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Super Bowl 46 – 2012 – iTunes, Apps, and Madonna / Patriots vs. Giants

Akash — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:24:53 +0000

Yes, Madge is back, and her and her gapped teeth will be singing during the half time show this Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

Before the game music time for Madonna:

http://www.itunes.com/Madonna

Here are some Official NFL Apps avaialble from the iTunes App Store:

Super Bowl XLVI Commemorative App

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-bowl-xlvi-commemorative/id497584043?mt=8

/app/super-bowl-xlvi-commemorative/id497584043?mt=8

The Super Bowl XLVI Commemorative App is a digital souvenir from the game. The app chronicles each team’s road to Super Bowl XLVI with NFL.com editorial and video content. When the game is over, the app will include official video highlights, a recap of the NFL season and exclusive interviews, pictures and more.

Super Bowl XLVI Official NFL Game Program

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/super-bowl-xlvi-official-nfl/id417071364?mt=8

The official Super Bowl XLVI Game Program Presented by Chevy is the souvenir game program from the NFL optimized for tablet. The program includes a recap of the NFL season, Super Bowl features and other great moments from the season.

SB XLVI Guide

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sb-xlvi-guide/id413928892?mt=8

The Super Bowl XLVI Guide app is the best way to explore Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium on your phone or tablet. The app includes an interactive 3-D map of Lucas Oil Stadium and downtown Indianapolis as well as a detailed guide to local restaurants, nightlife and official Super Bowl week events. The app also allows you to follow all of the social media buzz with NFL Huddle. You can also pin your parking spot and find you seating section in the stadium.

Games (officially licensed by NFL):

Games NFL Pro 2012 (universal app)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nfl-pro-2012/id441083639?mt=8

Madden NFL 12 by EA Sports (iPhone) & Madden NFL 12 by EA Sports HD (iPad)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/madden-nfl-12-by-ea-sports/id456080018?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/madden-nfl-12-by-ea-sports/id456083786?mt=8

NFL Kicker (iPhone) & NFL Kicker HD (iPad)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nfl-kicker!/id479158620?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nfl-kicker!-hd/id479158889?mt=8

NFL Flick Quarterback (iPhone) & NFL Flick Quarterback HD (iPad)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nfl-flick-quarterback/id417255051?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/nfl-flick-quarterback-hd/id473925061?mt=8

Planning Super Bowl Parties: These apps are all you need to throw the ultimate SuperBowl party for your friends.

Super Squares

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-squares/id419756947?mt=8

Weber’s On the Grill

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/webers-on-the-grill/id321412323?mt=8

Pizza Pizza

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pizza-pizza/id425026119?mt=8

Evite

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/evite/id431685286?mt=8

Dip Diva

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/dip-diva/id396358750?mt=8

The Chili Chef

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-chili-chef/id403523952?mt=8

Cocktail Flow

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cocktail-flow/id486811622?mt=8

Jan. 5, 2012 – BT: Vancouver – Tech Toys You Didn’t Get For Xmas!

Akash — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:45:33 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok on Citytv (Vancouver)’s Breakfast Television, with host Riaz Meghji, talking about the latest tech toys (that Santa didn’t bring you).

www.btvancouver.ca

www.twitter.com/AkashSablok

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Dec. 22, 2011, Omni Punjabi News Last Minute Tech Gift Ideas

Akash — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:46:15 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok, with host Jasdip Wahla, talk about some last minute tech gift ideas. OmniBC
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www.twitter.com/AkashSablok

Feb. 8, 2011 Omni Punjabi News – Valentine’s Tech

Akash — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:49:59 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok on Omni’s Punjabi News Hour talking about Valentine’s tech gift ideas (Feb.8, 2011). Host: Jasdip Wahla

http://www.omnibc.ca/
** Swatch Love Collection, http://www.swatch.com/

** HP Mini 210, 1GB Ram, Win7, 250GB, http://www.hp.ca/

** http://www.thinkgeek.com/ Magic-Pro, Pro-Mini BT Keyboard

** 4Moms mamaRoo, http://www.4moms.com/

** HeatTrak Heated Mat, http://www.heattrak.com/

** Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 Portable USB Scanner, http://www.fujitsu.ca/

** Pogo Sketch iPad pen, http://www.tenonedesign.com/

** Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, http://www.apple.ca/

** Digital Hour Phosphor watch, http://www.phosphorwatches.com/

** Stanley Tools Distance Estimator (77-018), http://www.stanleyworks.com/
(c) Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.
(used with permission)

Follow Akash on Twitter: www.twitter.com/akashsablok

Feb. 9, 2011 – Urban Rush Valentines Gift Ideas for Men

Akash — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:51:57 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok on Urban Rush (Shaw Cable), with hosts Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford, talking Valentine’s tech gift ideas for men (Feb. 9, 2011).

http://start.shaw.ca/Start/enCA/Local+Content/British+Columbia/Vancouver/stv_ur_home.htm

** Flip mino HD, NHL Edition (Canucks), http://www.theflip.com/
** Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, http://www.apple.ca/
** 4Moms mamaRoo, http://www.4moms.com/
** Milwaukee Tools M12 Palm Nailer Kit, http://www.milwaukee.com/

** Tek4 Laser Measure
** HeatTrak Heated Mat, http://www.heattrak.com/
** Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 Portable USB Scanner, http://www.fujitsu.ca/
** Digital Hour Phosphor watch, http://www.phosphorwatches.com/
** eton Soulra solar powered speaker for iPhone/iPod, http://www.etonsoulra.com/
** Philips SensoTouch 3D Shaver, http://www.philips.ca/
(c) Shaw Cablesystems
www.twitter.com/AkashSablok

