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New iPhone 3GS Overheats, Turns Brown

Monday, June 29, 2009

No, “iPhone Brown” is not the new official name for the iPhone 3GS, but the new smartphone is too hot for its own good. The overheating glitch actually singes the phone a golden brown. The French journal, Le Journal du Geek posts a user photo of a burnt iPhone, in which an achromatic iPhone is [...]

Collaborative Game Design with HeroEngine

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Collaborative Game Design with HeroEngine

When it comes to collaborative game development, no engine is doing better for the gaming world than HeroEngine from Simutronics. The platform allows developers and artists to interact and work on a project no matter where they are located. This dissolves the need for a constant in-house solution and opens the doors to a telecommuting [...]

The Twitter Revolution: Helping the People, Yes; But Will It Help Twitter?

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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The Twitter Revolution: Helping the People, Yes; But Will It Help Twitter?

The June 15, 2009, edition of TIME Magazine displayed on its cover a picture of an iPhone with a Twitter message from author Steven B. Johnson. The feature story was Johnson’s message on “how Twitter is changing the way we live—and showing us the future of innovation.” The June 29, 2009 Time magazine cover shows a crowd of protestors in Iran.

Which is more secure – Facebook or Twitter?

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Which is more secure – Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook and Twitter have become powerful social and web 2.0 tools. Friends can stay connected with friends living in other countries. The sites are recognized as being marketing tools for businesses more and more each day. Though, what about security? Are they both equally secured or is one leading the other?

Twitter Goes to War—Literally

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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For all the social blather that is released on Twitter on an hourly basis, there are some serious topics being tweeted. Among the more serious tweeters is the communication branch of the U.S. military, which regularly tweets war news from Afghanistan.

We Call it Bing Microsoft’s New Version of LiveSearch to Be Named “Bing”

Thursday, May 28, 2009

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We Call it Bing Microsoft’s New Version of LiveSearch to Be Named “Bing”

After months of pablum discussion over the new name for Microsoft’s new search engine interface, the speculation is over. The news is out. The nail biting is over. It shall be called “Bing.”

NPD Group: Gaming more popular than movies

Friday, May 22, 2009

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NPD Group: Gaming more popular than movies

Staying in and playing videogames is becoming more popular than going out to watch a movie, according to new research from the NPD Group.

Gmail Makes It Easier to Switch Accounts

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Gmail Makes It Easier to Switch Accounts

Nearly everyone has had or used a number of e-mail services in their lifetime. I am now a staunch defender of Gmail, after four years of watching it evolve. Now, with an attractive theme, cool shortcuts, and the layout just the way I like it, I feel as comfortable with Gmail as I do in my own living room at home.

Too Much Texting?

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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How do you know you’re sending too many texts? One indication that you’re sending too many text messages is when you get interviewed by Fox News for sending over 300,000 texts in one month. Yeah, I intentionally put five zeros in that number. The actual number is 303,398, but of course what are three thousand [...]

New PSP Rolling Out

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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Gamers, take heed. Sony has a new device almost ready to roll out. In order to see it, you’ll need to attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, which is when Sony plans to unveil the new device. The new device, long-awaited by PSP enthusiasts, comes with a lot of speculation as to new features and improvements.

Will World of Warcraft soon be on the iPhone?

Monday, April 27, 2009

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Will World of Warcraft soon be on the iPhone?

The blogosphere is buzzing with the rumor that the hugely popular MMO, World of Warcraft, could soon be available on the iPhone.

iPhone use at work brings happiness

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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Corporate iPhone use has an unexpected side effect: happier employees. At least, that’s the conclusions drawn by a new report from Forrester Research, as reported by The Apple Blog. Corporate users have been enjoying the iPhone as a communication device, allowing them to stay in touch with their company’s home base both via E-mail and [...]

Internet Surfing Increases Workplace Productivity…EUREKA!!

Friday, April 3, 2009

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Internet Surfing Increases Workplace Productivity…EUREKA!!

Around the time of March Madness, nearly every year an article is created about how much money is lost due to fans watching the tournament. With internet browsing, there’s even more articles based around money lost due to leisurely browsing. I could post an entire artile linking to connections between financing, and internet browsing. Now, [...]

Will OnLive Be The Next Phase Of Video Gaming?

Friday, March 27, 2009

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Will OnLive Be The Next Phase Of Video Gaming?

As I keep reading about OnLive, and watch videos of it in action I think back to a very insightful quote: "No matter what the level of your ability, you have more potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime.” - James T Mccay

A Jacket That Lets You ‘Feel’ A Movie

Thursday, March 19, 2009

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Imagine watching Halloween (one of my fav horror films), and as Jamie sits in the closet waiting for Myers you feel a large jolt in your chest when Michael ends up busting through the closet. That's the kind of feeling that Philips Electronics wants to bring consumers with their latest invention.

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