Monday
Dec122011

Review: Nikon CoolPix S1200pj camera with built in projector 

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There was a time when sharing photos meant gathering around a slide projector and seeing blown-up versions of pictures appear on a screen. There was a certain elegance in the storytelling qualities of a proper slideshow. This is something Nikon seems to want to bring back with their S1200pj camera/projector combo.

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Sunday
Dec112011

The Beatles get some love from iTunes with animated "Cover"ad, free book

It's been a year since the entire Beatles catalog made it to iTunes. Apple's created a striking animated ad to remind us. They are also offering a free animated Yellow Submarine book on iBook Store featuring animated illustrations and text from the 2004 book, 14 full-colour video clips from the original 1968 film, audio clips of classic Beatles hits and Sir George Martin's original score, original dialogue from the film, "read aloud" functionality

Saturday
Dec102011

Review: Acer S3 Ultrabook

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then the Acer S3 Ultrabook must have a high regard for the Apple MacBook Air. As with many ultra thin and light ultrabooks coming to the market, the Acer S3 borrows a lot of design elements from the 13-inch MacBook Air but does it add anything to the form factor? We see how it measures up.

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Friday
Dec092011

Apps and Launches: Google Currents launches, takes on Flipboard

The biggest problem with that beautiful Flipboard app is that it is iOS only. Well Google Currents, which works on Android and iOS um, apprxomites the look and feel of Flipboard.

The Google blog says, "We’ve worked with more than 150 publishing partners to offer full-length articles from more than 180 editions including CNET, AllThingsD, Forbes, Saveur, PBS, Huffington Post, Fast Company and more.

Content is optimized for smartphones and tablets, allowing you to intuitively navigate between words, pictures and video on large and small screens alike, even if you’re offline. We're downloading it now to see how good it really is.