New Keyboard for iPhone looks like a waste of $30

iTwinge, a new holster for the iPhone uses battery power from the device in order to use the tangible keyboard in order to make typing easier. According to Gizmodo, the keyboard doesn't just fail as a keyboard, it also makes the iPhone a repulsive looking piece of work. Chip Chick and Engadget also took a gander at the accessory and there is one thing good about the device. It may cause errors to decrease substantially.
Would you iPhone users consider buying this for all your typing, error-less needs?

I'm seeing a new iPod in my future

 
Apple has released some brand new features in their iPods and I'm just so tempted to grab a new one.

I currently own an iPod Tocuh 1st generation. It has lasted with me for about 2-3 years, but I believe it is time for a change, and Apple has made it very easy for me to make a decisoin.

Apple has recently released their fifth genteration of iPods which include the iPod Touch and Ipod Nano.
The New iPod Touch has some new features like the new Genius menu in the app store, which creates a list of reccomended apps based on what the individual has downloaded previously. There are also some performance and graphic upgrades in the new 32GB and 64 GB versions of the Touch.

The new Nano has some generous features itself which include the addition of a video camera on the back, an FM radio tuner which has a feature that allows users to pause live radio for future listening without missing a song and a slightly larger screen. The addition of a radio tuner and video camera make it a competitor in a brand new market and a better value in the eyes of consumers.

I may just scrounge up the funds for a Nano sometime this month, hopefully.

Skype may still have some apps left in the bag

A few days ago, it was announced that Skype will no longer be supporting apps for the online communications service. But there are still some applicaitons that won't entirly be kicking the bucket.
The applications Pamela, an app that allows users to record conversations over Skype, and PamFax, another application that allows a Skype user to fax another Skype user, will still be up and running. These add-ons will be finding some way to support themselves and still be able to work with Skype some time in the near future.
Skype's apps are going to dissapear, but be sure that there are people out there who are working hard for you to have some of those apps around.

Don’t be too weary, Microsoft Word users

Microsoft word is in danger of being taken off the shelves for a couple of months, but not until later in the month.

The Microsoft corp. was able to stall the injunction place on it by i4i, a company built on design and development of future technologies and holder of the XML patent that Microsoft uses.

A district court in Texas placed the injunction on Microsoft, which ordered that it pull Word, a document creating software, off the shelves because it was violating the XML patent.

With the stay placed on the injunction, Microsoft has until Sept. 23 to find a solution to this problem which can damage not only the company, but the consumers who use Microsoft Word on a daily basis.

Social Networking sites: is it a mindless tool for people to “keep in touch” and comment on pictures or a great resource?

People use different ways to communicate with other people around the world. Some people send letters while others use telephones. The internet, as well, is a growing player in the world of social networking.

There a number of different sites people can use to stay connected with one another such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and FriendFeed. These sites have become more than just a way to talk with one’s friend about how their day was and the current gossip, they can also be used for education.

Education does not just have to deal with teachers talking non-stop or text books with 12 point font. Social Networking sites have become more purposeful by creating applications which can help students, from all ages, organize, learn and advance.
Applications have been used for many things, like quizzing others, wasting time and educating while making it fun and interactive. There are applications like Notely, an application on Facebook that allows students to schedule events, create lists for organizing tests, exams and even homework. Another application, Courses, allows users to post schedules for classes. It also allows students to create message boards where they can discuss issues and topics brought up in class, it even includes video chat.

Amanda Trujillo, an archeology major of the 2013 class of Potsdam University, believes that social networking sites are just a great way for her and friends to communicate with each other over the internet. Asia Hancock, an avid user of social networking sites, states that they are just used to “communicate, meet new people” and relieve people like herself from boredom.

People of all ages use social networking sites to keep in touch and stay connected with the world around them, but it is becoming something of a way to educate students, keep them organized and help them succeed. Social networking is not just a communicator, it is also an educator.

What is up with the hands?

I found this article on Gizmodo just now that creeped me out worse than my parents when they dance.

The picture of these robotic hands that are fixing themselves. It is creepishly artistic in my eyes. Sort of beautiful...I may be weird for this.

Here is the link to the picture and caption.

Want some LG on your wrist? Go to London.

LG made available their line of wristphones, in London! Why wouldn't they do it here? Because they hate me.

The LG GD910, the watch/phone, went on shelves over at the Orange Shop around Bond Street Station in London.

There porbably isn't anything there close to a watchphone by now, but you can try if you like.

Click the title for a link to Engadget, or you can just click Engadget.