The cloud is definitely where it's at right now, but what if you don't like the idea the idea of Google, Dropbox et al looking after your data? Then you might be interested in a Pogoplug, which allows you to create your own cloud storage that's only limited by the size of the hard disk. A Pogoplug is a hardware
The Apple v Samsung case that was decided a few weeks ago is still far from being over, with injunctions and appeals still pending, but now we seem to be moving on to act 2 regardless of that bit of unfinished business. Today it was learned that the tables have turned and Samsung is now suing Apple over the iPhone 5. The Galaxy
Google has released another app for their popular Android platform and this time it's all about exploring the world around you, no matter where you are. The new app, appropriately called "Field Trip", will use your device's GPS to get your location and, when it senses you are close to something cool, it will alert you. The app simply runs
Today I was relaxing in a cafe, taking it easy on Sunday. As I looked around the other tables, everyone else was either looking at a smartphone or else had one resting on the table. They weren't students or young professionals either; these were mums and dads, grandmas and grandpas. Here's the tally of what I saw: 3x Samsung Galaxies
Mozilla has been hard at work on a Firefox operating system that will power mobile devices, mostly of the lower-end variety. The OS has been rumored to be launching first in Brazil in early 2013. Now, hardware maker ZTE is rumored to be the first to get devices on the market, and they are expected very soon. ZTE has several
The folks over at XDA Developers are a resourceful bunch. The crew has come up with ways to root and flash almost every Android device, sometimes within hours of it's release. They previously rolled out a universal root method for all ICS (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) devices. Now one of the developers there, who goes by the name Bin4ry, has
Alright, I realize that based on my rant yesterday, and now this, I look like an Apple hater and I can assure you that I am really not. I am, however, upset about the previously mentioned connector issue that caused my daughter to decide she no longer wanted the new iPhone, and I also have a sense of humor, which