There is a time in our lives when a smartphone may no longer be practical. While for some, this may not come until you're in your 80's; while for others it could happen much sooner. For some of you, the very idea sound preposterous. But think, perhaps, of your parents or grandparents. What is it they need in a cell phone? Internet? Games? Probably not. What they need is a dependable way to make or receive a phone call, and send or receive a text message. They don't need something to send email. As we age, our eyes tend to get worse, and even the largest HD display on a cell phone will eventually...


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  The FlyGrip is a great little gadget that makes holding your cellphone or e-reader more comfortable. Available in 8 colors and 3 sizes, it goes with everything and everyone. Simply take the adhesive backing off the FlyGrip, and attach to the bottom of your phone or e-reader. The FlyGrip pivots back and forth so that you can get your fingers under without pinching. The hard plastic is smooth and quite comfortable.     Mostly, it allows you to hold your device with one hand, and still access the entire screen. It's great for taking photos! If you wanted to, you could...


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Episode 125 Sunday July 1, 2012 MISC   Edward saw new Spiderman movie (in USA on July 3drd starting) : Sony Xperia Android and Sony Vaio aplenty in it, also holographic user interface with 3D-motion detection like Kinect but very precise “Leap Second” bug caused problems for Reddit, Mozella and possibly other big sites. Unrelated to the previous, LeapMotion introduces a new way to interact with your computer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d6KuiuteIA&feature=youtube_gdata_player Apple  No rumors! Macs have no kensington lock, for example : Macbook air doesn’t...


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Episode 123 Saturday June 16, 2012 Apple  No rumors! WWDC - new Macs and iOS 6 along with Moutain Lion - this year's WWDC seemed to return focus on developers, highlighting specs of new Macs New retina display 15" MacBook Pro iOS 6 Features: No more Google Maps - Apple Maps (Edward says: TomTom turn by turn!!!) Flyover - hah! Multiple signatures in Mail Add images/video from compose window of Mail Facebook integration Improved Spotlight Search New Download banner New Emojo (only visible on iOS 6 devices) Clock app - finally allows you to choose any song...


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Do you have regular dead spots on your daily commute? Do you frequently find yourself telling the person on the other end of the phone "I'm about to lose you, I'll call you right back?" That could be a thing of the past. In this video, Jonathan and Clayton from Wilson Electronics talk about their signal boosters. Two versions for AT&T or Verizon LTE - these devices will work with cell phones or MiFi.


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Convertcast Episode 111 Sunday March 25, 2012 MISC  Also on NBC Nightly News - http://techland.time.com/2012/03/19/faa-rethinking-airplane-gadget-policy/ Various news sources this week stating that teenagers send an average of 60 text messages/day - girls tend to send way more In-App Ads Drain Up To 75% Of Your Phone’s Battery - http://www.cultofmac.com/154790/in-app-ads-drain-up-to-75-of-your-phones-battery/ iPhone and Android phones! South Carolina Teacher Suspended For Reading 'Ender's Game' To Middle School Students - http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/03/19/south-carolina-teacher-suspended-for-reading-enders-game-to-middle-school-students/ Some...


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Finding a spot for your phone in your car can be a challenge. You want it nearby, but you don't want to have to keep grabbing for it. (And you know you shouldn't be using it while driving in the first place.) Of course, if you're using gps, it's even more important to be able to keep it in view, and close enough to hear easily. And a power source would be nice, right? Enter the Cobra Universal Cigarette Lighter Mount. One word of caution, check the location of your cigarette lighter power inputs before looking at this type of mount. Placement is important. My last car was a Toyota Camry, where...


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PowerSkin has a full line of silicone cases with built-in rechargeable batteries.


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Convertcast Episode 62 November 23, 2010 Tonight's guest, Alli's Mom - former broadcast journalist, Sheila Small (not on Twitter). How does the non technically minded person move from a Palm to an Evo. (Dad thinks the Evo screen is too sensitive.) Likes and dislikes Used to like documents and memos on Palm Like: web browsing, calendars and Google sync, large screen - awesome!, camera Dislike: virtual keyboard, no quick/easy way to enter notes, predictive text, battery Customization Social media integration - synergy Want your app reviewed on JAGS? Send a promo code to edward@justanothergeeksite.com. Give-away...


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Convertcast Episode 50 July 31, 2010 A special 50th podcast episode with a full panel of great guests. Mickey Papillon from The Cellphone Junkie on Twitter Chris Oldroyd from Supertrader and Mobile Tech Addicts on Twitter Edward from msmobiles.com on Twitter Follow Jerry on Twitter Follow Alli on Twitter Call the Just Another Geek Site Google Voice number, and leave us a message! (304) 884-JAGS (5247) Download the episode directly here. Subscribe via iTunes. Add our RSS podcast feed. Powered by Mediafly


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