Gigawhat Episode 26: Support for Japan
With the Japanese disaster situation hitting close to home for many people, in and outside of Japan, we look into some ways to receive updated news as well as provide support for those directly affected. Be sure to check out the links below for more info on ways to contribute to relief efforts.
Tony Wang and I also look into the iPad 2 craze that has emptied out Apple stores across the nation. As online shipments have been pushed back to four to five weeks, the grey market is seeing prices soar to over $1,000. Is the iPad 2 really that amazing?
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Free Calls to Japan: http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/15/t-mobile-sprint-waive-japan-calling-and-texting-fees/
Google People Finder: http://techland.time.com/2011/03/11/google-launches-person-finder-for-japan-earthquake-victims/
Mobile Textcode Donations: http://paidcontent.org/article/419-mobile-giving-a-list-of-shortcodes-to-donate-to-japan/
Charities for Japan: http://philanthropy.com/article/Charities-Respond-to-Pacific/126706/
iPad 2: http://www.apple.com/ipad/
Time Warner Streaming App: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/twcable-tv-app-for-ipad-now-available-but-dish-has-something-to/
App of the Week
Street Fighter IV
iOS: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/street-fighter-iv/id354655665?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4#