Microsoft is getting its feet wet in the NFC arena. Remember, there’s a lot that makes up NFC and this is not peer to peer payments. This is a part of their Tag application so this is geared towards getting information (like advertising, similar to QR codes). To help simplify the growing fragmentation currently taking … Read more
Gadget junkies are curious creatures and we seldom miss a chance to test our devices in the most unusual of circumstances. Take for instance the burning desire to see just how hot an iPad 2 needs to be to kick on the temperature warning alert that is built into it. So to test it, you … Read more
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 5.1 beta 2 to developers. This update comes exaclty two weeks after the the release of iOS 5 beta 1. 5.1 is expected to finally bring a patch to the persistent battery problem that has been plaguing iOS users for quit some time now. In addition to that, an update … Read more
Microsoft has gone official with OneNote for the iPad. Interestingly, it’s free for occasional users but if you are a full time user you’ll pay $5 for the iPhone version and $15 for the iPad version. Still relatively cheap compared to $70 for the PC version. Here are the details: OneNote for iOS builds on … Read more
As expected it’s out. Waypoint is free and ATLAS is $5 (except on Windows Phones where it’s free). Here are the download links: iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/halo-waypoint/id468457600?mt=8 Android: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.halo.companion Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/79c9f9c8-ace7-df11-9264-00237de2db9e?wa=wsignin1.0 Of course the Android version has mixed reviews already but Microsoft has to learn that you can’t expect an Android app to run on all … Read more
Noah Kravitz has a long history in the tech blogosphere with a 15 year history at PhoneDog, Maximum PC, interviews on TV, etc. And now he’s switched teams. He states he’s a Microsoft hater generally. And there’s some great commentary in there: I never would have thought I’d say it, but it’s true: Microsoft has … Read more
Halo Atlas is something close to brilliant. A way to push the Xbox love with an integrated tie-in and it almost mocks the Wii U concept by putting it in your hands now. ATLAS, or Assisted Tactical Assault System, is a companion experience that provides near-real-time player data and tactical guidance for your Halo: Reach … Read more
Wow it’s only be around for two years? Imagine life without Angry Birds (Deep thoughts on a Friday). Anyway, they’re starting a series of promotions for their birthday. The first is 15 new levels. Fans everywhere can enjoy a new “Happy Birdday” update for Angry Birds, which features 15 delectable new birthday cake levels, spiffy … Read more
A short while ago we speculated that the tablet market was really just a competition between the iPad ad Kindle Fire with the rest of the manufacturers losing money, selling off at firesales and ultimately the Android lines are otherwise dying off. ZDNet thinks that this same trend is about to hit the smartphone market. … Read more
I’m still loving my Windows phone and I like to show it off but I still think it’s not my favorite piece of tech that I own. Something about a phone UI that’s neat and all but it’s something that you grow into and can appreciate in use. Compare this to what happens when I … Read more
If you are looking for a cool way to explore content from over 180 different online magazines then check out the new app called Google Currents. Google Currents lets you browse tons of very cool content including some very notable tech blogs with just a swipe of the finger. Available for Android and iOS devices, … Read more
iPhone owners got a nice treat today as Twitter announced a new update that is available now in the App Store. Twitter changed the interface to an all new design that now has four tabs across the bottom which are Home, Connect, Discover, and Me. The update offers a “Faster, simpler way to stay close … Read more