The iPhone 4 is a great device that I and many others still think is held back by the state of the AT&T network in many areas, leading to a lot of anticipation for the device to hit other carriers here in the US. According to sources cited by DigiTimes in the Taiwan component market, Apple is upping … [Read more...] about Sources Claim Apple has Upped Q1 2011 iPhone Shipment Estimates
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
KinEmote uses Kinect to Control Boxee Using Hand Gestures
The thing that was cool about the Wii when it first launched wasn't the graphics, it was the motion controls. Motion controls are popular again this year with the Sony Move system and the Microsoft Kinect. One of the coolest things about the Kinect is that geeks are finding that the controller … [Read more...] about KinEmote uses Kinect to Control Boxee Using Hand Gestures
Apple Patent App Details Antennas Behind the Apple Logo
Apple is a patent filing machine as are many tech firms today. The latest patent app to surface from Apple actually has the name of many of the members of the iPhone team on it. Once the app is approved it will get the Apple name applied to the final patent. The app was filed last year. The … [Read more...] about Apple Patent App Details Antennas Behind the Apple Logo
LiteLocker Hides Your Christmas Lights in the Off Season
I don’t mind decorating for Christmas, but I am not a big fan of getting on the second story roof. The height doesn't bother me, it’s the fear of that squishy splat when I fall off that scares me. I hang lights on the lower part of my house and other places though so I am no scrooge. I understand … [Read more...] about LiteLocker Hides Your Christmas Lights in the Off Season
Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
I watched CSI for years and never noticed their equipment in the lab having iPod docks on it, but I guess that's where that annoying tune from "The Who" comes from. A company called Life Technologies has unveiled a new genome machine that it has dubbed The Personal Genome Machine. It's not personal … [Read more...] about Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
NoseDial Lets Cold Geeks Dial iPhone with their Nose
We don't wear gloves much here in Texas because it's not a cold state for the most part. We may get freezing weather a few times, but it stays pretty warm really. In cold states where gloves aren't something you can skip, geeks and iPhones don't mix well in the winter without a stylus or fancy … [Read more...] about NoseDial Lets Cold Geeks Dial iPhone with their Nose
Brando Launches USB 3.0 SATA HDD Dock with a Trio Of USB 3.0 Ports Built-In
Geeks tend to collect a bunch of old computer hardware in their home or office because we always think we will use it again sometime. I have about five old HDDs lying around in my desk and on it that I don’t use. If I wanted to, I could crack my PC open and find a cable to plug them in, but that is … [Read more...] about Brando Launches USB 3.0 SATA HDD Dock with a Trio Of USB 3.0 Ports Built-In
Motz Tiny Wooden Power Speaker Debuts
We have seen some gear from Motz before and the stuff all has one thing in common - it's made from wood. The latest offering from Motz is a new portable speaker that will work with the iPhone, iPod, and other sources. The speaker is called the Motz Tiny Wooden Power Speaker. Unique Wooden … [Read more...] about Motz Tiny Wooden Power Speaker Debuts
RadioShack offers Evo 4G Special Deal with $100 Off
If you are a fan of the Android operating system or follow the smartphone world, you probably already know about the HTC Evo 4G. This was the first 4G smartphone on the market and the device has some really nice specs that make it appealing even if you aren’t in a 4G market. HTC Evo 4G … [Read more...] about RadioShack offers Evo 4G Special Deal with $100 Off
Sennheiser Goes Back to the Adidas Well with CX 310 earbuds
Sennheiser unveiled an expensive set of earphones a while back that were Adidas branded with a cool blue hue. Those were some nice headphones but the things weren’t exactly cheap. Sennheiser has a new set of earbuds that are Adidas branded that should be cheaper called the CX 310. Design and … [Read more...] about Sennheiser Goes Back to the Adidas Well with CX 310 earbuds
Razer Scarab Gaming Mouse Pad Ships Soon
Razer has been at the top of many a Christmas wish list for gamers for years. If you have a gamer on your wish list that can wait until after Christmas for their gift and needs a new mouse pad, Razer has the product for you. The new mouse pad is rigid and is called the Scarab. Introducing the … [Read more...] about Razer Scarab Gaming Mouse Pad Ships Soon
Hitachi Ships Thin 7mm 500GB HDD
Hitachi has announced that it is now shipping its new and very thin 500GB HDD called the Travelstar Z5K500. The new HDD is a single platter drive that is only 7mm thick. The average 2.5-inch HDD is a 9.5mm form factor. Innovative Design and Versatility The new and thin form factor allows the … [Read more...] about Hitachi Ships Thin 7mm 500GB HDD
