New Apple TV Has Been Jailbroken

Mac Rumors reports the new Apple TV has been jailbroken.  While root access has been acquired, it may take a little more time until people find a way to get apps on the device.  I'm sure Apple will be very interested how people modify this device.  This would help Apple map out the product's future.

QNAP App Allows Multimedia Streaming To iOS Devices

QNAP has launched an Application in Apple's iOS App Store that allows multimedia streaming from their NAS products.  To enable the feature, the NAS needs to have the QNAP v3.3 NAS management utility update applied to it.  The App is a free download, and allows you to stream your music, photos, and videos over WiFi or 3G.  QNAP also includes MyJukebox, a feature that enables browsing for playlists created on the NAS, without using iTunes. 

Source: Hot HardWare

StreetMuseum App Gives Peek Back In Time

The Museum of London has released an iOS app that allows users to see historic photos from London. Through Geotagging, users can locate the cordinates of the photo and take a current snapshot of the location.  The StreetMuseum app will overlay the historic photo on top of the current image.  Gizmodo has a few examples of this on their site.  This is pretty cool and I can't wait to see more software like this in the future.

Canon Powershot SD890IS

 Written By Kim Goshen



I am a big fan of Canon Photoshot Digital Elph Point and Shoot camera's.  The Canon PowerShot SD890 was made to replace one of Canon's most popular compacts, the SD850.  I have owned 3 earlier models of digital ELPH's and I upgrade to a newer model every 2 to 3 years.   I am a stay at home mom of 2 kids and I can grab this camera and have it on in 2 seconds when I see the opportunity for a great shot.  Canon's PowerShot SD890IS Digital ELPH is a good choice for those who want a little extra zoom power from a compact camera. It offers very good photo quality, a 5X zoom lens, optical image stabilization, good performance, and plenty of point-and-shoot features all in a stylish package. The camera took me a little while to learn to hold, but once I mastered that, it was Great!   The time it takes this camera to reset between pictures is about 3.5 seconds.  The camera easily slides right into your pocket and has no sharp edges. The movie setting is a great feature to have.  I only wish you could zoom in movie mode.  The picture and sound when played on my computer is great quality.  I have made some great movies of the kids that our family will cherish forever.

Overall, this is a great camera to have at a great price.  The SD 890IS Digital ELPH has a powerful optical zoom- a Full 5x optical zoom to expand your photographic options. The 10 megapixal CCD and a list of advanced features will not only deliver impressive images but will also make your entire experience fun, exciting & rewarding.



        Powershot SD890IS Features:

• 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor for up to 3648 x 2736 pixel images


• 5x optical 37-185mm (35mm equivalent) zoom


• Optical Image Stabilization (IS) technology


• 2.5" color LCD with 230,000 pixels


• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for HDTV display


• Ultra-compact body (3.76 x 2.26 x 1.08 in.)


• Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system with focus-assist lamp


• Canon's Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology with AF-Point Zoom feature


• Auto, Scene and Camera M (Program) exposure modes


• Continuous 1.2fps shooting until memory is full


• Movie mode w/sound 30fps 640x480/320x240 up to 4GB


• Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot


• Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments


• White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom


• Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second


• Auto noise reduction with 1.3 sec or longer shutter speeds


• Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600


• Voice memo (up to 60 sec.) can be attached to images


• Intelligent Orientation Sensor


• Built-in microphone and speaker


• Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included


• Direct print and PictBridge Compliant


• High-speed USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac


• SD/SDHC and MMC/MMC+/HC MMC+ card storage, 32MB SD card supplied

Pros: 10 Megapixal, Advanced Features, Optical Image Stabilization, Huge 5x Optical Zoom, Optical Viewfinder, Improved Face Detection, Motion Detection Technology, Great Color & Exposure, Large Bright LCD, Great Battery Life,Good Low Light Performance, Compact & Lightweight, Easy to Use, Carry & Operate, Mac & Windows Compatible.

Cons: No optical zoom in movie capture.(This was the biggest disappointment), Power button is sometimes hard to turn on/off, Scroll wheel is not always responsive, USB cover often hard to open,  Body design is often hard to grip and Body is made of painted plastic.



Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Features: 5/5

Performance: 5/5

Price / Value: 5/5

Quality: 4/5

Satisfaction: 4/5

New International iPad orders slip to June 7th

New international iPad orders are now pushed out to June 7th and US orders have been pushed back from 5-7 business days to 7-10 business days.

Additionally, the iPad camera connection kit is pushed out 3-4 weeks.  The camera kit is designed to allow users to download photos from a USB connected camera or a SD card.  Users have also discovered other devices such as USB keyboards can be connected.