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How to: Replace Google Reader with Tiny Tiny RSS

Submitted by Marc on Mon, 01/04/2013 - 14:16

With the impending demise of Google Reader, which I use heavily, I wanted to get my feed reading in order sooner rather than later. Instead of investing the time setting up another online service (which could also go kaput), I tried out an article I found on Lifehacker aboutsetting up a self-hosted rss feed reader. Continue Reading

Review: Seidio CONVERT® with Metal Kickstand Combo for Google Nexus 4

Submitted by Larry on Mon, 18/02/2013 - 7:11

The Seidio CONVERT case is not one case but two cases in one. First, you get a sleek, slider style case for those times when you don’t need maximum protection. However, when you do the case converts into a heavy duty protective suit of armor thanks to two additional layers. Add in a belt clip Continue Reading

Project Glass : Google’s Augmented Reality Glasses

Submitted by Steve on Thu, 05/04/2012 - 17:00

Project Glass is a project from Google[x] which is Google’s secret laboratory and is said to be somewhere in the Bay Area of California. It’s a pair of Augmented Reality Glasses which could be capable of giving you directions, taking photos, texting people, and much more. Read on to find out more and to watch a Continue Reading

Google Releases Official Gmail App for iOS (Update: Pulled)

Submitted by Roger on Wed, 02/11/2011 - 13:42

Gmail lovers, rejoice. Google has just released it’s official Gmail client into the iOS App Store. The long awaited app provides a native experience many Gmail users are used to. Google has marketed the Gmail app as providing you a faster experience while taking advantage of all the device’s capabilities. Features include push notifications for Continue Reading

Logitech Revue Price Dropped To $99

Submitted by Matt on Fri, 29/07/2011 - 10:00

Logitech reported that in the first quarter of the year they had a net loss of $29.6 million. As a result the Logitech Revue price has dropped down to $99. The CEO of Logitech, Gerald P. Quindlen stepped down after the first quarter report as well. So things for Logitech are a little rough right Continue Reading

Want Google Search in Safari’s Address Bar? Here’s How

Submitted by Larry on Tue, 26/07/2011 - 11:00

Since the release of OX Lion I’ve been trying to embrace all things Apple. In doing so I made the switch from using Google Chrome as my browser of choice and went to using Safari 5.1. I’m enjoying Safari immensely. It seems faster than Chrome and a little more stable. There is however one feature Continue Reading

Google+ iOS Update Can’t Log In? Here’s the Easy Fix

Submitted by Larry on Tue, 19/07/2011 - 13:34

As I reported in the previous post, in the updates, Apple has already released an update for the Google+ iOS app. Many users were experiencing crashing right from the get go. The quickness of the app update aside I immediately ran into a problem and noticed a few others had too. Once I had installed Continue Reading

Google+ for iOS Arrives in the iTunes App Store

Submitted by Larry on Tue, 19/07/2011 - 11:56

The much anticipated Google+ app for iOS just hit the iTunes App Store. Get busy downloading. We’re downloading it now and will be back with our initial thoughts later. Update #1 – the app. appears pretty buggy right now. Several users are reporting multiple crashes. Update #2 – Apple has just released an update for Continue Reading

Warning: You Never Know When Google Maps Might Be Watching

Submitted by Larry on Sun, 17/07/2011 - 12:00

The Google Maps street view picture above shows the scene in front of the house where I grew up. My mother still lives there. But that’s not what’s interesting about this address. What is interesting is the street view image of my mother’s neighbor’s house. The house to the right. So walk with me just Continue Reading