Amazon already sells more eBooks than hardcover books and is predicting that it will sell more digital books than paperbacks by the end of next year. That’s a pretty bold prediction, but not all that surprising considering how easy it is to buy books on so many devices. Is 2011 really going to mark the [...]
As I’ve been continuing my reporting on Inking with a stylus on the iPad, I’ve been anxious to check out some newer styli (at least newer to me.) Today I received the BoxWave Apple iPad Capacitive Stylus and I have to say this is the best stylus I’ve tried so far in terms of laying [...]
As Warner noted earlier, we’ve gotten more words from Steve Ballmer on tablets running Windows 7, and I agree, they are all just words at this point. The tragic part is, even if you take him at face value, Ballmer didn’t actually promise anything worthwhile.
Remember those Augen Tablets that were on sale at Kmart this week for $150? I’ve been by Kmart several times to take a look this week, but there’s no sign of the devices here yet beyond the product card and an empty space in the display case. Turns out that Augen has a few more [...]
Steve Ballmer was performing during a financial analyst’s meeting and began talking about Microsoft and Tablets by saying “We’ll talk about slates and tablets and blah, blah, blah, blah.” Much of what else he said about Microsoft’s and Tablets is functionally the equivalent of blah, blah, blah. We’ve heard it all before and at the [...]
Yesterday, I offered my take on the notion that Apple’s Magic Trackpad will kill the mouse. Basically, I’d appreciate that, but, no, it won’t. Today, Jesus Diaz of Gizmodo proclaims the MT heralds the death of the mouse. Seriously? Even my three cats don’t serve dead mouse stories to me this often.
After writing up a four month look back at some of the Apps I’ve been using on the iPad and another on the dreaded sytli I’ve been testing and using, GBM reader Jim, pointed me to a recently released App, called Noterize. I’ve been doing some initial testing of the App this morning, and depending [...]
Reports of the iPhone 3G turning into a hot slug when updated to iOS4 are gaining momentum. TUAW has a good rundown with potential solutions. The Mobile Gadgeteer says it just shouldn’t be done. And the problem has hit the mainstream via The Wall Street Journal. But while others are having trouble, my 3G is [...]
HP’s promoting tablets and touch computing during the upcoming season of Project Runway. It’s not a show I watch, but it’s nice to see that at least one PC company is putting in some extra effort promoting Tablet PCs and touchscreen computing to consumers. HP will be promoting the TouchSmart tm2 convertible tablet and its [...]
Please tell me you saw this coming. Amazon is announcing its next generation Kindle. It’s not the Kindle 3, it’s just called the Kindle. There are two radio options and price points. A $139 WiFi only model and a $189 3G model that will use AT&T. This will be rolling out on August 27th. Amazon [...]
Been a while since we’ve seen a good wearable computing rig, and I have to say, Martin Magnusson of Sweden manages pulls it off while still looking extremely badass and without shame for what others might think, as he has called his project “Becoming Cyborg”.
In yesterday’s post about my 4-month experiences with the iPad I mentioned I had ordered another stylus or two (I know right, the dreaded stylus, I’m such a FAIL). GBM reader Gerardo asked in the comments which ones. I’ll list both of them below, along with the three I’ve tried and worked with. First the [...]
Anybots is offering up robots that can act as your stand-in at meetings and far-flung factories. The company’s QB robots can be controlled via a remote computer, beaming audio and video to their masters. This looks like an early step towards the avatars in the movie Surrogates, where virtually everyone became a shut-in and lived via [...]
TechCrunch’s MG Siegler stepped into a bit of a bear trap (or should that be mouse trap?) when he proclaimed the “Apple’s Magic Trackpad Signals The End of The Mouse Era“. To put it mildly, the general reaction is that his judgment was hasty, and he’s followed it up with an even stronger statement “The [...]
Remember the story on Conflict Minerals we posted awhile back? Well it looks like the US Government is moving to try and deal with the very messy situation. A new US law now requires gadget makers to disclose if their products use any minerals (primarily tin, tantalum, and tungsten, but also gold, mined from the [...]
I met up with some folks from Dell to check out the Dell Streak, an Android device that’s created quite a bit of buzz since we first got a peek at it back at CES 2010.I shot a quick video walkthrough and snapped some pics after playing with the device for a few minutes. The [...]
The Digital Reader has compiled a series of three videos of the Augen Gentouch Android Tablet. Perhaps you remember it is the $149.99 (sale price) Android 2.1 Tablet that is being sold through Kmart. Take a look at the videos yourself and see what you think. There are more on Digital Reader. I expect we’ll [...]
Customers wanting to order an Amazon Kindle are finding out that it is temporarily sold out. Is that production or demand problem or does it hint at something new coming in the Kindle line? No one really knows and of course Amazon isn’t saying much other than that it will notify customers when Kindles are [...]
It’s been awhile since my last update on how I’m using or not using the iPad. I did an update after one month and one after two months, but my busy schedule kept me from following that trend at three months. But now that I’m approaching four months, I think it is time for another [...]
