This Old House, The Hat Trick

Home wiring projects, even if digitally relevant, fall somewhat beyond our usual territory. However, given the good commentary, traffic, and in light of my preoccupation with the topic this month, we’re carrying on. First off, some progress has been made on a potential Verizon FiOS install. See, I told you it was coming? Although I … Read more

36 Hours with the PS3 Slim

We’ll only run ‘deals of the day’ that we personally find of value. So it should come as no surprise that I got in on Amazon’s $100 credit with a PS3 purchase. I’d expected to receive the console on Monday while stuck home all day with the HVAC crew, but it arrived Tuesday evening (insufficiently … Read more

Motorola acquires ZumoCast maker Zector

Motorola has acquired a company called Zector, which is behind the ZumoDrive online storage service and the ZumoCast software which allows users to stream media over the web from a personal computer to a mobile device. Motorola says it plans to use Zector’s technology to “enhance Motorola Mobility’s mobile content experience and MOTOBLUR service.” In other words, you … Read more

This Old House, Part Deux

Discussion has been good on my initial “new home” post, so we’re following it up today with a video from the basement — which is made up of a large 22′ x 16′ common area, that I’ve claimed as my office and lab, two utility closets, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The home was built … Read more

This Old House

You’ve probably noticed it’s been quiet around here lately. And while it’s true “news” is typically light the week or so heading into Christmas, I’ve been preoccupied with a new home. Well, a new-to-me home. As you might imagine, we’ve got tons of a projects… many technologically oriented, although most aren’t (new bed arriving today, AC … Read more

DotD: Buy a PS3, Get a $100 Credit

Today’s deal of the day nets you a Sony PS3 for $100 off. But it’s probably only a reasonable option if you’re a regular Amazon customer and don’t mind floating them that Benjamin. As it just so happens, I am and I don’t. So I just placed an order for one of my boxes of … Read more

Many EA iOS Games On Sale ($0.99)

I always seem to be on the road or otherwise unavailable when the more interesting iOS sales hit. So I’m hoping the deeply discounted Navigon GPS apps come around a third time, so that I may partake. But, in the interim, EA has put over 70 games on sale for 99 cents. And it just … Read more

Google TV Android Remote Control Now Available

As expected, Google has launched a remote control app for Android phones that lets you control a Google TV box with your phone. The new app is available in the Android Market, and you can use it to change channels, search for content, find a video on your phone and send it to your TV using the … Read more