batteries
Is Apple Really in the Battery Business?
After watching my video review of Apple’s Magic Trackpad yesterday, Tomi wrote in to give me the 4-1-1 about the “Apple” batteries I mentioned. The record has been set straight: they are not “Apple” batteries. They are rebranded Sanyo Eneloops. Tomi uses these in a Canon PowerShot SX1 IS camera and loves them. Apparently they [...]
Top $10 Tech
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gillette. All opinions are 100% mine with my We take technology for granted on a daily basis. Most people equate the word technology with computer-related items despite the fact that by definition it extends far beyond that scope. Technology encompasses any inventions, gadgets, doohickies, [...]
Battery Saving Tips for iPods and Zunes
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If you use your MP3 player a lot, you likely go through batteries very quickly. Here are some great tips that can help you extend your battery life… and save you some money. Backlight: You can change the setting on your [...]
Wireless Power
Is it just me, or is this invention a game changer? It may sound futuristic, but Powercast’s platform uses nothing more complex than a radio–and is cheap enough for just about any company to incorporate into a product. A transmitter plugs into the wall, and a dime-size receiver (the real innovation, costing about $5 to [...]
A Better Battery Life
I was surprised – our battery interview turned out to be quite informational. PC World also has a handful of iPod battery tips, although I believe the suggestions trancend Apple’s platform. Here are my takeaways from both pieces: Don’t leave your battery-driven devices plugged in all the time. Let your batteries drain completely before recharging [...]
