Episode 128 Sunday July 22, 2012   MISC     hello Joel again! Analysts are now reducing the forecasts for the number of Kindle Fire units expected to sell when new version is released.   Apple    http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/07/20/google-re-invents-patent-system-says-iphone-inventions-should-belong-to-everyone/ Google feels that since the iPhone is so popular, all its features should be public domain - wtf? In few days Mountain Lion will be officially released, probably also new Mac Mini with Ivy Bridge Google and Android   Samsung...


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Episode 124 Sunday June 24, 2012 MISC   Google fusion tables (Edward rant at the end) Apple  No rumors! A judge has dismissed the Apple v Motorola case with prejudice. Speaking of court cases, e-book price fixing case scheduled for 2013 Apple, McMillan, Penguin. I'd like to see ebook prices fixed at around $2.00! Should one wait for Macbook Air with retina or buy new Macbook Air “Mid 2012”? Google and Android All carriers in commercials present Galaxy S3 as the best smartphone in the world, as hook to attract customers Android 4.1 already available in early...


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Episode 121 Sunday June 2nd, 2012 4PM Paris time = 10AM EDT MISC Joel joins us (Alli is still in a camp) E3 conference June 5-7 starts this week! cool or what? what to expect? Xbox 720 ? PS4? new word: Satisficing : satisfying + sufficient Apple more confirmations that iPhone 5 will have 4 inch display iOS6 to have systemwide facebook integration just like Twitter in iOS5. Good or bad? Edward says: bad. Google and Android T-Mobile USA Samsung Galaxy II gets ICS on June 11 - (Kies, not OTA) http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-ice-cream-sandwich-june-11?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter ICS...


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Convertcast Episode 120 May 27, 2012   MISC Joel joins us (Alli is in a camp) Microsoft to sell 80" Windows 8 computers...just how big is too big??? Bloomberg says FB is the biggest IPO flop of the decade   Apple No rumors! Facebook Camera for iOS released, works like instagram but enables upload of high-res photos to Facebook Google and Android Galaxy S3 on sale in some countries already, first reviews are in and camera is apparently superb Diana gets a Galaxy Nexus RUU (ROM Update Utility) with ICS leaked for Evo 3D.  Safer than flashing an img file,...


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Robots and iPads Sunday March 18, 2012   MISC  Khan Academy launches iPad app (http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/12/khan-academy-launches-ipad-app-with-complete-library-of-over-2700-educational-videos/) No ancillaries yet, but they are coming. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57393834-93/go-feds-e-books-are-way-overpriced/ Are e-books overpriced? There is certainly no reason for them to cost the same as a physical book requiring paper, binding, and printing costs. Hexbug  (http://hexbug.com) Little tiny robots - Cat vs Spider https://vimeo.com/38712809 4Square using Open Street Maps,...


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Convertcast Episode 104 Sunday, February 5, 2012 MISC  Refurb Xoom tablets sold by Woot still had user data on it. Word of warning - erase your own dang data before returning anything. AT&T throttling top 5% mevio fiasco (podcasts deactivated, no ability to foward feed to other hosting, lost itunes account, lost old episodes etc): http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/01/pro-tip-dont-pivot-your-way-into-irrelevancy/ so: what’s best for podcast hosting (free archive.org?) ? what Alli is using for podcast hosting?a Edward seen movie Real Steel about robot boxing in 2020 : in it a transparent-display...


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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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Convertcast Episode 49 July 26, 2010 Special guest: Andy: Mobile Tech Addicts podcaster. Mobile GURU, Techie, Blackberry GURU, Adventurer , World Traveller, Tech Writer, Santa’s Neighbor, has owned (almost) every mobile ever SOLD since 1988. Currently abusing an :Apple Mac Book Pro, Winbows 7 CRAPTOP, an iPhone 4, Blackberry 9700, iPad, and a rubber squeaky toy called “BLORT” Locked vs unlocked and GSM vs TROW AMOLED vs. Super LCD (Wasn't AMOLED pretty super?) OH on Twitter: Yay! RT @maevro: MTA signed contract to install WiFi & /or cell signal (gsm?) in 277 Subway platforms...


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Convertcast Episode 29 (Oups...not episode 30) Feb. 9 Tonight's guest: Diana McDonough Windows 7 "God mode." Create a folder anywhere you'd like - desktop, documents...wherever. Now copy this: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} and paste it as the name of the folder. 64 bit vs. 32 bit IE / Chrome / Firefox Restarting our phones Any Android update for the Hero or is it still low man on the totem pole? HTC and software updates.... Nexus One and multi-touch In case of a case... Diana made a BIG Amazon purchase Jerry got a Milli Power Skin Alli...


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Convertcast Episode 27 January 25, 2010 Slingbox Why are we paying $30 for the Sling player? One license should come with the hardware, or it should be free. Update - Derek went to AT&T for an iPhone AT&T's new pricing plans Price comparison by Don Ferguson on the Yahoo Treo Group "Sprint, Simply Everything - everything Sprint for $100/month. So simple, even a caveman can understand it. Verizon - unlimited talk and text, $80/month, data $30/month, Verizon Nav $10/month - total $130/month for unlimited everything. Cavemen have trouble understanding this. And no, you can't...


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