Can my iphone replace my laptop for travel?

Over the last few years I have been traveling with my ultralight laptop. I’ve always enjoyed having a movie available, or leeching off random wifi to stay in contact and look up information while traveling.  Even though it is lightweight and small, it was still too much for my liking.  This last trip I tried …

Canon firmware hacks

Some bright folks have dumped and upgraded the firmware for the Canon A570 IS, A610, A620, A630, A640, A700, A710 IS, S2 IS, S3 IS, SD500 and G7.  They unlocked raw mode, high speed shutter speeds, live histograms, highlight cropping indicators, and better battery indicators.  Quite amazing.  If you own one of the above and …

A small glimse at your future and past

Wired has a great story about $1000 genetic tests: Reading your genomic profile — learning your predispositions for various diseases, odd traits, and a talent or two — is something like going to a phantasmagorical family reunion. First you’re introduced to the grandfather who died 23 years before you were born, then you move along …