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New Google Maps Beta Photo Tour

May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  This is our new Google maps features photo tour (2013). We were invited to preview and test Google's new maps beta interface yesterday, and we went through and created a whole photo tour, talking about what we liked, and what we didn't. The full review is coming soon, but for now, enjoy the photo gallery of Google Maps 2013. Below is the text from our photo tour. Each headline indicates a new photo. Welcome To The New Google Maps Currently, the new maps is invite-only. The browser limitations on the new maps are a bit disappointing (many features don't work in the latest Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer). This is … [Read More...]

Where To Watch Xbox Reveal Event 2013

May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Microsoft is revealing its' flagship new Xbox gaming device today. Here are the details on the Xbox reveal 2013. What time does the xbox live reveal 2013 start? 10 AM West coast (1 PM Eastern) Where to Watch Xbox reveal live event A live stream is available right here. The new Xbox 2013 is...   Until then, watch Microsoft's 5 biggest commercial fails … [Read More...]

New Flickr Redesign is Really “Snappy”

May 20, 2013 By 2 Comments

Today Flickr unveiled an incredible redesign, featuring minimalist designs elements, and some awesome new features. The new look, expanded storage, and full resolution feature are all part of an effort by Yahoo to revitalize the dying social photo network. The new design is minimalist, featuring a dark interface, full screen photos, and none of the clunkiness of the old design, which seemed circa 2006. It resembles its' new cousin, Tumblr, in a way. Yahoo has just purchased Tumblr, a photocentric minimalist social network that seemed to be gaining real tranction, for a billion dollars. Beyond the design, the new Flickr has some incredible … [Read More...]

Snapchat Symbol Guide

May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We've created a guide for snapchat symbols, like the obscure blue plus. Enjoy!                         How Snapchat Saved my Life (kinda) … [Read More...]

Reviews

New Google Maps Beta Photo Tour

May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  This is our new Google maps features photo tour (2013). We were invited to preview and test Google's new maps beta interface yesterday, and we went through and created a whole photo tour, talking about what we liked, and what we didn't. The full review is coming soon, but for now, enjoy the photo gallery of Google Maps 2013. Below is the text from our photo tour. Each headline indicates a new photo. Welcome To The New Google Maps Currently, the new maps is invite-only. The browser … [Read More...]

Review: Windows 8 Kickstart, By James Howard Russell

May 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

When Microsoft released Windows 8, a lot of users were left dazed and confused, (see video at bottom), and even I had some unanswered questions. Windows 8 is designed (and confusingly so) to frustrate. Still, once you master all of its nuances, it's got some incredible features that make it worth the hassle (maybe). For new users of Windows 8 looking for guidance, I highly recommend James Howard Russell's new book, Windows 8 Kickstart, which provides fantastic instructions on getting to know … [Read More...]

Zagg Shield Review: Military Grade Screen Protectors?

April 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While testing out the iWood case, due to the issue I'd mentioned in the design of the case, my past screen protector suffered some serious scratches, and they annoyed me quite a bit, so I went out and bought a Zagg invisible Shield screen protector for $25, hoping that their supposed "military grade protection" would hold true. Here's my review after about a month of use. Installation This is one of the areas where Zagg excels beyond its' competitors. Included with the shield is … [Read More...]

Google Nexus 4 Review – Better Late than Never

March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

So  I was finally able to get my hands on the LG-made, Google Nexus 4 and I have been using it for about a month, now. It's been a long time coming, but LG has done an absolutely horrid job of keeping it in stock. The only nice thing that came out of the ordering procedure was when it finally shipped (after about a week), Google was nice enough to upgrade my shipping to same day, which was good. Once I got the device though, I was stunned. As I took it out of the box, I was shocked at how … [Read More...]

Interviews

Our Interview With Boinx CEO Oliver Breidenbach

January 28, 2013 By 2 Comments

I love animation. It's something I've been doing since I was little, and when I had the opportunity to interview the CEO of the company that makes my absolute favorite animation software (review here), I couldn't say yes fast enough. Today we have an interview with Oliver Breidenbach, the cofounder and CEO of Boinx Software which has created some of the best creative software out there, and some of the highest grossing products on the Mac App Store. Boinx has received awards and praise from around the globe for the design of their applications, including the 2006 Best Mac OS X User Experience runner-up, and the 2009 Apple design award. When did you start developing? How old were you? How did you learn? OB: My father taught me to program in Basic on an Apple 1 in 1976. I … [Read More...]

Interview with Kathy Wright, Manager of HP Global Digital Support [Full Transcript]

January 26, 2013 By 7 Comments

We recently "sat down" for an interview with Kathy Wright, the woman in charge of HP's entire Global Digital Support Effort. To give some perspective on how big that is, according to Ms. Wright, 40 Million Customers come to HP looking for support each month. This article has the full edited transcript of our conversation where we discussed HP's Customer Support strengths, weaknesses, and plans for the future. I also included a few testimonials I got from you guys of bad experience and had her respond, and it made for a pretty interesting read. Enjoy. Some summary and analysis is coming. Did I take it too far at points? Maybe, but it was all in the name of getting good answers for you guys. Does HP Recognize that there may be a problem with customer support? I’ve found that a lot of … [Read More...]

An Interview With Technology’s “Kingmaker”- Walter Mossberg

December 18, 2012 By 5 Comments

Technology moves so fast, and no one has done a better job of explaining every new technology to consumers than Walter Mossberg, founder of the popular technology blog AllthingsD, and creator of the personal technology column in The Wall Street Journal. Mossberg has interviewed everyone from Bill Gates, to Mark Zuckerberg, to Steve Jobs. Mossberg's writing has brought him numerous awards and given him a reputation as one of the most influential people in technology today. We spoke with Walt on how he got his start, his beliefs on what make a company great, and his predictions for the future. He also offered a few tips for improving your writing. Q: You started your career with politics and foreign affairs, and you wrote about that for a while. What ignited your passion for … [Read More...]

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