Several of you have checked in with me, wondering if or when I’ll be taking a look at the multi-function Vulkano — a device that is something more than a Slingbox-esque placeshifter, by also incorporating recording capabilities along with local media and Internet video streaming to a television. And I can tell you my review … Read more
Zumocast is a new app from the folks behind the ZumoDrive online storage service. While ZumoDrive is designed to let you quickly and easily upload files to the web and access them from any computer as if they were local files, Zumocast is kind of the opposite. You set up the ZumoCast server software on … Read more
As a former runner, in the dark days before inexpensive tracking/training technologies, I find myself attracted to and motivated by powerful new tools — many of which require limited or no new hardware. In fact, dabbling with the fine RunKeeper Pro iPhone app ($10) led me to my first phone case purchase in years (giving … Read more
For the first time in 2010, I left town without my laptop… and mostly stepped off the grid. Fortuitous timing I suppose, as the NY Times recently suggested that digital downtime is good for the brain. And while I did savor about 5 days of R&R, several at sea, you know I wouldn’t leave town completely tech-free. When we … Read more
I’ve never been much of a college football fan, preferring to wait for the NFL season to start. But for those NCAA football lovers, you can now get 3D coverage of select games from ESPN. The sports network kicks off 3D college football tonight at 8 ET with the game between Boise State and Virginia … Read more
RadioTime is an online resource for finding and listening to internet radio streams. You can do that through the RadioTime web site, using a web-based audio player. But RadioTime first came to my attention years ago because the company offered an excellent plugin for Windows Media Center which allowed you to access internet radio from … Read more
Looking for a fun way to fiddle with your photos this holiday weekend? There are Android apps for that everywhere. The Retro Camera app adds instant nostalgia to your phone pics with four camera filters that give the effect of old timey photography. If you’re getting together with family, or barbecuing with friends this weekend, you … Read more
With the NFL season right around the corner, and the college football season already underway, it’s about time Time Warner Cable and the Disney company finished their epic negotiations over retransmission rights. Luckily, the news is all good for Time Warner (and Bright House Networks) subscribers. First off, ESPN is premiering a new ESPN Goal … Read more