Gigawhat http://www.dxstuff.com Tech for the Rest of Us Wed, 16 May 2012 14:57:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gamingTechnology/Tech Newsderrickc82@yahoo.comDXstuffDXstuffnotech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gamingTech for the Rest of UsIyaz Akhtar and Derrick Chen translate the latest news in tech to see what it really means for the average consumer. Gigawhat Ep. 55: Cloud Storage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/VJ3Cnbg5pyU/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/05/01/gw-ep55/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 01:11:35 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=739 Google announces their new cloud service, Google Drive. How does it stack up with the rest? What does Tony and I think about keep things in the cloud? Check out this week’s episode!

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Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/

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]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/05/01/gw-ep55/feed/ 0 noGoogle announces their new cloud service, Google Drive. How does it stack up with the rest? What does Tony and I think about keep things in the cloud? Check out this week’s episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link belowDXstuffGoogle announces their new cloud service, Google Drive. How does it stack up with the rest? What does Tony and I think about keep things in the cloud? Check out this week’s episode! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick at @derrickc82, Tony at @hotmilkgt). Leave [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/05/01/gw-ep55/ Gigawhat Ep. 54: Top App Picks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/XEAIyV-dZQA/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/23/gw-54/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:32:01 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=736 This week we go through some big app updates across both iOS and Android. We also go through some of our favorite apps. Which apps make the list? Check us out!

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Instagram (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android

Instagram (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8

Path (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.path&hl=en

Path (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/path/id403639508?mt=8

Pocket (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro

Pocket (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-formerly-read-it-later/id309601447?mt=8

Draw Something (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omgpop.dstfree&hl=en

Draw Something (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/draw-something-free/id488628250?mt=8

TuneIn Radio (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tunein.player

TuneIn Radio (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tunein-radio/id418987775?mt=8

Doubletwist Alarm Clock (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doubleTwist.alarmClock

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/23/gw-54/feed/ 0 noThis week we go through some big app updates across both iOS and Android. We also go through some of our favorite apps. Which apps make the list? Check us out! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (DDXstuffThis week we go through some big app updates across both iOS and Android. We also go through some of our favorite apps. Which apps make the list? Check us out! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick at @derrickc82, Tony at @hotmilkgt). Leave a comment [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/23/gw-54/ Gigawhat Ep. 53: No April Fool’s Joke http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/VQvRVpOHicU/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/01/gw-53/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:51:44 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=707 We come back this week looking into some April Fool’s jokes as well as a crucial update for Google Maps. Are free Android apps killing your battery power? Check out all this and more in this week’s Gigawhat!

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Real-time Updates on Google Maps: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2012/03/find-out-your-trip-duration-based-on.html

Google Android App Problem: http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/23/2896253/google-play-android-mobile-ads-angry-birds

Assassin’s Creed on Kinect:

App of the Week

Paper (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree/id506003812?mt=8

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/01/gw-53/feed/ 0 noWe come back this week looking into some April Fool’s jokes as well as a crucial update for Google Maps. Are free Android apps killing your battery power? Check out all this and more in this week’s Gigawhat! Don’t forget to subscribe to DXstuffWe come back this week looking into some April Fool’s jokes as well as a crucial update for Google Maps. Are free Android apps killing your battery power? Check out all this and more in this week’s Gigawhat! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/04/01/gw-53/ Gigawhat Ep. 52 – Warming Up to the New iPad http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/ROvqSRADphE/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/20/gw-52/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:18:29 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=701

Retina Display on the New iPad

With the new iPad finally out, we discuss our initial impressions on it. Is it really as impressive as Apple claims it to be or are there some blemishes to the new retina display.

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New iPad Warmer Than Previous iPads: http://www.imore.com/2012/03/17/ipad-hot-corner/

No New Xbox at E3 2012: http://kotaku.com/5893685/microsoft-new-xbox-wont-be-shown-at-this-years-e3

Game of the Week

Draw Something (iOS/Android): http://omgpop.com/drawsomething

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/20/gw-52/feed/ 0 noWith the new iPad finally out, we discuss our initial impressions on it. Is it really as impressive as Apple claims it to be or are there some blemishes to the new retina display. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and folDXstuffWith the new iPad finally out, we discuss our initial impressions on it. Is it really as impressive as Apple claims it to be or are there some blemishes to the new retina display. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick at @derrickc82, Tony at @hotmilkgt). [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/20/gw-52/ Gigawhat Ep. 51: The New iPad http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/6VW46CyHkwg/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/12/gigawhat-ep-51-the-new-ipad/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:23:15 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=690 What else would we talk about but the new iPad? We’ve waited a year for this thing! So is it worth it? Tony and I talk about our thoughts on who should be getting this new tablet. And what’s this about 4G on the iPhone? Did iOS 5.01 somehow bring the power of 4G to the phone?

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New iPad: http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/7/2850403/ipad-3-vs-transformer-pad-infinity-vs-galaxy-note-10-1-vs-kindle/in/2615987

iPhone “4G”: http://consumerist.com/2012/03/is-att-misleading-iphone-4s-users-about-4g-access.html

Game of the Week

Mass Effect 3 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC): http://masseffect.com/agegate/?url=%2F

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/12/gigawhat-ep-51-the-new-ipad/feed/ 0 noWhat else would we talk about but the new iPad? We’ve waited a year for this thing! So is it worth it? Tony and I talk about our thoughts on who should be getting this new tablet. And what’s this about 4G on the iPhone? Did iOS 5.01 somehow brDXstuffWhat else would we talk about but the new iPad? We’ve waited a year for this thing! So is it worth it? Tony and I talk about our thoughts on who should be getting this new tablet. And what’s this about 4G on the iPhone? Did iOS 5.01 somehow bring the power of 4G to [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/03/12/gigawhat-ep-51-the-new-ipad/ Gigawhat Ep. 50: Apps Behaving Badly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/BGU24NgveMI/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/25/gw-50/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:10:28 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=687 This week we talk about how some of our favourite apps and social networks have been treading on thin water. Is it just a matter of time before Pinterest gets the smackdown?

