Author: Owen Rubin

Owen Rubin was one of the first people to program arcade video games for Atari a long time ago, and designed arcade video games for almost 15 years. He later joined Apple where he worked on both hardware and software projects, and was the key player on the MacLC, bootable CD, several pieces of Mac system software, as well as a contributor to many other CPU projects. He later worked for Pacific Bell to lead the design of services for the first commercial broadband system in the US, and then went on to be the lead researcher of broadband for Paul Allen's Interval Research. Since then, he has been an executive at a number of startups in security and semiconductors, and CTO of Edison Labs, a startup focusing on helping commercial clients write and develop mobile apps. Right now, he is looking for the next great thing (hint hint!)

Micflip Fully Reversible Micro USB Cable – Review

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I no longer carry an iPhone. After working with one of the creators of Android, I was convinced to try an Xperia Z3, an amazing phone by Sony. Yes, it is Android, but it has so many advanced features (like a 21 Megapixel camera), I couldn’t say no. But there are still things about the iPhone I miss, and one thing especially is the power cable with Lightning connector. There is something to be said for a connector that can be easily and quickly plugged into the phone without having to look and rotate the connector to the proper orientation. This is especially nice in low light or while driving.

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Tenda Powerline Adapters – Review

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I live in an older home and WiFi just does not seem to get from one side of the house to the other. I have tried many products in the past, including HPNA (HomePlug network adapters) and 802.11 wireless extenders. Most wireless extenders I tried were useless. In fact, they usually make the WiFi signal worse. As for AC adapters, until this product, they have not worked very well at all. Either they are incredibly slow, or they fail to pair across the home reliably. So I was thrilled when these units arrived, as I was yet again swearing at my lousy home network and was desperate to try something new.

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The iPad. Where is The Magic?

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In typical Steve Jobs flair, the announcement today of Apple’s tablet computer, the iPad, was heralded as “something magical.” John Ivy, Sr VP of

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