Monthly Archives July 2013

Podcast 1328, July 20, 2013: Windows Special: Games and Win 8.1

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100 Windows Games in 100 Days

Sylvain Rochon, Canadian computer scientist, CEO and founder of Sylien Games has developed over 140 game titles online on multiple devices. Sylien has key clients such as Microsoft, Magmic Games and the Ontario Ministry of Education to name a few, helping them create great game or app experiences on all platforms in very short time periods, cost-effectively.

Windows World

Shane Hamelin, co-host and our Windows 8 specialist (Unnamed sources claim that he even knows the secret Redmond handshake!) Shane will discuss Microsoft’s discouraging Q4 figures, Windows 8.1 update and Foster will review Lumia’s 920 Win 8 Phone.

MiTechNews.com

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

“MITechNews.Com would like to thank Mophie.Com, the maker of the iPhone juice pack, for helping make possible the Weekly Tech eNewsletter, co-branded with the Internet Advisor.”

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Apple Unveils Back-to-School Sales

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Rick Broida for Savings.com

The calendar has barely struck July, but Apple is already giving students some incentive to start their back-to-school shopping.

Most college students know that Apple offers discounts on the iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro via the Apple Store for Education. Discounts vary depending on the model, but the savings can be as much as $200.

Now, as part of Apple’s back-to-school promotion, any college student (including incoming freshmen), parent buying for a college student, or faculty or staff member (from any grade level) can get a $100 App Store gift card with the purchase of a Mac.

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Microsoft 3.0 Arrives

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Microsoft 3.0: A meaner, leaner devices and services machine?

Mary Jo Foley, For ZDNet

On July 11, Microsoft officials announced details of the latest company-wide reorg, designed to help the company make itself into a leaner, meaner devices and services machine.

First order of business: Steve Ballmer stays on as CEO. There’s no change in leadership at the very top. And basically all the other new “winners” in the reorg are already household names at the company. …

There's a Phone In My Camera! Lumia 1020 Arrives

July 12, 2013 | Comments Off

CNet Story

Lumia 1020’s 41-megapixel shooter is what makes Nokia’s next marquee Windows phone, and what gives hardware jockeys a reason to salivate.

The Windows Phone 8 device will sell in the U.S. exclusively at AT&T for a hefty $299.99 with two-year contract. Preorders begin July 16, with the Lumia 1020 becoming available online and in stores July 26. (The Lumia 1020 will also sell globally.) …

Podcast 1327 July 13, 2013: Gadget Guy Back-to-School Tech and Smart Watches

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Show Notes:

Back-to-School Computer Shopping Guide

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy and noted Cheapskate will combine his hardware know how and skinflint skill set to help grads and their families find the best deals. Recent grad Talon Rudel and Ed Rudel will serve as test market and…

Debate smart watches with Rick’s arch rival…

Dave Johnson, Pebble Owner and Rick’s arch-nemesis (Dave is editor of eHow Tech and author of three dozen books. He previously worked at Microsoft and has written about technology for a long list of magazines e.g., PC World and Wired.) Dave and Rick regularly joust about tech topics at Geek vs. Geek on www.eHow.com

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Podcast 1326 July 6, 2013 Ist and Goal Recruiting & Linked-In

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Show Notes:

Emily Hay, our Social Media Guru and founder of Haytheresocialmedia.com will co-anchor our show today as we talk about some exciting things happening in social media. She will also introduce us to one of the latest Detroit start ups.

Linked-In recommendations vs. endorsements

Ist and Goal Recruiting

Dr. Damon Bryant and Chauncey Blackwell co-founders of 1st and Goal Recruiting .

1st and Goal Recruiting is an NCAA Certified Recruiting Service that provides college football coaches with analytical tools to help find, evaluate, and select high school football players. Student athletes can manage their own profiles through the website, get coaching services to help them on and off the field.

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Monthly Archives July 2013

Show Notes:

100 Windows Games in 100 Days

Windows World

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Microsoft 3.0: A meaner, leaner devices and services machine?

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Back-to-School Computer Shopping Guide

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