We also go in depth into the PlayStation Vita. How is it different from the 3DS or the iPad? Is it worth getting? You won’t want to miss our discussion!

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PS Vita Release: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/playstation-vita-review/

OS X Mountain Lion: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/02/five-features-mountain-lion/

App Privacy Invasion: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57380106-92/privacy-invasion-theres-an-app-for-that/

Social Networks Copyright Violation: http://articles.businessinsider.com/2012-02-17/tech/31070312_1_post-videos-copyright-holder-youtube

App of the Week

Where’s My Water (iOS/Android): http://disney.go.com/wheresmywater/

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/25/gw-50/feed/ 0 noThis week we talk about how some of our favourite apps and social networks have been treading on thin water. Is it just a matter of time before Pinterest gets the smackdown? We also go in depth into the PlayStation Vita. How is it different from the 3DS oDXstuffThis week we talk about how some of our favourite apps and social networks have been treading on thin water. Is it just a matter of time before Pinterest gets the smackdown? We also go in depth into the PlayStation Vita. How is it different from the 3DS or the iPad? Is it worth getting? You [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/25/gw-50/ Gigawhat Ep. 49: Best of CES http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/VyH5uT6y1hw/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/12/gw-49/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:26:56 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=678 Sorry for the brief delay. We recorded this shortly after CES but had some trouble getting it up. This episode we go through our top picks and favorites from the Consumer Electronics Show.

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]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/12/gw-49/feed/ 0 noSorry for the brief delay. We recorded this shortly after CES but had some trouble getting it up. This episode we go through our top picks and favorites from the Consumer Electronics Show. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link beloDXstuffSorry for the brief delay. We recorded this shortly after CES but had some trouble getting it up. This episode we go through our top picks and favorites from the Consumer Electronics Show. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick at @derrickc82, Tony at @hotmilkgt). Leave [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2012/02/12/gw-49/ Gigawhat Ep. 48: Getting On Path http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/DoRL8VCIXDw/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2011/12/05/gw-48/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:27:28 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=591

On this week’s episode, Tony and I talk about the privacy concerns with smartphones. We also look into this week’s slightly controversial “App of the Week” – is Path worth the download? Check out this week’s show!

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Path (Android): https://market.android.com/details?id=com.path&hl=en

Path (iOS): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/path/id403639508?mt=8

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2011/12/05/gw-48/feed/ 0 noOn this week’s episode, Tony and I talk about the privacy concerns with smartphones. We also look into this week’s slightly controversial “App of the Week” – is Path worth the download? Check out this week’s show! Don&#DXstuffOn this week’s episode, Tony and I talk about the privacy concerns with smartphones. We also look into this week’s slightly controversial “App of the Week” – is Path worth the download? Check out this week’s show! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below and follow us on Twitter (Derrick at @derrickc82, Tony [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2011/12/05/gw-48/ Gigawhat Ep. 47: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Round Up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/pEH_STiqr4g/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2011/11/27/gw-47/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:29:09 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=587

Cyber Monday Deals

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, Tony Wang and I look into the deals of this holiday season. There’s still a lot coming up, including Cyber Monday. So what should one look out for? Check out the links below and this week’s Gigawhat!

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BFAds: http://bfads.net/

Slickdeals: http://slickdeals.net/

CheapAssGamer: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/

CNET: Why All HDMI Cables Are the Same (Part 2): http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57321956-221/why-all-hdmi-cables-are-the-same-part-2/

Becky Worley’s Post on Cyber Monday: https://plus.google.com/104179323350489956912/posts/SHhV5wiYXe8

App of the Week

CNET Scan & Shop (Android): https://market.android.com/details?id=com.biggu.shopsmart&hl=en

Google Shopper (iOS/Android): http://www.google.com/mobile/shopper/

]]> http://www.dxstuff.com/2011/11/27/gw-47/feed/ 0 noWith Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, Tony Wang and I look into the deals of this holiday season. There’s still a lot coming up, including Cyber Monday. So what should one look out for? Check out the links below and this week’s GigawhaDXstuffWith Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, Tony Wang and I look into the deals of this holiday season. There’s still a lot coming up, including Cyber Monday. So what should one look out for? Check out the links below and this week’s Gigawhat! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes with the link below [...]tech,tech,news,technology,consumer,mobile,gaminghttp://www.dxstuff.com/2011/11/27/gw-47/ Gigawhat Ep. 46: Holiday Gift Ideas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gigawhat/~3/_4Z6T8Pp8Rc/ http://www.dxstuff.com/2011/11/22/gw-46/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:07:24 +0000 derrickc82@yahoo.com (DXstuff) http://www.dxstuff.com/?p=585

With the holiday shopping season creeping up, we take a look at the various tablets to see which one is worth getting. Should Mom get the iPad or the Kindle Fire. Check this week’s episode out and let us know what you think!

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Tablet Comparison: http://www.theverge.com/products/compare/2506/3767/383/126/2630

App of the Week

Gadget Guide by the Daily (iPad): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gadget-guide/id458967853?mt=8

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