That’s right, most newer android tech is only just now getting updated Lollipop builds and those wacky kids at Google have invented yet another new OS for everyone to bemoan, Android M. There isn’t an official gimmicky name yet, but I’ve seen Marshmallow, M&M and Muffin. Even Macadamia Nut Cookie. Everyone loves a good name.…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Android M
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Tech Tuesday: Windows 10 Sign Up
Got my Windows 10 notification today! Down in the right corner, the windows logo brings a popup notification with three options, one of which to give your email address when the software is available, July 29th. From their website: You’re already an expert Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, you’ll feel like…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Windows 10 Sign Up
Healthy Thursday: Inspire Implant
Inspire is kind of like a pacemaker, but for your breathing. If you suffer from Sleep Apnea and your doctors have suggested the CPAP mask and machine, look into the Inspire System. The Inspire system consists of three components: a small generator, a breathing sensor lead, and a stimulation lead—all controlled by the small handheld…… Continue reading Healthy Thursday: Inspire Implant
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Band
With this new wearable device, Microsoft has entered the fitness technology era. Classic design, new sensors, new displays and connected to everything you need. Microsoft’s Band has even received great reviews from technology sites and gurus. From the Microsoft website: Microsoft Band, the first device powered by Microsoft Health, helps you achieve your wellness goals…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Band
Tech Tuesday: Project Spartan
Microsoft had to do something, because Internet Explorer became synonymous with old, broken, buggy and slow. They pushed out Netscape way back when, the uber-browser in the 90s, now they themselves got pushed out with newer, younger, prettier, popular browsers like chrome, firefox and a myriad of others like dolphin, opera, sail to name but…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Project Spartan
Tech Tuesday: Blackberry Leap and Curve
Bless Blackberry’s corporate heart. They certainly aren’t going down without a fight these days. Long wanting to recapture their youth, they have put forth a plethora of new smartphones in every budget and range. The two I’ll show you are the Leap and Curve. They are calling the Leap an entry-level smartphone for young up-and-comers,…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Blackberry Leap and Curve
Tech Tuesday: ARRI Alexa Mini
Any budding cinematographers out there will certainly drool over this mini-production camera from Arri. You know that brickoneil.com has brought you mini projection cameras for smartphones that you can use for mini movies, slide shows and so on, now you can shoot with this mini professional camera. This can be hand held or mounted, here…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: ARRI Alexa Mini
Tech Tuesday: Tablet PC Uses
My first Tablet PC, as you well know, was the HP Compaq TC1100 convertible tablet computer, the second generation. I bought it refurbished in 2007 and it still works to this day, albeit in a slow, buggy way with older hardware and a forgotten OS XP. A few years ago I had an unexpected…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Tablet PC Uses
Tech Tuesday: Scarcity of Humans
http://player.theplatform.com/p/2E2eJC/nbcNewsOffsite?guid=tdy_hall_robots_150210 Well, it’s getting closer and closer! Humans out of any type of service, health or food worker jobs. Machines are getting cheaper, faster and don’t complain about hazards, health care or hours. No overtime gripes, no sexual harassment claims, no personal time. This is an employer’s dream come true. I’ve brought you stories…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Scarcity of Humans
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Office for Android
Did you see the article posted over last weekend? Microsoft is relenting on Android devices running Office! There is a catch, naturally: Microsoft Office is only for those Android devices running KitKat 4.4 or newer. For those of us with the vast majority of devices running Ice Cream Sandwich 4.03, we are out of luck.…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Office for Android