technology

Rotten Apple

Yes, Apple brought us many innovations and, yes their products are amazing and changed the world of technology and blah blah blah. I just wish someone had told me that once I chose an iPhone, it was like choosing which side of the bed to sleep on. It’s mine for life! …

Restaurant Gizmo

This was new to us. Some restaurants have iPads at the table now, where you can place your order and it goes directly to the kitchen. But where we had dinner on Saturday night in Port Huron, MI, there’s a little screen at each table for the express purpose of paying for your meal.  …

The Interview – Part 1

By now you’ve been unable to escape the hype, confusion and likely b.s. about the comedy, The Interview, and how it has supposedly raised the hackles of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Imagine, someone makes a movie centred on your assassination and you get upset! But I digress. Today I’m going to share the story of what I went through to see this film. It’s no wonder so many people of our generation can’t be bothered with online purchases of this nature.  …

Smartphones for Dummies

Apple finally convinced me that it’s time to move on. My iPhone 4S is now obselete with the release of the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, that came out on Friday. Bigger screen, thinner body, faster processor – blah, blah, blah. Thanks for the free U2 album, Apple, but I’m out of here as soon as my contract makes it possible.  …

Funny About Money

Free-FM offers a text alert system for a one-time charge of .50.  It’s brand new.  You’ll get a text in case of severe weather or a major breaking story.  We’ll also text the morning’s top two headlines.