Tag Archives: android

Hands On with the FLIR One for Android

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

Several months ago I ordered a FLIR One for Android, a small attachment which adds infrared thermal vision capabilities to most Android smartphones and tablets. After the backlog of pre-orders finally cleared out, I got my hands on mine today! … Continue reading →

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T-Mobile’s WiFi Calling Not Quite Ready for Prime Time

Posted on August 3, 2015 by

T-Mobile recently re-introduced Wifi Calling to their entire line-up of phones, and have made a pretty big deal about it. And on paper, I can see why – no more worrying about cellular dead zones, and you can take your … Continue reading →

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With T-Mobile, Old is New Again

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

Right on the heels of the launch of the new iPhone 6, T-Mobile announced another round of initiatives to attract new customers and improve their service. And let me tell you, it really is pretty revolutionary: free WiFi calling and … Continue reading →

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Free Mapping and Tracking for Android [My Tracks]

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Beautiful weather has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest and I’ve been taking advantage of it as often as I have time. One thing about living where it’s grey and rainy for so much of the year, it really almost … Continue reading →

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Project Idea: Verve//Remixed 3’s Cello Boombox

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I’ve had this idea for quite a few years but haven’t put much time into it, between everything else I’ve been going on. Once or twice a year for the past five or so years, I’ve posted on Craigslist seeking … Continue reading →

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On the pervasiveness of communication.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

We’re living in an age where we’re inundated with communication and information all the time. Smartphones are expected to exceed 50% of all cell phones in circulation this year and with that, millions of people will join the already large ranks of … Continue reading →

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It’s tough to get data out of a phone.

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

It’s surprisingly difficult to get data out of my Android phone, the T-Mobile G2. Much more difficult than I expected it to be, in fact. I recorded a short (7-minute) video clip using the build-in camera to demonstrate a radio … Continue reading →

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