![]() | R.I.P. Analog TVSunday, March 01, 2009 R.I.P. Analog TVSo? Anyone have issues with the DTV switch? I think it actually went pretty well when the June 12 date came and went. ... Read More |
![]() | Digital TVThursday, January 01, 2009 The sky is not falling, but in just a few weeks, over-the-air TV signals as we have come to know them will cease to exist. As vinyl records gave way to cassettes, cassettes to C... Read More |
![]() | i2i StreamFriday, August 01, 2008 Being a radio broadcaster has its joys including letting a large audience hear your favorite songs. But if you can’t afford to buy a radio station then i2i Stream may be the ... Read More |
![]() | FlickrFriday, August 08, 2008 Summer vacations are wrapping up and you need somewhere to dump all those photos and videos you took. There are many online storage web sites but Flickr offers several easy-to-... Read More |
![]() | Pinnacle Video TransferFriday, August 22, 2008 Ever wished you could easily record your favorite TV show to your iPod without a computer? With Pinnacle Video Transfer you can record from your TV, DVD, PVR, camcorder to your... Read More |
![]() | PodMaxxWednesday, October 01, 2008 One of the greatest frustrations among friends and those in multi-iPod families is getting music from one iPod to another. Or ripping a DVD from your movie collection to your iP... Read More |
![]() | SpamBullyWednesday, October 08, 2008 More than 10.8 trillion spam email messages will be sent out this year. If you’ve had it with the share of junk e-mail you’ve been getting you need an anti-spam filter that ... Read More |
![]() | Archos 5 Internet Media TabletWednesday, October 15, 2008 We all know that iPhones and a few other handheld devices can play songs, videos and possibly stop third world poverty. And more new gadgets are hitting the market that do eve... Read More |
![]() | Logitech Speed Force Wireless WheelWednesday, October 22, 2008 Gamers, start your engines. Or at least grab a steering wheel. The popular Nintendo Wii's unique motion controllers make for fun interaction but until now using the Wiimote to... Read More |
![]() | PowerCost MonitorSaturday, November 01, 2008 Electricity is a sneaky thing. We use it daily yet we really don't know how much we use or how much it costs until the monthly bill arrives. Here's a solution - the PowerCost ... Read More |
![]() | Hulu.comSaturday, November 08, 2008 Watching TV shows on the Internet shouldn't be any more difficult than watching them on TV. The major network websites now offer streaming video of their popular shows after th... Read More |
![]() | NubrellaSaturday, November 15, 2008 Texting while walking is dangerous but Nubrella is here to help anyway. This umbrella which fastens to the body with a harness and looks like a cross between a Bubble Boy costu... Read More |
![]() | GE PhotoPhone with Picture Caller IDMonday, December 01, 2008 Everyone needs a phone and digital photo frames have been a big hit in recent years. So here is a multi-tasking device perfect for gift giving. The GE PhotoPhone combines a tr... Read More |
![]() | Garmin Forerunner 405Monday, December 08, 2008 Runners love data. So strap on this GPS-enabled sport watch to track your training and then wirelessly send your data to your computer. The Forerunner 405 is... Read More |
![]() | Blackberry StormMonday, December 15, 2008 For the best mobile email delivery, my money is still on Blackberry devices. Their newest gadget has taken some cues from the iPhone and shoots to the top of my... Read More |
![]() | Qik.comMonday, December 22, 2008 Broadcasting your daily life may not be exciting to others but thanks to video sharing websites more people are putting recorded video snippets online. But a new website takes ... Read More |
![]() | Earbud Yo-YoSunday, February 01, 2009 Near the top of my "how come I did not think of that" list is a device that keeps earbuds from getting tangled. Stuff your mp3 player in your pocket and it could take several m... Read More |
![]() | ClickFree TransformerSunday, February 08, 2009 How many times have I told you to backup your data? If you are still procrastinating here is a device that should make it very simple.The Clickfree Transformer ... Read More |
![]() | High-Definition PCTVSunday, February 15, 2009 As we inch closer to the digital TV conversion, many people assume you must buy an expensive HDTV or subscribe to cable or satellite service. Another way to watch these new sig... Read More |
![]() | SanDisk slotRadioSunday, February 22, 2009 Here's an interesting twist to a portable music device. The slotRadio is a player that comes with a card preloaded with 1,000 songs handpicked from Billboard charts and organiz... Read More |
![]() | My Brand ExtensionSunday, March 01, 2009 So I create this brand called "The High-Tech Texan" back in 2001. I research every bit of technology I can, test and review... Read More |
![]() | Big Week, Bigger Weekend, Huge Upcoming ScheduleFriday, February 20, 2009 The digital TV conversion did not happen as planned this week, Facebook went nuts on its Terms of Service and Read More |
![]() | Continental Airlines Bringing Live TV To Your SeatTuesday, February 17, 2009 |
