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19 Jun Posted by in Computing & Technology, HU1 | Comments Off

The app model must die!

Flash back to the 1990s, if you’re old enough, and remember how we use to go to retail stores to purchase software for our computers. Whether it was at a Staple, a giant computer retail chain like CompUSA, or K-Mart, we use to purchase all of our software at retail outlets. I even remember purchasing ...

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27 Sep Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

The Complete Android Guide

For those of you who are new to the Android platform, and perhaps even smartphones in general, I highly suggest you consider purchasing Kevin Purdy’s new book, The Complete Android Guide. It’s full of excellent information, tips, and how-to instructions. You can purchase the paperback for $19.95, or the ebook for just $9. Additionally, you ...

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30 Aug Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Hylander’s Short-Take of the Motorola Droid ‘X’

Back around January of 2010 I began looking at replacing my old Motorola Q9c (Windows Mobile) with a new smarthphone. If it weren’t for the fact that it was locked on AT&T, I would have probably owned an iPhone over a year ago. However, as some of you may know, I am no fan of ...

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12 Aug Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Chrome to Phone

Another new addition from Google that allows you to easily send links and other information from your desktop or laptop to your phone for viewing.

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12 Aug Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Introducing Voice Actions for Android

This is pretty sweet.  I’ve been gradually using voice commands on my Droid more as I get comfortable speaking commands. You can get the apps using your Android camera below on the QR codes:

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27 Jul Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Google adds licensing service for Android developers

In a move I believe is a very positive step in encouraging more professional developers to invest their time and efforts into the Android platform, Google has developed a new licensing service for paid Android applications. As someone who has only paid for one Android Application to date, I admit that the future growth of ...

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17 Jul Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Google App Inventor

About a week ago, Google announced that they were bringing Do-It-Yourself app creation software to the masses. This software, named Google App Inventor, is in effect giving anyone with any interest in creating an app the ability to do so without knowing any programming skills. However, is this a good thing? Or is this just ...

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28 Jun Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Amazon Kindle Reader now available for Android

The iPhone and Blackberry have had it for awhile, but today Amazon FINALLY released the Kindle Reader for Android. You can now read all your Amazon ebooks on your Android enabled device (Android 1.6 or newer) without owning a Kindle device.  You can now browse Amazon’s Android optimized ebook store in the browser and download ...

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25 Jun Posted by in Computing & Technology, Hustedia | Comments Off

A Friday Video Wrap-Up

I just had so many great videos to share that I thought I would put them all in one post.  Enjoy! Gaming on the Android: The Motorola Droid X does NOT use Motoblur: Ninja Kitty! Java 4-ever (This is awesome!) Don’t honk at this dog. Don’t even look at him World Premiere: 20 Nao Robots ...

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25 Jun Posted by in Computing & Technology | Comments Off

Official Droid X Spec Sheet

As the Motorola Droid X seems to becoming the “IT” device for Android smartphones and Verizon itself, I present you the Official specifications on the Droid X.

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