Another Way To Share Randomness Blogs

If you enjoy reading my posts, first, thank you, second, if you want to spread the word about the blogs, there is now another way, via QR codes.  If you don't know what a QR code is, that's OK.  They are fairly new to the US, although they've been around for a while in Japan and parts of Europe.  They are kind of boxy as you can see below that can embed just about anything, the only limitations are that it can only hold 256 characters and there are no phones, that I know of, that have an app preloaded that can read QR codes.  If your running Android, a good app is Barcode Scanner by ZXing Team.  If your running iOS, a good app is QR Reader for iPhone by TapMedia LTD.  I don't have devices that run any other OS but I will be doing research to find good QR code apps for OSes like BlackBerry OS, and WindowsPhone.  

The follow QR codes go to Techjunkynews.blogspot.com and random-stuff-on-my-mind.blogspot.com

Blazing-fast 4G phones from Verizon (roundup)

Verizon Wireless meant business when it promised a big push for 4G LTE at CES 2011. The carrier unveiled four new devices: the HTC ThunderBolt, the Samsung Droid Charge, the LG Revolution, and the Motorola Droid Bionic. All four promise fast 4G speeds, and indeed, they deliver. However, they aren't all the same. Here's our roundup of all four Verizon 4G handsets.

AT&T To Get SE's Xperia Play On September 18 For $49.99 On Contract

Remember Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play? It's back!

Can Microsoft Make Windows-Based Tablets Work...this time?

Next week sees the BUILD conference kick off, and it is expected that Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows division at Microsoft, will be showing off Windows 8 on a tablet. Many people are wondering if Microsoft’s focus on tablets will pay off. I’m wondering if Microsoft’s focus on tablets will work … this time.

Apple, Samsung top J.D. Power satisfaction survey

Phones from Apple and Samsung topped a J.D. Power satisfaction survey, which cited size, screen quality, battery life, and processing speeds as crucial. The survey also said satisfaction was high for 4G-capable phones.

How to access Gmail Offline

Google has been on-again, off-again with providing its Gmail users with offline access, but today it announced a new, HTML5-based solution for people who need to manage their inbox off the grid.

iPad Culture Shock for IT

Thanks to the iPad, the traditional IT culture is about to be upended.

Google bought Motorola to guard Android: Sony Ericsson

Smartphone vendor Sony Ericsson said it saw Google's acquisition of rival Motorola Mobility as a move to protect Google's Android software from legal attacks by rivals.

Prototype iPhone 5 lost in bar, right on schedule

Apple has to wonder if it's really hiring the cream of the crop when another of its employees manages to leave a another prototype iPhone in a bar.

Justice Department sues to block AT&T takeover of T-Mobile

An antitrust lawsuit is filed to prevent AT&T from acquiring T-Mobile USA and displacing Verizon as the nation's largest wireless carrier, a deal that the Justice Department says would lead to less competition, higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.