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After using the iPad for over 24 hours, there are some immediate observations that surprised me — some wonderful, positive surprises and some major disappointments. Before I detail these revelations, you must understand my intentions for the iPad. First, I already have an iPhone, which I absolutely love, especially as it allows me to check [...]

Today Apple announced the next version of their amazing touch-based OS, iPhone OS 4.0. I was surprised that Apple decided not to change the name to Touch OS 4.0 since this OS now powers devices beyond the iPhone, i.e. the iPad and iPod Touch. Having used every major version of this OS, I can say [...]

With the iPad launch just days away, Apple introduces us to some details of the app interfaces with some guided-tour videos. Check them out at http://www.apple.com/ipad/guided-tours/

Today the UTM permanent weather station reached its final height of over 10 meters (about 35 ft.). Here are some photos of the progress so far. Below is the first photo I took today, after we had assembled the bottom two sections of the tower.  The third section of tower lies beside it and the [...]

Yes, it’s official. Apple announced today that the wifi version of the iPad will be available on April 3 with the 3G+GPS version coming out later that same month. The wifi and 3G versions will also be available internationally in late April. iPad Available in US on April 3 Pre-Order on March 12 CUPERTINO, Calif., [...]

Once the iPad launches, I’ll be launching my first App, The Quiz Game. Students and teachers are sure to go batty over this!

The web and social networks are buzzing today with hype over the Bloom Box. Some say it will solve our nation’s energy crisis and provide green energy to all US homes.  Can these boxes live up to the hype?  I see a few problems. First, if you don’t know what a bloom box is, here [...]

One of the questions that I have pondered most since the iPad official announcement is how developers will price their iPad apps for people who already own an iPhone. Apple is encouraging developers to create universal apps, apps that will work on any iPhone, iPod Touch, or the iPad (making use of the different features [...]

Before you say no, consider this scenario. Right now there are millions like me that are paying a carrier that provides terrible service far too much money for phone, text, and data. If only we could use our iPhones (without jail-breaking and unlocking them) on Verizon, we have often mused. But who wants to give up their amazing iPhone just for a bit better service? [Insert your favorite "Can you hear me know?" joke here.]

Glaciers are responding to climate change in ways that we have expected for decades. The only difference is the speed. Around the world, glaciers are retreating at rates that are unprecedented, and previously deemed impossible. Thanks to some amazing time-lapse photography and an incredibly talented group of scientists, photographers, a large dose of ingenuity, and their [...]