http://www.singleparentgossip.com Connect. Share. Learn. Build A Better Future For Your Children. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:19:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1544/reviews/another-iphone-copy-meet-the-google-phone/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1544/reviews/another-iphone-copy-meet-the-google-phone/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:21:11 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1544 I get it. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel when the common wheel works just fine. But why is it that everyone is copying Apple’s iPhone? Is there a certain sense for excitement, for something new and better only at Apple? Add Google to the list of iPhone imitators: If you don’t like the arrogance of Apple, but are jealous of all those flaunting their iPhones, the Nexus One from Google is probably the best you can do. That is, of course, if you don’t depend on texting and if you don’t like Blackberrys.]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1544/reviews/another-iphone-copy-meet-the-google-phone/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1507/blog/google%e2%80%99s-iphone-could-launch-in-early-january/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1507/blog/google%e2%80%99s-iphone-could-launch-in-early-january/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:43:46 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1507 Yes, lots of cell phone news today and we promise we won’t have quite as many tomorrow. This one is especially noteworthy – Google is expected to introduce its idea of an iPhone (well, it won’t be called iPhone, of course) on January 5, if we believe industry rumors. The rumors started flying when Google began inviting journalists to a mysterious press conference shortly before the opening of the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual Disneyland gadget spectacle for geeks in Las Vegas. ]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1507/blog/google%e2%80%99s-iphone-could-launch-in-early-january/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1503/blog/your-cellphone-is-not-as-secure-as-you-think/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1503/blog/your-cellphone-is-not-as-secure-as-you-think/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:43:37 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1503 A German security expert announced that the encryption technology protecting certain cell phone calls from interception has been cracked. The tools necessary to intercept cell phone calls are available free of charge on the Internet and information detailing the vulnerability of cell phone voice call and data (such as text messages) encryption has been released. The newly raised concern affects only GSM networks, which are used by about 4 billion cell phone users around the globe and by AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S. There were previous reports indicating that GSM might be insecure, but no one was able to show evidence for that claim until now.]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1503/blog/your-cellphone-is-not-as-secure-as-you-think/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1496/blog/u-s-goes-text-messaging-crazy/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1496/blog/u-s-goes-text-messaging-crazy/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:45:16 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1496 I have to admit that I never really cared about text messaging and even found it quite annoying and useless – before the time of my divorce. Now I am infinitely grateful for this service as it allows me as a single parent to keep contact with my children when they are not with me. But it seems that not only I have gone SMS crazy, but many other people in the U.S. as well. According to the Census Bureau’s most recent data, more than 110.4 billion text messages are sent from U.S., cell phones – every month.]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1496/blog/u-s-goes-text-messaging-crazy/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1491/reviews/an-affordable-apple-computer-meet-the-islate/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1491/reviews/an-affordable-apple-computer-meet-the-islate/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:14:55 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1491 Let’s be honest, calling an Apple computer ‘affordable’ is an oxymoron, so please excuse my sensationalism in the headline. But Apple is to the generic PC what Lexus is Toyota, they are both more than likely to take you from A to Z, but the Lexus is more comfy and will do it in a more stylish way. Now it seems that Apple will soon be revealing the computer equivalent to a Lexus that is stripped down to the bones. It is likely to cost a lot less than current Apple computers, but it won’t be able to take you all places. Will you prefer this Lexus with a weak engine over a similarly priced Toyota that will get you everywhere?]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1491/reviews/an-affordable-apple-computer-meet-the-islate/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1476/divorce/facebook-fuels-distrust-divorce/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1476/divorce/facebook-fuels-distrust-divorce/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:52:11 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1476 Don’t pretend you are surprised: Facebook has been found to have played a role in about one out of five divorces. What may create and build friendships and relationships could also destroy it in the end. A British law firm said that “Facebook” was mentioned in 989 out of a sample of 5000 filed divorce cases. ]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1476/divorce/facebook-fuels-distrust-divorce/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1465/blog/study-concludes-text-messaging-while-driving-is-dangerous-duh/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1465/blog/study-concludes-text-messaging-while-driving-is-dangerous-duh/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:41:10 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1465 Rant alert - You might think it is common sense to assume that texting while driving could be rather unhealthy, especially if you are typing and miss that red light in front of you. But some things may simply be too inconvenient to believe and to adjust to – and we need to be reminded countless times of potential consequences. So, how many studies and accidents do we need to understand how dangerous texting while driving really is? How many more studies do lawmakers need?]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1465/blog/study-concludes-text-messaging-while-driving-is-dangerous-duh/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1459/reviews/facebook-privacy-slammed-by-privacy-advocates-do-you-care/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1459/reviews/facebook-privacy-slammed-by-privacy-advocates-do-you-care/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:00:45 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1459 I’ll take a good guess and just assume that you are among those 300 million Facebook users and there is a reasonable chance that, since you are a single parent, you are among the 60 million who actually use the site on a daily basis. Given the massive impact the site has on our lives - according to Alexa.com, it is the Internet’s second most web site worldwide - any changes potentially should matter to you. Especially if Facebook modifies its privacy options and recommendations. You may have noticed the founder’s note on the Facebook main screen last week, but I wonder: Do you really (have to) care?]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1459/reviews/facebook-privacy-slammed-by-privacy-advocates-do-you-care/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1446/reviews/how-to-avoid-costly-cellphone-termination-fees/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1446/reviews/how-to-avoid-costly-cellphone-termination-fees/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:19:41 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1446 There is quite some activity in the cellphone space: Many big carriers are dropping their fees for certain plans. Especially the all-you-can-eat voice plan, that is now available for as little as $45 per month, down from as much as $130 just a few months ago, has created enough incentive for carriers to make their plans more attractive - which is very much welcome by single parents who depend on those unlimited voice and data plans. But if you are stuck in a 2-year plan, changing plans or switching carriers can be very expensive and result in early contract termination fees. Consumer Action has released helpful tips how to cut down the impact of those fees if you want to switch.]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1446/reviews/how-to-avoid-costly-cellphone-termination-fees/feed/ 0 http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1409/fun/you-may-want-to-wait-for-the-google-phone/ http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1409/fun/you-may-want-to-wait-for-the-google-phone/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:51:05 +0000 Wolfgang http://www.singleparentgossip.com/?p=1409 If we believe the usual suspects among typically well-informed tech bloggers, Google has begun testing its own cellphone. Apparently it will look just like an iPhone, with a huge touchscreen, but it will be thinner and it is squarely aimed at the crowd that has become so dependent on texting and mobile Internet. Which, of course, includes single parents who need to stay in touch with their kids.]]> http://www.singleparentgossip.com/1409/fun/you-may-want-to-wait-for-the-google-phone/feed/ 0