Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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Latest News Apr 20, 2011

Microsoft's Bing App for Apple iOS Devices

Microsoft has created a Bing search app for Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.  Bing displays “a visually rich, touch-enabled way to search and browse news, movies, Bing homepage images, local businesses, popular searches and much more.”  You can read movie listings, news articles, weather, traffic reports, and more on the touch-enabled screen.  Bing Local and Map integrations helps you “find the places you are looking for from directions with real-time tracking to immersive road, traffic, aerial and "bird's eye" views.”  You can even navigate between Bing search results and websites that are captured in frames for easy return to the search results page.  The Bing app is available for iPhone/iPod touch and for iPad.  The apps are free in the iTunes store. ...

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Just Mobile Lounge iPhone Stand Review

I used to have a Treo and the Palm dock, and I really got used to reading and whatnot while it was plugged into the dock on my desk. Since then I've tried to get the same functionality out of my iPhone but never really found a working solution. For example, the Apple dock is nice as long as you don't mind fighting your case on and off when you plug your iPhone in. I've tried some other third party docks and stands, but the case or the charging cable is a constant problem. The ...

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COBY TV-to-Go USB Receiver

You’ve probably seen, as I have, countless statements saying you can’t watch television in a moving vehicle.  COBY begs to differ!  Their ...

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Featured Free Resource

iPad Tips and Tricks รข€" Free Video Training Tutorials

In iPad Tips and Tricks, Mac productivity expert Christopher Breen provides essential tips and techniques for getting the most out of the Apple iPad.

Deal of the Day – Up to 10% off Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Model Laptop and Tablet PCs

Today's LogicBUY deal offers up to 10% savings on the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptops and tablet PCs.

First up is the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Multitouch tablet for $1124.10 ...

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Staples Announces Plans to Start Selling the Barnes & Noble Nookcolor

Staples, the office supply chain, has announced they will start selling the Barnes and Noble Nookcolor Android-based ebook reader.  Starting May 1, the Nookcolor will be available in Staples stores and online for $249 – “the best value for any tablet on the market.”  Of course, this Nookcolor will have access to the millions of books, magazines, and newspapers in the Nook ebookstore.   Read Julie’s ...

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My Android Apps: Note Everything

[I'm going to share one of my favorite Android apps every week or so. I'm not trying to claim that these are always the best app in its category, but they will be apps I like to use.] ...

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Featured Free Resource

The Underground Guide To The iPhone

Read about the basic user interface and a ton of incredible iPhone features you would've otherwise missed. This guide explains in detail how to perform both the very simple and the most tedious tasks. Find out how to get your hands on fresh applications, how to keep your device synchronized and even how to jailbreak your iPhone!

VinylLove iPad App for iPad

People of a certain age remember vinyl albums and singles.  All-digital music just isn’t the same.  I don’t miss the pops, cracks, and hiss of vinyl records at all, but if you do the ...


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Tribeca Digital SLR Sling from Cocoon

This ballistic-nylon sling from Cocoon is designed to hold your digital SLR camera and up to two lenses.  It has an adjustable cross-body strap.  Inside is a mesh zipper pocket and a media pocket to hold small accessories.  You’ll also get a Grid-It board to organize cables, batteries, and the like.  It’s available in black, gun gray, racing red, and stone beige with contrasting interiors.  The ...


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CyberTrek Cool Watch

Gadgets and Gears has another of those artistic time pieces for our consideration.  The CyberTrek Cool Watch is made of a dark stainless steel and has an adjustable band.  A series of 12 blue LEDs mark the hours, 12 red LEDs mark five-minute intervals, and four lights in the center indicate 1 minute.  Press a button and the LEDs light up and display the time.  The ...


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