I would love to go to this…

November 19th, 2008 by Harry Sachz

But it’s all the way over on the other side of the states

VoIP over 3G

October 26th, 2008 by Harry Sachz

Being poor has its advantages. Like, when shopping, we’re always trying to save as much money as possible. Not buying things simply because of coolness factor, or deciding not to eat some nights because we’re not really “that hungry” and can save some much needed money for gas, car repairs, or that bullet that I’m saving up for…

Yesterday, a new app was released for jailbroken 3G phones that will allow people to get back some of that money AT&T (or other wireless carrier) is raping from customers for standard data plans. The app, VoIPover3G, tricks apps that run exclusively on WiFi (due to Apple / AT&T restrictions) that they’re running on WiFi when they’re actually running on the 3G network. This comes in handy when running VoIP apps, like Fring or TruPhone [links open in iTunes], so you can use Skype anywhere, and not just where there is an open WiFi hotspot.

I’ve been considering buying a 3G iPhone for some time now, but I’ve said before that the only thing stopping me is the outrageous plan charges. I would love to be able to capture video, via Qik, anywhere I go — instead of being limited to WiFi coverage areas. How cool would that be? Any app that allows us to use our legally purchased products and services in ways that we want gets my vote as a great app.

Of course this app is not available on the eBay-esque App Store, so you’ll have to jailbreak your phone and update Cydia to get your hands on this one… But if you do, you can lower your monthly minute plans to get back some of that money you’re giving your carriers monthly.

Remember jailbroken boys and girls: If you hold power & home for 2 seconds, your app will stay alive in the background. Neat huh?

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Hallow-F’n-Ween!

October 25th, 2008 by Harry Sachz

Man, Halloween is great! I love the whole, “dress up as something scary with the sole intentions of scaring the shit out of little kids”… Plus, you get to collect a bunch of candy for free, then scarf it down cookie-monster style!

One thing that I would love to get into, when I can eventually afford / become smart enough to do so, would be to do cool projects like this: