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Gigawhat Ep. 65: CES & Gaming

ddawg — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:37:54 +0000

This week we catch up on CES. What made best of show this year? We also chat about the new SimCity game which hit beta this weekend.

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Razer Edge: http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/10/the-razer-edge-gaming-tablet-is-the-only-windows-8-tablet-you-should-buy/

Pebble Watch: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/01/ces-2013-pebble-ships

BlackBerry 10: http://allthingsd.com/20130125/rim-hopes-to-score-points-with-blackberry-10-super-bowl-ad/

SimCity Beta: http://www.destructoid.com/your-first-city-in-simcity-will-suck-and-that-s-okay-243049.phtml

App of the Week

Vine (iOS): http://www.vine.co/

Gigawhat Ep. 64: CES 2013 Predictions

ddawg — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:52:38 +0000

CES 2013 is upon us! As the newsfeeds begin to bubble with news from Vegas, Tony and I give our two cents on what we’re expecting from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. We also chat about my new Windows 8 laptop and Tony’s Windows Phone woes.

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Gigawhat Ep. 63: Holiday Shopping

ddawg — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:43:37 +0000

With tech news a bit quiet with the Thanksgiving holidays, Tony and I have a bit more of a conversation about our Black Friday shopping experiences. We also chat about buying tablets for parents and my surprise at the cross play feature on the PlayStation Vita.

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Gigawhat Ep. 62: Black Friday Deals for Wii and U

ddawg — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:40:07 +0000

As we approach the holidays, Tony and I look at some of the hottest deals for 2012 including the new Wii U.

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Wii U: http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/18/3664108/wii-u-everything-you-need-to-know

Wii U IGN Review: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/17/wii-u-review

Wii U Engadget Review: http://www.engadget.com/wii-u-review/nintendo-wii-u-review/

Wii U CNET Review: http://reviews.cnet.com/nintendo-wii-u/

Black Friday Deals: http://reviews.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide/black-friday/

Slickdeals: http://slickdeals.net/

Amazon Black Friday Deals: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Friday/b?ie=UTF8&node=384082011

App of the Week

TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/

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

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

TuneIn Radio (Blackberry): http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/17105/?lang=EN

TuneIn Radio (Windows Phone): http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/tunein-radio/7f7e3f68-ba3a-e011-854c-00237de2db9e

Gigawhat Ep. 61: Mini iPad and Surface

ddawg — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:27:33 +0000

After a brief hiatus (due to the loss of power and internet), Tony and I return to give our take on a bunch of new devices, including the iPad Mini and Microsoft Surface. Which one is worth getting? We also talk a bit on disaster preparedness including the reason why everyone should subscribe to Twitter.

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iPad Mini: http://cnettv.cnet.com/8301-13484_53-57545926-10391694/prizefight-apple-ipad-mini-vs-google-nexus-7/

New iPad: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31322_3-57538583-256/the-new-new-ipad-lightning-strikes-again/

Microsoft Surface: http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/23/3540550/microsoft-surface-review

App of the Week

GasBuddy (iPhone): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gasbuddy-find-cheap-gas-prices/id406719683?mt=8

GasBuddy (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gbis.gbandroid

GasBuddy (Windows Phone): http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/gasbuddy/c40743d9-8fd5-df11-a844-00237de2db9e

GasBuddy (Blackberry): http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/38289/?lang=en

Gigawhat Ep. 60: Apple Maps Needs a Roadmap

ddawg — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:06:19 +0000

As we go a week out from the iPhone 5 release, several issues have come out with the much anticipated phone. The Maps issue continues to plague Apple, so much so that CEO Tim Cook publicly apologises. This week Tony and I take a look at each of the “issues” with the iPhone 5. And just to keep it from being all about Apple, we also take a look at the Barnes & Noble Nook.

