Disruptions: DIY, a Site for Children, Is Instructive for Start-Ups - NYTimes.com
via NYT:
DIY is seeking to be like a Boy Scout troop for the modern day. Instead of teaching children how to tie a clove hitch that seems fit for teenagers in the 1920s, DIY, a Web site and mobile app, will encourage children to build things, document them with an iPhone or iPod, and then receive rewards for their work.
This is such a great idea. I’m so glad we had the opportunity to back Zach and the team.
Backbeat Go (review)
The other day I saw these wireless headphones called the Backbeat Go.
They looked pretty sweet so I ordered them and they arrived on Friday.
Here’s my quick review.
-very simple to pair with the iphone. the iphone also does smart things when you are near other paired bluetooth devices. for example, when i get in my car and make a call, the iphone lets you toggle between which device you want to use. it’s very fast.
-i like the short length a lot. it means it can hang around my neck without getting in the way and for once I don’t have headphones that tangle up
-they fit me fine when you just walk around the city or wherever. although on my run today, i noticed the left earbud wasn’t the best fit. it wasn’t too much of a big deal. I’m going to try one of the other buds they provided in the box. obviously your own ears may have a better or worse fit. sweat didn’t cause a problem.
-the only downside to these things is that it’s another device to charge every night. it has a standard micro-usb connector and comes with a charger. for my use, i get a full day without a problem.
-i’m happy with the audio quality for music and for making phone calls. better than the standard headset that apple provides with the iphone.
so that’s it. hope it helps.
Eels - My Beloved Monster And Me
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