Tech Blog

Google, search engine giant and technology innovator, has come up with its own version of the cloud. Aptly and simply named, Google offers Drive to Google users for free. This newest addition to Google’s lineup of free services offers Google members at least, or up to 5 GB of online storage, for free. There are several similarities between the iCloud and Google’s cloud. However, there are key points that the two services are different on.

Google has offered other services that pertain to the Drive for several years. Gmail, for example, has offered online storage since the advent of Google docs. Google has never really bragged or advertised the service, but it did become more noticeable with Android products. Read more »

As far back as 2010, it has been rumored that Apple has had technology that would enable the company to produce devices with no glass. This technology was said to be able to produce liquid metal to use instead of the glass. However, since 2010, no device has been sold.

Now, the rumor is circulating again. This time, it goes into a little more detail, actually giving June of 2012 as a release date for this new, non-glass device.

According to a Korean news site, which sited industry sources as its source, this new device will not only contain the Liquidmetal, but it will be unveiled at the annual worldwide conference for developers, held by Apple. Read more »

There seem to be a few new things on the technology front. Microsoft, among others, has made some leeway with their translation app., Bing Translator. This newer version allows users to take a picture of writing done in foreign languages, then translates with a written overlay. Or, the user can speak into the phone’s microphone, and the app will translate it into various other languages. The app is even accessible offline, with the download of a language pack. Languages that are supported with the Bing Translator include English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Chinese Simplified.

Are you ready for sleep control through your iPhone? You could be part of what has been called the world’s largest sleep experiment, if you are. Professor Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire in Britain is inviting volunteers to use a iPhone app to try to control their dreams. Wiseman is teaming up with the YUZA software company to help create DREAM:ON, an app that plays nature sounds and soundscapes while the user is asleep. This music is designed to help the sleeper avoid bad dreams. Read more »

The “Hunger Games,” based on the best selling novel for three straight years by Susanne Collins has gained a global existence.  The movie features a sixteen year old named, Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers to replace her younger sister in the games. Everdeen is forced to use her strong instincts and the dependency on a former mentor, drunken winner Haymitch Abernathy as she has to go up against some highly skilled and well-trained Tributes that have been getting ready for these “Games” their entire lives. Katniss’  survival in the arena will be dependent upon her ability to make impossible choices and pit life against love. Her survival instincts will need to be strong enough to outweigh humanity if she ever gets to return to District 12.

With the movie fairing so well at the box office, one would think everybody would be happy, but it looks like there are rumblings of losing Director Gary Ross. The talk is about Ross and Lionsgate who seem to be fighting a game of their own, but if you are a “Hunger Games” follower, you already know that there can only be one winner. Whatever has them battling it out, they are still at it. Read more »

Few years back, the Idiot box was not even in existence. But now, lot has changed since the invention of Television Sets. Originally, television sets were bulky, heavy and hardly featured one or two channels, which had programs during business hours. Even so, these channels were often boring. Besides, videos were black and white, with speckles disturbing view. Then came color television sets and cable TV. This made it possible for a few private channels, besides one or two government channels.

But now, technology is far more advanced. New TV Technology has made it possible to view infinite channels, round the clock, in high definition. Now, 3D view is in and most families choose satellite connections. Cable TV is going strong with satellite TV establishing a strong foothold. That’s not all! Now, not just television sets, there are different types of television sets. Ranging from LCD to plasma, it is also possible to watch TV from one’s computer or laptop. Now, online TV is the latest trend with increasingly more people buying software that lets them watch different channels online. Read more »

On a shopping spree with Cynthia, Nene reveals that she has made up her mind and is going to divorce Greg.  Cynthia gives Nene ample support and ensures her that while it is a big decision it is probably right for her.

Meanwhile Kandi is all “Happiness and Joy”!  Her toys and products are finally ready for sale.  The line includes toys that vibrate to music and work underwater.  What she has waited five months for is finally a reality.  So in order to launch her line she plans a party.

