Author: Robyn

Screens allows users to remotely connect to their home computer from iOS devices. Many years ago, a friend introduced me to remote screen sharing and showed me how to connect to my home computer from work. This was in the days before cloud storage and it was very helpful to be able to access files that I had left at home. In fact, I started utilizing my home computer as more of a file server than anything else. Since I switched to using a laptop as my primary computer and I carry my files with me, remote screen sharing with…

We are excited to introduce you to the AluCup Grande and the AluFrame Gold by Just Mobile. AluCup Grande™ Just Mobile AluCup Grande™ is the multi-purpose desktop stand for smartphones and tablets. Sculpted from a single piece of high-grade aluminium inset with soft rubber, AluCup Grande™ provides a rock-solid upright stand when you sit your smartphone inside. AluCup Grande™ doubles as a stylish reclining pedestal for smartphones and tablets, with high-friction rubberized edges, four cable slots and plenty of space for cable storage. Features: High-quality aluminum and rubber construction Compatible with smartphones and tablets Four positions: upright, laid back, reclining…

This week in tech news – Apple (RED) MacPro Sells at Auction, Apple Now Selling Unlocked iPhones and Intel and Apple Forge a New Deal. Apple (RED) MacPro Sells for Close to $1 Million at Auction An Apple MacPro designed for the (RED) movement sold at Saturday’s Sotheby’s auction for $977,000 (USD). The auction was to benefit Bono’s (RED) Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. One of the newest products from Apple Computers, Inc., the MacPro will retail for $3,000 and only be available with a black finish. Aside from the (RED) MacPro, a set of solid rose…

Browser Care releases update to version 2.0. A couple of months ago, we published a review of Browser Care, the perfect app to care for your browser. At that time, the developer was working on an update to version 2.0. We are happy to announce that this update is now available. Developer Giovanni Maria Cusaro, did a complete redesign of the interface and as well as a spec upgrade that allows the app to work twice as fast as the previous version. Browser Care’s features include: Care Glance Presets Item Size Notifications Auto Activate History Retail Price: $3.99

SkyBell Technologies launches SkyBell, the world’s first Wi-Fi Doorbell. Earlier this month, SkyBell Technologies announced the launch of SkyBell, the world’s first Wi-Fi Doorbell. The SkyBell comes equipped with a motion sensor and camera and is available exclusively on Amazon.com through the holiday season. SkyBell allows users to answer their door from their mobile device no matter where they are or what they’re doing. When a visitor presses the SkyBell button, an alert is sent to the user who can then see, hear and speak to the person at the door. SkyBell’s exclusive motion sensor is able to send alerts or…

Jabra Style provides hands free simplicity with elegance and sophistication. Many years ago, I purchased my first Bluetooth headset. It was the dawn of the Bluetooth age and I decided to purchase a Jabra headset to go along with my Motorola RAZR. Several of my friends were talking about Bluetooth headsets and I decided to jump on the bandwagon. I found that my headset was quite helpful when it came to traveling long distances and carrying on a conversation. At the time, that’s all this headset was capable of – voice calls. As a part of our Jabra series of…

Organizer – Simple CRM update leaves room to grow. A little over a 18 months ago, we did a review of Organizer – Simple CRM, a customer relationship management (CRM) app for iPad. At the time, it was still in its infancy stages at version 1.2.1, which was released on November 9, 2011. The next release occurred over a year later in December 2012. My opinion of the app was that it had a lot to offer, but was still lacking in a few areas, namely limited data entry fields, English language localization, import issues and data visibility. I also…

Photoristic HD allows users to edit photos with a few finger flicks. I recently had the opportunity to digitize some old family photos. At 30 years old, many of them were definitely showing their age. They are discolored, faded and worn in some places. I thought about putting them into photo editing software to fix them up, but really just wanted a ‘quick fix’ option rather than a full edit of them. For the most part, they just need some touch-ups with the color. After looking into several options, I decided to use Photoristic HD for iPad. Photoristic HD allows…

This week in tech news – users of PS4 report a glitch that renders units unusable, Google Play Music debuts on iOS and Apple purchases a 3D chip maker. Glitch turns PS4 into Paperweight While Sony can revel in the tremendous sales of the PS4 on launch day, many of the new users are experiencing a glitch that renders their brand new purchase unusable. Sony reports that some 0.4% systems affected have a blue light that continuously flashes. This can apparently be triggered by various issues including, but not limited to, the PS4 power supply, hard drive or hardware or…

HoverPad by Just Mobile makes its way to the market. Just Mobile has redefined the mouse pad with HoverPad. HoverPad is a special surface coated for optical mouse precision. With a textured finish and smooth bevelled edges, HoverPad is a stylish desktop accessory. The HoverPad is scheduled to be available at the end of November 2013 and will retail for $29.95. For more information on how to order, visit the Just Mobile HoverPad information page. Features include: Perfect size for any desk or work space Compatible with any optical mouse Special precision coating Non-slip backing Just Mobile Ltd. is a leading manufacturer…

