iPad
Written by Dann Fry · March 1, 2010
After more than a decade of speculation, Apple has finally added their entry to the tablet PC market: iPad. Introduced January 27 at a media event in San Francisco, iPad will come as no surprise to anyone who has been following recent rumors of a 2010 launch. The device comes at a key transition... (more...)
The Joy of Socks
Written by Addie Reine · March 1, 2010
Admit it. You are guilty of crazy and mismatched socks. Whether an open obsession or a guilty pleasure, there is no denying the facts that indeed you enjoy the lack of coordination in sock patterns as long as they are safely hidden beneath your regular blue jeans and tennis shoes. However,... (more...)
Motorola finally answers iPhone
Written by Dann Fry · November 29, 2009
Motorola has finally taken a step up in the post-iPhone smartphone battlefield–about two years too late. Verizon began airing TV ads in October for Motorola’s new “Droid,” offering up a variety of things “Droid does” to set it apart in the crowded smartphone... (more...)
5th-generation Nano provides new entertainment
Written by Meredith Cannon · October 27, 2009
Packed with a video camera, FM radio, voice recording, genius mixes, a pedometer, and offered in a wide variety of bright colors, the new fifth-generation iPod Nano is an easy choice for many, especially children and athletes. Of the many new features of this iPod, the most notable happens... (more...)
Five Websites to check out
Written by Mike Geer · October 21, 2009
Gasbuddy.com For those sophomores, juniors, and seniors who pay for their own gas, this site is a sure-fire money-saver. Gasbuddy.com is an easy-to-use gas station browser which uses your state and zip-code to pinpoint the cheapest gas prices in the area. Along with telling you exactly where... (more...)
Music to music-lovers’ ears
Written by Mike Geer · September 21, 2009
Music lovers rejoice! No longer do you have to listen to 30-second excerpts on iTunes of your favorite bands; Last.fm has arrived. The entire site is devoted to figuring out what you listen to, and finding bands that will pique your fancy, much like the “listeners have also bought…”... (more...)
Time’s online people poll hacked
Written by connor gerdes · May 6, 2009
“Moot” is now the most influential man in the world according to Time magazine’s annual online poll, edging out the likes of Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin, and Oprah Winfrey. Wait, who? Lesser known as Christopher Poole, he founded the website 4chan, home of Internet group... (more...)
No more flat rates, Internet cost to be based on usage
Written by katie hoesley · April 22, 2009
For Internet users worldwide, the luxury of paying a flat fee every month for unlimited Internet access is one that future generations will know nothing of. Starting this fall, the experimental system that will charge Internet users based on how much and how often they use the Web will be used... (more...)
Unigo gives an honest look at colleges
Written by chloe quinn · March 24, 2009
Researching colleges may be an exciting experience to begin with, but students still struggle to find the time they need to focus on their academic futures with their overly-packed schedules; unfortunately, the down-turned economy makes visiting colleges impractical, as well. The Web site... (more...)
Kongregate reigns supreme over gaming Web sites
Written by connor gerdes · March 3, 2009
Of all the free Internet gaming sites, Kongregate reigns as emperor. It has been called “the YouTube of webgaming,” where users upload and play each other’s games. Contests for the best game of the month are voted on by fans; the winning developer receives a cash prize. Users... (more...)
