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A series of short reports on Computers and Technology with Fred Fishkin.

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Watching TV on a Kindle Fire
Posted: February 2012

Watching TV on a Kindle Fire Dish Network’s Sling Media has been busy creating apps for phones and tablets that allow them to connect to Sling Boxes.   They let you watch and control a satellite TV or cable box from anywhere.   And the latest new app…brings that capability to Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Need stuff for a Mac? The story behind Other World Computing
Posted: February 2012

Need stuff for a Mac Macs have been gaining popularity, thanks in large part to Apple’s success with the iPhone, iPod and iPad.    But when you need add-ons or upgrades for a Mac,  Apple often makes it pretty expensive.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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More to watch in 3D on TV, but enough?
Posted: February 2012

Is 3D TV catching on?  Panasonic says yes 3D capability is being built into many TVs…but you’ll have to pardon consumers if there hasn’t been all that much excitement about it.   There just hasn’t been all that much compelling 3D content to watch.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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More new tech for sending content from smartphone to TV
Posted: February 2012

More new tech for sending content from your smartphone to a TV No wires and no special boxes are required for taking what’s on your smartphone and showing it on a connected TV.   That’s the promise of a company called ShoDogg where president Michael Rinzler says…“It’s also completely portable.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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SanDisk SD cards reach 128 gigabytes
Posted: January 2012

More smart phones and tablets mean more demand for flash memory With smart phones and tablets taking the place of computers for many consumers….people want to put more stuff in them…music, photos, videos and more.   So capacities are growing.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Sony adds style to tablets
Posted: January 2012

Sony adds style to tablets Most tablet devices on the market today look an awful lot alike.   Notable exceptions are the ones made by Sony.    The Android based Tablet S features a tapered design and includes features like universal remote and some PlayStation capabilities.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Wearable QR codes for kids
Posted: January 2012

Wearable QR codes for kids A company called QR Media has been marketing personal QR codes on wristbands and iPhone cases.   Scan those square blocks with your smartphone and up pops contact info along with social media links that the wearer chooses to include.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Portable, wireless connections for USB storage with CloudFTP
Posted: January 2012

Portable, wireless connections for USB storage Sanho, an innovative company that has created some Mac-centric products in the past, has developed a little gadget called the CloudFTP.   It contains a rechargeable battery, WiFi connectivity and a USB port.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Voice guided navigation coming to a Web site near you
Posted: January 2012

Voice guided navigation coming to a Web site near you TeleNav has been providing navigation services to phone users through carriers for years.   Now the company is forming partnerships with Web sites to allow them to embed what is called browser based HTML 5 navigation.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Can a phone in the car improve driver safety? iOnRoad
Posted: January 2012

Can a phone in the car improve driver safety Using a cell phone to text while driving is dangerous and talking on one can be dangerous too according to the National Transportation Safety Board, even if you using a hands free device.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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An app for connecting Android devices to TVs and more
Posted: January 2012

An app for connecting Android devices to TVs and more Qualcomm’s Atheros is looking to do even more with an app it calls Skifta.   What it does today is allow Android tablet and phone users to connect their content to computers,  TVs and other home entertainment devices that are what’s called DLNA.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Long wait for Sony PS Vita almost over
Posted: January 2012

The long wait for Sony’s PlayStation Vita is nearly over Sony’s new handheld gaming machine, the PS Vita, is already on sale in Japan and is due to arrive in the U.S. next month.     The physical design is similar to Sony’s PSP handheld…but there’s more real estate for the screen.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.