Google Shopper

Posted on Feb 6, 2011 in Apple, Media, Software, Technology | 0 comments

I’ve been a fan of Google for awhile, as their Email services, cloud-based system, search tools, maps, and Google Apps website integration are excellent resources.  I just discovered a new iOS app from Google (via Lifehacker) – Google Shopper. If you’re a fan of online shopping to get better deals, this can be a great helper.  It basically allows you to either scan a barcode or speak an item name, and it’ll search for prices on Google’s excellent online shopping filters.  But, the cherry on top is this: it also offers the ability to scan an image of a product...

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[UPDATE] Pulse News Reader now FREE!

Posted on Nov 15, 2010 in Apple, Media, Reviews, Software, Technology | 0 comments

For those of you who haven’t yet checked out the previously-reviewed Pulse News Reader by Alphonso Labs, it is now FREE for all iOS devices! Definitely check it out – it’s my main source of news these days.

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Budgeting and iBank

Posted on Oct 21, 2010 in Apple, Philosophy, Reviews, Software, Technology | 4 comments

Computers are useful tools for a variety of things.  One of the most important ways I use my laptop is to manage my finances.  I’ve been keeping track of “money shtuff” this way since college, and the ultra-convenience of paying bills, checking balances, and budgeting all in one spot has fit well in my life routine.  My mom used to call me the King of Efficiency, and I definitely hold onto that nickname as it relates to my digital finances.  If you’re still wary of dealing with money electronically, we should talk.  It is not something I encourage folks to just...

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App Review: Pulse News Reader

Posted on Oct 8, 2010 in Media, Reviews, Software, Technology | 0 comments

App: Pulse News Reader Device: iPad Price: $1.99 Review: Most of my news comes via various RSS Feeds that I follow, and I had been searching for a new RSS Reader for a little while – ever since I purchased my iPad.  My previous Reader of choice was NetNewsWire, as I loved their integration with Google Reader and its syncing capabilities between their desktop and mobile apps.  But as the iPad was released, NetNewsWire was asking for $10 for their iPad version – I wasn’t a big enough fan to spend that much on a news app, so I began looking for other alternatives. And...

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