I tried the new Eye-Fi Mobi SD card for digital cameras at a press event yesterday. I've been a long-time user of Eye-Fi cards from the early days (they launched in 2005). The big advantage of these cards is to make it easy to transfer your camera's photos to your computer or the cloud somewhere without needing to ever remove and replace the card. The earlier versions of the … [Read more...] about Eye-Fi Mobi SD card for digital cameras
Wahoo Fitness PROTKT Bike Mount
In a search to prevent late middle age spread, I've been biking 6-7 miles every day at lunch. I arrive home hot and sweaty, so that must be a good thing, right? However, I also feelliberated to snack all afternoon and have a nice glass of wine with dinner, so I'm afraid so far the fat is winning. Like a lot people, I've measuring all this activity to feel like I am … [Read more...] about Wahoo Fitness PROTKT Bike Mount
iOS 7.0: the beginning of the end for Apple?
Our entire family has now downloaded the new iOS for iPad and iPhone. I should say to start out that I've been an Apple user since 1992, and one of the faithful few even during the dark days. Our love for Apple has always stemmed from the human side of the product, and what Steve jobs try to medicate with the slogan "the computer for the rest of us." While "real" engineers have … [Read more...] about iOS 7.0: the beginning of the end for Apple?
Missing the important events in your child’s life
I screwed up on Saturday. My son told me that he would be awarded his blue belt in aikido. Because he often makes declarative announcements, I checked with one of the organizers of the class who told me that the kids were not ready and that he could not imagine there would be a ceremony this week. So we did carpool as usual, picking my son up right as the class was supposed to … [Read more...] about Missing the important events in your child’s life
Ballistic: Hydra iPhone 5 protection
If you've ever dunked a phone or camera in the water for "just a second," and have been disappointed with what happened next, your eyes are always open for gear that will protect your electronics. I'm a not a high adventure guy, but last year, we went on a kayak/zip line combo trip with the kids. I had my camera double sealed in a plastic bag and took it out for just a minute … [Read more...] about Ballistic: Hydra iPhone 5 protection