DIY Tablet Apps

New Site Promises Drag and Drop Simplicity

splashA new system, now in beta, hopes to make WYSIWYG mobile app design a reality. Kleverbeast is a web-based tool that allows you to design your very own tablet app. For as little as $29 per month you can spew your creative juices on to the iPads, Kindles and Nexii of the world.

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Get a Grip!

Ever wish you could make your phone feel more like a real camera?

snapgrip for samsungSnapgrip plans to make that happen. The $99 case/handle allows you to zoom, pre-focus and firmly grip your iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S3. Planned release date is February 2013 you can save 30% with a pre-order.

Learn more at www.snappgrip.com

Pocket Router from ASUS

ASUS has unveiled the world’s smallest router.

Pocket Router by AsusThe WL-330NUL is a “pocket router” that offers a Wi-Fi hot spot or wired connection. Powered by a computer’s USB port or optional A/C adapter the unit is smaller than most flash drives and weighs less than an ounce.

The ASUS WL-330NUL Pocket Router is the world’s smallest fully featured wireless router designed to make getting online via Wi-Fi as easy as possible when away from a home or office network. Barely larger than a USB flash drive and weighing just 25g, the WL-330NUL Pocket Router features a single Ethernet port for connection to a wired network and built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for extending a wireless network.

Powered from a notebook USB port or by plugging directly into a mains socket, the WL-330NUL Pocket Router creates its own secure wireless hotspot for easy sharing of a wired or wireless connection with multiple wireless devices. The WL-330NUL Pocket Router can also be used as a USB Ethernet adapter for notebooks that lack a built-in Ethernet port, making it the perfect travelling companion for ultra-slim Ultrabooks™.

Scanning with Google Goggles

So you got a fancy new tablet or phone for Christmas?

QR Code on BusBy now you’ve probably come across one of those ubiquitous quick response (QR) codes. If your new mobile gadget didn’t come with an app for scanning these little boxes of visual static consider Google Goggles.

Goggles is an app originally created for Android devices, but now available for Apple iOS and Blackberry. It’s actually an image search tool and can identify famous paintings, a building or even translate a label. Even though it isn’t specifically designed as a barcode reader it does a dandy job with QR codes and the UPC codes found on most products.

Using your device’s camera the app locks on to shapes, images and patterns. After analyzing the data it presents you with links or info on what it “sees” in the image. It also has OCR (optical character recognition) capabilities which allow you to scan business cards into your contacts list, translate signs or solve Sudoku puzzles!

Here’s a slightly cheesy little video about some of the cool things you can do with Goggles and how it works:

 

Image courtesy Eekim on Flickr

Redeem Your Old Gadgets @ Best Buy

Get Money!Turn junk into a $5 gift card! Now through January 19, 2013 you can cash in those old and unwanted electronics at Best Buy.

If you got some gear for Christmas (and who didn’t?) now is your chance to cast off your unwanted, broken and generally unloved gadgets. Includes devices like laptops, tablets, e-readers, mobile phones, MP3 players, gaming hardware (console and handheld), DSLR and digital point-and-shoot cameras, and digital camcorders.

Is there a catch? Limit 3 devices per person per day. Not too shabby! Here’s a link for more info…
Trade In Your Old Electronics for a Best Buy Gift Card!