CES

I spent some time this morning at the Iomega booth and had a chance to see their news Superhero dock for backing up and charging iPhones and iPod touches. The unassuming dock does a trick that, surprisingly had not been done before. The dock will charge your device but it will also backup photos and contacts to the included SD card. To use it you download the free app that will be available soon and then, whenever the device is docked the app will launch and back up the most precious content on it. It works with all generations of…

The press conference with Skype brought some important news. There were 90 billion minutes of calls on Skype last year. Video is the next big thing in communication. They launched Skype for iPhone on New Years Eve. First day saw four million downloads and one million video calls! Then came the big news. Just announced that they have purchased qik. Also announced group video calls that let up to ten people talk at a time. Also adding more companies such as Visio and Sony into the live innovation. Panasonic is also  adding Skype technology blueray players. All exciting news for…

We just posted the release of ioSafe’s newest hard drive product right here.  Just like last year, Dan, Judie and Larry were able to see the ioSafe perform in person.  Last year, the demo showed how well their products stand up to fire which was right up Larry’s alley.  This year they dragged one behind a van then shot it!  To make it even better, the Gear Diary editors get to take the shots!!!  Of course, I am saying Judie and Kevin took the best shots since they are fellow Texans and all.  Watch the video and I promise you…