by Ben Oaks | Oct 27, 2011 | Generally Cool Stuff, Mobile Tech
New to the smartphone market? Have questions about your phone and don’t know who to ask (other than @gizmoboaks or @techburgh)? Verizon Wireless is here to help. If you live in or around the Pittsburgh area, they are holding Wireless Workshops. These workshops...
by Ben Oaks | Oct 25, 2011 | Generally Cool Stuff, Mobile Tech
Looking for a tablet for you and your family? Want to get one with blazing fast downloads and a dependable network behind it? Look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on the Verizon Wireless Network. With a combination of 4G data, HD video playback, and 9...
by Andy Quayle | Oct 22, 2011 | Generally Cool Stuff
(ARA) – A few years ago, if a student was using an electronic device during class, you could bet that the teacher would confiscate it. Now, in our increasingly digital age, teachers often encourage students to bring their tablets, smartphones and laptops to...
by Andy Quayle | Oct 21, 2011 | Generally Cool Stuff, Home Tech
(ARA) – When you were a kid, the high-tech items on your back-to-school shopping list probably consisted of nothing more exotic than a pocket calculator and the latest leading-edge running shoes. Times have changed, and back-to-school technology has kept pace....
by Andy Quayle | Oct 18, 2011 | Generally Cool Stuff
(ARA) – Gone are the days where a teacher stood at the chalkboard – her back to the classroom – demonstrating a math equation. Technology has taken over elementary, middle and high schools across the country, allowing teachers to interact with and...
by Andy Quayle | Oct 16, 2011 | Apple Tech, Generally Cool Stuff, Mobile Tech
I’m not normally one for music games and “Rocking out” in general. When I was much younger I was a percussionist in a Brass Band (yes, typical little Drummer boy ) and though I have hardly touched a kit since my eyes must have lit up at least a little when I saw the...
