Blackberry phones were popular because they were meant for business. Their security features were better than any other phone at the time. Some CEO’s would lose their minds if they didn’t have it. Even President Obama had to have a Blackberry over an iPhone 10 years ago. Fast forward to today. Blackberry broke down and […]
Normally when I send a text I get a smiley face or a kitten frown from someone. Imagine if those Emoji would be of your face. That is what Deja is all about – turning your face into its own Emoji. With Deja you simply download the app, take a picture, align the facial features, […]
Energenie makes Energy saving devices. From remote controlled sockets to portable chargers. Energenie was at CES showing the ChargeGenie – a universal microUSB charger. The ChargeGenie is a 1400 mAh or 2000 mAh power pack. A sticky surface on the ChargeGenie allows you to stick it right on the device – Blackberry, Android or even an […]
Courtney Wallin interviews the group at iGrip. They have Universal holders – Blackberry, iOS, HTC. Even some GPS devices like Garmin and TomTom. Simply connect your device to the iGrip, then fasten to the dash. The PerfektFit holders hold almost any device. With or without a case. iGrip also demonstrated the case attached to a bike handlebar. […]
Privacy Star blocks your phone numbers from any type of solicitors, including pollsters. The PrivacyStar app will control and monitor your mobile device. Smart Block will crowdsource the top 25 numbers, then block those numbers for the week. They also have a caller ID function, which will tell you who is calling. With the Do Not […]
There are a few stylus out there so you can use an iPad without having to touch the screen. aPen is a company with a stylus for your use to a tablet. Whether it an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry or other device, you can revert to a stylus within seconds. Get apen on Amazon […]
The garage door is changing, and it’s getting as smart as the other devices in your life. LiftMaster (a division of Chamberlain group), for example, is introducing MyQ technology that will let home owners monitor and control a garage door from smartphone or tablet. There is an app for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android devices. Get LiftMaster on Amazon Of course, LiftMaster also has […]
powerbag_logo This is a great little item for those of you who are on the go a lot. Especially if you cannot charge your devices at regular intervals. Powerbag is simply a backpack, or shoulder bag with a power unit inside. With the power bag, you can be charging your devices while on the go. […]
Siri is Apple’s new smartphone assistant. People loved it, now their complaining, but for the wrong reason. Jeffrey talks what they should be concerned about
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 […]
Can’t keep that phone down? Stop the employees from wrecking the company van? Want to make sure the kids are focusing on the road rather than their newest BFF’s drama? txtBlocker is the answer. txtBlocker simply blocks the texting when the person is driving. There are two components – an administrative side (website) and an […]
Douglas VanDangens joins Todd and Esby in the TPN Live CES coverage. He is talking about AppLink on Mustangs. It takes the UI from your smartphone and integrates with the car. AppLink will be free for download for Fiesta and Mustang users. You can use it with Apple, Android and Blackberry devices. Voice control will […]
No, this version of Stitcher is not a sewing machine. This is a great application for anyone who is an podioholic (Podcast aficionado). If you have a smart phone and you listen to podcasts, then you should have Stitcher on your phone. Stitcher lets you get your favorite podcasts quick and easy – Just load […]
For quite a while, Apple has concentrated on the home market and has done quite well, increasing its market share significantly, but it is much less of a presence in the business market segment. The Mac’s share of the corporate market has increased somewhat, but has barely reached 10%. (I suspect the publicity surrounding iPods […]
With new texting laws coming into play, you have to find other ways to get texts and emails. That is where Drivesafe.ly comes in. You will be able to listen to text messages – up to 25 characters. Without having to push a button – It will know when you get in the car. Todd […]
It’s amazing how many of my friends with iPhones have these cases. The Otterbox protects your Blackberry, iPhone and Palm Pre with up to three layers of protection and plastic screen protectors to keep the display scratch free. The Impact series which is a simple skin. The defender series is a tough model rated for […]
Running out of battery on your iPhone – and soon iPad – can become a pain. You just want to get that one thing done and – as Scotty would say – “I just don’t have enough power, captain”. If you are in an important college lecture or business meeting, for instance, and forgot to […]
I would have loved this for the last week in -5 degree weather. You know, if you have a remote start it’s nice, but sometimes you have to do some weird things to get that beam to the car so it knows when to start. But what if that wasn’t an issue? What if you […]
The P-Flip is a portable battery pack for the iPhone. What is better than the others is it also is a stand for your iPhone. You can set it down on a table and watch a movie. P-Flip is available for iPhone or Blackberry. However, the new P-Flip they are debuting at CES is also […]
This is the newest segment in the Geekazine Quickcast called “App Wild”. It’s name says it all – We talk about applications that you can get for your iPhone, Andoid, Palm Pre, Blackberry or whatever device you use. This weeks applications reviewed: Madden 10 Rhapsody Sad Fact of the Commodore 64 application Pandora and Facebook […]
There is an iPhone Challenger, if not an iPhone Killer. From Reuters. Full story here. Research in Motion Ltd’s BlackBerry Curve moved past Apple Inc’s iPhone in the first quarter to become the best-selling consumer smartphone in the U.S., research group NPD said on Monday. RIM, which already dominates the corporate smartphone market in the […]
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Last Sunday I was at a dinner of local geeks. The big thing was Abrahams’ new Developer G1. Besides the iPhone and the G1, I was the only one with a Windows PC Smartphone. So I actually made that comment and it actually went down this way. Don’t worry. I am not buying a Blackberry […]
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