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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Blogging and the Public Opinion

Posted on Nov 8, 2010 in Apple, Media, Philosophy, Technology | 2 comments

I love technology. I use it every day. It's provided me efficiency on so many levels. Heck, it's given me a career. It's good stuff. But sometimes? It really does make us stupider. Because we have such immediate access to information, stories and trends can truly become viral, evidenced perfectly by the YouTube phenomenon. But is this really a good thing? And here's where I get to thinking...

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iPad Thoughts

Posted on Sep 22, 2010 in Apple, Hardware, Software, Technology | 0 comments

Don’t forget – any thoughts, opinions, and statements made in the following post do not in any way reflect those of Apple Inc. or its subsidiaries. They are of Brian Nagel alone – and he’s just a little guy. I’ve had my iPad for a little over 2 months now. Prior to my most recent Apple purchase, here’s what my daily technology routine looked like: - Check and respond to email - Skim NetNewsWire for my RSS headlines, ensuring I clear out the “unread” badge before finishing. - Browse headlines on CNN.com - Browse headlines on ESPN.com - Check...

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