Well, another year has past, and we’ve seen some major changes in the tech world: Android has taken market share in the smartphone industry, Apple has unified iOS to all mobile devices, tablets have taken off,Windows 7 has become mainstream and LED televisions have started to become a fixture in many homes. These were all exciting happenings in the tech world in 2010. Things that didn’t...
So it seems we have an overnight success, or what seems like one anyway. Out of nowhere Groupon Inc., the Chicago based coupon site, has become a tech superstar, so much so the company has spurned a $6 billion offer from Google this month. Groupon has now filed to raise up to $950 million from the sale of preferred stock. Groupon offers local deals for businesses like restaurants,...
So, the holidays are behind us, and we have rushed in 2011 with a bang. There is still some business to attend to in 2010: The holiday spending numbers. On the surface it appears the economy is coming back just a bit, or people are just tired of not spending some money during the holidays. Whatever the case, it’s time to take a look at the numbers and see if retailers will be happy or...
So it seems we have an overnight success, or what seems like one anyway. Out of nowhere Groupon Inc., the Chicago based coupon site, has become a tech superstar, so much so the company has spurned a $6 billion offer from Google this month. Groupon has now filed to raise up to $950 million from the sale of preferred stock. Groupon offers local deals for businesses like restaurants,...
Well, another year has past, and we’ve seen some major changes in the tech world: Android has taken market share in the smartphone industry, Apple has unified iOS to all mobile devices, tablets have taken off,Windows 7 has become mainstream and LED televisions have started to become a fixture in many homes. These were all exciting happenings in the tech world in 2010. Things that didn’t...
Privacy is a big concern amongst us today: What personal information is accessible, by who, when, where and how. It all seems pretty mysterious, almost like there’s a mythical information bank in every neighborhood where the “bad guys” can go, look around, and get your information. Well, except for the physical building that’s exactly what is happening, and many agencies are trying to...
With cities and municipalities cutting back on police and fire protection, it is becoming more evident that people need to start taking security of their homes into their own hands. No, I’m not talking about bearing arms and loading your homes with firearms. What I’m talking about is integrating video surveillance and remote security into your existing security measures. With the...
The holidays are wrapping up and that only means one thing: the International Consumers Electronics Show in Las Vegas is just around the corner. It’s a tech geek’s dream week, roaming hundreds of thousands of square feet of tech gear, fostering some relationships, getting together with other tech bloggers and media members. There is so much to take in, you could really spend two or...
Every year I head to my doctor’s office and get my flu sho in hopes that I will avoid falling ill, and every year the flu shot itself gets me sick. In essence, I get horrendous body aches and feel fatigued for a day or two. I often wonder if this is worth the hassle and if this flu shot will circumvent a more serious case of the flu. Besides, who’s to say if I didn’t get the flu shot I...
I’m a big DVR advocate as I believe it optimizes my television viewing and I spend less time in front said television. Commercials eat up a lot of time, especially during sporting events, and I am a sports junky, hence the DVR obsession. I typically watch my sporting events while running on the treadmill as it kills two birds with one stone; I get my cardio in, and I enjoy the game. I...
The phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has been the motto for online selling services such as eBay and half.com for years. Most of us have benefited from selling gear we no longer want or need online and taking advantage of the high level of exposure our product receives, as well as the avoidance of paying income tax on these sales. Numerous people have turned online...
With the continued evolution of technology, I have been disappointed in the lack of higher broadband speeds being provided at lower prices. As most technology moves forward, prices of products and services tend to come down as newer, faster and more powerful devices are introduced into the market. That does not seem to be the case with broadband service in the United Sates. Over the...
There has been a lot of coverage in relation to the new TSA full body scanners at our nations airports. I haven’t personally had the pleasure of air travel since the implementation, but I look forward to seeing what all the fuss is about when I venture to Las Vegas in Jan. for the Consumers Electronics Show. Invasion of privacy, all the way to long term health concerns, have been cited...
With the economy in shambles the last few years, much of the blame has gone to the banking industry. Poor business decisions and bad loans culminated in throwing good money after bad, attempting to keep the house of cards from crashing down. In wake of the banking catastrophe, the United States government was put in a position to either let the banking industry fail, or infuse it with...
Market research surveys have always sparked rumors to the release of new products and services, but I typically blow them off as pure speculation. The most recent market research by DirecTV in relation to the NFL Sunday Ticket has certainly spurred my interest, especially since I live in a city where my hometown football team is not regularly broadcast. This survey from DirecTV was...
I have never had the privilege to serve our country in the military, but many of my relatives have. My brother-in-law is a former Marine, and he has conveyed many stories about his travels around the globe. In these discussions I have heard about all sorts of cool military gear, but never once did he tell me about a military issued smartphone. The U.S. Military personnel will soon be...
When I was growing up in the 1970’s, muscle cars were all the rage and there was nothing better than a fresh paint job, fat tires, chrome wheels and that bellowing sound of the engine and exhaust. There was just something about the increasing thunder of sound when you accelerated from zero to sixty that made you feel free. As gas prices have increased, and preserving the environment has...
These days there are a lot of events going on in our lives: work, school, kids social calendars, and the plethora of chores and little to do’s that seem to be on all our lists. In the past I was able to keep everything straight in my head, and pretty much have a to do list right up there in my cranial cavity. As I have grown older and frankly more busy, not to mention kid...
I have written numerous articles for websites and magazines, have published almost five hundred video reviews and have many friends in the blogging industry. We don’t always agree on technology trends, business strategies or the quality of some products, but what everyone agrees upon is the mystery behind reader comments. Not the comments themselves mind you, but how to effectively...
The day I bought my Apple TV I became addicted to Netflix, and now that the company is offering a streaming only plan to it’s customers, my wallet likes it even more. Admittedly, I have had to learn the Netflix culture, as newbies are often surprised that some titles are not available in high definition, all titles are not available via streaming, and apparently streaming titles expire...