While cell phones were once well known as a critical device for business communications needs, it seems as though they’re now no longer popular for this use solely. As more and more users turn to their cell phone for entertainment purposes rather than business needs, it is quickly becoming the ‘must-have’ consumer gadget.
A new survey […]
Home Networking penetration will grow nearly 50 percent by the end of 2008, according to a new study from Parks Associates.
The study says home networking will reach 168 million households worldwide by the end of 2008. Households with networking solutions for broadband and file sharing totaled 114 million in 2006, according to Parks Associates.
The study […]
Apple is about to launch a ‘nano’ version of the hugely successful iPhone. It is expected to be in the shops in time for Christmas.
The product will be launched in the UK for pay-as-you-go customers by O2, the mobile phone group owned by Spain’s Telefonica.
The iPhone 3G has been the fastest-selling phone ever in the […]
No need to worry about Blu-ray format say industry experts. BD titles have already sold over $200 million in 2008.
First the bad news - the U.S. economy ain’t all roses lately. The good news? Home entertainment spending is rolling right along with over $6 billion spent on DVD on Blu-ray discs alone. Add in rentals […]
When taking photos (and videos) lighting is one of the most important elements of a “good shot”. There’s not a talented professional photographer or motion picture cinematographer that doesn’t understand this.
Jefferson Graham, the USA Today tech reporter, explains how to get the best lighting for your pictures in the summer sun. Jefferson highlights five basic lighting […]
The soft, round cheeks. The dimpled hands that clutch at your finger. The sweet, warm smell of their heads.
Most mothers agree that the sight of their babies can be intoxicating, or even addictive. A new study from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston explains the neurological roots of maternal bonding.
In a study of 28 […]
New technology is being rapidly deployed that will make today’s broadband feel as slow as a dial-up connection.
Comcast just reported that by early 2010 it plans to offer consumers in most of its markets Internet service so fast they will be able to download a high-definition movie in minutes. The nation’s second-largest Internet service provider […]
I stumbled upon an innovative site the other day. Rarely do I discover a site and say to myself ”now that’s a great idea”. But, this one evoked that thought.
Imagine you lost your camera that had those one-of-kind vacation photos, or images of a keepsake moment. If a stranger found it, would you feel happy, or somehow that […]
Consumers are watching more video on their PCs vs. on their mobile phones. That’s according to a study out today from researcher Ipsos MediaCT.
Ipsos surveyed Americans who had downloaded or streamed at least one video. That group watched an average of 70% of their video on TV, down from 75% a year ago, the study […]
This week, iMemories announced the latest addition to our Team. Doug Ducey, former CEO of Cold Stone Creamery, has joined iMemories as lead investor in our recent round of financing and as Chairman of the Board.
Doug Ducey Press Release. Story in Arizona Republic.
Doug’s background and success with Cold Stone says it all.
Doug and I have know each other […]
Companies are racing to develop gadgets that project what’s playing on the small screens of mobile phones and media players onto walls, table cloths and other handy surfaces.
“Pico projectors” that are small enough to carry around in your pocket or purse are expected on the market later this year. Eventually, the technology will be tiny enough […]
American women are taking the lead over men in their use of certain consumer technologies including watching streaming network-TV shows over the Internet, DVR (or TIVO) use, visiting of social media/social networking sites and even casual gaming, according to a new Women and Digital Lifestyles report recently released by Solutions Research Group.
The group said the […]
Whether it be digital photos or digital home movies, the mass of digital content under management at the typical U.S. household is simply enormous. And this is only the beginning as content creation and acquisition ramps further.
The net result is a massive number of digital files requiring storage and management. And one would assume, given the […]
People want to see long-form movies on their television sets and are willing to watch short-form television shows on their computers, but few want to see programming on their cell phones, according to new research by the Diffusion Group.
Apple TV, Vudu, Movielink, Unbox: the Internet is littered with services that offer the ability to download […]
Beginning in 2008, buyers of some new digital televisions will notice an Ethernet plug (or said another way, an Internet or network jack) that connects the TV set directly to the Internet. Sony, Sharp and Panasonic are among the consumer-electronics manufacturers trying to bridge the Internet-TV gap by developing next-generation gadgets that allow consumers to hook […]
Traditions change. No more post-holiday Monday blues, thanks to the phenomenon of online shopping and Cyber Monday.
Instead of Black Friday (the day immediately after Thanksgiving) being the most profitable day of the year for retailers, the Monday after the holiday has now jumped up in importance. Apparently ¾ of online retailers experience a jump in sales that […]