Feb. 9, 2011 BT – Valentines Tech

Akash — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:39:28 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok on City’s Breakfast Television talking about tech gift ideas for Valentines (Feb. 9, 2011):

www.btvancouver.ca

** TomTom XL350-TM GPS, http://www.tomtom.com/

** http://www.thinkgeek.com/ Aromatherapy USB Oil Burner

** 4Moms mamaRoo, http://www.4moms.com/

** Apple iLife ’11 / iWork ’11, http://www.apple.ca/

** MiCorder, http://www.olenstechnology.com/

** HP Mini 210, 1GB Ram, Win7 Starter, 240GB HD, www.hp.ca

** HeatTrak Heated Mat, http://www.heattrak.com/

** Fujitsu ScanSnap S1100 Portable USB Scanner, www.fujitsu.ca

** Flip mino HD Canucks, http://www.theflip.com/

** Microsoft Xbox Kinect, http://www.xbox.com/

Follow Akash on Twitter: www.twitter.com/akashsablok

Apple iPad 2 Canada Launch, March 25, 2011

Akash — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:12:58 +0000

Check out Akash on Citytv, Omni, Urban Rush, The Beat 94.5 and CTV News today, talking about the iPad 2.

Segments posted here soon.

For more information about the iPad 2, visit:

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April 6, 2010, Breakfast Television (BT: Vancouver), iPad

Akash — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:30:53 +0000

Watch Akash Sablok on City’s Breakfast Television talking about Apple’s latest must-have device, the iPad.

www.btvancouver.ca

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** Apple iPad, www.apple.ca

** Rogers Mifi (wifi hotspot), www.rogers.com

WEBINAR

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** Belkin blackbox M14 Headphones, www.belkin.com

** iHome iA5 (iPhone connected), www.ihome-audio.com

** Warpia Wireless USB PC to TV, www.warpia.com

** Corsair Padlock 2, www.corsair.com

Follow Akash on Twitter: www.twitter.com/akashsablok

Akash on 1410AM The Buzz, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 3:45pm

Akash — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:15:30 +0000

“>You can listen to Akash on Radio 1410AM, The Buzz, at 3:45pm on July 3, 2008. www.radio1410.com

He’ll be talking about the new 3G iPhone and related products. Here is a sample list of the products:- iPhone 3G details, $199 8GB, $299 16GB (with 3 year plan) www.apple.ca

** Creative Vado mini-camcorder, $99 www.creative.com

** MacBook Air, $1999 to $3,200 www.apple.ca

** Griffin ClearBoost, $39 www.griffintechnology.com

** Griffin iTrip AutoPilot for iPhone, $99 www.griffintechnology.com

** Parallels For Mac 3.0, $99 www.parallels.com

** Pinnacle Video Transfer $99 www.pinnaclesys.com

** HTC Diamond Mobile Phone www.htc.com

** LG Vu Mobile Phone www.ca.lge.com

Click below to listen to the segment (Parts 1 and 2):

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The iPod Touch Experience

mor10 — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:05:20 +0000

I asked my friend Sean (lost to the Dark Side and now an avid Mac fanboi) to write a real-user review of the iPod Touch after reading his countless incessant ravings about the device on Facebook. Needless to say he’s head-over-heals in love with his new shiny toy (much to the dismay of his wife I’m sure) but he also has some good points. Anyway, here’s his review:

I’ve been a mac fanboy for a while now and to date I have owned and sold 5 iPods and am on my 6th, the iPod Touch.

Unlike it’s predecessors, the Touch is a new animal, taking the iPod from the click wheel interface to that of the iPhone. With only 2 buttons, home and sleep everything else is done through virtual buttons or keyboards on the device, which makes it very sleek and sexy.

Lets get into the specifics though. Built on with the same OS and touch GUI as the iPhone, the Touch is really just a thinner stripped down version of the hand set with half the bells and whistles. That shouldn’t detract on getting one though, as shipped and out of box untouched it has a variety of audio and visual treats for any iPod owner.

Music
The Touch has kicked up the GUI to the music side of the iPod by including coverflow right on the device. You can still browse by band, genre, song, etc or turn the device sideways and go by album cover.

Video
Any video content downloaded from the web and converted using a mp4 converter can be added into iTunes and synced to the Touch. This includes purchased content from the iTunes store as well as files found on public torrent sites or video podcasts.

Web
Did I say web? On a iPod? Why yes! Through a fully functional web browser, Safari, which is usable where ever free Wi-Fi can be found. Apple even rolled out a web apps page from their site so Phone and Touch users can access handy tools online without needing to install 3rd party apps.

Pros
Excellent iPod, as we’ve become accustomed to. Video and web is the real gem here though. Being able to Facebook from my local cafe, while listing to the Stones 40 Licks album, drinking a dark roast Americano coffee is what life is about. Video is good enough to watch TV shows, movies or anything else you fancy. The fact it’s all in one tiny unit makes it even better.

Cons
I wish the unit had external volume controls like it’s bigger brother. However Apple has thought of this and worked out a variety of methods that controls can be accessed even if the unit is locked.

The Icing on the cake?
Version 1.1.1 software hack just came out that allows 3rd party apps to be installed. This of course probably breaks the ELUA and warranty of the device but opens it up to a world of possiblities though free open source software. For example you can get a Nintendo emulator, IM applications for AIM & MSN, and a host of other great and wonderful applications.

I don’t think I’ll be selling this iPod anytime soon, it does the job of an iPod, video player, web and a variety of other devices all in one tiny package that fits in my pocket and takes up very little space.

Now if it could only make coffee…..

m4x