launch Archive

  • A couple weeks ago Citrix announced you could start a GotoMeeting session from your iPad which changes the landscape for this virtual meeting software. Before you needed a PC or Mac to start the meeting and join in via tablet or smartphone. The news is for iPad only – Android users will still have to wait (although I’m guessing it will happen very soon)....

    How to Host a GotoMeeting Session from iPad

    Posted on November 11, 2012 | No Comments
    A couple weeks ago Citrix announced you could start a GotoMeeting session from your iPad which changes the landscape for this virtual meeting software. Before you needed a PC or Mac to start the meeting and join in via tablet or smartphone. The news is for iPad only – Android users will still have to wait (although I’m guessing it will happen very soon)....

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  • Do you remember what you were doing 5 years ago today? I do. I started this website. -Jeffrey Powers, Geekazine.com It was this day in 2007 where I hit the button and started Geekazine.com. The podcast was already running (as I started it a month prior). I launched the website and did the podcast for the day. I felt it was a great launch...

    5 Years of Geekazine.com – The Good, Bad and the Future

    Posted on November 7, 2012 | No Comments
    Do you remember what you were doing 5 years ago today? I do. I started this website. -Jeffrey Powers, Geekazine.com It was this day in 2007 where I hit the button and started Geekazine.com. The podcast was already running (as I started it a month prior). I launched the website and did the podcast for the day. I felt it was a great launch...

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  • On Tuesday, Microsoft officially launched Server 2012 to the public. This was a low key launch with a landing page with keynote videos. After, we got on HP Tech Cast with a few bloggers to talk about the “Cloud OS”. Calvin Zito joins me with bloggers John Obeto, Jason Lopez and Hans Vredevoort. We talk about Virtualization capabilities, storage, and the new ReFS file...

    HP Tech Cast #6: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

    Posted on September 7, 2012 | No Comments
    On Tuesday, Microsoft officially launched Server 2012 to the public. This was a low key launch with a landing page with keynote videos. After, we got on HP Tech Cast with a few bloggers to talk about the “Cloud OS”. Calvin Zito joins me with bloggers John Obeto, Jason Lopez and Hans Vredevoort. We talk about Virtualization capabilities, storage, and the new ReFS file...

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  • Last Thursday I went to update to Mountain Lion and the whole computer crashed. Since it’s under warranty, I sent it in. 5 days later I got it back. Hopefully, all daemons have been expelled from this machine. Nonetheless, periodic backups are now in order. I also got a new recliner. It’s been a while since I had one, and hopefully I’ll get a...

    FCC Attacks Verizon Tether Charge – Why AT&T is Not Next

    Posted on August 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Last Thursday I went to update to Mountain Lion and the whole computer crashed. Since it’s under warranty, I sent it in. 5 days later I got it back. Hopefully, all daemons have been expelled from this machine. Nonetheless, periodic backups are now in order. I also got a new recliner. It’s been a while since I had one, and hopefully I’ll get a...

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  • Privacy Star blocks your phone numbers from any type of solicitors, including pollsters. The PrivacyStar app will control and monitor your mobile device. Smart Block will crowdsource the top 25 numbers, then block those numbers for the week. They also have a caller ID function, which will tell you who is calling. With the Do Not Disturb mode, all unblocked numbers will be forwarded to...

    PrivacyStar: Block Phone Numbers from Calling – CES 2012

    Posted on February 5, 2012 | No Comments
    Privacy Star blocks your phone numbers from any type of solicitors, including pollsters. The PrivacyStar app will control and monitor your mobile device. Smart Block will crowdsource the top 25 numbers, then block those numbers for the week. They also have a caller ID function, which will tell you who is calling. With the Do Not Disturb mode, all unblocked numbers will be forwarded to...

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  • Toyota will be bringing applications like I Heart Radio, Pandora, Bing search, movie tickets and more. Toyota In-Tune is the name of the program. They are still in prototype, so check with your Toyota dealer for more information. The launch will show what Toyota USA will bring to market. Of course, Toyota has been around for a number of years, working in everything from...

    In-Car Innovation with Toyota In Tune Multimedia

    Posted on January 12, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Toyota will be bringing applications like I Heart Radio, Pandora, Bing search, movie tickets and more. Toyota In-Tune is the name of the program. They are still in prototype, so check with your Toyota dealer for more information. The launch will show what Toyota USA will bring to market. Of course, Toyota has been around for a number of years, working in everything from...

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  • This contest is over. Thanks to all who participated. Over the last few  months, I’ve reviewed and talked about the HP X510 Data Vault. It is a stand alone server that you can use as a home or business backup, or a full multimedia server at home or on the web. Well now you can have your own, as we are announcing the HP...

    Contest over: Announcing HP Data Vault Giveaway: 7 Chances to Win a HP Data Vault X510

    Posted on April 13, 2010 | 10 Comments
    This contest is over. Thanks to all who participated. Over the last few  months, I’ve reviewed and talked about the HP X510 Data Vault. It is a stand alone server that you can use as a home or business backup, or a full multimedia server at home or on the web. Well now you can have your own, as we are announcing the HP...

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  • Ford Motors made a lot of announcements during CES. The big one is called “My Ford Touch” – Being able to use an organized button system, along with a voice activated system. They had a major launch a few months ago within 12 models, and the line continues on. Todd Cochrane talks with Jim from Ford about this new phone – car sync system,...

    Ford SYNC – Debut of Their New System – CES Showstoppers 2010

    Posted on January 15, 2010 | No Comments
    Ford Motors made a lot of announcements during CES. The big one is called “My Ford Touch” – Being able to use an organized button system, along with a voice activated system. They had a major launch a few months ago within 12 models, and the line continues on. Todd Cochrane talks with Jim from Ford about this new phone – car sync system,...

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