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Apple stays strong, Android is stronger… smartphones for everyone!

Posted: May 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm   /   Local, Technology

Gartner released their quarterly report today comparing the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010 with 2011. The latest data puts the numbers at an overall sales increase of 84.88% since this time last year with over 100 million smartphones sold so far in 2011. Smartphone sales have undoubtedly ramped up in recent years. […]

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10 Gigapixels of People Watching – Wembley Stadium 360 Panoramic Photo

Posted: May 17, 2011 at 9:50 am   /   Local, Sports, Technology

People watching has seen a popularity boost in recent years. It’s even come down to the technology industry disguising “voyeurtainment” as “amazing advancements in photography.” I’m on to you, Fujitsu. Click here to view the 360-degree image. The 10 gigapixel shot was taken at Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and […]

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“Danger” is Google’s Middle Name

Posted: May 12, 2011 at 2:06 pm   /   Local, Technology

Google I/O 2011 brought great news for Android fans, Chrome fans, and fans of free stuff. One of the biggest announcements was not even formally announced: Joe Britt and Matt Hershenson have joined Google to head their recently formed hardware division. The significance here comes when you examine their resumes: Joe and Matt were one […]

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Google I/O 2011: Day 2 – Chrome Around the World!

Posted: May 12, 2011 at 2:03 pm   /   Local, Technology

Day 1 was a beast, Day 2 is no different. Today it’s all about Chrome, and not just the extremely fast browser. Chrome OS gets the most exposure to date at this morning’s keynote! Google is releasing their final product on June 15th and extending their reach worldwide to six countries outside of the United […]

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Tracking Apple, Google, and our Government

Posted: May 12, 2011 at 1:51 pm   /   Local, Technology

Pandemonium! Your phone is tracking your location! Where’s my foil hat?! I demand justice! The Senate held hearings yesterday regarding privacy laws in the technology sector and invited a couple of the major players along for the ride. Privacy has a critical role in the future of mobile technology. Sharing information to the internet can […]

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Google I/O 2011: Day 1 – Android, Google TV, and Angry Birds!

Posted: May 10, 2011 at 12:34 pm   /   Local, Music, Technology, Television, Watch Free Movies Online

The keynote to start this year’s I/O developer conference demonstrated Google’s power with quite a hefty chunk of lean muscle. After Annan was done showing off his legs, we got down to the good stuff! (photo withheld) Watch Google I/O 2011 Live Online Here. As usual, these type of public events command a sort of […]

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Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger Call It Quits, Don’t Say “I’ll Be Back”

Posted: May 10, 2011 at 11:59 am   /   Film, Local

In a surprising announcement, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are calling it quits. It was revealed that this separation has been 2 years in the making, and that the deaths of each of Maria’s parents were the only reason she’s pushed off making the decision. Arnold and Maria were married in April, 1986 and have […]

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Apple More Valuable Than Google?

Posted: May 9, 2011 at 2:41 pm   /   Local, Shopping Reviews, Technology

Big news in the tech world yesterday as it was announced that Apple has overtaken Google in global brand value. Over the past year, Apple has seen an 84% increase to $153 billion, while their rival in all things mobile drops to the #2 position with a 2% loss and a brand value of $111 […]

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Vampires Suck

Posted: August 19, 2010 at 2:39 pm   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

Vampires Suck Bites… But It Bites Like It Should. Remember the Three C’s: cheesy, campy, and cliché. This life-saving mnemonic will be your ultimate tool to turning this patience-draining parody into a survivable satire. The plot is mainly based on the first movie of the Twilight Saga. Gloomy Girl moves to Gloomy Place. Gloomy Girl […]

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