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Jonathan Takiff writes about music and technology for the Daily News.

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What would M.J. have done with 'This is It'?
Jon Takiff
Posted 04/05/2012
Fifty sold-out London arena shows were already in the bank. So what would Michael Jackson have done next with his big career comeback show, "This Is It," had a drug overdose not ended his life?
 
Facebook Camera App Won't Replace Instagram
DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer
New gear, software help compensate for digital sound drawbacks
By Jonathan Takiff, Daily News Staff Writer
Posted 04/02/2012
Jonathan Takiff: Even some in the streaming/download world are waking up to the fact that discerning listeners want better-quality sound.
Thomas Dolby will bring ‘The Time Capsule Tour' to World Cafe Live and Sellersville Theater - 03/20/2012
New Sony PS Vita system is for serious gamers - 02/22/2012
Jonathan Takiff: Sony PS Vita game system brings high-definition gaming to a (large) pocketable portable.
These apps are just for kids - 02/15/2012
Jonathan Takiff: Apptivities and App-cessories seize the day at the 109th Annual American International Toy Fair.
Favorite Kindle Fire apps, most free or cheap - 02/08/2012
LOOKING for something fun to do with your new Kindle Fire, other than read books and play casual games? Have we some entertaining apps for you!
TV sets supposedly solve some 3-D flaws - 02/01/2012
Jonathan Takiff: Of late, the "holy grail" for many TV seekers has been an affordable 3-D TV that doesn't require special glasses. Is there a magic formula?
'White goods' go high tech - 01/25/2012
Jonathan Takiff: A better self-cleaning oven, appliances with wi-fi and remote analysis when your appliance acts up.
Tracking trends at CES megashow - 01/18/2012
Items are bigger, more connected
Jonathan Takiff: There were 20,000 new products at this year's event. Try naming a handful as "best of show."
Jonathan Takiff: Best in show - 01/10/2012
International CES expands beyond electronics
OPENING TODAY in Las Vegas, the 2012 edition of the International CES is awash in Internet-connected and higher-definition video screens, razor-thin Ultrabook laptops and iPad wannabees - some at dirt-cheap prices. The enormous consumer electronics (and beyond) trade show also is flaunting dramatic growth in categories ranging from health and fitness to voice- and motion- controlled . . . everything.
Tools to help your resolution live past January - 01/03/2012
Want to stick with those New Year's resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, climb Mount Everest or stop looking at Facebook all day? We've got some cool tech tools to goad, coach and make you the biggest winner.
3d? Yay for Blu-ray - 12/21/2011
BY JONATHAN TAKIFF, takiffj@phillynews.com 215-854-5960
GETTING the hardware and software synchronized for a high-tech product introduction isn't always easy. In the case of 3D TV, the complaint "there's nothing to watch" may have held some weight. But this holiday season, there are wonders galore to explore on 3D Blu-ray video discs. And some pay TV customers can have it really good if they've invested in a 3D-ready television and increasingly comfortable companion glasses.
MORE STORIES
Gadget stocking stuffers for less than $30 - 12/14/2011
New software to rev up game systems - 12/07/2011
Takiff: Apps for holiday shopping - 11/30/2011
Kindle that holiday glow with great tech gifts - 11/25/2011
iPhone 4S has several glitches - 11/09/2011
This Elmo really rocks - 11/02/2011
Bring blazing images home - 10/26/2011
A new way to watch - 10/19/2011


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