From the archive

March 2014

37 posts

ZOOM iQ5 Review

Over the past 10 years I have used several Zoom handheld audio recorders. They all have been excellent field recorders, and I have recorded dozens of interviews and even use one of the devices today as a backup audio recorder in my studio. The folks at Zoom sent me the iQ5 to review which allowed me to turn my Lightning

GNC #934 Microsoft Reading your Email

Microsoft has admitted to reading a customers email account to get some dirt on an employee who leaked Microsoft IP to the customer. Instead of proceeding with a civil action they snooped in the mail account. Shame on them. This and much more tech tonight that will blow your mind. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community.

TP-Link 3G Mobile WiFi and Power Bank Review

The TP-Link 3G Mobile WiFi and 5200 mAh Power Bank (M5360) combines two of the handiest portable accessories - a 3G wireless hotspot and a USB battery pack - into a single unit. Sounds good on paper, but convergence doesn't always work out. Let's take a look. The M5360 comes neatly packaged in a slide-out box. Included with the 3G

Say Goodbye to the Diablo III Auction House

Blizzard Entertainment has officially shut down the Auction House in Diablo III. This includes both the gold Auction House and the real-money Auction House. A controversial concept right from the start has been removed from the game – forever. For those who are unaware, the gold Auction House enabled players to take the items that they found in game and

Kingston DataTraveler microDuo Review

The Kingston DataTraveler microDuo is a solution to the problem many smartphone and tablet owners face when you have a pile of important files on your USB flash drive that really need to be on your device: your flash drive has a normal USB plug and your Android tablet has microUSB socket. Big into small isn't going to go, and

GNC-2014-03-17 #933 Big Bang Excitement

The Big Bang was in the news in a big way today. Congrats to the scientist involved. I cover all the tech news and then some on today's show... Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Subscribe Today: Audio

HTC One Max Smartphone Review

HTC are expected to announced a new iteration of their One smartphone in a few weeks, but here today I have the current version of the HTC One Max on my desk. And it's definitely on my desk, because this is not a small phone, no. With a whopping 5.9" screen this easily the largest phone I've ever handled, verging into

GNC-2014-03-13 #932 Zuckerberg Calls the President

Mark Zuckerberg calls the President of the United States to complain. I am sure that went over like a fart in church. Was it a PR stunt, or did he really think the President would listen to him? Get fired up as I want to hear from you and get your opinion on the opening segment of the show tonight.

GNC-2014-03-10 #931 Comcast Cash

Yes you to can get Comcast Cash as well if your a congressman, I cover how Comcast has cash flying in the air like an out of control ATM machine.. 25 years on the net, I take you on a time machine back to 1989 and talk about the first idiotic domain I purchased that I still have today. Download

Wearables Come To SXSW

At times it feels like SXSW has become a mini-CES, with all the hot innovations popping up. Wearables combined with health and well-being are definitely where it's at and this year Philips are hosting a Dragon's Den-style Digital Innovation Challenge, with three companies pitching their tech for a week's advice and guidance at Philip's High Tech Campus in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Striker shows off some cool products for all sorts of uses

Striker Hand Tools Company is a unique  corporation in today's technology world. It makes a variety of items for various different purposes, including your home and car. Recently we got them to show off some of the coolest items. Starting with the Simple Sucker, which is perhaps the simplest phone mount you will ever find. It is a simple rubber stand with suction

Audio Technica shows off new headset lineup

Audio Technica, as the name implies, is in the business of, well, audio products. Now the company is showing off its latest range of headphones, beginning with the standard ear-buds that most of us use daily. The new model is designed to conform to the user, and also includes an in-line microphone to handle those pesky telephone calls as well.

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