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Hi-Def TV programming, Google Voice, Competitive Industry of E-Books, Education and Technology
News, tips and information impacting your life through technology.
Show Notes Episode 6
News Flash
– Official Google Voice App Blocked from App Store
– Sprint to Purchase Virgin Mobile USA
– Financial Times confirms Apple ‘iTablet’ rumor
Topics
1. Hi-Def TV programming and paying more
2. Google Voice
3. Competitive Industry of E-Books: Amazon, B&N, Sony
4. E-Book readers: Kindle, Kindle DX, Sony E-Book reader
Question from Winforums
Question: There are many third party products to clean and enhance Windows performance. I’m a new user to Mac, what is available to achieve these results on a Mac?
Answer: The answer is you don’t need any. There are third party tools available, but you don’t need to run them. Mac’s don’t fragment nor have a registry which might require cleaning. I would recommend however, and application removal tool like App Cleaner instead of draging the application to the trash. This will ensure removal all associated files. Otherwise, just let your Mac run its course.
Discussion of the Cast
Education and Technology
Digital Divide: Defined as those that have or do not have access to technology. When one uses technology, the quality and quantity of usage greatly matters. Government and business should address this cooperatively. This trend is noticeable in our own communities. Thoughts on what we (you, me, community, schools, govt, business) can do the decrease the gap that exists. Should this be of any great concern to us?
Tip or Item of Interest
Steve – Books by Don Tapscott: Growing Up Digital: The rise of the next generation (1996) and Grown up Digital: How the next generation is changing your world (2008) Survival in a digital world:
Mikee – Live Kick
Dave – Technology and Going Green
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Harley Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle Investment, Amazon buys Ring, and Apple’s Glass Walls & Doors
We are chatting about the future of the motorcycle industry, Amazon’s push into the security business, and people running into glass walls at Apple Park. Harley Davidson invested heavily in Alta Motors and are actively designing an electric model motorcycle to add to their inventory. This signals a small but significant change in the motorcycle industry. Amazon has purchased Ring, the internet-connected leader in security systems. The retail giant is hoping to utilize Ring and its home gadgetry to provide safe and secure delivery of their products. In some strange news, employees at Apple Park are continually running into glass walls and doors around the campus, causing 9-1-1 calls and visits from paramedic to control for head bleeding.
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Learning Electronic Courtesy, RedBox Instant, and March Madness
We have a wide variety of topics for today’s show including learning personal and professional electronic courtesy, the newest Redbox Instant service, and the connection between March Madness and Twitter. Join in the podcasting fun with us as we make our way through the never ending exciting world of technology.
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SAT Online Prep and Blekko
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There is a new kid on the block for search called Blekko. Are online SATs prep site a good thing? Google Mobile instant search and oh my MiFi and lovin it.
Show Notes
There is a new kid on the block! Competing with the likes of Google, Bing, and Yahoo may seem futile. Give Blekko.com a try. Blekko promotes that their searches remove loads of spam in their search results. It’s currently in Beta form. Give it a shot and you may find better results with Blekko.
2. Steve’s Stories Continue….Cell Phones
Steve continues his successful escapades with AT&T and cell phones (sarcasm galore here!). Tune in to hear his next horror story dealing with the cell phone industry. What’s a consumer to do with so many terms & conditions?
3. SATs Online
Grockit.com is now offering SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT prep on the web now. With interactive chat, diagnostic writing tests, math equations, and so much more. Individual practice sessions are available with direct access to over 40 instructors employed by Grockit. For those parents looking for a cost-effective, community based educational software, check this out.
4. Google Instant Search for mobile
If you are a fan of Google’s Instant Search on the web, the option now is available for mobile usage. Instant search is now available on smartphones running Android 2.2 and iPhones and iPods using iOS 4.
People take notice when you cash out $1.3 billion of your own company’s shares! Ballmer recently sold 12% of his ownership in company. Is this an opportunity for the Microsoft skeptics to talk about a future Ballmer departure? The Waves crew briefly discusses the big payout by Ballmer.
6. Virgin Mobile MiFi
Virgin Mobile MiFi is a great 3G device for Internet access for up to five devices. You don’t need a contracts or monthly payments like other carriers. For ten dollars you can get 100MB or for forty dollars unlimited bandwidth. Only pay as you need your device. Now this is the way mobile computing access should be.
7. Windown Phone 7 – Quick rundown
Windows Phone 7 has arrived in the US. With all their marketing, will the new mobile competitor make a splash in the market? Mikee provides a solid breakdown of WP7 via an Engadet review. What are consumers saying about WP7 and were the expectations set too high?