Stuff I Like: Vine
I’ve recently discovered Vine, a social app for iPhone that allows you to take six-second videos and share them. There’s some really creative people out there. Check it out when you get a chance. Here’s one I made recently:
Apple Store in Paris robbed of more than £1 million worth of i-gadgets
So, Apple products are still pretty popular, I guess? The spokesman said that one man had been ‘lightly injured’ in the raid. He was helping police with their enquiries. Christophe Crepin, an Unsa police union official, told Le Parisien newspaper that ‘the four hooded and heavily armed criminals made their move very quickly. Most of [...]
Why Can’t I Use My iPhone on the Plane? The F.A.A. Can’t Really Say.
People have been arrested, punched in the face, and treated like terrorists for refusing to turn off their electronic devices on planes. Despite the fact that there is no evidence that these devices interfere with the operation of a passenger plane, the rules continue to be enforced. One of the airlines even announced recently that [...]
Stuff I Like: Fire Hose iPhone Covers
These are great-looking, and look like they’ll protect your precious iPhone. They come in three colors, and with, or without letters or stripes. Available at Station Supply Co.
Watch Fetish: Casio Bluetooth-Enabled G-Shock
This thing hooks up with your iPhone to alert you to incoming calls, and some other cool stuff. The CASIO G-SHOCK Bluetooth Low Energy Wireless Technology Watch GB-6900AA-1JF (Japan Import) is available at Amazon.
iPhone 5 review: Marveling at the existence of the greatest phone ever made
When the Apple iPhone 5 was released last month, Farhad Manjoo didn’t think it was the best phone ever, or even Apple’s best phone. After owning one for a couple of weeks, he’s changed his mind. Is it the greatest phone ever? Maybe. I’ve had one since the first day it was available, and it’s [...]
Smuggled iPhone 5 Sells for as Much as $3,700 in Moscow
With enough cash, you can have just about anything. In the days of the Soviet Union a tourist in Moscow could pay for his or her entire trip by selling a suitcase full of smuggled Levi’s jeans. Now, one could make substantially more sneaking a handbag full of the latest Apple products into Russia. In [...]
iPhone 5: If You Didn’t Pre-order, are You Going to Stand in a Line Tomorrow?
My son and I didn’t pre-order the iPhone 5, because there was some indication that we might risk losing our grandfathered unlimited data plans. So, tomorrow morning, we’re planning to arrive at the local Apple Store (or at least the mall that houses it) at 6:00 AM to grab a spot in line. Josh asked [...]
So – I’m Not the Only One Who Gets that Phantom iPhone Buzz…
My son and I have been iPhone users since they first came out. He and I have both commented about the “phantom buzz” that we feel from time to time – even when the iPhone isn’t in our pocket. I carry my phone only in my left pants pocket, and that’s the only place I [...]
Stuff I Like: AudioBulb
If you want to play music throughout your house without having to drill holes in your walls, and pulling wires everywhere, AudioBulb might be the solution for you. Simply screw in the light bulbs and you have a wirelessly controlled stereo system that works with your iPhone/iPod. You’ll be able to control up to eight [...]
Walmart Bingo! Now, If Somebody Could Just Make an iPhone App of This…
Looking for something to spice up your next trip to Walmart? Play Walmart Bingo. Seriously, if someone made an iPhone app, you could have the capability to make new categories of stuff, and compete against your Foursquare friends while fighting for that coveted Mayor award. (from iOwnTheWorld, h/t Doug Ross @ Journal)
Okay, Gadget Freaks – You’re Gonna Love Swivl
Check this out – looks like a great gadget that could serve several FaceTime / home video purposes. Plus, it’s just a neat idea. Looks like it’s going to retail for $159. Get more info, and reserve one at Swivl Swivl by Satarii from Satarii on Vimeo.
Thanks, Steve Jobs
I don’t think I can contribute much beyond what has already been written about the life and career of Steve Jobs. I was always a little dismissive of Apple and their obsessive fan-boy culture. That was until, based on my son’s experience with his first MacBook, I bought my own Mac. Then, I bought the [...]
Stuff I Like: UI Stencils
These are cool. Even if you’re not a designer or a developer, you might have an idea for an app for iPhones. These stencils give you a way to depict your awesome idea on paper. Available at UI Stencils; the iPhone version is $26.95
Stuff I Want: Opena iPhone 4 Case
This is the iPhone case I’ve been looking for. Looks good, protects my iPhone from fumble-fingered drops to the sidewalk, and it has a slide-out bottle opener. Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. You can get yours here.
Stuff I Like: Twelve South BookBook iPhone4 Case
I like the looks of this case from Twelve South. It reminds me of the leather case I used to have for my old brick-style Palm Pilot (yeah, back in the days when you carried a PDA and a cell phone, and dreamed of the day they’d be married together). I’m not sure I’d actually [...]
Instagram – I Love This App
Instagram is a great iPhone app. It makes it easy to actually take a picture in all those situations where you say “I wish I had a camera to shoot that.” Since the general rule is “if I’m awake, I have my iPhone,” I can always get that shot. The effects give you lots of [...]
Stuff I Want: WALdok iPhone Speaker/Charger
From Kickstarter via Cool Material The WALdok is a small form-factor speaker/charger dock for the iPhone 3G/3GS/4 and iPod nano/classic/touch that plugs DIRECTLY into any standard wall outlet. The WALdok allows you to plug-n-play and plug-n-charge in the bathroom, kitchen, office, or anywhere there is a wall outlet. It takes complete advantage of modularity. Go from [...]
Stuff I Like: thodio iBox
This this is arguably cooler than the iPhone or iPod you hook to it. You can have it built from MDF, or oak, or mahogany, or teak, or almost any kind of wood that can be had. It has a rechargeable battery with 15 hours of life, and you can have two 25, 60, or [...]
There’s an App for That: Finding a Condom in NYC
Yep, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Sigh. In case you’re in New York City, and you and your Valentine find yourselves in need. From the NY Daily News: New Yorkers can also download the application on the Android or go to www.nyc.gov/health and type in their zip code to find locations with free NYC [...]
“Gordon Gekko” Case for Your iPhone
Twenty years ago, it was the coolest piece of technology you couldn’t wait to get your hands on – once the price came out of the stratosphere. It was that big brick of a cell phone that weighed at least a pound, and had a battery life of 15 minutes. Didn’t matter, you still wanted [...]
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