Lets face it, wires are often inconvenient. They look bad, can be a pain and, at times, are more trouble then they are worth. Even still, at times it is nice to be able to connect your notebook or handheld device to external speakers with more punch and better sound. That’s where Bluetooth comes in. [...]
Archive | September, 2009
Now what was it I had to do? Review: BugMe! for BlackBerry Phones
My wife will tell you that I forget absolutely everything! But she’s my wife so she’s allowed to exaggerate, and the truth is I do forget stuff…as I am sure many of you do too! I have gotten a little better now that I have my BlackBerry and the calendar and Notes apps, but creating [...]
Otterbox Commuter Case for Blackberry Bold – Review
I have used and reviewed a number of different device cases from Otterbox. They are always impressive cases that provide significant protection for delicate electronics. They do exactly what they say and then some. In fact, I have even submerged a device wrapped in one of their Armor cases in a glass of water to [...]
So … is anyone (besides me) getting the PSP Go! ?
Tomorrow is the day … I just got notice that my PSP Go! will be arriving in the morning, and since tomorrow sits right in between my wife’s and my older son’s birthday, it means I can play for a little a bit without being the worst husband/father in the world! Yet I can’t say [...]
Gene Pool for iPhone/Touch App Review
We are all feeling the financial pinch! Blue Plate Special is a weekly review of bargain apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Nothing over $.99. From the developer: Playing pool is so 2008. Meet Gene Pool. Your goal is to keep your organism healthy by merging genes of the same color. Merged genes grow [...]
Feeling Nickeled and Dimed? Me Too!
I buy a lot of applications. I buy a lot of applications for my Mac. I buy a lot of applications for my iPhone. And now that I’m also using a Windows tablet once again—there are a few applications I need to be purchase for that as well. I don’t have an issue with paying [...]
Tux Droid: a Nabaztag for Linux Geeks
Kysoh.com has released the new Tux Droid 2.0. Tux Droid is essentially a Open Source Nabaztag that looks like Tux the Penguin (Tux was originally designed as the Linux mascot by Larry Ewing). The Tux Droid is wirelessly connected to your computer via its cute fish shaped dongle, which has a striking resemblance to Tux [...]
Universal Accessibility becomes mainstream (and profitable!)
Loving that new shuffle with VoiceOver? Dictating all your emails instead of typing them? You may not think about it, but many of those improvements and technological bounds come from a specific area of research; accessibility for people with disabilities. Businessweek has a great article about how voiceover, Apple’s love it or hate it system [...]
Wicked Blogging Right on Your BlackBerry Review
A few years ago someone would believe you were crazy if you told them you were going to manage a blog using only a smartphone. Today, however, that notion seems just as commonplace as surfing the web, updating your social networks and communicating with friends, family, or colleagues in real-time — all from your “phone.” [...]
Review: Tales of Monkey Island: Siege of Spinner Cay (PC)
Arrgh! Here we are, matey … back for another episode of Tales of Monkey Island! While I can’t tell you where things stand at the beginning of the tale without potentially spoiling the first episode for those who haven’t played yet, suffice it to say that we can expect the events that were set in [...]
ColcaSac MacBook Pro Sleeves- Review
Last week I reviewed Timbuk2′s new H.A.L. backpack. I like it a lot. I was impressed with the quality of the workmanship, the design itself, and the incredible utility of the backpack for anyone needing to carry a laptop and assorted other items. My one criticism of the backpack was that the area designed to [...]
Firefighter’s Self Contained Breathing Appratus (SCBA): How it’s changed over the years
Welcome to another edition of “How it’s changed over the years.” The firefighter’s SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) is as important a piece of equipment as his/her helmet. The device, which consists today of a high pressure tank, face mask and pressure regulator allows firefighters to breath air in the hostile environments they face. So [...]
RockBox Review – Breathe new life into your iPod
I have a confession to make. I love iPods. I have been a consistent user of the iPod since I got my first one about the time Mac OS X Tiger came out. Back then I was a Mac OS X fan and I had a PowerBook. I loved my PowerBook. I used iTunes on [...]
EU seeks to limit Mp3 player volume
Do you like to crank up the tunes and jam to the sound of your favorite band? Do you sometimes do it so loud your ears end up ringing? Legislation, currently under discussion in the EU, seeks to force Mp3 manufacturers to limit the volume level of their players. It’s been widely documented that listening [...]
Update: Alchemize for iPhone 1.1
A few weeks ago I reviewed Alchemize. Now the folk at Schiau Studios have updated the game to include 3 new power-ups (bowling ball, good chameleon, bad chameleon), 2 new game play modes (Avalanche and Action – although Classic is still my favorite!), 2 new music soundtracks, new graphics/sound effects, and other improvements. This excellent [...]
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