It’s summer: Time for outdoor festivals, picnics and anachronistic celebrations of our fading youth (see: crochet matches, clambakes and i… Read more »
The iPad Apps That Diplomats Will Use
Earlier, we ran a story about the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky (UK) here in Lexington, launching an initiative to put iPads in the hands of students and faculty, with support for an 18-month trial from Apple. The idea is that future diplomats be well versed in current [...] Read more »
Microsoft Launches WebMatrix Web Dev Tool with Built-in SEO
Microsoft has released a new web development tool called WebMatrix, which the company says is designed to let developers of "all skill levels" create, customize, and publish websites to the Internet. WebMatrix brings together a Web server, a database, and programming frameworks, letting users code, test, and deploy both deploy both ASP.NET and PHP applications [...] Read more »
Give Kindle Books As A Gift Via Email
Amazon.com said today people can now give Kindle Books as gifts to anyone with an email address even if they don’t own a Kindle. "We’re making this functionality available in time for the holidays to offer an easy, stress free holiday shopping option for anyone – not just Kindle owners,” said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President, [...] Read more »
Hulu Plus Makes Appearance On Sony Dash
Hulu Plus, the $9.99 per month service that has so far failed to attract much positive attention, scored another (small) victory today. Now Hulu Plus is available through the Sony Dash, a device designed to inhabit bedrooms, kitchens, and offices. A little more info on the Dash in case you’re unfamiliar with it: Sony describes [...] Read more »
Top 6 Free World Cup iPhone Apps
Call it whatever you like — football, soccer, the game with the black and white checkered ball that you kick around the field. Pick a name and get ready… Read more »
10 Free Android Apps to Boost Your Productivity
If you value efficiency and effectiveness, then your Android device should be your best friend. These tech toys are capable of handling all kinds of work and personal… Read more »
8 Best Android Apps for Photo Editing
Android cameras just keep getting better. They’ve got great movie-making capabilities, killer flashes, and the megapixels are on the rise with each new Android device that hits the market. But even the best photos — and the best camera phone photographers — sometimes need a bit of TLC. Whether your latest snap needs a little [...] Read more »
Five Cities Get Free Civic Apps Through Code for America
Five American cities have been selected for a random act of kindness from software developers. Boston, Boulder, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Seattle will all receive free web and/or mobile apps to help administer government and serve citizens, thanks to a program called Code for America. Back in February, Code for America asked cities around the [...] Read more »
8 Best Android Apps for Health and Fitness
Spring has sprung, summer’s around the corner — it’s time to get outside and get in shape. We know your iPhone-owning counterparts have plenty of apps for tracking their calories and kilometers to stay in shape, but there are plenty of health-related apps in the Android Market, too. Here are eight highly rated free and [...] Read more »