AluPen Twist among newest additions to Just Mobile’s entourage. Just Mobile has announced the upcoming release of the AluPen Twist for iPad. AluPen Twist is a dual-purpose stylus for touch screens and ink pen for paper. The Twist features an ABS plastic end to reveal a conductive rubber nib for control of smartphone and tablet screens as well as a high-quality ballpoint pen. The AluPen Twist is scheduled to be available at the end of November 2013 and will retail for $39.95. For more information on how to order, visit the Just Mobile AluPen Twist information page. Features include: High-quality…

Dark Sky gives users up to the minute weather notifications. I’ve used my fair share of weather-related apps – weather.com, Yo Window, Forecast Fishing, Good Weather…and none of them deliver what Dark Sky does. Dark Sky uses state-of-the-art weather forecasting to predict precipitation down to the minute at specific locations. The very unique thing about Dark Sky is that it was made possible through Kickstarter. Nearly 1,200 people backed the project to make it a reality. Dark Sky provides users with a remarkable animations on its weather radar, which allow users to see the actual path of a storm. It is…

Picture Collage Maker 3 for Mac is a simple, but powerful photo editing tool. My older brother is getting married in just a few days. It’s a very exciting time for my family and I was given the privilege of assisting with a family photograph montage video. It’s been amazing to see the all the family memories. Before getting them into order for the video, they were trapped in a box at my parents house and I’ve been thinking that it’s a shame they aren’t more easily accessible. This is where Picture Collage Maker for Mac comes in handy. Picture…

Wondershare Ultimate Video Converter combines simplicity with power. Part of my professional resume includes video editor. For many years, I found myself behind a desk cutting together  videos for trade shows, weddings, commercials and even family reunions. Many times, video sources came to us in a variety of ways – DVDs, VHS, DV tape, online video sources, etc. I found myself having to use different methods to convert the video into a format I could use within Final Cut Pro, my editing software of choice. It’s unfortunate that I did not have access to Wondershare Ultimate Video Converter at that…

Oregon Scientific is entering the fitness tracker market with Ssmart Dynamo. Oregon Scientific, a designer and marketer of personal electronics, announces the Ssmart Dynamo activity band to help motivate a healthy lifestyle. The Ssmart Dynamo is an activity band that will track fitness goals, activity and sleep. It wirelessly communicates data to mobile devices through Bluetooth technology. The band is intended to keep the wearer motivated. It’s will be available through the Oregon Scientific e-store for $99.00 in 2014. The Ssmart Dynamo is a tool that’s designed to offer maximum comfort around the clock and the option for customizable colors.…

This week in tech news – iPhones have fewer upgrades and GT Advanced Technologies gains a new partner. iPhone Launch Lures Fewer Upgrades Research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has released figures that show only 6% of iPhone 5 owners upgraded to one of the newer models released in September. The poll was done with 400 iPhone users. In 2012, 12% of iPhone 4S users upgraded to the iPhone 5. My assumption is that because the form factor of the 5S and 5C closely resemble the 5, that for most users it wasn’t enough to attempt the upgrade. Also, most…

Book Book rolls wallet and iPhone case into one. Among other things, I am a book nerd. I love the look and feel of books and the experience you get when you read one. That being said, it’s no surprise that when I found the Book Book by Twelve South, I fell in love. I’ve always been the type to keep my Apple devices covered by a case. Call me overprotective, but I just don’t like the idea of tossing my phone into my purse and pulling it out covered in scratches. I’d rather have it covered by a nice…

1Password 4 is a power house for personal computing security. Security is of vital importance during this information age we live in today. People are online for the specific purpose hacking into personal information. One of the best defenses we have against those predators are strong passwords. The problem I know I have is remembering them all. That’s why there are apps like 1Password. We’ve reviewed 1Password before and spoken about how important it is. On October 3rd, 1Password 4 was released. I started writing this review when the awesome people at Agilebits released 1Password 4 to the public. I…

Meet BookBook Travel Journal: The all-in-one travel case for your iPad Air or iPad mini…and everything that goes with it. Charleston, SC, November 5, 2013 – Twelve South is proud to presentBookBook Travel Journal, a new way to travel with iPad. BookBook Travel Journal is an all-in-one leather travel case for iPad Air or iPad mini – and all the essential accessories that go with it. Inside this vintage book-style case you will find a soft-lined sleeve to store your iPad, plus a dozen  adjustable elastic bands and pockets to neatly organize your power adaptor, cables, stylus, headphones and more. Compatible…

MyTime books appointments based off of your requests. There should be more hours in the day. I know that sentiment well from my friends who are also parents. They know that time is precious and that it can be difficult to fit simple activities like a doctor’s appointment, hair appointment or even a tire rotation into a booked schedule. What is even more difficult is actually making those appointments. Luckily, there is MyTime. MyTime is an app designed to help busy people book appointments. There are over 2 million local businesses in the U.S. involved with MyTime. The process is…

