope Solo. Whether you are looking to build muscle or get leaner this app has it all to compliment your fitness program. Click on the image below to see how it works and take your workout to the next level. +January 2012
Enjoy music with good sound in every room
Take the sounds of your favorite songs with you to the kitchen, the living room, or to the patio outside. Music is always a plus, and portable speakers that connect to an iPod or any headphone jack via Aux cable can give you that accessibilty everywhere and anywhere. These Logitech mini-speakers are small enough in size with enough power for quality sound. Check them out at the Logitech website by clicking below. +January 2012 (contributed by HL)
A noisy newcomer to the tablet market
This is the Amazon Kindle Fire and it's a game changer in tablet computing. It sports a 7 inch high resolution display running an Amazon customized version of Android. It features a fast dual-core processor, excels in streaming video from, and features a good web browser. At only $199, it is less than half the cost of an iPad. With that said, it is no iPad in terms of versatility, but we think the Kindle Fire is just what most people need in a tablet computer. Watch the video below to see the Kindle Fire in action. It is available for sale at Amazon.com and also at retailers such as Best Buy. +December 2011
Stylish, affordable, reasonable sound, on the go
These Sony Over-The-Ear Headphones are light weight, comfortable, and stylish. They're great for listening to your favorite music on the go and for traveling in style. (By Sony available at Best Buy, click on the picture below). +November 2011
Track your progress
adidas miCoach is a personalized coaching application to help you keep track of your exercise routines & progress. This application developed by adidas is available for download on smartphones and uses GPS to track your distance traveled (walking, running, cycling, etc) and calculate calories burned. Under app settings, you can even set the voice of your coach to the voice of British athletes like Victoria Pendleton, American athletes (Derrick Rose), or even Spanish athletes (David Villa). Click below for the video demo.
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Now you can see your favorite websites in a beautiful mosaic
Pulse is a smartphone application available for iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, and now Windows Phone Mango. It beautiful integrates your favorite news sites in a structured mosaic slide-show where you can simply click in and out of articles. It is free and available in the app stores for the platforms mentioned above. Now enjoy you can enjoy all the news amazingly organized in a single application (click on the picture below for more info). +November 2011
Siri, Apple's new personal assistant
Take a look at how you can use Siri as a personal assistant on the new iPhone 4s. Although Siri is still considered a beta version by Apple much like TODOS at the moment, it is the new main feature of the iPhone 4s. You simply activate it and ask a question or tell Siri what to do and it'll reply with what you're asking for. Siri listens to diction in various forms as seen in the video above. To learn more watch the video below to see Siri's capabilities. +November 2011
A great OS you've never heard of
This is Windows Phone 7.5 codenamed Mango. It's a mobile phone operating system developed by Microsoft and it's very well made and extremely polished. What you get is a smooth, sleek, and seamless phone experience. Mango or 7.5 is the second and newest version of the OS and it's a phenomenal successor to the original Windows Phone 7. It looks nothing like iOS, Android OS, or Blackberry. Windows Phone features a beautiful and intuitive user interface that displays live tiles instead of icons which update regularly to keep you up with what matters most (learn a bit more about Windows Phone Mango and see it in action in the video). +October 2011
It looks good, it must sound good
Upgrade to great sound in your pad with this 2.1 system called the Sound Sticks by Harmon Kardon. They not only look aesthetically pleasing but also sound amazingly crisp. Listen to your favorite music with great fidelity in a design so stylish that would look great in any room (available at apple.com by clicking below). +October 2011
Now conveniently text anywhere
This is the smartphone application called WhatsApp developed by WhatsApp Inc which provides crossplatform instant messaging. It is available for Blackberry OS, iOS, Android, Symbian, and now on Windows Phone 7.5. It is a great alternative to SMS and is ideal for international messaging with your friends across the globe. (Click on the picture below to for link to WhatsApp website). +October 2011
Update to the newest version iOS 5
Apple has rolled iOS 5 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, if you have one of these devices it's time to upgrade and enjoy over 200 features that Apple has added to the new version of the OS. Now what is an "OS"? Simple it is the operating system software the device runs. From the moment you turn on your device it begins running the OS. Below is a great video to learn a little more about Apple's iOS 5 which was rolled out with the release of iPhone 4S. +October 2011