Technology
iPad 2 unveiled, shipping March 11
Steve Jobs made an appearance at Apple’s iPad 2 event to unveil the sequel to the ever popular iPad. People will be talking about it, so here’s what you need to know: it’s about 33% thinner and 0.2 lbs. lighter there are front and rear cameras like the newer iPhone it comes in white or [...]
USB Flash Drives by any other name…
As many of you probably know, USB flash drives are small, portable flash memory storage data devices integrated with a USB interface (USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, in case you were wondering). Oftentimes, you’ll hear the following names used to refer to a USB flash drive, but should they be? USB drive Flash drive Thumb [...]
Net Neutrality
I know what you’re thinking: if only there was a way to get the government involved in one more aspect of our collective lives, the world would be so much better off. Whether you’re a Palin-leaning right winger or a lefty liberal, most of us agree that government involvement is getting a little out of [...]
What is Google eBooks?
The new online Google bookstore, called Google eBookstore, began selling Google eBooks yesterday. Google eBooks is yet another method of purchasing digital copies of books online. For the most part, its features are largely the same as competition from Amazon, Apple, and others. A USA Today story focuses on how “different” the Google eBookstore is [...]
Droid Does. Does what exactly?
It’s been about a year since those Motorola “Droid Does” commercials were peppered all over your TV and radio, and the big talk of many new phones often involves the word Android. Even some major news outlets seem to mix apples and oranges (like this one here) when talking about cell phone handsets and the [...]
Broadband is a legal right in Finland
July 1 is a big day for the citizens of Finland. It is the day that all Finns have a right to a broadband internet connection. The law, first passed in October 2009, stipulates that every citizen gets a 1Mbps (megabit per second) internet connection. By 2015, Finland plans to guarantee a 100Mbps internet connection [...]
Apple Fans or Twilight Fans: Which Fans Are Crazier?
Two big events took place on Thursday, June 24: Apple’s iPhone 4 was released and the third movie in the Twilight saga, Eclipse, premiered. Both events are big for their respective fans, but which fans are crazier? The iPhone 4 is being released in five different countries around the world (the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, [...]
