External memory continues to evolve on iOS. PhotoFast, which Todd Bernard has covered before here at iPhone Life(Review: i-FlashDrive-MAX Lets You Back Up and Share Photos and Files) has released what may be the ultimate flash card reader for iOS, the $39.99 CR-8800. This diminutive Lightning-based drive holds a micro-SD card, all in the span of about an … [Read more...] about Review: PhotoFast CR-8800 iOS Card Reader
Archives for May 2016
Device Case Design or How to Design the Ideal Device Case
Introduction Design rules for device cases Device cases are made for three purposes: aesthetics, function, and protection. Designers need to balance these elements in order to create cases that add value to an expensive investment, rather than detract from it. In many situations, device owners may want a case to meet a specific need. This will likely involve some … [Read more...] about Device Case Design or How to Design the Ideal Device Case
Lessons Learned from Massive Audio’s Geeky Fametek Spin-off
Introducing Fametek. For the last couple of years, people visiting Las Vegas for CES may have noticed a Dalek, Doctor Who’s most persistent enemy, roaming in front of a booth at the edge of the iLounge. Those who wandered the show were sure to see it. The cyborg crafted mostly of speakers was a selfie-worthy prop destined to be part of any visual survey of the show. What … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from Massive Audio’s Geeky Fametek Spin-off
NASA Embraces Entrepreneurial Spirit with #NASASocial Marketing Program
I was sitting on a couch in my hotel room while attending the Acumatica Summit 2016 in Orlando, Florida. I opened twitter and in the middle of the stream was an invitation to join a NASA Social event. I applied. I was accepted. I flew to San Jose, arriving near Midnight, and took an Uber to NASA’s Ames Research Center, where I was signed in and badged. I thought I was going … [Read more...] about NASA Embraces Entrepreneurial Spirit with #NASASocial Marketing Program
Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910
As the traditional PC market continues to decline, it is imperative that manufacturers create devices that offer differentiated features, and that they completely nail design details. It’s also time to reimagine the PC, not as a tablet, but as a next-generation computing device. With combination devices (PCs with detachable keyboards) being a bright spot, the market seems to … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Notebook Computer: Lenovo Yoga 900 and Acer Chromebook C910