Technology News: Reviews

iPhone OS 3.0: The Delight Is in the Details

Tuesday - June 30, 2009

As most iPhone owners already know, the iPhone rocks. More importantly, what makes it come alive isn't so much the svelte touchscreen form factor but the software. The great thing about the iPhone is Apple's dedication to improving it, and Apple's third major version of its iPhone operating system is definitely an improvement. Like millions of other iPhone owners, I downloaded and installed it almost immediately -- though I did it later in the day, so I didn't run into any of the traffic jams that slowed Apple's servers. [More...]

Adesso's New Slimtouch Keyboard: Terrific Touchpad, Loopy Layout

Monday - June 29, 2009

Adesso's newest keyboard, the Wireless Slimtouch Ergo, is a love-it-or-hate-it type of product. If you can get along without the features it misses and get through the learning curve, you might just keep it. It has a few interesting features to offer those looking for a change of pace. However, making the move probably will not be an easy transition. [More...]

Hunch.com Provides Limited Help, Still Fun to Play With

Saturday - June 20, 2009

I'm sick of spending so much time making decisions, like what to eat for lunch or where to go on a date. So lately I've been outsourcing the process to a free new Web service that is happy to do it for me. Hunch, which was cofounded by one of the people who launched the popular photo-sharing service Flickr, helps you make thousands of decisions ranging from "Am I drunk right now?" to "Which Zelda game should I play?" [More...]

'Star Defense' Brings New Dimension to Classic Strategy Game

Thursday - June 18, 2009

Just about every "tower defense"-style game ever made can be described like this: You've got a base you need to protect. Wave after wave of bad guys keep on attacking it, running down a long and winding path before, I don't know, running face-first into the front door, or something. Point is, when they reach the gate, they do damage, and it's your job to strategically set up a bunch of defensive towers along that path. [More...]

TwitterFon Pro: Tweet Harder, Tweet Smarter

Thursday - June 11, 2009

Twitter was made for the mobile device. If it was confined to a desktop browser, the question "What are you doing right now?" wouldn't have much of an answer, other than something like "Looking at this Web page -- here's a link." Access Twitter on your cellphone, though, and you can tweet from almost anywhere and probably say something at least marginally more interesting. [More...]

The Asus EeeTop: A Nettop in Search of a Mission

Thursday - June 11, 2009

The Asus EeeTop ET1602 is an interesting computer with some potential for home and business use. However, it will surely cause considerable discussion over what users might really do with it. The ET1602 is essentially a netbook-like computer with a 14-inch by 8-inch LCD touchscreen wrapped around it. [More...]

Blerp Refocuses the Web Through Comment-Colored Glasses

Wednesday - June 10, 2009

Marking up Web pages is nothing new. Offerings like Sharedcopy, MyStickies and Stickis allow you to annotate any Web page and, in some cases, share those annotations with others. However, a new entry into this genre, Blerp, adds a new twist to the practice. Blerp, currently in its alpha phase, is the brainchild of the folks at RocketOn. [More...]

'The Sims 3' for iPhone: How Large Can You Live on a Small Screen?

Thursday - June 4, 2009

"SimCity," originally released by Maxis 20 years ago, was the matriarch of a gaming dynasty, giving rise to an impressive sprawl of spinoffs and sequels. The main series hit its true stride with "SimCity 3000," and related "Sim" titles like "SimAnt," "SimEarth," and "SimTower" achieved varying degrees of success. [More...]

First Impressions: Blah-da Bing

Monday - June 1, 2009

Like many others, I was salivating at the thought of getting my hands on a new, faster search engine, and so I was impatiently waiting for Wednesday when Microsoft was scheduled to unleash Bing on the world. When it made Bing available on Monday instead, I leaped on the application and began running searches on the Web with little cries of joy. [More...]

The Buzz on Big-Ticket Bluetooth and High-End Headgear

Sunday - May 31, 2009

Bluetooth wireless headsets have become a lot better in the last few years at picking out the user's voice from noisy surroundings. However, a key problem has persisted: If you're in a breezy place, it's been hard to make yourself heard above the sound of the wind whistling over the microphone. [More...]

AAA iPhone App Is a Handy Road-Trippin' Resource

Thursday - May 28, 2009

An organization rooted in 20th century car culture is joining 21st century smartphone culture. AAA has introduced a free iPhone application, AAA Discounts, which uses GPS technology to instantly identify nearby businesses offering deals for AAA members. AAA, which has more than 51 million members, is best-known for providing roadside help when your car breaks down. [More...]

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