With Memorial Day just two weeks away, it’s time to start planning your next picnic, and we’ve rounded up some iPhone and iPad accessories and apps to make your BBQ the best ever. (more…)
Enough about the future of technology! What about the past? We snagged a ride on our good pal H.G. Wells’ time machine and went back to the (OK, slightly fictionalized) Steampunk Past that should’ve been. Check out the awesome iPad accessories that we discovered on our trip.
When a new Apple iPad goes up for sale, it’s something akin to an international incident. When a new Samsung Android tablet is announced for presale, it’s exciting- but sometimes it can fly under the radar. That’s why we’re here to help keep you up to date: in case you didn’t know, Samsung’s 16GB Galaxy Tab 2 10.1” tablet is available for pre-order via Amazon and other online retailers, and will hit store shelves at your local electronics retailer on May 13th. (more…)
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We’re techies, so we know how much time having a smartphone and a tablet computer has saved us in our day-to-day routines. Considering how efficient we’ve become, there isn’t much excuse for not spending a few minutes on getting our moms something great this Mother’s Day. If it’s not the opportunity you’re lacking, but the good gift ideas, read on for some helpful hints to get you on your way to favorite son or daughter status. (more…)
On May 4th, some of the world’s biggest superhero franchises will combine on the big screen for what might be the summer’s most massive movie experience: The Avengers. Delivered by Marvel Comics, Walt Disney Studios, and writer/director (and comic book geek-hero) Joss Whedon, The Avengers will see the establishment of the superhero fighting force to be reckoned with, including Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Widow, all kicking butt on screen together. To get in the mood, check out this list of awesome Avengers-themed iPhone & iPad accessories and apps that pack a super-powered punch. (more…)
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A recently revealed preview image from this summer’s upcoming mega-ultra-blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises showed us something we probably could’ve guessed: even Batman loves his iPad. When it comes to highly coveted iPad accessories, we’ve gone ahead and put “Batcycle” right at the top of our list. If, however, custom military-grade combat vehicles are a bit out of your price range, there’s no need to turn to a life of crime. We’ve rounded up some more affordable Batman-themed iPhone and iPad accessories & apps for the Bruce Wayne in all of us. (more…)
While it might not affect iOS users at the moment, the introduction of Google’s cloud storage service “Google Drive” (to virtually every other platform except iPad and iPhone, which are listed as “coming soon”) has driven home the concept of off-site file storage and backup with incredible force. There are no less than a dozen services available that will host your files on their remote servers, usually offering a couple gigs for free and additional space for a nominal fee. And while it should warm our hearts to know that competition is driving the cloud storage market into a frenzy of one-upmanship that has only resulted in grander and more robust offerings, it’s actually pretty intimidating to stand in front of this massive list of options. To make things simpler, read on for our recommended one-two cloud storage punch of iCloud & Dropbox, a perfect pair of services for any Apple user. (Android user? We’ll visit Google Drive once we’ve had more time to test it out!) (more…)
Bringing friends and family together has never been easier, thanks to the excellent party planning apps that can be found in Apple’s app store for iPhone and iPad. Check out our list of excellent downloads that are sure to help seasoned hosts and hostesses as well as first time party throwers put on a seriously successful bash. (more…)
When it comes to the seemingly simple concept of the “to-do list,” there is a mind-bogglingly large number of apps available in the iTunes store that want to help us keep track of the many things we all commit to doing on a day-to-day basis. They range from simple to complex and from free to shockingly expensive, and yet they all have the same goal: remember what to do and when it has to be done by. Luckily for you, we’ve added “sort through all of these productivity apps” and “make sure it’s cheap” to our own to-do list. Read on to see what we came up with. (more…)
Is it just us, or is Spring springing a bit earlier than usual this year? With all of the sunshine and cool breezes waiting outside, thoughts turn to summer and that means one potentially terrifying thing: getting in shape. This year, take that terror in stride by harnessing some clever tech that is sure to increase your gain-to-pain ratio. Just lace up your tennis shoes, pull out your iPhone, and join us for a run-down of our favorite fitness apps. (more…)
