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Hitting the road with iPhone GPS apps: A holiday buyers guide
We're about to hit the big holiday travel peak, and it's a great time to survey what we've seen this year for iPhone GPS apps. GPS navigation by satellite has been around a long time, but it's never been this inexpensive or desirable. There's an explosion of choices, with competitive features and falling prices. For many of our readers, facing long trips to see family and friends, getting the right GPS app is a priority.
A few words about ...
We're about to hit the big holiday travel peak, and it's a great time to survey what we've seen this year for iPhone GPS apps. GPS navigation by satellite has been around a long time, but it's never been this inexpensive or desirable. There's an explosion of choices, with competitive features and falling prices. For many of our readers, facing long trips to see family and friends, getting the right GPS app is a priority.
A few words about ...
Twitter App for the Zune HD: It works, but it’s buggy and censors tweets (not any more)
Update: The app no longer censors tweets. Good, because that was the most ridiculous thing ever.
Oh now this is exciting. Microsoft released a Twitter application for the Zune HD a few moments ago, and I’ve been tasked with testing it out for your edification. Spoiler: it works, it’s buggy, and I can’t see the sense in using it.
Installation was not easy. Oh, sure, loading up the Zune software and navigating to the appropriate section was simple enough, and syncing the application ...
Update: The app no longer censors tweets. Good, because that was the most ridiculous thing ever.
Oh now this is exciting. Microsoft released a Twitter application for the Zune HD a few moments ago, and I’ve been tasked with testing it out for your edification. Spoiler: it works, it’s buggy, and I can’t see the sense in using it.
Installation was not easy. Oh, sure, loading up the Zune software and navigating to the appropriate section was simple enough, and syncing the application ...
BSK Turns to Voice Productivity via Blackberry Smartphones
Dictation software used on various mobile handsets for productivity has been growing in popularity and for leading law firm Bond Shoeneck & King, turning to the BigHand voice productivity software for Blackberry Smartphones promises to deliver a more mobile workforce and result in greater productivity anywhere.
Dictation software used on various mobile handsets for productivity has been growing in popularity and for leading law firm Bond Shoeneck & King, turning to the BigHand voice productivity software for Blackberry Smartphones promises to deliver a more mobile workforce and result in greater productivity anywhere.
Sony considering monthly fees for PSN content, services
We know there's a temptation to freak out, but just stick with us until the second graph, okay? When asked by Nikkei Japan how the company managed the cost of maintaining the free PlayStation Network, Sony Computer Entertainment executive VP Masayuki Chatani highlighted the possibility of new revenue streams, saying, "In addition to single-payment packaged software, there are also schemes like monthly fees or per-item charges."
As GameIndustry.biz points out, Chatani ...
We know there's a temptation to freak out, but just stick with us until the second graph, okay? When asked by Nikkei Japan how the company managed the cost of maintaining the free PlayStation Network, Sony Computer Entertainment executive VP Masayuki Chatani highlighted the possibility of new revenue streams, saying, "In addition to single-payment packaged software, there are also schemes like monthly fees or per-item charges."
As GameIndustry.biz points out, Chatani ...
First look and reader giveaway: Lo-Mob, for that retro photo look
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of iPhone photography apps. I've written about Best Camera, played with ColorSplash, and taken panoramic photos with Pano. When I noticed the $1.99US Lo-Mob [iTunes Link] while doing my weekly pass through the photo apps, I decided to buy it and give it a try.
Part of my fascination with iPhone photo apps is that the flexibility of ...
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of iPhone photography apps. I've written about Best Camera, played with ColorSplash, and taken panoramic photos with Pano. When I noticed the $1.99US Lo-Mob [iTunes Link] while doing my weekly pass through the photo apps, I decided to buy it and give it a try.
Part of my fascination with iPhone photo apps is that the flexibility of ...
