Mar
4
Mobile Boarding Passes are in the now
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Do you remember the days of getting a boarding pass in the mail from your airline or travel agent? If you currently download and print your boarding pass online, then I am here to tell you that is so 2009. Mobile Boarding Passes are in the now my friend.
Here is an update on the [...]
Mar
3
If you are a huge TiVo fan like I am, you will be happy to hear that TiVo is launching a new unit with new software next month.
According to the USA Today story TiVo shows off upgraded DVR, TiVo Premiere by David Lieberman…
“March 2, 2010 – NEW YORK — TiVo launched a campaign Tuesday to [...]
Feb
24
Deposit Checks Using Your Cell Phone Camera
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Here is a cool trend that will likely save you time in the future when having to deposit checks. On second thought, do people really use checks anymore?
According to the Associated Press story Deposit Checks Using Your Cell Phone Camera…
“In the near future, you might not even have to visit a bank or an ATM [...]
Feb
17
Good news! If you use Verizon as your cell phone carrier, you will be able to make calls via Skype (and save minutes & money!) by late March.
According to the Associated Press story Verizon to allow Skype calls over wireless network by Rachel Metz…
“February 16, 2010 – SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Verizon Wireless will let [...]
Feb
10
Google announces their “social hub” solution called Google Buzz
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If you are a Gmail user you may be interested in knowing Google announced yesterday their “social hub” solution called Google Buzz. The idea is to be able to start conversations via your Gmail Account about the things you find interesting, including status updates, photos, videos, and more.
Here is a summary of the details:
Automatic [...]
Feb
2
Top 10 Ways To Improve Your Personal Image Online – Tip #6 – Launch (Or Clean Up) Your Facebook Page
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What do people find when they Google your name? With more and more of our lives being online I thought I would share some tips over the next few weeks from the Social Media Today article “Top 10 Ways To Improve Your Personal Brand Image Online” by Brandon Uttley.
Tip #6 – Launch (Or Clean Up) [...]
Jan
29
Apple’s iPad: Let’s talk about what it can’t do
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So now that we know what Apple’s iPad can do, let’s talk about what it can’t do.
According to the USA Today story Just as important as what iPad can do: What it can’t by Jefferson Graham…
“Apple’s iPad tablet computer will be available in March starting at $499, but it already has sparked a range of [...]
Jan
27
Apple announces new iPad starting at $499 and available March 2010
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Unless you have been living in a cave for the last few weeks, you are likely aware that Apple announced their long awaited iPad today. Here are the details according to the Associated Press story Apple unveils $499 tablet, $629 with AT&T data by Jessica Mintz…
“January 27, 2010 – SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Apple Inc. [...]
Jan
25
Belkin’s TuneCast Auto device connects your iPhone or iPod to your car stereo
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If you want to listen to your iPhone or iPod in your vehicle but do not have an audio input on your car stereo, then you should check out Belkin’s TuneCast Auto device.
According to Belkin’s website, “TuneCast Auto lets you listen to your iPhone or iPod in the car, while it charges. Cut through the [...]
Jan
12
Google Nexus One Smartphone Review
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Last week Google announced their Nexus One smartphone (available now via T-Mobile), therefore I thought I would share a review from the TechCrunch article “An iPhone Lover’s Take On The Nexus One” by MG Siegler.
Here is a summary…
Google Apps – Not surprisingly the Nexus One performed better than the iPhone in this area. Especially since [...]