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Tech news roundup for April 8

by on April 8, 2016 0 comments
This week: meet the garage door opener making the utilitarian device a bit more sexy, read a review of the newest member of the Amazon Echo family (and find out what's in store for their e-readers too), and check out a practical-but-cool Kickstarter that you just might "need." All this, plus a few more fun tech tidbits--including the Star Wars Rogue One trailer too, in case you haven't watched it/need to watch it again.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Joe Cocker

by on April 5, 2016 1 comment
Like many folks of a younger generation, your first exposure to Joe Cocker may have been the theme song of the television show "The Wonder Years" but he was around long before then. On this 1969 album he lent his raw and emotional vocal style to many songs and made them his own (even with the blessing of Paul McCartney). For only $5, you can get a bit of musical history and a great listen.
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Tech news roundup for March 25

by on March 25, 2016 0 comments
Some top tech news highlights for the week: Apple rolls out new-ish stuff, Pebble smartphone trims their staff, McDonald's is rolling out VR googles using a Happy Meal box, and how to score a Tesla 3. If that wasn't enough, score free Nik photo editing software and check out a $99 portable 3D printer that works with your smartphone!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Kelly Clarkson

by on March 22, 2016 1 comment
After fifteen seasons, American Idol will end after declining ratings. Thousands of artists got a chance to make it big all from a simple audition in a sports arena all over the U.S. and today’s artist got it all started, way back in season one. Her sophomore album showcases her amazing voice and proved she had what it takes to be more than just the next pop star.
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