Got an iPad 2? Then get these apps. Each one takes advantage of at least one of the tablet’s new features: faster processor, built-in gyroscope, dual cameras, etc. And while you’re at it, be sure to check out 10 must-have apps for iPad 2 owners. They’re not necessarily iPad 2-optimized, but they’re awesome just the …

Ever since the debut of the Palm Pre, I’ve been enamored with inductive charging. After all, what could be easier than recharging your phone just by laying it on a special pad or dock–no cord required? Nothing, that’s what. Straight outta “Star Trek,” inductive charging relies on an electromagnetic (i.e., wireless) transfer of energy between devices. Yet phone manufacturers still …

An iPad without apps is like a book without verbs. In honor of today’s iPad 2 launch, I’ve put together a list of 10 “verbs” that’ll turn your tablet into a book you can’t put down. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, e-book apps make an appearance.) Whether you’re jumping on the iPad bandwagon for the first time or swapping your original model for …

St. Patrick’s Day traditions: wearing green-colored clothes, drinking green beer, celebrating the Irish, and, now, flinging birds at pigs. (Kinda fits, don’t you think?) That’s right: Rovio just rolled out a St. Patrick’s Day-themed update to Angry Birds Seasons, with 15 new levels, two Golden Eggs, a “St. Paddy’s Day surprise,” and St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards you can send …

Spiceworks is widely regarded as one of the top IT tools on the planet, offering network management and monitoring, a user helpdesk, equipment inventory, and lots more–all absolutely free. Just one problem: it’s not an especially mobile-friendly solution. For the IT administrator who’s constantly on the move (is there any other kind?), the only option for staying connected to Spiceworks …

Last year I reviewed an iPad case called the Brenthaven 5-in-1. One of its best features was a stretchy rear band that made for a more secure and comfortable one-handed grip. I’ve since moved on to the Vario iPad case, which is still my favorite, but I really miss that strap. After all, the iPad is a heavy, bulky piece …

How many times have you found yourself frustrated by an iPad game’s touch-screen controls? My personal answer: lots. Take the awesome sci-fi/horror shooter Dead Space. As I noted in my review, “If there’s a problem with Dead Space, it’s the controls. They’re about as good as they can be, but I usually end up fighting the controls at the same …

I’ve always been a fan of the Fight Night series of console games, so I couldn’t wait to strap on the virtual mitts for EA’s new Fight Night Champion for iPhone. After going a few rounds with Ali, Tyson, and 18 other boxing legends, I can safely say this: the game lives up to the Fight Night name. Which is …

It’s official: the iPad 2 has arrived. And to be brutally honest, I’m underwhelmed. Where’s the Retina display? The SD and/or USB slot? The high-resolution rear camera? All MIA. Meanwhile, Apple made no changes to storage capacity or price, and knocked only 0.2 pound off the overall weight. I’m glad the iPad 2 is thinner, but I was hoping it …

Like most parents, I’m concerned that my kids get too much “screen time,” what with the TV, computer, Wii, iPod/iPad, and so on. But if that time is spent reading, or at least flipping the pages of a book, I don’t mind it one bit. “Horton Hears a Who” Oceanhouse Media That’s why I continue to be a relentless fan …