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Why can’t I use gloves with my touchscreen phone?

contributed by David Kirk on January 23, 2012 under Technology reviews

One of our visitors dropped me an email asking an interesting question. While out running and wearing gloves, she noticed that her iPhone would not respond to her touches but her exercise touchscreen watch had no difficulties. As touchscreens become commonplace on our devices, understanding how they work will save you a lot of aggravation.

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G

contributed by David Kirk on September 17, 2011 under Technology reviews

Sony Ericcson’s latest smartphone integrates a powerful Android device with a PlayStation styled slide-out game controller. Couple this with AT&T’s 4G HSPA+ data network and this hybrid is very exciting. Continue reading for our full thoughts about this device.

What is the cloud? What are the benefits of the cloud?

contributed by David Kirk on September 13, 2011 under Technology reviews

The nebulous phrase “the cloud” has entered our daily lives. Many companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon are adding cloud services as quickly as possible. New and existing companies are rushing to create new cloud applications. Every recent commercial and software update highlights some new connection to the cloud. To understand the cloud, we must first understand the limitations of the traditional local computer. Then, we can explore the advantages of the cloud by examining some popular cloud based services.

Review: iHealth Blood Pressure Dock

contributed by David Kirk on August 1, 2011 under Technology reviews

Smartphones will slowly revolutionize the way health care is delivered. The iHealth Blood Pressure Dock is part of this wave. This device is designed to allow people to record, save, and share their blood pressure and pulse with their iOS devices. Continue reading for my complete review of this system.

LG Quantum (AT&T) – Review

contributed by Jimmy Selix on May 9, 2011 under Technology reviews

My first ever color screen cell phone was an LG phone, the 5350. Ah, the memories! Today I will be reviewing LG’s first Windows Phone 7, the Quantum. Keep reading for my full review and photo gallery.

Review of the Uber Car and Driver Service

contributed by David Kirk on April 9, 2011 under Technology reviews

Uber is an upscaled, modern challenge to the world of transportation via taxis. Users can summon a car from any mobile device. No painful tips are required. Can Uber invade on the territories of taxi and cab transportation?

Lenovo K320 Desktop Review

contributed by Chris Luongo on March 24, 2011 under Technology reviews

The Lenovo K320 from Lenovo (IBM) is one big powerhouse rig at a great price. For a web designer who relies on multi-tasking and big performance, this machine does it all and leaves me in the dust. Read the full review to see what makes this monster a great buy.

Quick Review: HTC EVO Shift 4G (Sprint)

contributed by Rob Rogers on February 28, 2011 under Android, Technology reviews

The HTC EVO Shift 4G is a good alternative for those that find the EVO 4G and Epic 4G to be rather large for their tastes. It is a great looking device, midnight blue design that is trimmed in chrome. This solid Android smartphone sports a slide-out keyboard and a sharp glass touch screen display. While the processor is only rated at 800MHz, it still performs quite well and quite speedy.