Monday tech kickstart: Apps and gear
A look at the best waterproof cameras for summer. Read our full reviews of these waterproof cameras at http://www.DigitalCameraInfo.com
A selection of the waterproof cameras available in 2013(Photo: Reviewed.com)
SAN FRANCISCO — Weekends in Tech at USA TODAY bring great reads about the latest products, news and tips to help you be more efficient, savvy and secure. This past weekend, if you spent time unplugged you'd have missed our roundup of hot accessories for your iPad Mini and Reviewed.com's guide to the best waterproof cameras. Here's a look at those stories and some of our other top features:
TOP WATERPROOF CAMERAS
The gang over at Reviewed.com really knows cameras. They have taken a dive into the season's top picks in waterproof cameras to measure how they perform outdoors, indoors, and underwater. The top choice: The Olympus Tough TG-2 (MSRP $379.95), Check out the complete list and find out models to avoid[1].
GET THE MAX OUT OF YOUR MINI
The iPad Mini is Apple's handy answer to tablet computing in a diminutive package. Contributor Alice Truong delivers tips on how you can maximize its potential with the latest gear[2], including the i-FlashDrive HD (beginning $99 for 8 GB) - a flash storage drive that can work with all iOS devices (with the proper adapter). Other top picks: Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad Mini ($80) and a magnetized organizer that can help keep your desk free of wire clutter.
PhotoFast's i-FlashDrive HD directly transfers files between computers and iOS mobile devices. Alice Truong reports.
GET GROOVING
USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham hit the beach in southern California to find out what's hot in music apps[3]. What made the list? Songza, for playlists with a twist, was a popular choice. And Pandora and Slacker are favorites for a radio-like experience. Ben Christie of Vail, Colo., says Slacker is his choice for a less intrusive ad-supported service.
Consumers sound off on their favorite music apps.
More of our top weekend features:
— Check out the latest upgrades to Kohler's high-tech Numi toilet. Did someone say Bluetooth? Oh, yes.Get the details in our weekly New Products roundup[4].
— Kids love a good story, and there are plenty of terrific apps that let THEM drive the tale. Kids Tech contributor Jinny Gudmundsen delivers a list of story-maker apps that encourage young readers to get creative[5].
Follow Nancy Blair on Twitter: @nansanfran[6].
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References
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/05/25/reviewed-waterproof-camera-roundup/2355637/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/05/25/accessories-ipad-mini-ipad-flashdrive/2346707/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech/2013/05/26/favorite-music-apps-include-songza-and-pandora/2163751/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2013/05/25/bluetooth-toilet-led-lamp-passport-data/2347663/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/gudmundsen/2013/05/26/story-maker-apps/2347259/ (www.usatoday.com)
- ^ http://www.twitter.com/nansanfran (www.twitter.com)