Tech Spec: Today’s Tech Gripes
Being the go-to tech guy for some means hearing all of the gripes about the technology community.
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Being the go-to tech guy for some means hearing all of the gripes about the technology community.
The tablet has exploded its way into the hands of consumers in a very short period of time.
It is scary how fast technology evolves in today’s society, especially with movies. The picture quality is continually getting better, and these improvements mean developments on the ways to watch them.
Keeping up with technology’s latest fads is nothing new for this generation. We have seen the change from the landline to the smartphone and birth of the Internet. While we have been trained to adapt in this field, previous generations are being forced into this culture that is alien to them.
Ugh, Apple. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not Apple’s No. 1 fan. This company is loved by the masses for its quality and its products like the iPhone, iPod and MacBook Pro.
Remember when every toy or gift we received required some size of battery? My house had a battery drawer (it has now become an everything drawer) full of AA’s, AAA’s, C’s, D’s, 9V’s and whatever random watch batteries we would collect over time. Those batteries never had great lives, even after using tricks like storing batteries in the freezer to retain its charge.
Every student (or any person for that matter) has had bouts with procrastination. It happens to the best of us, and it happens frequently. One of the biggest contributors to the lack of attention is technology.
As Halloween season approaches, so do the memories: dressing up and going to costume parties, visiting haunted houses and going trick-or-treating. If you are like me, capturing the moment is just as important as experiencing it.
College students spend money; it is a necessary evil in the world of penny pinching. This pain in the wallet may grow, as there are talks about an increase in the “technology fee” that students already pay.
'Tis the season… for rumors! Now that fall is finally upon us, companies are beginning to roll out their devices for the holiday season. The rumor mill has been abuzz lately on some of the products that consumers could see in the very near future. Here are some of the rumors that have gained popularity recently:
I reviewed the Peekiegram app that is currently only available through Apple’s App Store. It is a free “photo-flirting” app that transforms a normal photo into a note, utilizing themes and captions. Owtside’s (the company responsible for Peekiegram) owner, Frank Salls, described the app in an email saying “Peekiegram adds flavor when communicating what’s coming up next.” Want to see how the app works and hear my point of view? Check out the video:
In many people’s eyes, technology is a good thing; people integrate laptops, smartphones and just about any other form of technology you can think of into their everyday lives. But, there are people who oppose this mesh of technology and people.
Political organizations have been buying-up commercial space on television recently. This is because election season is upon us with the presidential election happening this November.
Everyone has a preference on which internet browser they use on their computer. People choose their favorite browser based on options like performance, simplicity or complexity, look or certain functionality (extensions, syncing, etc.). Many probably do not take into consideration the aspect of protection when they choose a browser and due to recent issues. This could be a problem.
Now that the iPhone 5 has been released for a few days, I got to test out the new device first-hand (with thanks to my friend Matt who got his on release day). Let’s jump right in!
It is that time of year again: time for Apple’s newest installment to the iPhone series, the iPhone 5.
The push towards being sustainable seems to be more popular every year. But, when technology gets involved, many people do not know how the two interrelate.
People who pass by (or watch the webcam of) the Sun Devil Fitness Complex can clearly see renovations are underway to offer a better exercise experience for ASU students. But, the outside is not the only change that is being made. The cardio machines in the SDFChave been replaced with new, top-of-the-line cardio machines.
It is the start of a new school year, which for many, means that it is time to refresh their broken or old technology.
Going to the bookstore (or Amazon, Chegg, etc.) certainly puts a strain on the wallet as each semester’s classes begin. ASU professors and staff have realized this problem, and with the utilization of new technology they tried to counteract the problem with the solution of the electronic textbook.
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