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News: Apple’s Special Event Coverage

Eric Schwarz — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:01:51 +0000

Call us lazy, but we'll defer to Apple's stream for live coverage. You'll need QuickTime X (Snow Leopard) or an iOS 3+ device. After the event, we'll have our own analysis and commentary as usual...

The iPhone in Business?

Matt Bloomingdale — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:26 +0000

Love your BlackBerry and think the iPhone is a toy? Our own Matt Bloomingdale discusses the iPhone's advantages, BlackBerry Messenger, and professes his love for his iPhone 4...

News: Apple to Hold Music Event Next Week

SchwarzTech Staff — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:45:03 +0000

In a week exactly (September 1), Apple and Steve Jobs will do the usual song and dance for September—iPods, iTunes, and other media things will most likely get the spotlight. Some of the predictions for the event, to be at 10:00 AM Pacific Time at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts include major updates to various media devices...

A CableCARD Rant

Eric Schwarz — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:36:35 +0000

I own a TiVo HD and recently moved. In order to receive digital cable channels on it, you must use a CableCARD, which is essentially the decoding components of a digital cable box on a PC Card (just like a '90s laptop). You probably have never heard of this device, it seems like the cable industry wants to keep it that way...

Review: FutureTap Where To?

Eric Schwarz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:00:26 +0000

Chances are, if you have an iPhone, it will serve as either your primary GPS navigation device or a handy spare at one point or another. Unfortunately, the built-in Google Maps-based app is a bit clunky, forcing you to buy a GPS application or deal with its quirks. If you chose the former, costs can skyrocket to nearly $100 for an app. FutureTap's $2.99 Where To? app offers a much cheaper alternative just for finding things to see and do...