ConsumerTechBlog - Archive for November 2009

Archive for November, 2009

XBox Gold Members Getting Facebook, Twitter & Last.FM

Posted under Tech in the News on Saturday, 14 November 2009 by John

Just announced, Xbox is adding new features on the next mandatory update coming up November 17th, 2009. As soon as you turn your system on the update will occur so make sure you do that as soon as you can. Why, you ask? Because the updates are awesome and well worth it. Let me explain. New...

XBox Gold Members Getting Facebook, Twitter & Last.FM

5 Reasons to Use TweetDeck

Posted under Applications on Thursday, 12 November 2009 by John

Since we all know that you are on Twitter just like everyone else, I thought I would put up a list of the 5 reasons to use the Twitter application known as, TweetDeck. I have been a member of Twitter for about 2 years now and, at first, really didn't understand the whole concept, but now that...

1 Million xBox LIVE Users Banned

Posted under Tech in the News on Thursday, 12 November 2009 by John

If you thought that your xBox was the sweetest thing on the block because of some hack or upgrade, think again. Xbox just annouced they have banned 1 million plus LIVE accounts because of modified consoles. In a statment from Wednesday, xBox says: "All consumers should know that piracy is...

Barnes & Noble New eBook Reader

Posted under Product Tech on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by John

So, Amazon has the Kindle and now Barnes & Noble has the nook. A wireless ebook reader that is strikingly similar to the Kindle. I went to barnesandnoble.com to check this thing out and I wanted to put some of the features here today. Since I do not plan to buy this item, I will just post...

Best Compact 1080p HD Helmet Camera

Posted under Shiny Gadgets on Thursday, 5 November 2009 by John

Update from Amazon.com: Apparently there is a coupon worth $80 off ContourHD – HD Helmet Camera by VholdR at Amazon.com right now! Just enter coupon code: CONTOURH when you check out and you will save $80 instantly! You are going to flip your lid with this super compact 1080p HD helmet...