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Imagine wearing a pair of glasses with an integrated HUD that told you the batting average of a baseball player as he approached home plate, or the amount of touchdowns a certain running back made during the last football season. This could be a reality …continue reading
If you’re like me, then you probably have a bird’s nest of cables behind your desk. Doing something as simple as moving a speaker or unplugging a USB device is a pretty big chore, especially when you have to hunt down which USB plug the …continue reading
Buying the right tech gift for someone takes more than just knowing their general tastes. It takes knowing what they have and where their general needs are. Even the coolest gadgets to you might be totally unnecessary to the person for whom you’re shopping. Keep …continue reading
If your lights could access the Internet, what would you have them do? What if your lights had built-in Wi-Fi and a robust API allowing you to download and create a number of useful mobile apps to help you make the most out of your …continue reading
Leave it to Google to open source one of the most clever content digitizing gadgets out there. The Linear Book Scanner is a prototype device that scans books and turns pages automatically. All you need to do is essentially place the book face-down on the …continue reading
“Where are you, you spongy, yellow, delicious bastards?” – Tallahassee (Zombieland)
Few sugary snacks are as beloved among geeks as the Twinkie. The golden breaded shell, white creamy filling, and incredibly long shelf life are just a few reasons geeks have adopted the Twinkie as …continue reading
Canon has made great strides to bring industry-defining video performance to DSLR cameras, but until recently it has all but ignored the mirrorless SLR world. Micro Four-Thirds cameras have become the speculative next big thing in photography. Many of them feature the same basic functions …continue reading
Do you have a second computer that is just too far away for you to be able to use it comfortably? I know I do; my problem came about when I decided to put my laptop on the desk as more of a full-time thing …continue reading
Buying a DSLR camera is a pretty big commitment for the average amateur photographer. It’s a step above and beyond point-and-shoot camera in both price and capability. Buying a DSLR is a commitment, and one that can end up burning you if you don’t ask …continue reading
Imagine wearing a camera that wasn’t entirely suspicious looking and having a 5 MP photo taken of whatever it is you’re facing twice a minute, every minute of every day. That might sound a little creepy, or perhaps even a bit Orwellian, but the makers …continue reading
Imagine being able to hand someone a business card that has all the contact information and supporting documents you’d like someone you’re hoping to do business with to have. What if you were able to rip off a piece of that business card and …continue reading
Dropbox announced this week that it reached the 100 million user mark, a milestone for any cloud service, especially when that service’s usefulness depends so greatly on user numbers. The more people use Dropbox, the more likely Dropbox’s folder sharing and collaboration features …continue reading
A Russian blogger posted a step-by-step guide on how anyone can take over a Skype account in six easy steps. All you need to know to get started is the primary email address on the account.
In the guide, the process of requesting …continue reading
There are a group of companies scattered throughout the world that are going to make major changes to the way we live and play. These companies are going to be building machines that were once only fictionalized in futuristic novels or comic books that many …continue reading
I don’t mind it when you flip me the bird. I know I should be offended by it — chances are you’re telling me you don’t like me or you don’t like something I’ve done — but honestly, I’m a bit tickled by the gesture. …continue reading
We are all familiar with the unfortunate fact that children, teens, and young adults have been known to treat their peers nastily in voice and actions. Known to us as bullying, this age-old problem has surfaced on social networking sites and now a new survey …continue reading
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It seems like every time I read a review of the iPhone, I’m faced with the same criticisms: The iPhone doesn’t support NFC, and it …continue reading
As another year is coming to a close as we head quickly into a busy holiday season. This has been a very busy year for the tech industry. Advances have put more powerful computers in our pockets, better cameras in our bags, and another wave …continue reading
If you’re just getting started in the world of photography, it can be a lot of fun to post some photos you’re particularly proud of on the Web to share with friends and family. It might be easy to lean on the photo sharing features …continue reading
Have you had it with all of the extra airline fees? If you have, it is because you have discovered the vast array of potholes and gotchas that these companies have installed in order to get the most out of us. In fact, today’s airlines …continue reading
I’ll start this piece by stating that I’m not a huge fan of electronic voting machines in the present moment. These machines are often outdated and constantly under attack for being hackable, crackable, and riddled with issues. If anything, my thoughts are that coupling these …continue reading
It is sad that so many in our society are actually dependent on the tips that they receive to survive. In fact, many of those who work in the food industry only receive a fraction of the minimum wage. It doesn’t stop there, however, since …continue reading
Are you vulnerable to scam artists? Can you tell a scam artist from the genuine article? Well, let’s see what you think about the latest offering from Andrea Rossi. Andrea Rossi, an Italian inventor with a criminal history of running scams, claims that he has …continue reading
Have you ever been the victim of a crime — a robbery, perhaps? Well, if you have ever found yourself on the departure or arrival side of an airport security system, you may certainly have felt like a victim, especially when you are on a …continue reading
Star Wars, watch out! By the year 2021, technologies are destined to be both amazing and mind-boggling. Not only will they change the way we live and work, but also the way that we interact with one another.
Here are a few of the ways …continue reading
Tired of unsolicited calls using up your cellphone minutes? Do you find yourself running short before the month is over due to them? Do you have what it takes to develop a technology that would prevent robocalls and thereby prevent these type of phone calls …continue reading
Remember Tom Sawyer and his sidekick Huckleberry Finn? In one story they enter a cave only to find that Indian Joe is there waiting for them. They get lost and can’t find their way out. Well, for some of us, getting lost is no longer …continue reading
Along with today’s Nexus device news, Google has also announced the latest revision of Android: 4.2 Jelly Bean. A few of us were expecting a bump to Key Lime Pie, but perhaps that will come next year at Google I/O 2013. Nevertheless, 4.2 offers a …continue reading
The Nexus news doesn’t stop with a new smartphone and refreshed Nexus 7! What might just be the most exciting news yet, Google has teamed up with Samsung to introduce a new flagship 10-inch Android tablet. Meet the Nexus 10.
Google really seems …continue reading
The Nexus news keeps on coming, this time regarding the Nexus 7. As you may have read elsewhere, a few lucky Nexus 7 buyers of the 16 GB flavor were surprised to receive 32 GB models. Now they’re official.
The 16 GB Nexus 7 has …continue reading
