My brother blogged on his thoughts concerning Apple’s “walled garden” comparing it more to a grocery store, or to a “boxed software” store–sacrificing choice for
Category: Technology
cool new toys, fun software, or technology that I think might change the world (or be a colossal waste of time!)
AT&T Unveils their “Incentives”
This article in the NY Times continues the hand-wringing concerning the new AT&T data plans. Â For those that haven’t heard, AT&T is doing away with
Reply To Dean Dad’s Geek Plea!
Dean Dad published his “Nerdy Academic’s Tech Wish List” today, and  in looking at it, I thought “Hey, we have talked about almost all of
Google Sees what you are doing… And turns you in!
My first thought when reading the headline “Google Maps cars pull some user data” was “*YAWN.* Another story about ‘do no evil’ Google being caught
Leave Facebook–build your own communities (Starting with Twitter!)
The tide of opinion seems to have shifted against Facebook, and there is a growing movement to “Leave” facebook. Â Alas, many of us are finding
Ubiquity or Proprietary?
As you may know, I am looking forward to the day when our “textbooks” will be digital and students can purchase them at a fraction of what they pay
iPad problems? Okay, a couple…
I have been running the ipad through it’s paces the past week and have generally enjoyed it. Â I think the weight is really “perfect” to
Are eReaders Robust Enough for Warfighters?
I have been enjoying learning about the iPad and will have more recommendations to come about apps that I absolutely love. Â That said, I want
Google’s Story telling through Searches
We saw Google tell the story of romance through searches during the Super Bowl (It wasn’t a new ad then, but it was the first
iPad Case: Belkin Grip Swell review
I purchased the Belkin Grip Swell case for the iPad. Â It’s is a neoprene silicone case that surrounds the iPad but leaves the screen available
