NBC Universal Show #1: From the Bravo Stage
NBC Universal set up two stages this year. The first one was the stage we used last year and the second one was a big ping-pong ball shaped area that you would stand in the middle of. That is the stage we ended up using for show #1 – And it was pretty cool. Since […]
Actiontec Introduces Wireless HDMI
Another set of wire standards, another set of wires to be run in the house. Or do you? Actiontec was at CES showing off a new way to send your HDMI 1 signals to your LED TV. Best part is it’s done wirelessly. The company makes a series of routers and Ethernet over Power line […]
Celestron Sky Prodigy: Affordable Self Aligning Telescope
3 minutes. Have this telescope up and running within that time. With a 4,000 object database, the Celestron digital telescope will point you in the right direction. The telescope will come in 133 mm, 70 mm and 90 mm models. The instant gratification of knowing what you are looking at in 3 minutes is an […]
Wilson Electronics Amplify 4G LTE, WiMAX, AWS with in-Home, Mobile Booster
As a smartphone user, I know that there are great spots to get phone signal and poor spots. Add in the brand new 4G standards (LTE, WiMAX and AWS bands) – You might get frustrated with your signal. Wilson Electronics has a range of in-home and soon mobile boosters that will help you amplify your […]
Joy Factory Charging Station, Mounts for iPad, iPhone
We have our new mobile devices, but we need to charge them and we definitely need to not hold them all the time. That is where Joy Factory comes in. They have a great carbon-fiber stand that allows you to place your iPad or iPhone in a comfortable area, then read a book or just […]
Make Payments with Your Cell: Bling it with Bling Nation Tag
Businesses want to keep costs low while giving continuing customers loyalty rewards. That is where Bling Nation comes in. Consumers will get an FC tag which they will put on the back of their phones. When you tap the tag to the register, you instantly paid for the item. Cash, credit or Paypal. Social media […]
ViewSonic Announces First Boxee Integrated TV
With 150 applications on Boxee, this Over the Top TV solution is a great buy. However, if you are looking for a TV, then take a look at ViewSonic’s Integrated Boxee TV! The integrated Boxee is powered by an Intel ATOM CE4100 processor. “Consumers are watching more videos online, and are looking for technologies that […]
Aluminum Machined iPhone Cases from Wicked Metal Jacket
Normally I wouldn’t report about iPhone cases, but when there is a case that makes the phone heavier with a price that is $49, but the end result is cool, then I have to stop and get an interview. The company is Wicked Metal Jacket. They make iPhone (and soon iPad) cases in aircraft quality […]
Geekazine Podcast Ep 61 11-26-08 – Short Show
I am under the weather, so we are going to make this as short of a show as possible. Another project – CES Swag – Printer Giveaway – Interviews and Reviews Try GoToMeeting free for 30 days – No CC needed: GoToMeeting.com/techpodcasts. Get IT Certified – Careersaver.com – 10% off with Code “Geekazine” 877-654-2265 Give […]
Suicide of Abraham Biggs on Justin.tv
Abraham Biggs was a troubled teenager – at least that is what the news stories out there state. Abraham had attempted suicide before. But now he had an International audience – And a cheering section. It’s a travesty. Some of the viewers might have at first thought it was a joke, but it became all […]
Ramblings – 11-22-08 – But I’d Rather Play Guitar…
I have to admit, I sat down to get ready to write and I looked over at my lonely Sigma Guitar. It starred back at me like a puppy dog wanting to be petted. So I picked it up and started playing. For those of you who don’t know, I am a musician and an […]
Smartphones Killed the PDA Star (and more)
I saw you back in Comdex in 83 – You were a exciting new technology – a marvel to me with a touchscreen. Ohhhh, ohhh But times have changed and you are now put to the side – the integration with the phone makes it real nice – and you get tossed in the scrap […]
Interview with LongJump CEO Pankaj Malviya – Quickcast
*All comments will be in a drawing for an iTunes Gift card and pair of LongJump Socks. Contest ends 10-31-08…* Pankaj Malviya is the Founder and CEO of LongJump, a PaaS (Platform as a Service) company that specifically works in Cloud Computing. I sat down with Pankaj and talked about being a tech, the job […]
Pirates of Silicon – A Song and Special Quickcast
We have commemorated “Talk like a Pirate Day” in my other circles for the last few years now. It’s cool to see and hear mainstream picking it up. Ye all need to talk like a pirate e’ry now and then. When I woke up this morning, I said “Yar! I need to write a Shanty”. […]
Geek Gang Signs
Found this over on Accordian Guy. It was a play on another chart called “Gang Signs”. It puts an interesting spin on the whole subculture. Of course, this is a very geeky thing.
Can your Laptop Battery Really Explode?
Galaxy Note 7’s? The story of Exploding laptops is not a new one. The Lithium battery in your notebook expands to the point where it breaks the encasement. Dell, Sony and IBM ended up recalling a series of batteries to prevent computer loss. Today scientists announced they had made a solid, non-flammable polymer to replace […]
Geekazine Weekly Podcast #6 11-07-07
Eposode #6 – Length 38:16 [email protected] – 608-807-4379 Android Domination? – eWeek Facebooks’ New Ad System – Wired Microsoft’s First Test of Online – Offline Sync System – ZDNet WSJ.com Hits 1 Million Subscribers – CNet On the Geek: (www.geek.com) Windows Home Server Available Lenovo Will Discontinue IBM Name on Machines by Olympics Blackberry Software […]
Geekazine Weekly Podcast #5 10-31-07
Show #5 Notes – 10/31/07 Apple Leopard News: 2 Million Copies Sold – MacDailyNews Adobe Apps on Leopard: What You Need to Know – John Nack on Adobe Blog Mac BSOD? – CNet Holes in Max OS – builder.au Hack to run Leopard on a PC – Information Week On the Geek: Seagate Offers 5% […]
Geekazine Weekly Podcast #4 10-24-07
Show #4 Notes – 10/24/0 Whats New with Mac OS X Server IPods and IPhones Help in Mac Sales? Windows MINWIN Wireless SD Card Half CD, Half Vinyl Comcast BlocksBit Torrent Traffic Dot ComFever Part II A New Napster Make Office 2007 Look Like 2003 Law Firm Uses Copyright Claim to Deny Use of Source […]
10-17-07 #3
Show #3 Notes – 10/17/07 [email protected]: Length: 55:47 Microsoft Patenting the iPhone? Microsoft Phone Software iPhone Unlock 1.1.1 Zune for $100 Leopard Release October 26th YouTube Antipiracy Tool Oracle Buyout? Facebook – 13 Reasons Your Account Will Get Disabled HD-DVD outsells Blu-Ray – 4 – to – 1 Panasonic says Blu-Ray will be Victorious by New […]