With the release of the newest iPhone 3.0 software there has been more buzz about augmented reality and how it is going to change our lives. You may have heard the term virtual reality but augmented reality is still a bit of a newcomer on the scene. So what exactly is augmented reality?  If you’ve played any 1st person shooter video games, think head’s up display. The term augmented reality refers to overlaying images on a real time display. The images augment the reality that we are in. Point your phone’s camera at a landmark and augmen...

This week’s iPhone app is Ambiance.  Now I know this app has been around for awhile now but it’s constant expansion makes it feel like a new app every time I use it.  I’ve recently been confined to my office doing very mundane computer work.  Being in my office all day has lead to many distractions (people walking in without knocking, the phone ringing off the hook, etc) which has prompted me to find a way to drown out all of those distractions.  I’m one of those people that get distracted when I’m listening ...

This week’s piece of fabulous is brought to you by Jabra. They have recently released a new bluetooth headphone set, the Jabra Halo. I was first introduced to the product through CrunchGear. The headset seems to be thin, lightweight and portable, the qualities necessary for a usable bluetooth headset. It is compatible with iPhones which, for me, is always a plus. Some other great features: Touch sensitive controls – Control all the functions of the device with only two touch sensitive buttons Portable – the headphones fold ...

Recently I wrote about a great Firefox plugin called Feedly that presents yourGoogle Reader feeds in a easy to read “magazine style” layout.  As Feedly became an increasing part of my everyday routine I found myself wanting to find even more content to read.  Usually I do this by using the “you might also like” section Feedlyprovides but the other day I came across a great feature Google Reader has to offer - PowerReaders. Google has provided a list of some of the top names in various industries and the fee...

We’re starting a new segment here at Geekulous. Every friday I will be sharing my favorite piece of fabulous from the week. These posts will be brief and can include a number of different interesting things. My favorite piece of fabulous could be an event, a news story, a gadget, basically anything that I found to be interesting (that I think you would too) and exciting from the week. You never know what interesting piece of fabulous you’ll see on Fabulous Friday! So enjoy this post and look forward to seeing cool new posts fille...

Today Apple announced their annual iPod line refresh. It was full of the usual upgrades and expected adjustments, no tablet announcements but at the beginning of the event Steve Jobs did indicate that he was working on a lot of great new stuff for the future. Overall it was a bit of a yawn in comparison to other events that Apple has held. Nonetheless there were updates so if you missed the live coverage of the Apple Event that took place today in San Francisco here’s a (very) quick recap of the announcements: iTunes 9: Genius mix...

I am on a constant quest to find the next best iPhone app. Whenever I see someone with an iPhone in their hands I’m always curious to know what apps they are using. Just like we share what music we’re listening to (via Facebook, Pandora or Last.fm), we should also be able to share what apps we are using. Wouldn’t it be nice to view other people’s combinations of apps to help create your own ultimate collection? Well AppsFire has created a way for you to do just that. AppsFire is free desktop software (available for bo...