This week in tech news – Apple launches new iPads, Ashton Kutcher goes to Lenovo, Apple Vice President Lamiraux retires, and Instagram begins releasing ads. Apple Launches New iPads On November 1, Apple launched the latest iPad family members, iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina. First weekend sales figures have not been released yet, but projections are that it may top last year’s iPad 4 and iPad mini launch of 3 million units. The iPad Air is being touted as the greatest innovation in the tablet since its initial launch. Ashton Kutcher Joins Lenovo Ashton Kutcher can now add Product…

LaCie and Porsche combine sophistication, style and technology with the creation of the Porsche Design USB Key. USB drives have come a long way since their first introduction to the personal storage market in the year 2000. I remember my first USB key being 128MB in size. Now, they come in sizes as high as 1TB and are much more affordable than they used to be. Some manufacturers have even turned them into works of art. LaCie, a premier manufacturer of high quality digital storage, works to combine design and technology to create beautiful, performance-driven products. It’s no wonder that…

Guitar Pro 1.6 was released on October 22, 2013 with optimization for iOS 7. Read the statement below from Guitar Pro. The arrival of iOS 7 on iPhone, iPad and iPod is an opportunity for Arobas Music to present a brand new version of the Guitar Pro app. Nicer looks, better flow, more user-friendliness. What’s new in version 1.6 A redesigned application Simplified access to the tabs’ settings on iPad Screen-reading controls optimized on iPhone Whole new German translation of the app New design The Guitar Pro app has been entirely redesigned graphically. The logo, textures, icons, and the tablature…

thredUP makes clothes shopping for families a breeze. Several years ago, a new shopping trend began – secondhand clothing resellers. The most popular one in our area is Plato’s Closet, where they purchase “gently” used brand name clothes from consumers. This trend is not a new invention. Consignment stores have been around for quite some time, but with the economic downturn several years ago, they became more popular. I knew that it was only a matter of time before this idea made its way to mobile devices and today I found thredUP. ThredUP is the United States largest online consignment…

This week in Tech News – Apple Live Event brings new MacBook Pros, MacPros, and iPads; (Product)RED MacPro to be sold at auction, and Apple to announce fourth quarter earnings. Perhaps the biggest tech news this week came from the Apple Event held on Tuesday, October 22. The release of the Mac OS, Mavericks was announced. MacBook Pros got a refresh, including a price drop on each model. The release date for the MacPro was announced as being in December – it is also completely made in the USA. iWork also received an update, which was promised as a free…

Mosaicam makes quick, easy mosaics for users to share. This week’s featured app from the Starbucks app is Mosaicam. Designed by developer, Bright Mango, Mosaicam is a fun camera app inspired by multi-lens cameras that allows users to take multiple photos and create simple photo mosaics. Mosaicam is a great app for people who like to share photos. It has built in integration with Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for easy sharing with family and friends. It’s probably one of the easiest apps I’ve ever used. When you first open the app, the camera is accessed and you are ready to…

Narrato Journal is a journal for everything. I used to keep a handwritten journal. I wrote about everything and anything that happened throughout the day. My first experience with e-journaling was with Live Journal. It’s wasn’t so bad, but the social aspect of it sort of creeped me out. The journal was for my private thoughts and I found myself having to censor my thoughts that I wanted to get out. So, I stopped the journaling process for a time. When mobile apps started taking over the marketplace, journaling apps started to appear. I didn’t try one right away because…

Pixelmator 3.0 FX gives users more features to edit their images. In September of 2007, the Pixelmator Team released version 1.0 of the GPU-powered image editing tool, Pixelmator. Six years later, the team driven by two brothers, Saulius and Aidas Dailide, is proud to announce the release of Pixelmator 3.0. FX. “This is the day we’ve been working for since the initial Pixelmator launch and we are absolutely thrilled to bring this massive upgrade to Pixelmator fans,” said Saulius Dailide, of the Pixelmator Team. “Now with Layer Styles, Liquify Tools, and an incredibly faster performance delivered by the new Pixelmator’s…

Square Cash makes it easy to send cash payments person-to-person. Last week, Square Inc, the merchant services aggregator and mobile payments company released the newest addition to their software portfolio, Square Cash. Square was created when Twitter co-founder, Jack Dorsey was unable to complete a purchase because the merchant couldn’t accept credit cards. The payment service began with the Square Reader in 2010, which utilizes the audio jack of mobile device to record data from the reader. Since that time, Square, Inc. added Square Register, Square Wallet and now Square Cash. Square Cash opens a new door for the card-based…

This Week in Tech News – Microsoft pulls tablet update, Google to sell Facebook ads and Apple releases the newest television commercial. Microsoft Pulls Windows RT 8.1 After a number of users reported the “blue screen of death” bricked their Surface RTs after the update to Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft pulled the update from its store. Apparently after immediately finishing the update installation, users get the blue screen of death along with an error message stating, “Your PC needs to be repaired. The Boot Configuration Data file is missing some required information.” This effectively bricked the devices. Reports state that…