Is it just me or is the technology field been a bit stagnant for a decade or so?  Now, before you start going, “Dee, but you love your iPhone”, let me finish.  What was the last truly innovative advancement that had a dramatic impact on our lives and how we live?  I myself am not sure of that answer.

New advancements such as the invention of the car or the internet do not come along every day.  Yes, the iPhone is fabulous and the Wii is fun, but will they have a direct impact on people as a whole?  No.  Let us think about what cars allowed us to do.  Vehicles have allowed humans to broaden their horizons.  Before vehicles, where you were born is more than likely where you lived, worked, and died.

After the vehicle was invented people could look for better jobs that were farther away, date someone that lived farther away, affordably travel the country, and so much more.  The only other invention in history that has compared in usefulness with the vehicle is the internet.  The internet has allowed us to do the very same things the vehicle did, only with more possibilities and on a much larger scale.

Therefore, again, where do we go from here?  How do things get better than this?  What could possibly open up new doors and better peoples’ lives on such a significant level?  I obviously do not know the answer and maybe you don’t either, but isn’t it time we start wondering about it…how else will if happen if we don’t?

I was reading the news tonight and came across a story with bear and a woman. No, it is not Goldilocks and the Three Bears…it’s a tale of A Brave iPhone and a Bear. Here is the story…

“Bears have some awfully funny inclinations. Back in 2004 there were all those wackynews stories about the bear who’d downed three dozen cans of beer at a campground and proceeded to pass out.

But this one takes the cake: this summer, when Vermont hiker Kris Rowley was approached by a bear and it kept following her, it proved more interested in chowing down on her iPhone.

Rowley, who serves as Vermont’s chief information security officer, tells CIO.com: “In a semi-panic, I threw the iPhone at the bear.”

The bear proceeded to ignore Rowley and started clawing at the iPhone instead, CIO.com explains. Rowley used that as her chance to make a hasty exit. She returned two days later to get her iPhone back–bringing along a baseball bat for defense–and found it still there, but chewed and scratched up to the point where she couldn’t use it anymore.

Unfortunately, the Genius Bar support team at her local Apple Store wouldn’t take “a bear ate my iPhone” as a legitimate excuse to get a new one on the house: Rowley had to pay full price for a the replacement.

Maybe that would’ve been different if she’d brought the bear along with her. Just a thought.”

You can access this story yourself by clicking HERE.

After reading the story the only thing that came to mind was, “That damn bear could have had my arm…but there is no way in hell I would have let him have my iPhone.”

What do you think?

Recently, I have had a lot fun with iPhone applications Movie Costume. It has parts of movie characters that you can impose upon your own photos. It would be easier to show you than explain it to you. Once again, I tend to try everything out on DJ, but I did it to myself this time as well.

I know it sounds silly but I love applications like this. These are fun to turn into personalized birthday cards or simply send in an email to make someone laugh. If you know of any fun, programs like these let me know and I will try them out. I hope everyone got a good laugh!

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Ok, have been bragging about the iPhone, and will continue to do so, but right now let’s give the Digital Video Recorder its shining moment. I have to say that other than my iPhone my favorite piece of technology is the DVR. Who doesn’t love something that can be set to record whatever it is you don’t have time to watch on a consistent basis?!

I will admittedly reveal that I love several television shows. Let’s face it, if you haven’t kept up on your shows, whatever they may be, you will have nothing to talk about at work. I can’t go in to work on Friday morning without hearing the words, “Dee, did you see Supernatural last night?” Yes, I love Supernatural…there I said it! Chances are you do too! I digress…let’s get back on topic, the DVR.
It is a wonderful contraption that is very affordable. It is nice for someone, such as myself, who works well more than eight hours a day and never knows what the next day will bring or when you might get home. I, as sad as it may seem, am happy that the television shows I love can be recorded at home while I am unexpectedly busy with work. Also, go ahead and say it…no commercials! I love being able to skip through commercials and not have to watch that nasty little glob of snot freak about Mucinex.

Yes, the DVR is a magical machine. You may be asking, “Why magical?” Well I will tell you why. DJ and I work different shifts and do not get to see each other as much as I would like. Having the DVR to record his, mine, and our shows allows us to be able to watch the things we enjoy together. It makes for entertaining cuddle time on the weekends. No not that way you perve!

It may sound silly, but I am sure there are others out there that know exactly what I’m talking about. If you have cable or satellite and do not also have a DVR then, “What are you waiting for?!” Go get one now before all your friends find out and make fun of you for not having one. I promise it is one purchase you won’t regret.

I just received an email from Ryan Wade, the creator of Unique Apps.  He has just informed me that there is a free version of their iPhone app called Photoscatter.  Photoscatter is one of my favorite iPhone apps.  This is an amazing app and if you love sharing photos then you should definitely get this app.  Click HERE for more information about Photoscatter.  Click HERE for a direct download of Photoscatter