Avoid Wrist Fatigue and Stiffness with the Smartfish Whirl Mini Notebook Laser Mouse »
Day in and day out, if I’m not glued to a desktop computer, I’m glued to my laptop. Whether I’m at work or at home, I keep my laptop by my side—I almost feel naked when I don’t have it with me!
Read more...The tech upgrade dilemma »
We look forward to a new release from our favorite band and when it comes out, we add it to our music collection. When we have a new baby, we add a precious, new member to our family. With technology, however, some wait in line to be one of the first to purchase an item, even though in a few months, it will be obsolete. This situation is similar to the value of cars: as soon as you drive a car off the lot, it loses its value.
Read more...Using virtual technology to aid Japan »
The devastating tragedy in Japan has left many of us searching for different ways we could help the distressed country during its time of need. Humanitarian and relief teams are travelling to Japan to aid the country first-hand, but for those of us who can’t travel, new technologies make it possible for us to help Japan to our best efforts from home.
Read more...Energizer charging pad review – no more fighting over the phone charger! »
I heart my iPhone. My husband says I spend more time with it than I do him. And he’s right. But, so does he, and my teenage daughter also spends too much time with her iPhone. Needless to say, we need – short of an intervention – easy access to phone chargers to keep the obsession alive.
Read more...Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse Review & Giveaway »
Tired of using the trackpad on your laptop? For those of us who prefer a regular mouse, Microsoft presents another option. The Arc Touch Mouse features a flexible tail that lays flats for easy storage, then snaps into an arched shape and automatically powers on the mouse. Read more and enter to win your own Arc touch mouse here!
Read more...Rock and Roll On the Go »
The iMainGox portable stereo gives a new meaning to the adage “good things come in small packages” in terms of a fabulous portable speaker for iPods.
Read more...Save Desk Space with the Sleek and Modern AviiQ Laptop Stand »
Unpacking my carry on after a business trip often proves quite the process as I reach in and pull out the thin, lightweight brochures, flyers and my laptop stand. No, that is not a typo – my new laptop stand actually takes up only the thinnest of space in my travel bag. Prior to one of “the best things since sliced bread”, in the office I used an awkwardly large French baquette of laptop stands complete with large, noisy fans and an unnecessary wingspan design that never seemed to fit anywhere. Is it just me, or should a laptop stand description not sound similar to that of an airplane?
Read more...Looking at Google’s past and future: a lecture with Marissa Mayer »
We waited for the doors to open as if waiting at the entrance to an amusement park with our faces trying to peer through the gates. Our mission: sit as close to the stage as possible. But this wasn’t a rock concert. Our excitement came from the chance to see a lecture from Marissa Mayer, VP of Google’s Consumer Products. This woman changed the world. She started a virtual revolution and makes magic come to life every day. And we got to hear her speak in a small, intimate, college auditorium.
Read more...Prop Up and Protect Your iPad with the iChair »
Get ready to clear off the stacks of books and papers haphazardly propping up your iPad atop your desk. Made from lightweight, durable materials, the iChair protective case for iPads features a pivoting pull-out tab that transforms the case into a sleek stand.
Read more...Jeopardy! goes high tech with Watson the Supercomputer »
When it comes to shows that no one will ever seem to tire of, Jeopardy! definitely sits near the top of the list. I know that, just like me, there are plenty of you out there who will sit in front of an episode of jeopardy and shout out the answers in question form as if Alex Trebek can actually hear you. Well last week, we might all have met our ultimate Jeopardy match as the show paired up with IBM to bring us a few special episodes featuring Watson – a supercomputer.
Read more...GE Nucleus- the Power to Reach the Core of Energy Usage »
Another one of the innovations that caught my attention at CES 2011 was the GE Nucleus. While only about the size of a cell phone charger, the GE Nucleus may soon become the energy command center for the average home.
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