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Letter from Tim Cook: http://www.apple.com/letter-from-tim-cook-on-maps/

How to Add Google Maps to the Home Screen: http://www.apple.com/ios/add-to-home-screen/

Map Alternatives: http://allthingsd.com/20120928/apple-here-are-some-map-apps-that-actually-work/

iPhone 5 Complaints: http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/303042/top-apple-iphone-5-complaints/1

iPhone 5 Problems: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/iphone-5-problems/

Barnes & Noble Nook: http://allthingsd.com/20120925/barnes-noble-takes-aim-at-amazon-with-new-hd-nooks/

Bad Piggies: http://www.badpiggies.com/

App of the Week

Field Trip (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nianticproject.scout

Gigawhat Ep. 59: iPhone 5 Reactions

ddawg — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:13:09 +0000

It’s finally here. We’re talking about the iPhone 5 of course! So has it lived up to expectations or is it just another phone in a long line of fancy smartphones? This week Tony and I look into the new phone as well as iOS 6. We also chime in on the Apple Maps fiasco. Deciding on getting the iPhone? Check us out!

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iPhone 5 Review (The Verge): http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/21/3363238/iphone-5-review

iPhone 5 Review (CNET): http://www.cnet.com/iphone-5/

iPhone 5-iPhone 4S-iPad Benchmarks: http://www.imore.com/iphone-5-vs-iphone-4s-vs-ipad-3-benchmarks

iPhone 5-iPhone 4S Camera: http://www.imore.com/iphone-5-vs-iphone-4s-camera

iOS 6 Review (Engadget): http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/ios-6-review/

iOS 6 Review (CNET): http://reviews.cnet.com/ios-6/

iOS 6 Review (The Verge): http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/21/3363060/ios-6-review

iOS 6 Passbook: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/20/psa-passbook-supported-apps-now-listed-in-ios-6-app-store/

The Amazing iOS 6 Maps: http://theamazingios6maps.tumblr.com/

Buggy iOS 6 Maps: http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/20/3363914/wrong-turn-apple-ios-6-maps-phone-5-buggy-complaints

App of the Week

Twitter for iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/twitter/id333903271?mt=8

Gigawhat Ep. 58: New Kindles

ddawg — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:23:28 +0000

This week we take an in-depth look at Amazon’s new slate of Kindles. Does the Kindle Fire HD really have what it takes to knock down the iPad? We also see Tony get excited over a new line of Nokia phones.

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Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HCCNJU/

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OZNZG0/

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 3G: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OZNUCE/

Amazon Fire HD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083PWAPW/

Amazon Fire HD 8.9: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFRE5A/

Amazon Fire HD 8.9 4G: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GFRDL0/

Apple Announcement: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57502622-37/apples-september-12-invite-hints-at-iphone-5/

App of the Week

Starbucks (iOS/Android): http://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps

Gigawhat Ep. 57: Apple Trial Results

ddawg — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:45:10 +0000

Apple wins big over Samsung. What does that mean for you and me? Tony and I discuss the ramifications this week on Gigawhat!

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Apple Wins Over Samsung: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-24/apple-samsung-jury-reaches-verdict-in-patent-trial

Apple Seeks Ban of Samsung Devices: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57501103-37/apple-targets-8-samsung-phones-for-sales-ban/

PS3 YouTube App: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/14/youtube-app-for-ps3-lands-today/

PS Vita YouTube App: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/06/26/download-youtube-for-ps-vita-today/

Xbox 360 YouTube Update: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/xbox-360-youtube-update-speed-music-videos/

Mobile YouTube Ads: http://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-mobile-trueview-ads-109960/

Sleeping Dogs: http://www.sleepingdogs.net/

App of the Week

Fhotoroom (WP7): http://www.fhotoroom.com/

Gigawhat Ep. 56: New Phones for All

ddawg — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:40:04 +0000

After our brief hiatus (explained in the episode), Tony and I are back to catch up on the latest buzz on phones and tablets. Sounds like the “iPhone 5″ is coming our way soon, but are the rumoured specs enough to get any of us to switch over?

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iPhone 5 Rumours: http://www.imore.com/iphone-5/

Windows 8 Tablet: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57495940-292/microsoft-eyes-the-ipad/

Amazon Kindle 2: http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2012/08/15/amazons-next-tablet-clears-the-fcc/

HTC EVO 4G LTE: http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/

App of the Week

FreeCiv Beta (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.org.zielinscy.freeciv&hl=en