Archive for March, 2010
Native Union Melds Ultra-cool and Retro Into iPhone Handsets
Moshi Moshi headsets are the brainstorm of three design-conscious expats in Hong Kong who hated spending long periods of time on their cellphones. “When you’re in your office,” said John Brunner, managing director, “there’s no reason to hold the cellphone to your ear or wear earphones.” In addition to style and comfort, Brunner says that [...]
Posted: March 23rd, 2010 under Your Digital Home, Your Digital Kids, cell phones, tech skills.
Tags: bluetooth, handset, industrial design, mobile phone
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Chatroulette: An Intergenerational Tour
A 55-year-old woman in broad daylight has no business visiting Chatroulette, where the population seems to be restricted to 18- to 30-year-old hormonally charged boys on the other side of the world.
For those who don’t know, Chatroulette is the latest form of social media—social voyeurism. You sit (or not) in front of your PC’s webcam. [...]
Posted: March 19th, 2010 under internet safety, silverssummit, social networking.
Tags: 50+, chatroulette, social media
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The Truth About 3D TV
Soon, you might be sitting down in front of a 3D movie that flashes a warning about the known risks involved in watching. For now, what we don’t know about watching movies and TV shows in 3D could fill a 2D book!
This week, I spent some fun time with Panasonic’s new line of 3D TVs. [...]
Posted: March 17th, 2010 under TV, Your Digital Kids, education, health and safety.
Tags: 3D TV, Kids, Learning Disabilities, Vision
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Look Ma! No Controller: Microsoft’s Natal Genius
You’ve probably heard about Project Natal by now. It’s Microsoft’s “secret” project that lets you use your body as the input device for the Xbox Live. No controllers, no wires, no headgear or gloves. If you liked using Nintendo Wii’s controller to play games you’ll love the freedom and increased capability of using your body.
Posted: March 10th, 2010 under Your Digital Kids, games, videogames.
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Samsung’s New Netbook: Made With Sloppy Travelers in Mind
No offense, sloppy travelers. I’m one, too. That’s why I’m particularly enamored of Samsung’s latest netbook, the NB30 (available on Amazon and other online outlets like Tiger Direct). Without sacrificing style, it’s ruggedized to protect against life’s little goofs: spills, drops, and smacks.
It’s not hard to notice the grooved hard plastic case that can survive [...]
Posted: March 6th, 2010 under netbook.
Tags: netbook, shock resistant, spillproof, travel
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The Soul of the New Machines: Apple, Google, and Blackberry RIM
Like many of you, I’m struggling with my next smartphone move (one look at my phone would have you roaring with laughter about my indecision). After dissecting feature by feature, I go into a phone feature haze. So, instead, I decided to “grok” the souls of each machine.
From my perch I see Blackberry’s
interest waning; its [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2010 under Your Digital Home, boomers, cell phones.
Tags: Amazon, Android, apple, Blackberry, Google, iPhone, itunes, Kindle, mobile phones
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