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June 2011

58 posts

Windows Phone 7 Data Usage Rising

Mobile data usage has been rising for quite some time now.  But, with the release of the latest Nielsen report on cell phones, there's some interesting data.  The fastest rise is Windows Phone 7, which has shot up 89% since it's launch.  As of the November launch (4th Quarter 2010) data usage was at 149 MB, but now, as of

MotionX GPS Drive

I had purchased the MotionX GPS Drive awhile back but hadn’t had a chance to use it until this past weekend. I was traveling to Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, OH and area that I am not familiar with. I was looking at GPS products and I remembered I had MotionX- Drive and decided to give it a try. Before I

Godaddy Special Short Time Offers!

I have several short term special GoDaddy deals that are quite remarkable. These Special offers will not last long. Be sure to pay attention to the promotion codes and instructions on how to utilize them. GoDaddy Deal #1 Free .info with $7.49 .com purchase New domains, first year only! Promo Code: This deal has expired! Important: Once you choose a

Apple Releases a new iPad 2 TV Ad

This weekend Apple began airing a new iPad 2 television ad.  The ad is called "Now" and it shows a mix of built-in features and third-party content is on display, including FaceTime, the iBookstore, and iTunes U as well as Spin, Star Walk, The King's Speech, and The Wall Street Journal.  The announcer explains how iPad makes it possible to

GNC #680 The Copyright Police

On my way home for a 24hr turn around. Then headed for Washington DC. Meetup next Friday in DC email if interested. Make sure you fill out our 60 second listener survey Subscribe Today: Audio | Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Show File Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Purchase GNC gear from the Ohana

Get the +1 Lowdown from Google Themselves

If you are wondering about implementing the new Google +1 button on your website, but worried about the proper way to do it, then you may want to free up your calendar next week.  Google has announced they will be holding a special, open-to-the-public webinar on Tuesday 21st at 3pm ET.  This should go a long way towards clearing up

Jail Breaking iPhone 4.3.3

First I don’t recommend you do this unless you have a good reason, although it is not illegal Apple does frown upon it. Also there is a possibility that something may go wrong. However there are very good reasons to jailbreak your iPhone. In my case it was a broken Home button, at first I could get it too work

Phantom AOL eMail

I'm still getting mail from dead people.  An AOL account belonging to a friend of mine who passed away almost three years ago has been hijacked and sends me at least one spammy email a day.  I tried to block her emails using my spam blocker, but some still get through.  She had three or four AOL email addresses, and

GNC #679 Wisconsin Internet Battle

Start the show out talking about the Wisconsin Internet Battle and close out talking about big medias battle of Roku, Boxee, etc.. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Show File Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Purchase GNC gear from the Ohana Store! Show Hotline 24/7 1-619-342-7365 or e-mail geeknews@gmail.com Show Links

Make Free Google Voice Calls from your Android

If you are someone who frequently runs short on your monthly calling minutes then a way to make calls without using ANY minutes would be quite a welcome discovery.  Thankfully there is just such an app for Android customers. An app called GrooVe IP is available in the market for $3.99.  It works with your phone's Wi-Fi or 3G /

Thank You TiVo for Hulu Plus, But No Thank You

TiVo has been rolling out Hulu Plus on their Premier boxes for awhile now and it became available to me around the first week of June. I had used and cancelled Hulu Plus, before so I wasn't eligible for the free trial. However, the Premier TiVo is connected to our living room TV, and I thought Hulu might be something

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