It’s scientifically proven… at some point or another, whether we like it or not, we’ll all have that dreaded day when we realize we’re holding the newspaper an arm’s length away to read it. Presbyopia – the inability to see near objects clearly – is usually first noticed in the ages between 40 and 50,…
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If you have an iPhone 4S, you have the ability to use Siri, a personal assistant that helps with multiple tasks, from sending text messages to giving specific information. Through voice dictation, you simply tell Siri a demand, such as to send an email, or you can ask a question, such as information about the…
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TomTom iPhone App vs Garmin iPhone App With more and more people now using their Smartphones to provide them with a GPS solution over an actual physical standalone device, it wasn’t going to be too long until both powerhouse manufacturers got into the game and started trying to get a slice of this ever popular…
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Mobile apps have made travel more convenient than ever. Whether, using them to plan a trip, book hotels or check the best restaurants in a new city, it’s all available at your fingertips through your mobile device. The only problem is there are so many apps to choose from and it can be difficult to…
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Getaround is a new application allowing regular people to rent out their extra vehicles. The service has been going strong since May 2010. Traditional rental car businesses often have stringent requirements for people who rent cars. Given the recession, many people cannot meet the requirements or the deposits. Getaround helps people without vehicles gain mobility.…
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The Apple iPad and iPhone have taken the consumer technology world by storm. Their capacitive touch screen interface, intuitive operating system and abundance of applications and accessories have made the previous generation of consumer products largely obsolete. One of the most exciting and practical uses of the new Apple products is entertainment on long car…
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There are thousands of useful apps for hikers, but before listing the best of them it’s worth taking a moment to think about what iPhones shouldn’t be used for. Navigation is high on the list, and mountain rescue services around the world are finding that inexperienced hikers trying to find their way with a phone…
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A couple years ago I wrote about a phone called the Samsung Galaxy Beam (Halo). It sure was a neat idea. It was an Android powered phone with a built in pico projector. Unfortunately, the phone never made it to the United States and while phone with built in projectors are expected to be…
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Up until now the only time you have have seen 360 degree video in action is when using Google Maps Street View function… and that’s not so much video as it is still photos. 360 degree video is actually a lot more disorienting but strangely cool, somehow. Of course, up until now the technology has…
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