Entries by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (6704)

Monday
May302011

SourceCode: Samsung to Apple - Show me yours and I'll show you mine

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

So, now Samsung is trying to turn the tables on Apple after the iPhone maker filed suit against Samsung for allegedly copying design and functionality elements of the iPhone and the iPad. The earlier suit alleged that Samsung copied the look, product design, packaging and user interface of its products, violating its patents and trademarks and possibly causing confusion in the market.

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Saturday
May282011

Review: Microsoft Photosynth for iOS

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

In Photosynth, Microsoft has built a stunning panorama and photo-stitching application out of technology that every photography smitten iOS user will love. There exist a host of decent panorama stitching applications for iOS that do within seconds what used to take hours to achieve in Photoshop.  Some are paid, some are free. Photosynth, which is free, takes this type of photography to another level and automates the process while managing to help create some stunning panoramas.

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Wednesday
May252011

SourceCode: Demystifying Mango and Windows Phone


By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Boasting '500 new features' the upcoming update to Windows Phone 7 (version 7.1 codenamed Mango) was announced yesterday for a Fall release. Aside from tooting the horn for an OS upgrade that's overdue and is months away, Microsoft did provide a compelling sneak-peak at where they're headed in this space. We discuss what we find interesting about this development.

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Wednesday
May252011

WishList: Cadence Watch offers Geek Cred with Analog cool

 For $90, Cadence Watch Company mixes the clean look of a minimalist analog quartz watch with the undeniably nerdy 4-bit binary code accents. The watch offers the following features.

  • 4-bit binary code hour markers, Subtle and classy enough to wear on any occasion, while geeky enough to make a good conversation starter
  • Sleek retro looking case made from jewelry grade (316L) stainless steel
  • Features a two part, saddle stitched,  leather strap with a stainless steel buckle
  • Miyota quartz movement, an extremely reliable timekeeper that never needs winding
  • Five year limited warranty on movement and hands
  • Water resistant down to  30 meters
  • Sapphire coated quartz glass helps prevent watch face from becoming scratched