The Bluetooth SIG just announced the new features of Bluetooth 4.0. Instead of focusing on speed, they chose to make this release extremely energy efficient. How efficient is Bluetooth 4.0? Apparently, it’s so efficient that it could run for years on a tiny lithium battery. Now that’s efficient! Bluetooth 4.0 Features Ultra-low peak, average and [...]
When the iPad first launched, there were a handful of magazines that released digital versions on the iPad. Time magazine took a minimalist approach, while Popular Science was somewhat avant garde. Most of the others were poorly thought out, lesser versions of their print editions. Time and PopSci should be commended for their effort and [...]
When I wrote about why the iPad is significant, I stated that the iPad is a computer for everyone. While many people still see it as a media consumption device, I predict that it will ultimately replace the need for traditional computers. This is especially true for casual, non-business users. The iPad goes well beyond [...]
Apple hasn’t shown it on their site, and it seems that nobody has included it in their reviews, but iPad security is an important – albeit brief – topic that should be mentioned. If you’re like me, then you have all of your email, contacts, calendars, documents, and much more on your iPad. The last [...]
The iPad doesn’t allow you to copy files to it, like you would a portable drive. Instead, you have to either use iTunes or email documents to yourself. Add Keynote or PowerPoint Presentations via iTunes The easiest way to get Keynote or PowerPoint presentations on your iPad is to use iTunes. Open iTunes and plug [...]
I’ve tried every social app for the iPhone (at least the ones with a fighting chance.) I’ve even given some of them multiple chances, because I really wanted them to succeed–Brightkite (iTunes) being one of them. Right now the shining star is Foursquare (iTunes), but I’ve already lost interest in that one too. I think [...]
I’ve been using the TomTom iPhone App since it was first released and have been very pleased. Life got even better when they finally released the TomTom Car Kit for iPhone (there’s also a TomTom Car Kit for iPod Touch). There’s a few things that have happened since then. First, the software got cheaper. TomTom [...]
I depend on two mobile apps to help me keep track of…well…everything. They are Evernote and 1Password. I use them on my MacBook Pro and my iPhone. And now it looks like I’ll be able to use one of them on my iPad! Agile Web Solutions just announced that they’re going to release an iPad [...]
Just how fast is USB 3.0 compared to USB 2.0 and FireWire 800? It’s crazy fast! USB 2.0 has a maximum data transfer speed of 480mbps, and FireWire 800 has a maximum speed of 800mbps. USB 3.0 shatters those speeds with a maximum data throughput of 4.8gbps! Yup, that’s 4,800mbps! New Features of USB 3.0 [...]
It was only a matter of time. The merit badges that make Foursquare and unique and fun, have infiltrated real-life. John Young took a picture of a tray-full of them. Image Source: Foursquare Nerd Merit Badges!!! by tikaro
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