Libraries are history… again
First it was the Internet. Then Google. Now e-readers. Poor old libraries; what will become of the Dewey decimal system? And will librarian glasses continue to remain…
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Verizon announces Motorola Droid smartphone, $199 with 2-year contract
Fans of smartphones, it’s time to Geek out! The much hyped, anticipated, talked about and rumored to death Motorola Droid was finally revealed today (Clint,…
Time to upgrade to a smartphone: BlackBerry, iPhone or Android?
Just a few years back, it was so simple. If you wanted to stay in touch with email on the go, you got a BlackBerry.…
Ever wonder how Google collects street photos for Google Maps?
This is not a green ice cream truck. This is a Google employee doing his job for Google Maps. Plus getting a bonus workout. Along…
Apple launches holiday blitz with new products
Today, Apple announced several new products, and some updates to position itself for some merry holiday sales. You may have noticed retailers and manufacturers ramping…
Verizon math: Motorola Droid + Google Android = iPhone killer?
Verizon kicked off its cheeky marketing machine this weekend, trumpeting its new phone, the Motorola Droid. It’s expected to give Apple’s iPhone a run for…
Check out Vancouver with Google Street View
Thanks to Nic Meyers, owner of Downtown Suites in Vancouver, I found out that Google Street View is now available for downtown Vancouver. I love…
How to go from start-up to $170M acquisition in 3 years flat
Mint.com and its founder Aaron Patzer have become the most recent poster child for the potential for meteoric success here in Silicon Valley when you play your…
I’ve got Flash in my pocket
Hey mobile phone, that’s not flashiness to see me. And so it went. That’s changing. Today, Adobe announced it would ship its ubiquitous technology that…
Sony launches new PSP, can it rival Nintendo in portable market?
The portable gaming market is a lucrative business, and just about the only game in town has been Nintendo with their DS system. Sony’s PSP…