The resurgence of handheld gaming devices (aka... mobile devices)

TechCrunch posted an article today about a leak uncovered by @evleaks.  It appears that Logitech has designed a gamepad for the iPhone.  There have been lots of articles about similar devices from other companies or KickStarter startups but this is a new design from what I've seen.  And frankly - I'm glad to see the Sega Genesis reincarnated!

Back in the '90s I had one of the massive 1 pound behemoths for road trips and I loved it.  Now with this in the mix we can all relive those memories (granted in 'retina display' and a slightly* larger screen).  Other than nostalgia, I'm excited to be able actually play games on my phone with out fumbling around or the iPhone failing to register my movements (*ahem* Temple Run).  I think Nintendo (RIP Hiroshi) and Nvidia could take some notes from Logitech and focus on adapting to existing technology and infiltrating there instead of developing bizaar new devices.

Needless to say, no I won't be going out to buy one of these I'm too broke for that, but it's great to see technology circling around.


*yes that's a jab at the iPhone screen size which is why I moved on to an Atrix HD
(Original article is on TechCrunch.com)

Being Classy with a Gin & Tonic

Yet another post!  Things have been happening and they need posts.

So, on to spirits and libations and music only fitting to comfort a drunkard.  Right now our pal George Thorogood is singing the woes of unemployment and one Bourbon, one Scotch, one Beer.  A couple of weeks ago Groupon had a great offer - 9 whiskey stones for $9!  Typically they run $20 at the stores so naturally I bought them.  So far I've been pleasantly delight with them, no watering down of my Tanqueray Rangpur and Tonic.  The stones (from Sparq) leave no taste in the drink, nor grit or other unpleasantries.

Day 21 - Off to camping

So let's head back inland from the coast and run up to Tahoe for a camping trip.  Last weekend really was a whirlwind of trips and driving across the state.  Brianna and I drove up to Union Lake out Highway 50 to go camping at Sunset Campground.  It was a really nice area in the mountains and right on the lake.  We headed up right around noon and had plenty of time to take a nice little walk along the lake before heading back to camp for hot dogs, and s'mores.  Here's some pictures from my dork mount camera.

Awesome look at Union Lake.

Day 7 - Another late post!

Ok another late post.  I tend to be busy at night making it difficult to post before time runs out.  I need to work on more daytime posts.  Alas, here is what I've got - my cute little cousins sitting like princesses in grandmas little  Japanese Tea garden.

Princess 1

Princess 2

The HDR function of the iPhone is really nice for getting good pictures.  However, lately I've been getting some interesting photos from it.  If you look at her eyes in the picture below she looks demonic!  Still love her though.