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  • Who’s on Crack in Tech: 11.20.09

    This has got to stop. Holidays have got to stop creeping further and further toward summer.  The nutjobs that scheme, “well, if we get our sale out first we’ll be the richest in the tri-state area” are morons.  Seriously, the ABC Family channel is doing a countdown to the 25 days of Christmas.  A frickin’ countdown to a countdown?  Could it get more ridiculous?  Here are 4 entries that attempt it: Ah crap, the rumors…

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Who’s on Crack in tech 11.13.09

by JG Mason on Nov 13, 2009 at 01:10 PM

Shining a light on moves in the tech world so insane, Who’s on Crack is here to throw around accusation.  Accusations about who we suspect narcotics inspired their latest to-market ideas.  As companies vie for your attention and more importantly your dollars, it helps to back up a few steps… Continue Reading »

Did the Pre save Palm?

by JG Mason on Nov 3, 2009 at 11:17 AM

The successful launch of the Palm Pre, Palm’s darling of a phone running the “revolutionary” webOS was supposed to save Palm.  Launched on June 6 in the US, the Pre was off to a fast start, depending on who you asked.  The Pre continues to be sold on one network,… Continue Reading »

You didn’t listen: Conficker worm now infects 7 million computers - one year later

by JG Mason on Nov 2, 2009 at 02:16 PM

Back in November 2008, security experts became aware of Conficker, a worm that adds as many computers to its botnet as possible. Then in April of 2009 fear spread that April Fools Day, 4/1/09 would be dooms day, but it never came.  Instead, the worm has built a ring of… Continue Reading »

Who’s on Crack in Tech: 10.30.09

by JG Mason on Oct 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM

This week stands out for me and my mobile phone addiction.  Big announcements in the tech world get us all excited until we stop to ask some questions.  Then we get kind of pissed off and start turning on the hype.  Behold the gems I turned up this week: Sears… Continue Reading »

Shields Up: BlackBerry spy apps

by Sue Walsh on Oct 27, 2009 at 04:01 PM

US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) has issued a warning about a new app that could allow someone to eavesdrop on a BlackBerry user’s phone conversation.  The app, called PhoneSnoop, is free and was released by an Indonesian man who said he just wanted to make a point that… Continue Reading »

3 attacks on Android; enough to stop a runaway success on Verizon?

by JG Mason on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:05 AM

Tomorrow, Wednesday the 28th is a big day for Google’s Android operating system.  The biggest carrier in the USA will launch its first Android-powered device.  You’ve read the reviews, you’ve seen the galleries, you’re ready to go.  But what do we really know about Android?  There are some downsides, right?… Continue Reading »

Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: October 26, 2009

by Iyaz Akhtar on Oct 26, 2009 at 07:00 AM

Welcome back to InterrupTech.  Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry.  We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, Dell’s new Adamo XPS, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, VW’s new iPhone app, and Google’s music service.  Continue Reading »

Recession-O-Rama deals for the Weekend 10.25.09

by Natesh Sood on Oct 25, 2009 at 05:01 PM

This week’s Recession-O-Rama deals features a portable USB drive, an iPhone app, buy 2 get 1 game free deal, a Blu-Ray player, and a digital camera.  Our first deal this weekend is an 8GB portable USB drive from Newegg.  Priced at $19 and $3 for shipping, it operates at 200x… Continue Reading »

Who’s on Crack in Tech: 10.23.09

by JG Mason on Oct 23, 2009 at 03:00 PM

I see stuff in the tech world that drives me crazy.  From products that should never have left the bar napkin to marketing schemes that should have stayed in the men’s room, here is what caught my eye this week: Video Eyewear- more than just a geek look Roku leaves… Continue Reading »

Shields Up!: Cyberbullying - It’s not just kids who do it

by Sue Walsh on Oct 20, 2009 at 04:30 PM

Last week we started talking about online predators and how to protect yourself from them.  This week, I want to discuss the issue of cyberbullying a little more.  When most people hear the word bully they immediately think of schoolyards and big kids picking on smaller ones and stealing their… Continue Reading »

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