It’s a bit of a let down that our friends in the US aren’t able to get their hands on Spotify just yet, but fear not dear readers, there’s a web-based service that’s been available for some time now, and it’s right on your doorstep. Grooveshark, the seldom publicized music streaming…
So why is everyone so excited about Spotify‘s way overdue launch in the U.S.? After all, we have no lack of music streaming services here. Well, it pretty much blazed a trail in Europe, where it is still hugely popular. Unfortunately, the Swedish-based music-streaming company seemingly took fo…
There’s no argument that anywhere-anytime digital music streaming is a huge benefit in these modern times. But even so, some of us can’t help but fondly recall the old days, when music sharing hinged on something a bit more tangible, personal and soulful — the mixtape. Well-executed ones w…
As expected, Barnes & Noble on Tuesday officially announced an 8GB version of its Nook tablet that will sell for just $199. The company also announced that the Nook Color is now just $169. "For any customer who likes to read digitally, watch movies or TV shows, browse the web, or help thei…
One of the best things about being a Verizon customer: I get service everywhere I've been since I switched from T-Mobile to Sprint to AT&T and now to Verizon. One of the worst? Their insistence on mucking about with the phones they sell. Add in HTC's tendency to add a bunch of "partner soft…
You don’t do things the ordinary way. You may rock an early adopter/cutting-edge/outlier device. Or you might beta-test features that would intimidate other users. Or perhaps even hack or tweak your own hardware or software. So then why, for Valentine’s Day, would you go with the typical ro…