I had Newsblur sitting in my inbox since November, meaning to check it out as a new RSS feed reader. I wasn't quite sure it was worth paying the premium price given the number of feeds I subscribe to but one fateful night when it was stated that Google Reader would be retired this Summer, I made the investment and the jump. I was most interested in a cloud-based feed reader … [Read more...]
Can a professional mouse pad make you a better gamer?
With Logitech's launch of their G series devices, it was interesting to see how many comments were asking for or recommending that Logitech produce a gaming grade mouse pad. Mouse pads have had an interesting life. They were all the rage with ball/mechanical mice and fell out of favor as optical and laser mice have made them less necessary. Since then, gamers have led an … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Experiment makes Super Monkey Ball out of websites
The last Chrome Experiment called Super Sync Sports had you sync your phone with your computer for multiplayer racing, biking, and swimming. This new experiment utilizes your phone's accelerometer to control a ball as it rolls over a website you specify turned into a maze. … [Read more...]
FBI on the next generation cyber-threats
John Boles, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Cyber Division, gave a statement earlier this month to the House Committee on the Judiciary, subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. The statement was to discuss the cyber threat and the FBI's role in it. The statement, Investigating and Prosecuting 21st Century Cyber Threats, was only part of the pro-active … [Read more...]
Logitech marries Science for a dowry of better products
Logitech is one of my favorite PC accessory manufacturers. They produce quality keyboards and mice that have always been reliable in my experience. While some industries might feel like they are in a race to the bottom when it comes to sacrificing quality in order to lower the cost and remain competitive, fortunately the PC accessory industry has a market for quality, premium … [Read more...]