{"id":1445,"date":"2010-09-30T14:40:19","date_gmt":"2010-09-30T07:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.thewellconnectedhome.com\/blog\/?p=1445"},"modified":"2010-12-15T16:11:59","modified_gmt":"2010-12-15T09:11:59","slug":"mom-tech-family-tech-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/mom-tech-family-tech-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom Tech & Family Tech News"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you interested in the latest gadgets or technology updates but don\u2019t have the time to subscribe to and read the \"\"<\/a>latest insights on the Internet?\u00a0 Let me tell you, there are some cool tech products out there and many more in the pipeline.\u00a0 I subscribe to several websites to find out the latest tech offerings.\u00a0\u00a0I know a number of you would be interested in\u00a0these tech \u00a0finds too, so I will begin compiling some of the more interesting ones to post in a news\u00a0feature called\u00a0Mom Tech & Family Tech News.\u00a0 If there\u2019s a particular type of technology news or gadget that interests you, let me know and I\u2019ll keep on the lookout for them.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Now You Can \u201cBeat It\u201d with Michael Jackson!<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a big Michael Jackson fan and looking for a way to relive his music or introduce MJ\u2019s music to your kids, the perfect Christmas\/birthday gift for use with your game system is coming out soon.\u00a0 It\u2019s called \u201cMichael Jackson The Experience<\/strong>\u201d and it\u2019s due to hit retail shelves on November 23rd. The new \u201cMichael Jackson Experience\u201d is a great family game that allows players to \u201cstep into the shoes of Michael Jackson himself and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing.\u201d (1)\u00a0 Furthermore, the game offers participants the ability to sing along and have their performance rated.<\/p>\n

Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor, John McClain, is excited about the new game, \u201cno artist can energize a dance floor in the spirit of fun like Michael Jackson. His God-given gifts for music and dance are something new generations of fans will appreciate even more.\u00a0 This game is a natural extension of what he would be doing today to raise his artistry to even greater heights for his fans of all generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the official trailer for the Michael Jackson The Experience game on YouTube:
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\u201cMichael Jackson The Experience\u201d will initially be available for the Wii, PSP, and DS game systems on November 23rd.\u00a0 Unfortunately, if you have a Xbox 360 or PS3, you\u2019re going to have to wait until the first quarter in 2011, as Ubisoft is still working on perfecting the game\u2019s capabilities to work with Xbox 360 Kinect and PlayStation Move.\u00a0 From what I can see from this \u201cMichael Jackson The Experience\u201d game\u00a0 trailer, it will be worth it to use a motion sensing gaming platform, such as the Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, or PlayStation Move.<\/p>\n

(1) http:\/\/www.michaeljackson.com\/us\/news\/ubisoft-announces-michael-jackson-video-game<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Samsung Steps into the Ring with Apple \u2013 the Galaxy Tab\u00a0vs. the iPad<\/span>\"\"<\/h2>\n

Think the iPad is the only game in town?\u00a0 Think again.\u00a0 I predict 2011 will be the \u201cyear of the tablet.\u201d\u00a0 For the past couple of years, a number of technology manufacturers have been working on their own version of the tablet.\u00a0 Apple outpaced them all by coming out with their iPad first.\u00a0 Apple sold three million iPads in 80 days.\u00a0 Now that\u2019s a spectacular start!<\/p>\n

Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Tab, based on Google\u2019s Android, sports a seven inch screen (vs. iPad\u2019s 9.7 inch), a camera on\u00a0its front and back, and mobile service provided by Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, and AT&T.\u00a0 Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab supports Adobe Flash, upgradeable memory (from 16gb or 32gb) to an additional 32gb more, multi-tasking capabilities, and it can be used as a phone with either Bluetooth or as a speakerphone.<\/p>\n

For a side-by-side comparison of the iPad to the Galaxy, see PC World\u2019s analysis.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m impressed with it\u2019s capabilities.\u00a0 Video conferencing has never been so easy\u2013or transportable.\u00a0 Take a look for yourself:
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Pricing for the Galaxy has not yet been communicated.\u00a0 Several 3G carriers are expected to offer the Galaxy Tab at a reduced priced with 3G service at around the $200-$300 price level with contract.\u00a0 The Galaxy Tab is anticipated to go on sale October 11th.<\/p>\n

source:\u00a0 http:\/\/online.wsj.com\/article\/SB10001424052748703597204575484194169621992.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_tech<\/a><\/h6>\n

Apple iPhone 4 Case Giveaway to Ends Today,\u00a0September 30th<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"Apple sold 1.5 millions iPhone 4 phones the first day they were on sale.\u00a0(1)\u00a0 \u00a0Sales have only soared from there.\u00a0 It didn\u2019t take long, however, before Apple began receiving complaints about calls being dropped.\u00a0 According to PC World<\/a>, \u201cthe signal drop problem seems to appear when a user touches both of the black lines on the phone\u2019s metal sides towards the bottom, according to corroborated users reports.\u201d (2.)<\/p>\n

Apple reports \u201cif you ever experience this on your iPhone 4, avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band, or simply use one of many available cases.\u201d (2.)<\/p>\n

Apple reports regardless of all the publicity, it only affected a small number of iPhone 4 customers.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Apple is offering a free iPhone 4 case to protect the antenna issues from happening.\u00a0 \u00a0If you are experiencing reception problems with your iPhone 4 phone, contact Apple.\u00a0 To learn more about the free case program see the explanation page on Apple.com.\u00a0 Apple has stated that the free case program will end September 30th.<\/p>\n

(1.)\u00a0 http:\/\/mashable.com\/2010\/06\/25\/apple-1-5-million-iphones-4\/<\/a><\/h6>\n
(2.) http:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/199853\/apple_responds_to_iphone_4_antenna_problem.html<\/a><\/h6>\n
(3.)\u00a0 http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/idUSTRE6895CG20100911<\/a><\/h6>\n
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Wal-Mart To Offer Family Mobile Network Plans<\/h2>\n

After testing the waters, Wal-Mart has created a new mobile network in conjunction with T-Mobile.\"\" Different from most mobile plans, Wal-Mart plans to offer a combination of pre-paid and post-paid plans.\u00a0 Wal-Mart will offer lower cost plans but at the expense of having to pay a higher price for the phone in the forefront.\u00a0 Plans will cost $45\/month for unlimited voice and texting.\u00a0 However, to add additional family members the cost increases to $25 extra per member a month.<\/p>\n

Wal-Mart believes their new plan \u201coffers a family of three savings of up to $1,200 per year compared to the leading national unlimited talk and text plans.*\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The new mobile Family Plans launched in nearly 2,500 stores on September 20, 2010.<\/p>\n

*Claim based on comparison against comparable post-paid unlimited talk and text family plans with three lines of service offered by AT&T and Verizon; does not include taxes and fees or cost of phone. Plan features, service limitations and requirements may vary among carriers. Data obtained from AT&T and Verizon websites as of Sept. 2010.\u00a0 source:\u00a0 http:\/\/walmartstores.com\/pressroom\/news\/10297.aspx<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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