I don't know if you saw this coming, but Android has now surpassed Apple, at least in tablet form. A technology research firm known as Gartner has given a recent report saying that tablets for Android are 62 percent of the market share, and iOS iPads are now 36 percent. I personally think this is kind of funny, because a few years ago, Gartner predicted that Apple would … [Read more...] about Android tablets have now officially outsold Apple
Archives for March 2014
Ellen DeGeneres selfie most re-tweeted, Samsung Galaxy S5 gets a good ad in
Well, normally, I don't really talk about the Oscars, but something very interesting and techie happened that I felt was worth reporting. Ellen DeGeneres took the mother-of-all-selfies the other night, and it has the most re-tweets ever at 2.5 million and counting. If you don't recognize a lot of the celebrities, don't feel bad. Some I had to double-check on, but one … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres selfie most re-tweeted, Samsung Galaxy S5 gets a good ad in
Griffin Merchant Case and Square Reader for the iPhone 5
I have reviewed a lot of Griffin products before, and I was pleased to see that they had some interesting products for the iPhone 5. Their most recent is the Merchant Case and Square Reader, and it is a silicone case with a Square Reader. If you don't know what a Square Reader is, it is a mobile payment plan that allows mobile users to accept payment from credit cards … [Read more...] about Griffin Merchant Case and Square Reader for the iPhone 5
Steelie Pedestal Kit from Nite Ize
I had a chance to try out the Steelie Pedestal Kit over the weekend, and I have to say that I have seen products like it before. It is essentially an iPad mount that uses a lot of magnets to keep it in place. For those who are not familiar with products like these, this has a magnet that you stick to the back of a mobile device. The magnet sticks thanks to some 3M … [Read more...] about Steelie Pedestal Kit from Nite Ize
Hands on with the i1065 HardBack and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case from Pelican
If are not familiar with Pelican, they make all kinds of products from cases to flashlights, made to survive very harsh conditions. I had a chance to try out two of their products, the i1065 HardBack Case and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case. The i1065 HardBack Case is built to protect the iPad 2, 3, and 4, and it seals Apple's favorite tablet within a watertight gasket. I … [Read more...] about Hands on with the i1065 HardBack and CE2180 Vault Series Tablet Case from Pelican
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie
Last week, I discussed the family movie The Croods, and I recommended the film even though its plot was somewhat unoriginal. I will honestly say that The Lego Movie has a pretty unoriginal plot, but the way it does it is so original, that it couldn't help but become a surprise hit. Generally, I don't like films that are based on franchises, because I just can't shake the … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The LEGO Movie