Stories tagged with "Erika Smith"

Garmin Nuvifone shines at navigation by indystar

As much as I tout cell phones that might as well be Swiss Army knives for all the stuff they can do, I also realize that some people want a phone that does only one thing and does... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Web sites let users have a little fun by indystar

Ever wonder how much Google knows about you? If you have a Gmail account, watch videos on YouTube, store presentations on Google Docs or make calls through Google Voice, it’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Small problems can be annoying with HTC Droid Eris by indystar

By now, most of you, even if you aren’t a techie, probably have heard of the Motorola Droid. The touch-screen phone from Verizon Wireless that runs Google’s Android... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Droid sales draw steady crowd to Indianapolis Verizon stores by Tom Spalding

The launch of the Droid drew a mixed but steady crowd to 10 Indianapolis-area Verizon stores. The stores, including 6633 E. 82nd St. in Castleton, opened at 7 a.m. today to give... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:10 PM in Business

Droid may take bite out of iPhone by indystar

Resistance is futile. I am truly impressed with the Motorola Droid, the first phone born of the partnership between Web and mobile software developer Google and carrier Verizon... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Erika Smith

Tell us about your holiday spending by indystar

Consumers, are you using your credit card “rewards” for holiday purchases? Star reporter Erika Smith is working on a story about how consumers, looking to save money... – Oct 26, 2009 at 3:52 PM in Business

In the main, Windows 7 gets it right by indystar

At long last, Windows 7, the latest version of Microsoft’s computer operating system, is here. Users of Windows Vista — Microsoft’s bloated, confusing excuse for... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Web sites have some very good odds by indystar

I always wondered what the odds were of having the last name Smith. Now, thanks to the first Web site on this month’s Seven Sites list, I know. 1. www.bookofodds.com : This... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Microsoft smartphone OS is a hard sell by indystar

Poor Microsoft. Amid all the talk last week of a “groundbreaking” partnership between Verizon Wireless and Google, word of Microsoft launching its revamped operating... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

ChaCha serves up online coupons by indystar

With the economy in the dumps, just about every consumer is looking to save more money, and just about every company is looking to make more money. I really wasn’t surprised... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

New Twist phone ramps up cool meter by indystar

Sometimes I feel more like a secret shopper than a technology columnist. Not a week goes by when I don’t have a conversation with somebody who corners me and says:... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Bacon site, others may be worth their salt by indystar

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the Facebook quizzes that purport to determine your superhero name, what brand of beer you are and your real race? Then check out the first entry... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Radio tunes in to iPods, looks to phones by indystar

Erika D. Smith Is radio mounting a comeback? Six months ago, I never would’ve thought that, much less typed it. But changes may be afoot, and battered broadcasters seem ready... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

IU, Purdue run up high-tech score by indystar

Indiana and Purdue universities scored two major victories this week in the highly competitive and lucrative arena of information technology. Both wins are testament to the vision... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Signals lets students know how they stand by indystar

At the ripe old age of 32, it has been a while since I’ve been a college student. I graduated before the Internet commandeered just about every aspect of academic and campus... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Seven Sites: Walk on wild side, moonwalks by indystar

You can file this column under the heading of better late than never. Here’s this month’s Seven Sites list. 1. www.siteadvisor.com: If you’re a person who speeds... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Keyless entry can come from your phone by indystar

When I was a kid, I remember my mother would take me on tours of mansions that no one we knew could afford. In addition to the obvious amenities of huge rooms, swimming pools and... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Web sites for the geek in all of us by indystar

As a geek, it doesn’t take much for me to get excited. Throw in some nice graphics, sound effects, online social networking and I’m happy. The first Web site on this... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Erika Smith

Worker without health insurance? Tell us by indystar

Do you work for a company that doesn’t offer health insurance? If so and you would like to comment on the merits of a national health-care plan, please contact Star reporter... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Business

Booming ChaCha has its finger on pulse of search by indystar

Take all the hoopla over Twitter and the ability to search for topics in real time that comes with it. Add that to most Americans’ brainless habit of turning to Google for... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Erika Smith