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Need a Charge
One of the most useful products that Alex saw at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was the Powerstick. This device is a charger for every cell phone and MP3 player and it plugs into your computer's USB port to charge. Powerstick.com...
E-Commerce Report Card for Online Retailers
A recent e-commerce report card rated retailers on a 100 point scale. Amazon.com and Netflix received scores higher than 80. Alex reviews some of the high and low scorers. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_01-09-09.mp3[/podcast]
Is the IPhone Still Cool?
Now that Wal-Mart has started carrying the iPhone many are questioning if the phone is still cool. Do we buy cell phones as fashion accessories? [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_01-08-09.mp3[/podcast]
Unlimited News Resources Online
Alex is a big news junkie. For political news check out realclearpolitics.com and for updates on the current Middle East conflict check out jpost.com and palastinechronical.com. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_01-07-09.mp3[/podcast]
Pay as You Go Computing
Microsoft recently filed a patent application for "pay as you go" computing. With this model you would receive either a free or highly discounted computer and you would pay for using the computer based on hours and activities....
Portable Gaming Devices
Both the Nintendo DS and the iPhone have overtaken the Sony PlayStation Portable as the top handheld gaming devices. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_01-05-09.mp3[/podcast]
More About the Digital TV Transition
You are only going to be affected by the digital TV transition on February 17th is you receive your television signal through an antenna. If so, you will need a digital converter box and the government will help you pay for it. Check out the website dtv2009.gov, or...
Clarifying the Digital TV Transition
Since the digital TV transition has been terribly confusing for consumers, The Technology Tailor clarifies who is truly affected by the transition occurring on February 17th. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-31-08.mp3[/podcast]
Need a computer? Buy a Netbook!
Laptop sales have been increasing while desktop computer sales have been dropping. Small laptops called Netbooks such as those made by Acer are influencing the increase in laptop sales. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-30-08.mp3[/podcast]
Alex’s Favorite Technology of 2008
As 2008 is winding down, Alex reviews his favorite personal technology items of the year. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-29-08.mp3[/podcast]