Ubergizmo Giveaway: HP MediaSmart Server EX495 1.5TB
We're giving away an HP MediaSmart Server EX495 with 1.5TB (courtesy of HP), so Christmas could be there much sooner than you expect. For those not familiar with the MediaSmart Server EX495, it's the latest generation of network storage appliance for consumers. It uses the Windows Home Server operating system and handles up to four hard drives as one logical space with built-in data duplication. A connector software installed ...
We're giving away an HP MediaSmart Server EX495 with 1.5TB (courtesy of HP), so Christmas could be there much sooner than you expect. For those not familiar with the MediaSmart Server EX495, it's the latest generation of network storage appliance for consumers. It uses the Windows Home Server operating system and handles up to four hard drives as one logical space with built-in data duplication. A connector software installed ...
TomTom lowers iPhone app price if you don’t need to go to Canada
Maybe they're feeling a bit of pricing pressure? Whatever the reason, TomTom just released a stripped down version of its Navigation app that leaves out Canada. Oh my.
This USA-only version sells for US $49.99, [iTunes link] which is half the price of the version that includes our good neighbor to the north. Like the big brother version, this app includes turn by turn directions and lane guidance, and 2D and 3D driving views.
This ...
Maybe they're feeling a bit of pricing pressure? Whatever the reason, TomTom just released a stripped down version of its Navigation app that leaves out Canada. Oh my.
This USA-only version sells for US $49.99, [iTunes link] which is half the price of the version that includes our good neighbor to the north. Like the big brother version, this app includes turn by turn directions and lane guidance, and 2D and 3D driving views.
This ...
Intel Cedar Trail doubles the speed
Looks like the future is pretty bright for Intel’s 2011 Atom chipset platform known as Cedar Trail, as it purportedly will boast double the graphics performance compared to Intel Atom Pine Trail chipset that is set to be released pretty soon. This could be due to the fact that the Cedar Trail processors will be based on a 32mn fabrication process, as compared to the 45nm Intel Pineview processors. However, do tread cautiously as ...
Looks like the future is pretty bright for Intel’s 2011 Atom chipset platform known as Cedar Trail, as it purportedly will boast double the graphics performance compared to Intel Atom Pine Trail chipset that is set to be released pretty soon. This could be due to the fact that the Cedar Trail processors will be based on a 32mn fabrication process, as compared to the 45nm Intel Pineview processors. However, do tread cautiously as ...
PSA: PS3 Firmware Update 3.15 available now
Looking to try out that PSP Mini on your preposterously sized high definition television? Though we can't promise the results will be particularly gorgeous, we're pleased to announce that the option is now available to you. Sony just launched PS3 Firmware Update 3.15, which allows you to play PSP Minis on your decidedly un-Mini console. In addition, the patch makes it easier to transfer files between PS3s using only a LAN cable. Read here to learn more about ...
Looking to try out that PSP Mini on your preposterously sized high definition television? Though we can't promise the results will be particularly gorgeous, we're pleased to announce that the option is now available to you. Sony just launched PS3 Firmware Update 3.15, which allows you to play PSP Minis on your decidedly un-Mini console. In addition, the patch makes it easier to transfer files between PS3s using only a LAN cable. Read here to learn more about ...
Dragon Dictation speech recognition, now on iPhone
We're big fans of Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software for Windows, and now that same dictation engine is the underpinnings of Dragon Dictation software on the iPhone. Just like its desktop counterpart, it types whatever you say, and its accuracy is remarkable. In fact, I used it to type this post, with accuracy approaching 98%. Not bad.
After you've spoken your piece, you can copy that text to the clipboard, or send it to an email or a text message. ...
We're big fans of Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software for Windows, and now that same dictation engine is the underpinnings of Dragon Dictation software on the iPhone. Just like its desktop counterpart, it types whatever you say, and its accuracy is remarkable. In fact, I used it to type this post, with accuracy approaching 98%. Not bad.
After you've spoken your piece, you can copy that text to the clipboard, or send it to an email or a text message. ... 
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