AuthorMyriam Joire

Tech journalist, podcaster, speaker. Startup advisor, consultant, entrepreneur. Developer, trouble maker, queer. Formerly at Engadget.

Posted August 3, 20092 Comments 5800

Podcast: Talking with Matt #13

It’s time for another podcast (35 min) with Matthew Bennett: – Audio version – Video version This week we discussed the Nokia N97, the Samsung i8910 (Omnia HD), and the … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with Matt #13

Posted July 30, 2009 8320

Samsung Instinct s30 hands-on

The story reads something like this. Once upon a time, I contacted the friendly people at Sprint and asked for a Palm Pre review unit in time for launch day… … Continue Reading Samsung Instinct s30 hands-on

Posted July 28, 20095 Comments E75

Life with the Nokia E75

OK, I admit it! I’m totally hooked… I’ve been using the sexy red Nokia E75 on and off for 3 months and I’m still madly in love. In fact, I’ve … Continue Reading Life with the Nokia E75

Posted July 26, 20096 Comments Amazon

Amazon Kindle DX review

Thanks to the friendly people at Amazon, I was able to spend about 2 weeks with the Amazon Kindle DX, and it was an interesting experience. Here are my thoughts.

Posted July 20, 20094 Comments 902

Samsung T929 (Memoir) camera

It’s been almost 6 months since I picked up the Samsung T929 (Memoir), the first subsidized 8 megapixel cameraphone in the US, and I’m overdue for a review :) Over … Continue Reading Samsung T929 (Memoir) camera

Posted July 2, 20092 Comments Amazon

Unboxing the Amazon Kindle DX

Today I received an Amazon Kindle DX to review from the folks at Amazon… And I like it so far! See, I dismissed the original Kindle, in part because of … Continue Reading Unboxing the Amazon Kindle DX

Posted July 2, 2009 Apple

Podcast: Talking with Matt #12

It’s time for another podcast (30 min) with Matthew Bennett: – Audio version – Video version This week we discussed the June tsunami – the Palm Pre, the Samsung i8910 … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with Matt #12

Posted June 27, 2009 Android

Pictures taken with the HTC Magic

déjà vu \ˌdā-ˌzhä-ˈvü, -ˈvue\ noun: a feeling that one has seen or heard something before The HTC Magic camera is identical to the T-Mobile G1 camera, and similar to the … Continue Reading Pictures taken with the HTC Magic

Posted June 25, 20098 Comments 9530

Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre camera

iPhone 3GS sample pictures (slide show): Pre sample pictures (slide show): OK, you’re probably thinking this is a bit of an unfair comparison – although the Apple iPhone 3GS camera … Continue Reading Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre camera

Posted June 23, 2009 Apple

Podcast: Talking with Matt #11

It’s time for another podcast (16 min) with Matthew Bennett: – Audio version – Video version So between the gay high holiday month and the June tsunami things have been … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with Matt #11

Posted June 19, 2009 Apple

Unboxing the Apple iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS has landed, and with it, “the June tsunami” – as Matt and I are calling it – is finally over :) So I picked up a black … Continue Reading Unboxing the Apple iPhone 3GS

Posted June 18, 2009 Images

Unboxing the Nokia N97, part 2

First the video, now the pictures… It’s a veritable Nokia N97 unboxing bonanza! Enjoy the tasty goodness :) But please don’t drool, OK?

Posted June 17, 20094 Comments Camera

Nokia N97 vs. Samsung i8910 camera, revisited

To followup on my first impressions, I’ve taken full sets of pictures and made additional videos with both the Nokia N97 and the Samsung i8910 (Omnia HD)… N97 sample pictures … Continue Reading Nokia N97 vs. Samsung i8910 camera, revisited

Posted June 16, 2009 N97

Unboxing the Nokia N97, part 1

First in black, now in white… I can has Nokia N97, again. Oh my :) This is my official review unit – it’s a European model with tri-band 3G (2100/1900/900 … Continue Reading Unboxing the Nokia N97, part 1

Posted June 16, 20092 Comments Android

The HTC Magic is here

A few days ago I scored an HTC Magic… Mind you, it’s not just any HTC Magic – it’s the limited-edition, unlocked device that was handed out to developers at … Continue Reading The HTC Magic is here

Posted June 14, 200915 Comments Android

Life with the Sharp/T-Mobile Sidekick LX

So the friendly people at T-Mobile recently provided me with a Sharp/T-Mobile Sidekick LX to review. After unboxing it, I played with it for a couple weeks. The result? My … Continue Reading Life with the Sharp/T-Mobile Sidekick LX