Cynthia also completes a major accomplishment, her modeling agency.  The day of the grand opening she has a large turnout and finds a handful of models that she sees fit to train and attempt to send to New York and other markets. Read more »

The last episode began with the empty cell of Mary Margaret at the Sheriff’s Office in Storybrooke, and then the scene moves to her running through the woods in the dark. Henry is looking at a picture of a girl in his book when Emma walks in with Mr. Gold. She asked him what he was doing there. His suspicion is that Emma helped Mary Margaret get out, but Emma and Mr. Gold act surprised when they see the empty cell. Emma is cautioned by Mr. Gold that she must have Mary Margaret back by 8am the next morning or they will both be in trouble.

While driving through the woods looking for Mary Margaret, Emma almost hits a strange man named Jefferson.  Emma apologizes and lies about being out their looking for a lost dog. In Fairy Tale Land, Jefferson is playing a game of Hide and Seek with his little girl, Grace. They see the Queen’s carriage in front of their house, but Jefferson denies knowing her and sends Grace into the woods to hide. Upon entering the house Jefferson asks Regina what she wants and it is obvious they know each other. Regina tells him she needs him to do a job for her, but he refuses because that is how Grace lost her mother. The Queen tries to bribe Jefferson, promising him riches if he will only do this one last task for her but he continues to resist.

Back in Fairy Tale Land, Jefferson doesn’t have the money to buy Grace a stuffed rabbit and the Old Hag won’t take what he has for it.  Grace talks him into leaving from embarrassment and when the Old Hag turns to the mirror, she morphs into the Queen.  Meanwhile, Emma wakes up in Jefferson’s mansion and is bound and gagged. Read more »

Increased monthly expenses like gas and food can take a toll on your monthly budget.  Home entertainment can get slotted under the “optional” category, instead of the “necessity” spot. Well, here is one money-saving tip with some teeth.

The things you don’t know about your local movie theater can cost you in the long run. Its not only cheaper to stay home and watch that movie through On Demand, but its safer and healthier, as well.

The most apparent money-saver is the price of admission. While movie theaters do not get the luxury of setting prices for admission (movie studios get every penny for the first two months), it’s apparent that its cheaper to get an On Demand movie for one price, than to pay for multiple people at the theater.  With current pricing, a couple can pay as much as $35.00 or more, to get their tickets and a modest snack at concessions. Read more »

Entertainment is the main purpose of TV regardless of what others may say. Game shows, comedy shows, dramas, romance and even the news has always been the mainstay of television programming and without entertainment advertisers would have to find new ways of hawking their goods. But  the main form of entertainment that has always been around, and has become even more popular than ever thanks to TV are sports.

It doesn’t even much matter what kind of sports or at what level, as long as there’s some type of competition involved, there will be some type of television coverage available. Of course, professional events and the Olympics have great TV coverage. All one has to do is turn on the TV on a Sunday afternoon and flip a few channels and some type of sporting event will be on. In the spring, you’ve got baseball, in the fall, the NFL rides high. And over the winter, you’ve got basketball and hockey to look forward to. And even if you prefer some type of auto racing, NASCAR runs from February through November and with the popularity of racing, Friday night, Saturday and Sunday will almost always have some kind of NASCAR related race running. Read more »

New technology, and the Internet in particular, has made video entertainment that much more accessible to people in every walks of life.  In fact, the wide variety of technology available these days can make it difficult to keep up with all of the options for enjoying great video.  Gone are the days when we were forced to choose between whatever happens to be on TV and our own modest collections of video tapes or DVDs!  That’s because of the growing availability of video on demand services.

Video on demand is actually a broad range of technologies that can be used to deliver specifically requested video content to a viewer virtually instantly. Generally, this is done through a list of videos that are available in an archive. Once the viewer has selected a particular video, that video is transmitted to the viewer’s viewing device, which can be either a computer or a TV set. Read more »