It’s no secret that computers are playing an increasingly important role in our family and entertainment rooms. Whether it’s sharing tweets with fellow enthusiasts during an episode of The Biggest Loser or queuing up Hulu to watch reruns of Airwolf, the digital signals of our TVs and PCs are crossing more and more frequently.

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If you’ve been keeping up to speed on the latest announcements coming out of the tech world, you’re probably aware of Google’s recent news stemming from its latest project – the hands-free vehicle. Yep, Google’s been testing computer-operated vehicles for a while now – in fact these cars have traveled an incredible 140,000 miles on major California roads, navigating through traffic patterns and abiding by speed limits!

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Equipped with video cameras, radar sensors and lasers, the cars’ computers are able to detect traffic and follow maps. During the testing phase, engineers would go along for the ride, ready to slam on the breaks or take the wheel if needed. The purpose behind this, you ask? Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt declared via the Google blog, “…prevent traffic accidents, free up people’s time and reduce emissions…” (more…)

With the start of the school year looming, now’s the time get up-to-speed on the latest gadgets and tech solutions that will make the learning process and getting that A+ in Advanced Calculus and Victorian Literature all the more possible, we hope!

The days of the pocket calculator and the green screen desktop computer are long gone; technology has delivered significant improvements over the years. Not only can they help streamline your homework, but they’ll also show your peers that you’re tech-savvy and take school seriously.

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In this post we will explore how some of the iPad’s limitations can be mitigated or overcome through add ons and accessories. This is an interactive post and we ask that you share your thoughts and tips with us as we think about how IOGEAR can help bridge the accessory gap for the iPad. So please take a moment to share your thoughts with our community here in the blog comments, on Twitter or FaceBook. We consider your input extremely valuable and we are looking forward to your feedback.

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As the price of computers continues to fall and computer performance increases, what does this mean for consumers? Many dated computers are set aside, stored in closets, basements or even garages when they still have plenty of life left to them.
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IOGEAR’s USB Laptop KVM Switch allows users the convenience of controlling a second computer without the hassle of extra cords, re-configuring their home network or installing expensive software that can slow down their computers.
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Whether you read the morning paper, check your news online or head to an electronics store, you are likely hearing a lot of buzz about the latest trend in personal computing, Netbooks.

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Do you have a home theater or work area cluttered with wires? IOGEAR wants to help you stop the madness by giving you some prizes to achieve Zen like peace…well maybe not exactly

Show us pictures or video of places where you could use IOGEAR’s assistance along with a description of how the below products would specifically help and you could win one of these fantastic prizes:

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As 2008 winds down and the world prepares for 2009, consumers are on the lookout for the hottest new technologies. With consumer’s needs and wants changing after a historically tumultuous year economically, the demands for the latest gadgets technology have shifted as well.

Consumers are no longer searching for the biggest, boldest technologies but are interested in electronics that help streamline and organize their lives, saving time and money. People are investing in gadgets that help them share and maximize existing resources.

Convenience is key for 2009. With the need to always be connected, society has and continues to move wireless. The greatest and most popular technologies in 2009 will implement wireless capabilities saving cable clutter and eliminating material waste. Wireless gadgets give customers environmentally-friendly options to streamline home and work spaces.

Additionally, green isn’t just about money. Consumers have taken a wider interest in items that not only maximize their bottom line, but save power and energy as well. Many companies, including IOGEAR, are taking steps in the right direction to conserve resources. Next year, energy-conserving gadgets such as solar-powered batteries, refurbished computers and KVM switches will be hot, hot, hot!

Respectfully,

The IOGEAR Staff

After providing a solution for your wire clutter problems on a previous post, we found great interest on the topic; judging from the amount of web traffic sent to that blog post. Here, we expand on the idea of de-cluttering with 4 ways to help move towards a de-cluttered digital life.

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