Mobile Device Roundup: Charging Up Without the Grid

The Stanford researcher Dean Eckles thinks that mobile devices and the apps embedded within are becoming extensions of our minds, and could grow to be the primary lens through which we look at the world. But unlike our brains--which can be fed on veggie burgers and organic Batter Blaster --cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops demand electricity, which is best deriv... Read the full story on TreeHugger

GorillaMobile: Joby’s Tripod For Mobile Devices

Don’t confuse Joby’s newest tripod, the Gorillamobile with the International calling service.  Although, both products do have a lot to do with phones.  Much like all of Joby’s previous tripods it uses the same ball-and-socket legs that can be wrapped around just about any surface (or pole) allowing you to easily mount your favorite mobile devices. Attaching said mobile device to the GorillaMobile seems to come by way of either ‘a custom-engineered suction cup mounting system’ or ‘two removabl

Your Mobile Device Has Wheels

This is not just that by now somewhat dated New York Times article pointing out that your Mobile Hot Spot Now Has Four Wheels THE next frontier in computing has four wheels. Just as microprocessors and wireless Internet connections have turned cameras, phones and televisions into computers (sans mouse, of course), the technology is poised to transform the way we drive by putting the Internet — and all of its wondrous options and distractions — on the dashboard. It cited a number of ex

Your Mobile Device Has Wheels

This is not just that by now somewhat dated New York Times article pointing out that your Mobile Hot Spot Now Has Four Wheels THE next frontier in computing has four wheels. Just as microprocessors and wireless Internet connections have turned cameras, phones and televisions into computers (sans mouse, of course), the technology is poised to transform the way we drive by putting the Internet — and all of its wondrous options and distractions — on the dashboard. It cited a number of ex

More Americans Access Internet From Mobile Devices

Americans are increasingly accessing the Internet with mobile devices like smartphones and laptops, the Pew Internet & American Life Project reported Wednesday. The trend is especially prevalent among minorities. In an April survey, the project found 56 percent of Americans had accessed the Internet from a mobile device, with 36 percent using laptops. Access through game consoles and MP3 players was also counted. The report said 32 percent of Americans have used a cell phone or smartphon

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