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Chips, Soda and an iPod?
I've been noticing more and more vending machines stuffed with electronics lately. A few weeks ago I had a layover in Atlanta and my gate was directly across from an iPod vending machine. I figured I'd do some seat of the pants research, and see how many Read More...
One Phone Number, for Life
Grand Central , a new 'find me anywhere' phone service just launched in beta. The basic concept is that you get to pick a 'main' phone number (many area codes available), and it stays with you for life. Then, via the web interface, you Read More...
Logitech Wireless DJ System now Shipping
I just got word that the new Logitech Wireless DJ Music System is now available. Retail price is $249.99 direct. This seems like a great way to stream your digital music collection through your house. It works by installing their Streampoint software Read More...
Tivo HD Series 3 Ships!
Just got an email from Tivo, looks like the Tivo 3 is now available at the $800 price point I was fearing. If you must have one, use the link below to get in their 'preferred subscriber' queue. (whatever that means) Looks like an awesome box, Read More...
Slinging to South Korea
Just read an interesting article in the Buffalo Business Journal about a South Korean professor who is using my new favorite device , The SlingBox to stream shows from Buffalo, NY to his home in South Korea. Apparently he fell in love with American TV Read More...
Save a Life - Donate Your Old Cell Phones!
I was just reading this post over at MobileCrunch where Oliver Starr came up on a terrible car wreck last night. Long story short, he used his cell phone to call 911 and probably saved a life by getting help there so fast. Nice job Oliver. I remember Read More...
Portable WiFi - You can take it with you
Just getting settled in at the vacation house, and got the Kyocera KR-1 mobile router hooked up and running (basically plugging it into an AC outlet - <1 Minute) . If you are not familiar with the KR-1, it is very similar to a standard WiFi router Read More...
Must Have Tools for Power Users
Scott Hanselman has updated his excellent list of tools for developers and power users . This is a must read list form anyone involved in software development or that spends their day on a PC. You will save many hours and plenty of computer frustrations Read More...
Sling to the Rescue!
I woke up this morning to find my one-year-old Phillips Plasma TV dead. Well, that's not quite accurate it was one year and 12 days old (I dug out the paperwork to check) - nice how it just made it past the one year warranty from Phillips, huh? Puzzling Read More...
Exclusive Microsoft Zune Details
Gizmodo has some exclusive information and a photo on the upcoming Microsoft Zune Media Player. One interesting tid-bit is that the scroll wheel is not really a wheel, but just 4 buttons - wonder how usable that will be? Has anyone seen any details on Read More...
Segway Bluetooth Gadget Reveled
I was checking out the new Segway Models and came across the manual page . The Getting Started Guide for the new models (I2 & X2) covers the Bluetooth device people have been speculating about since it hit the FCC site several weeks ago. Turns out Read More...