![]() | Live from Reliant Center this SaturdayFriday, February 13, 2009 It's VDay and there should be no better place to be than to roam the cavernous halls of the Reliant Center, right? If you don't have a life then come join me and Read More |
![]() | BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Bill To Delay Digital TV SwitchWednesday, February 04, 2009 The House voted today 264-158 to delay the analog TV shutdown until June 12. This comes one week after the Senate voted to delay the switch (see blog entry below) originally sc... Read More |
![]() | BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Bill To Delay Digital TV SwitchMonday, January 26, 2009 No surprise here, really. As we debated last Saturday on my radio program it may be a good thing to push back the planned February 17 switch from analog to digital TV. And the... Read More |
![]() | Looking to launch your tech business?Sunday, January 25, 2009 This Wednesday night at the Hyatt Regency is the time and place to be. The Houston Technology Center is hosting its annual TECH CONNEC... Read More |
![]() | The High-TEXT TexanFriday, January 23, 2009 Imagine texting over 28,000 in ONE MONTH. Only a teenager, right? The New Yor... Read More |
![]() | Half Marathon Is Ovah and I Am Spent!Monday, January 19, 2009 The first few weeks of each new year usually are a blur to me. A few days after the ball drops I find myself cheering and celebrating a Longhorns bowl win. I then jet off t... Read More |
![]() | Day 1 at CES is ovahFriday, January 09, 2009 |
![]() | Viva CES!Sunday, January 04, 2009 |
![]() | New Year. Special 4 Hour Show.Friday, January 02, 2009 Happy freakin' New Year. Or should I say "Good Riddance 2008." We can only hope the economy stabilizes a bit in 2009 but I say hold on and tighten your seat belts.... Read More |
![]() | Holiday CountdownFriday, December 12, 2008 Just a few more weeks until Christmas and don't forget the first night of the Big H starts on December 21. Wh... Read More |
![]() | Monday Sushi/Cocktail Launch Event at Kona Grill Sugar LandSunday, December 07, 2008 After a big weekend of rolling out a new show theme song, suffering through a Cowboys late-game loss and realizing the Longhorns officially got screwed by the BCS, I'm glad to w... Read More |
![]() | HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2008Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
![]() | Saturday Shopping ShowFriday, November 28, 2008 Black Friday is in full swing and Cyber Monday is a few days away. Time for hot deals but lots of questions, right? T... Read More |
![]() | TV Time Monday MorningSunday, November 23, 2008 |
![]() | Verizon Brings On The StormWednesday, November 19, 2008 |
![]() | Blackberry Storm Hits U.S. Stores on November 21Thursday, November 13, 2008 |
![]() | More Fill-In For Joe Pags ThursdayThursday, November 13, 2008 Joe Pags is taking another day off from his afternoon drive time show on The 9-5-0 this Thursday. And back by popular demand to kill, er fil... Read More |
![]() | Monday Drive-time RadioMonday, November 10, 2008 Oh, I remember this blog thing. Anyone still out there reading this? That's cool, as long you are listening to me on The 9-5-0, KTRH, etc...Since you're here...I'l... Read More |
![]() | Radio Show Late Today - Tune In!Saturday, October 25, 2008 The Texas Tech Red Raiders are killin' me with their 11am gametime starts. The 9-5-0 airs their football games which means my normal 11a-2p show gets pushed back to a later star... Read More |
![]() | Radio Show on late today - 4p-6pSaturday, October 18, 2008 Tune in, if I still have a voice!The 9-5-0. www.the950.com Read More |
![]() | A Breathalyzer For Your EmailThursday, October 09, 2008 |
![]() | Media Helping Ike SurvivorsThursday, September 18, 2008 I don't want to toot the horn for all of the local media who have been working non-stop since last week covering Ike. It is our job to work, cover and report on things especial... Read More |
![]() | A Real Work WeekMonday, March 02, 2009 This daily job thing can kill a person. Waking up early, dropping the kids at school, navigating traffic and then finding topics that people care about and talking about them f... Read More |
![]() | Live from Cy Fair Home and Garden ShowFriday, March 13, 2009 I'll be hosting my HTT Show this Saturday from the Cy Fair Home and Garden Show. Stop by and say "whattup" near the entrance to the Berry Center between 11a-2p. You'll get an of... Read More |
![]() | Huge Story Monday MorningSunday, March 15, 2009 If you didn't hear this news over the weekend, it's time to WAKE UP PARENTS and keep an eye on EVERYTHING yo... Read More |
![]() | New iPhone 3G S Coming June 19Monday, June 08, 2009 The S stands for Speed but some iPhone users will be Surprised to learn some of the new features will not be launched when it goes on ... Read More |
![]() | Interviews Galore on Saturday, June 27 ShowFriday, June 26, 2009 Don't miss The High-Tech Texan Show on The 9-5-0 this Saturday. In addition to Michael Jackson bump music, we welcome these guests:
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![]() | Saturday show todaySaturday, July 18, 2009 Tune in from 11a-2p on The 9-5-0. Back-to-school prep is under way so we'll yap about new products for high schoolers and c... Read More |
