Fun with biofeedback (EmWave2 review)
I decided to pick up a biofeedback device to capture heart rate data during meditation in order to measure trends, and see how that data compares to other data already captured by my Fitbit One (which...
View ArticlePowerful, heartfelt video tribute to Newtown
As a Connecticut resident, I think of 12/14 every day. I grieve for those lost, and send loving thoughts to those trying to rebuild their lives after the unimaginable occurred. Those who grieve do not...
View ArticleSend a valentine to Newtown
I’m sending a valentine to #Newtown with #1MillionHearts for Sandy Hook Promise. Join me & send your love to the Newtown community: http://www.1millionhearts.sandyhookpromise.org/
View Articlehello, pebble: initial impressions
In April 2012, I contributed to a kickstarter project for the Pebble watch. It was a new product that would allow the wearer to link the watch to their iOS or android phone and receive a variety of...
View ArticlePebble Notifier (Android): Now even better!
I learned today that Pebble Notifier has been updated to version 2.5. Among other improvements, it now attempts to send even more information to Pebble than just notification text. Example: With...
View ArticleMetawatch vs Pebble vs Sony Smartwatch observations
I recently received the Pebble watch I’d ordered via Kickstarter. Using the Pebble got me wondering what other smart watches were like. So, I picked up a few more to check them out — my experience is...
View ArticleThe *best* smartwatch app (Android): Augmented Smartwatch Pro
Video description: Shows how Augmented Smartwatch Pro v 4.0 makes the Pebble watch even better. Note that app supports Pebble, Sony Smartwatch, and Metawatch. My Take: I’ve been using the Augmented...
View ArticleThe NY Times’ David Pogue compares smart watches
David Pogue’s article about The Cookoo, I’m Watch, MetaWatch, Casio G-Shock GB-6900 and Martian watch is pretty interesting. Check it out here.
View ArticleRoku 3: Worth the upgrade?
I’ve had the Roku 2 XD since its release last year and have generally enjoyed it. My only complaint: Not sure if it’s due to the user interface, CPU, or remote, but sometimes it felt really laggy....
View ArticleBlackBerry Z10, one week in
When the AT&T BlackBerry Z10 came out last weekend, I wandered over to a nearby AT&T store to check it out. Turns out that was easier said than done… store employees had removed the Z10 from...
View ArticleReblogged: Words on Wednesday – How to Help Oklahoma
I’ve been thinking about blogging about how to help after the tornado devastation in Oklahoma, but this blog says it all… RUMPYDOG blog: Words on Wednesday- How to Help Oklahoma
View ArticleReview: The Shining
The Shining by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Prior to reading King’s sequel to The Shining (Doctor Sleep), I listened to The Shining on audiobook. I loved it! The story is first-rate:...
View ArticleReview: Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy
Ted and Ann: The Mystery of a Missing Child and Her Neighbor Ted Bundy by Rebecca Morris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disclosure: I received this audiobook for free in return for providing an honest...
View ArticleReview: Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars I went back and re-read The Shining before I read Doctor Sleep; doing so reminded me that The Shining is really intense and scary. Doctor Sleep...
View ArticleReview: The Calling: A Supernatural Thriller
The Calling: A Supernatural Thriller by Robert Swartwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disclosure: I received this audiobook for free in return for an honest review. Some books spend so much time focusing...
View ArticleReview: The Aquatic Labyrinth
The Aquatic Labyrinth by Alastair Fontana My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Aquatic Labyrinth is the story of Jacopo, a man wrongly suspected of murder in the fourteenth century, and his adventures...
View ArticleReview: Walking with the Mailman
Walking with the Mailman by Austin Brown My rating: 5 of 5 stars Several years ago, I bought a house in an older neighborhood… the kind of neighborhood where the mailman walks his route and delivers...
View ArticleMy favorite gadget of 2013: Roku 3
As a Netflix streaming video fan, I’ve picked up every version of the Roku (streaming video / audio) box that’s been released. I upgraded to the Roku 3 this year and consider it one of the best...
View ArticleReview: Burning the Page: The eBook Revolution and the Future of Reading
Burning the Page: The eBook Revolution and the Future of Reading by Jason Merkoski My rating: 5 of 5 stars As someone who loves to read and prefers to read using an e-ink reader (currently a...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2: How big is too big?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro ™ 12.2 (Wi-Fi), White 32GB http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T9000ZWAXAR Recently, I’ve had a hankering to do some inking. Using a stylus and tablet to write has a...
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