Today is the last day that you can sign up to get early access to ordering a Dell Streak, and we’re also a day where we’re seeing some clarity about the device and Dell’s plans. In a blog post titled Dell Streak Update: Where We Are, Lionel Menchaca tells us that the Dell Streak won’t [...]
Apple will begin selling the iPhone 4 unlocked in Canada starting this Friday, but I don’t think very many Canadians will pay the premium. Our northern neighbors have a lot more choice than those of us shackled to AT&T’s network in the U.S. Canadians can already choose between three carriers, all of which will be [...]
Took them a while, but Apple has finally released their long-rumored and longer-anticipated Magic Trackpad, a Bluetooth-enabled multi-touch input device that’s basically a Macbook touchpad for Mac desktops.
Who knew and who knows. According to Engadget we might actually see one of those Android Tablets later this week, and we might actually see it at Kmart. Called the GenTouch 78, the 7 inch tablet is made by Augen, will have a price tag of $150 and will be running Android 2.1. It will [...]
Of the various note formats Evernote accepts, the one I use least is voice notes. They’re easy enough to create, but you just can’t skim through audio notes like text or images. Examining an audio note requires listening to at least part of it. One way around that problem is transcription, and that’s where Voice2Note [...]
Screeeeech! That’s the sound of the wheels on Apple’s App Store and policy bus grinding to a sudden stop to check to see if they heard this right. According to the AP, new rules announced today by the US Government will allow the practice of Jailbreaking your iPhone so that unapproved apps can be installed. [...]
The Tablet PC and mobile community and many others share a common grief today with the news that Loren Heiny has passed away. Loren was a developer and early and vocal advocate of Tablet PCs. He, and his entire family, including his sister Lora and his brother Layne, were tireless in their support and their [...]
Okay, I was late in predicting LCDs would make a comeback thanks to the OLED shortage, but at least I snuck that in before HTC announced their new Super LCD technology, touted to deliver better color, contrast, viewing angles, and energy efficiency than existing LCDs.
CNBC’s Tech Check reports that HP will use webOS exclusively when they step into the current smartphone market. This must surely come as a surprise to everyone who thought they were going to take that $1.2B they spent to buy Palm then dump it in the trash. Also, they’re making a Windows 7 tablet.
Nobody ever accused of Apple of being shy when it comes to attacking the competition. Remember the I’m a Mac, I’m a PC commercials? Well, it looks like Apple is going to continue to push its claims that its “Death Grip/Antennagate” issues are shared by all phones from all makers, and do so with a [...]
It’s generally a good idea to think twice before adding friends to your social networks for a number of reasons. But some people should think three or four times…especially if they are prone to sharing national secrets with virtual strangers. A security researcher created faux profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and was able to befriend a [...]
The Indian Human Resource Development Minister plans on rolling out small tablet devices to students starting in 2011. The devices will have either 5″, 7″ or 9″ touchscreen displays and will come with a PDF reader, web browser, a video conferencing application, media player and OpenOffice. Those features sound like pretty standard fare these days, [...]
Whereas Apple, Google and soon Microsoft have gone the “dog food” approach to seeding their smartphones, Samsung UK is getting their Galaxy S into the market by giving them away to frustrated iPhone users they find on Twitter. Completely brilliant.
German software company mirabyte is stepping into the game of making Windows more touch-friendly with an application called FrontFace. It is similar to other UI overlays, such as Thinix Touch and Microsoft’s Origami, but they seem to be emphasizing web integration.
With all the crazy news spinning out from the iPhone 4, the constant delays of the white iPhone 4 strike me as the most hilarious. Why? Because darn near everything else they make is white.
As promised, Apple is rolling out its free case program to deal with the fallout from the “Death Grip” or “antennagate” issue. Believe it or not, for some there’s an App for that. If you’re one of those who did not purchase a case, then you download the App, run it, and select a Bumper [...]
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Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
Nokia Responds to Alleged 3-Inch ‘Tablet’ Leaks
When Nokia took the stage in New York City with carrier partner T-Mobile USA, various news outlets were reporting that Nokia was either working on a 3-inch tablet or media player. Right now, the company says that the information that was reported earlier was all a misunderstanding by various hopeful blogs. The device that was [...]
Pad & Quill Octavo iPad Case 2 Looks Great but is Bulky
The Pad & Quill Octavo case for the iPad 2 is a leather bound case that looks great on the iPad 2. This case is crafted with care and you can tell that when you pick it up. Pad & Quill is known for producing high quality cases that protect your tablet, computer or iPhone with [...]
Pad & Quill Fire Keeper: A Beautiful Kindle Fire Case
If you have a Kindle Fire, then you owe it to yourself to take a look at the beautiful Kindle Fire Keeper, a case from Pad & Quill. Pad & Quill cases protect your iPad, eBook reader, computer or iPhone with a touch of class giving users a classic book-like experience even though they’re holding a very [...]
id America Gasket iPhone Case Review
iPhone cases are a dime a dozen, but now and then I see one that stands out. Enter the Gasket iPhone case from id America. The id America Gasket case is a brushed aluminum iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S case that looks absolutely stunning. The machined case is inspired by the head gasket you’d find inside a [...]
