CodeBabes.com: Sexism’s Newest Face In Technology
In tech industry-heavy cities, there’s a running joke that goes like this: “I have been displaced from my residence because rent has gone up 200 percent and insanely wealthy young tech workers are moving into my place.” “Urr, what are you, stupid!? Just learn to code.” Okay, it’s not much of a joke and it’s […]
Four Awesome Google Street View Hacks
We’ve used Google Maps’ Street View (GSV) to look at our houses, our jobs, and to cyber stalk the places we used to live. I’ve seen the since-wrecked pick-up I used to own parked outside job sites with a twinge of loss. I use Street View to see what kinds of venues bands are playing […]
Techfiction: The Surprising, And Anachronistic, Tech In The World Of Noah
Recently, members of the Techcitement Crew were subjected to the movie Noah by Darren Aronofsky via the Ludovico Technique. Thanks, Dr. Brodsky! The movie based around the Biblical flood stars Russell Crowe as a bearded, rage-filled, and shouting Noah. Some of us found the movie to be a tired, slightly derivative work, wandering off the […]
Review: Lenovo Entwines Two Product Lines With ThinkPad Yoga
Lenovo has traditionally had two laptop lines: the business-targeted ThinkPad line and the consumer-friendly IdeaPad line. Last year, Lenovo added the Yoga line. Coming in hybrid tablet and regular tablet flavors, the Yoga is a bit more of a consumer device and popular enough to inspire copycats. The suit and tie set need not feel […]
Windows Phone 8.1 Comes Calling
Windows Phone has long been an operating system that sort of interested me, but I can’t see myself in a relationship with it. It’s a flirtatious acquaintance when there are better options out there to have a relationship with. Microsoft announced the 8.1 update this week, and I have to admit that the temptation has […]
Review: The LG G2, A Gorgeous Phone With Few Drawbacks
The G2 is LG’s latest Android handset making the rounds of all of the major carriers. It sports a sleek, slim design; a wide, bright screen; and lightning-fast LTE connectivity. Let’s see if all of those adjectives add up to a worthwhile phone. First Impressions The packaging is minimal. This Verizon branded demo unit came […]
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This week, the last update to Windows XP, the first update to Windows 8.1, and Amazon’s Fire TV. We also looked at the future of StoreDot, and a major security problem that cuts to the heart of the internet. Check for vulnerable sites here. You can grab the audio here, or subscribe to us on […]
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This week, we’ll be talking about the last update to Windows XP, the first update to Windows 8.1, Amazon’s Fire TV, and more. If you want to join in on the fun, check out the Q&A on Google+. You’ll find the live show on my Google+ page. [yframe url=’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxWK58lDmUg&feature=youtu.be’]
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This week, we’ll be talking about the last update to Windows XP, the first update to Windows 8.1, Amazon’s Fire TV, and more. The Techcitement Podcast will be live tonight at 10PM. You can find the show here and on Google+. If you want to grab the audio after the show, you can subscribe to […]
Sprint And Best Buy Will Pay You To Join Their Framily
This isn’t about a joint offer from Sprint and Best Buy to lure you over to Sprint’s recent (horribly named) Framily Plan. Rather, this is about two entirely different offers. First comes the news that Best Buy can now sell you a Framily plan. Previously, one could only get those plans direct from Sprint. If you […]