I have dropped various mobile phones into lakes, rivers, oceans and toilets. An iPhone has been smashed into concrete floors and dropped from multiple story ledges. Smartphones are not meant to go sledding with a two year-old, but mine did and decided to jump halfway down the hill. I have jumped into a pool with [...]
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MagSafe Redesign Shouldn’t be Overlooked
Apple updated the standard power connection for laptops to the MagSafe 2. The introduction of a new proprietary connector is interesting, as rumors surrounding the next generation iPhone describe an updated, thinner 30-pin connector that will leave many 3rd party products out in the cold.
Apple says “See me, feel me, touch me, heal me.”
Ed. Note: Apologies to The Who and I know I am not the only one who has found this similarity. It just needed to be said. The upcoming Apple event (on Wednesday, March 7th if you have been living under a rock) is nearly certainly featuring the announcement of the iPad3. If the speculation is [...]
NY Tech Meetup, February 2012
After leading the NYC technology community in its charge against SOPA/PIPA legislation, the NY Tech Meetup (NYTM) returned to form in the NYU’s Skirball Center at NYU. The meeting opened with the announcement of another new sponsor, Bloomberg (perhaps foreshadowed by the surprise visit from Mayor Mike Bloomberg in October 2011). The size of the [...]
Last Minute Gifts For The Techie Who Has Everything
Three variations on a theme for your technology fixated friends: gaming on the iPad has become a tremendous market – indulge your old-school gamer with any of these accessories. “iCade” Arcade Cabinet for iPad A desktop version of the arcade game cabinets of the 1980’s that comfortably accepts your iPad for classic gaming action, the [...]