![]() | The Ultimate Solar-Powered Battery-ChargerMonday, August 24, 2009 "If you don't have battery power, you got nuttin'." Quote me on that. Which is why extra batteries, cords, car chargers and sometimes generators can be invaluable especially d... Read More |
![]() | The Ultimate Solar-Powered Battery ChargerMonday, August 24, 2009 |
![]() | Why Bluetooth Is A Must-HaveMonday, August 24, 2009 We’ve all seen it. The multitasking driver - eating, drinking, watching the kids, and of course talking on the phone. But enough about me.It is a regular sigh... Read More |
![]() | DROID DROID DROID!Saturday, November 07, 2009 Been playing with the new Motorola Droid from VZW a few days. Full review today on my show and interview with VZW Marketing Director. ... Read More |
![]() | No Need To Avoid The DroidWednesday, November 11, 2009 It seems to be mandatory that every new smartphone release includes the phrase "iPhone killer" in a press release or marketing campaign. Very few handsets have lived up to that... Read More |
![]() | Texas Tech Fball Saves My Voice TodaySaturday, November 21, 2009 Some commitments just can't be broken. Especially contractual ones involving money. Kind of makes me wish I had a contract with my employer but they do have a deal with Texas ... Read More |
![]() | Happy Holiday Tech Guide 2009Saturday, December 05, 2009 Have you been naughty or nice this year? If you have not been on your best behavior then I hope you get all the gadgets you want...but no batteries.'Tis the sea... Read More |
![]() | SPOT GPS Satellite MessengerSaturday, December 05, 2009 GPS isn’t only for getting direction. The SPOT Satellite Messenger is the first personal messaging device that just might save your life. Spot incorporates both GPS and commer... Read More |
![]() | Wiimote Induction ChargerSaturday, December 05, 2009 So you got a Nintendo Wii for a holiday gift? Very cool but how are you going to play all those hours and keep your Wiimotes charged? No need to keep buying batteries with thi... Read More |
![]() | Ultimate Lithium HeadlightSaturday, December 05, 2009 You don't need to be a coal miner to wear a bright headlamp nowadays. This Ultimate Lithium Light headlight has 5 lighting modes and built for survival in extre... Read More |
![]() | Squeeballs PartyThursday, December 17, 2009 Who doesn't love family fun? If you've got a Nintendo device go try to find this new game. Squeeballs Party is a fun, family-friendly video game for both the W... Read More |
![]() | Energi To Go PowerpacksThursday, December 17, 2009 I've always said that you can all the cool gadgets you want but if there is no power you may as well have a brick - or doorstep.I don't travel anywhere without e... Read More |
![]() | DJ HeroThursday, December 17, 2009 My kids can't stop playing this game so it is up to Daddy to recommend it. Guitar Hero has been a huge success as a video game accessory and now the kiddos (and... Read More |
![]() | Energizer Rechargeable Compact ChargerThursday, December 17, 2009 Green. Hybrid. Sustainable. All buzz words we have heard for years, right? So let's do something about it and start with rechargeable batteries.Make sure all... Read More |
![]() | Night Strike SwivelThursday, December 17, 2009 Stocking stuffer idea...Here's something that not only is useful but also can be a great safety device. The Night Strike Swivel has a bright LED providing up to... Read More |
![]() | Merry Christmas! My Gift? A Few Days OffFriday, December 25, 2009 Hope everyone had a great Christmas and got everything you wanted (please let me if you received Peace On Earth). If you plan to tune in to my High-Tech Texan S... Read More |
![]() | New ArticleWednesday, May 12, 2010 Test Read More |
![]() | Grads, Dads & LadsWednesday, May 12, 2010 Hopefully mom got what she want for her special day in May. Now it's time for all those graduating kids to get gifts as they move on towards college or - gasp - the real world.<... Read More |
![]() | Facebook Friends Forever?Friday, June 04, 2010 How about those latest Facebook privacy changes? It seems every few weeks the social networking giant awakes with another set of rules regarding who can see your information, w... Read More |
![]() | Facebook Friends Forever?Friday, June 04, 2010 How about those latest Facebook privacy changes? It seems every few weeks the social networking giant awakes with another set of rules regarding who can see your information, w... Read More |
![]() | No HTT Show TodaySaturday, June 12, 2010 Due to a contractual obligation to another show with a sneaky clause that could be construed as me getting screwed (but I digress), there will be no High-Tech Texan Show today o... Read More |
![]() | Smartphone Fever Reaching Fever PitchThursday, June 24, 2010 The fourth coming happened today when Apple released the iPhone 4. Millions of productive hours across ... Read More |
![]() | iPhone 4 Released. Oops!Thursday, June 24, 2010 Did you wait in line this morning to get your fourth fix of Apple's iPhone? Millions of productive hours were wasted worldwide but if standing in line drooling for a few hours ... Read More |
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