Holiday Guide - Dec. 7, 2009
A gift a day: A solar iPhone charger
We're so dependent on cell phones that the idea of running low on battery power is enough to make many of us break into a cold sweat. Now, there is an environmentally-friendly answer.
Tags: iphone, solar charger, novothink, solar surge

Kids & Family - Nov. 24, 2009
PicPocket Books offer alternative to video games on the go
In September, I took a long trip with my youngster and brought along some things to keep us amused during the long flights and airport downtime. If only I'd known about PicPocket Books, which were just launching at that time. The Milwaukee company is already the largest publisher of children's picture book applications for the iPhone or iPod Touch.
Tags: PicPocket Books, iPhone, iPod Touch, Lynette Mattke, Manuel Mattke, children's books

Marketplace - Nov. 5, 2009
Do I really need (or want) a Powermat?
The commercials are becoming more and more frequent, almost daring me to spend $100 for a Powermat.
Tags: powermat, ipod, iphone, gadgets

Living - Nov. 5, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: November 5, 2009
This week, the editorial office has been buzzing about an introspective documentary, cheap eats, a valuable and productive iPhone App and Jeff Sherman, once again, has a breakfast suggestion. All that and more in this latest installment of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends.
Tags: iPhone, Photoshop, owl city, panamal canal, nova

Marketplace - Oct. 29, 2009
External or internal compass?
With the iPhone in hand, there was no need to analyze maps, invoke directional assistance or employ my stellar sense of direction. Google Maps showed me the way. When I was lost on a country highway or popped out of the subway, the iPhone gave me my precise location.
Tags: iphone, ipod, compass