Connected Commuter

We unbox, install, and set up the new Nest Learning Thermostat v2. The Nest thermostat is what you’d come to expect in a piece of technology designed by ex Apple employees. Its clean and intuitive interface will be welcome to anyone familiar with Apple products, or just well designed tech in general.

Microsoft’s Channel 9 has a an in depth video demo of the new Windows Phone 7 operating system.  For those of you looking for an alternative to the iPhone, this could be it.  The interface definitely looks to have it’s roots in the Zune HD.

Apple announced their new tablet the iPad today. It basically looks like a big iPod Touch and we’ll have to wait 60 days for the WiFi only model and 90 days for the 3G.

ABC’s Modern Family is what I think, the best new comedy this season. Last night’s show featured Phil getting a new home theater system with an advanced universal remote.

Microsoft recently launched a beta of their new site Microsoft-Hohm.com, which is designed to help you track your energy usage and show you ways to save money and energy.

Newly updated for the BlackBerry App World, Tether does exactly what it’s name implies. It allows you to tether your BlackBerry to a PC or Mac without and additional monthly fees!

Home Automation and lighting control is no longer limited to expensive systems that require custom installers. Wireless dimmers like the Leviton Vizia RF coupled with home automation software like mControl, can make an elegant home lighting system that rivals that of much more expensive systems and you can set it up yourself.

In a time when the Apple iPod and iPhone are the most prevalent and advanced portable media players, why must their earbuds be left in the technological stone age?

Bitstream, makers of the Bolt mobile browser is officially dropping their Beta tag with today’s version 1.5 update.

A quick look into Opera’s new mobile browser for the BlackBerry.