Angry Birds Now Available on Google Chrome and Angry Merch!

For you cheapo losers who still haven't gotten a smartphone, there is still hope. Yeah, yeah, don't tell me your contract isn't up, or you haven't gotten a chance to shop around. Android, iPhone, you've heard of it. either way, you can now play Angry Birds on your computer in HD.

All you need to do is download Google Chrome. If that's already your browser, head over to the app section and download the big Angry Birds app. If you've already played on your phone, it'll be fairly similar to what you're used to, except easier to beat with the smoother interface. Basically, your fat thumbs, ads and phone lag won't be a problem. There are also some Chrome specific levels, but you have to hit the logos on certain levels to unlock them. There is also a promise of more to come.

I'm also amazed at the amount of things available for purchase with the Birds attached. There are plush toys, t-shirts, key rings, pins and phone accessories. Click the links to find them on Amazon.com and enjoy!

App Review: Team Coco

Upon opening the Team Coco app, you are greeted by a wide-eyed Conan O'Brien with an owl on his shoulder. The app loads into a page that displays the featured video, the show's Twitter feed and a list of upcoming guests. There are so many more options to choose from, and it's pretty amazing and engrossing once you get started.

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The Video section is broken down into categories. You get Monologues, Comedy, Celebs, Music, Webisodes, Behind the ScenesSneak Peeks and a Live Coco Cam, which is on all day every day at the studio. This is a spectacular breakdown. For example, I watched Dana Gould's stand-up set from a few months ago, and it was streaming right on my phone. Every bit is at your fingertips.

The App Burrito: Volume 2 - Getting Schooled

Smartphones are not only a great place to play games and listen to music. They can also be portable learning centers. I use mine for just about everything, and as a later-in-life student, I have found several apps that serve as excellent reference material. It doesn't matter if you're studying astronomy, law, math or history. There is an app to help you through all of it. These are a few of my favorites.

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United States Constitution

We hear plenty about our Constitution these days. The problem is that most of the people that swing it over their heads have never read it. This app not only brings you the constitution, it breaks it down by Preamble, Articles and Amendments. It lists the signatories, gives a history and even lists failed Amendments. The app also provides a variety of complete documents such as the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation and the Miranda Warning. You can also read important speeches such as the Liberty or Death speech, the Gettysburg Address and I Have a Dream. The app is simple yet spectacular, and every American should have it. It's absolutely free, so there's just no excuse not to own it.

The App Burrito: Volume 1 - Fightin' Words

I might be considered a grammar Nazi to some people. I can't help it. I love words. If I didn't, I wouldn't write so much. It is super fun for me. I suppose it goes back to my comedy hero, George Carlin. The guy made language his bitch. I think that's why I enjoy the following apps. The greatest thing about smartphones is that you can do anything with them., What do I choose to do? I play a century old board game and do crossword puzzles. Old am I.

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Wordfeud

I never played a ton of Scrabble when I was a kid. I always enjoyed it, but it just never came up. I am a spelling guru, and I love to learn new words. Wordfeud is a game that basically lets you play Scrabble without boundaries. I have played some vile words on this game. My friend and I have played JAGS, CUNT, SHAT and so many other horrific things. There are some words that somehow don't make the cut, like ZEN, but for the most part, you can do what you want. The game allows you to randomize the bonus spaces like double and triple word score. It also allows you to play with specific people or random strangers. You can chat within the game, which is also very cool. Each player has up to seventy-two hours to take a turn, so it can fit into your busy life at your pace. When it is your turn, you can choose to receive a notification from the game. At the time I write this, I think I have nine games going.

App Review: WTF All Access

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Podcasting continues to evolve on a very serious pace. Some are now streaming live before they hit the download feed. Some are recorded through alternative means such as Skype, laptops or small recorders. The expensive radio studios are no longer needed, and the technology is constantly advancing the medium.

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A wonderful avenue for podcasting is the app. There are programs like Stitcher that deliver the latest episodes of many different podcasts, but that doesn't always give you the archive. When a show has its own app, you can generally interact far more. WTF with Marc Maron is one of the podcasts using the available tools to grow its brand with apps for Android and iPhone. The show is already one of the best available. Maron does it live on occasion, and the quality does not drop off.

App Reviews: Angry Birds & Angry Birds Seasons

I'm not sure why I even downloaded this app. I am a person who becomes obsessed with games. I have far too little time to deal with such tomfoolery, but yet, here I am writing about this thing that has become my crack cocaine. Angry Birds, ladies and gentlemen, is my new toilet game.

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Toilet game? Yes, toilet game. The bathroom used to be a place for newspapers and magazines. It then became a place for little handheld games like solitaire or blackjack. Now it is the realm of the Android and the iPhone. Ladies, you may not understand this, but for a man the only true place of peace and serenity is his bathroom. That is where he may think, and that is where he may stink. That is where he cleans and dirties himself. That is the only remaining place that he can go in which no living soul will bother him. You can have your den or retardedly named man cave, but for me, I am always king when I am upon my throne.

App Review: BeyondPod for Android

As I've said before on this site, I love talk radio. That's why the evolution of the podcast is a dream come true for me. I have also become a fan of bloggers. From our own Hal Astell's Apocalypse Later to the weekly comics from our friends over at IDK, I love that the web is open to the world's creative population through these two simple avenues. If it's great, people catch on. If it sucks, people don't bother with it.

I'm also a huge fan of our current phone technology. A year after buying the first generation MyTouch 3G, I still marvel at the fact that I have a computer, mp3 player, camera, voice recorder, GPS, thermometer, etc., etc., etc. in my pocket at all times. My favorite thing is the Android market. The iPhone has a similar setup and almost all of the same apps. I'm not one of the Apple sheeple, and I like to be able to make phone calls, so I went the Android route. It also helped that this is not my first HTC phone. They make good products so far.