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Flight recorders have been in use for many decades and provide essential data used to investigate the cause of a plane crash in order to prevent future incidents. These boxes are large, orange (to facilitate recovery), and capable of recording everything from instrument readings to …continue reading
I have written articles about robots in the past, but many of the robots I have previously written about tended to be high-end products. So it was refreshing to learn of a company called Robotics for Fun, which had contacted Chris with information …continue reading
One would think that introducing a new VLC for Windows 8 would be no huge deal. Over at Kickstarter, a company by the name of VideoLAN is preparing to solve this problem. According to VideoLAN, its software is open source and will run within the …continue reading
“Steve Jobs wouldn’t have let Apple get away with what it’s doing today.” — Many
That phrase is a trending topic that has even inspired the creation of sites devoted to exploring the public’s fascination with what Steve Jobs would or wouldn’t have …continue reading
What do you buy for someone aspiring to become a robotics engineer? You could go all out and hit them with all the parts and software they might need to develop their own advanced robotics projects from scratch, but what about someone …continue reading
The creative talents at zSpace have introduced a revolutionary way to combine the physical world with the world of virtual reality. This improvement in 3D technology will improve the way we can solve our problems, teach one another, learn from each other, and communicate effectively …continue reading
Going for crowdfunding to turn your project ideas into actual projects is one of the fastest growing trends in the world of technology today. Projects funded by sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have gone on to become big successes in the consumer market, with more …continue reading
On Christmas morning, millions of children from around the world will be opening their presents. Among the presents that these children will be opening will be many from Apple and will include iPhones, iPods, and iPads in both standard and mini sizes. These new Apple …continue reading
CES 2013 is around the corner and the entire consumer electronics industry is anxiously awaiting the event to introduce the latest products and set the stage for consumer technology in 2013. Taking place in Las Vegas, NV on January 8-11, CES is the largest industry …continue reading
Twitter has surpassed 200 million monthly active users. This is a nearly 50% increase over where it was at the beginning of 2012. Since its original rise in the public eye back in 2007, Twitter has become a brand synonymous with personal and corporate branding, …continue reading
The smartphone has replaced the traditional camera as the device of choice for many of us when taking a picture. At a recent high school sporting event, most parents were snapping flicks of their children on smartphones while only a small handful held onto their …continue reading
You might say I’m addicted to gadgets. I spend more money on gadgets and other electronics per year than I do on virtually anything else. Some of it can be attributed to my work reviewing these little gizmos, but for the most part, it boils …continue reading
With so many different products and devices being introduced on a daily basis, it is sometimes refreshing to see a product that actually has the potential to be eye-appealing and functional at the same time. Swedish company PEOPLE PEOPLE is currently seeking funding through Kickstarter …continue reading
For those of us who are fortunate to live in a country with an abundance of resources, flipping on an electrical outlet and having our lights turn on is an everyday occurrence. This process seems so natural to us that we don’t even give it …continue reading
Sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are changing the business of product development and funding. Venture capitalists or angel investors are no longer a requirement for taking a product from prototype to store shelves. Crowdfunding is enabling people to invest in products …continue reading
I’ve heard a lot of people say that USB drives have gone the way of cassettes — or CDs, for that matter. But I’m here to say that these devices, which are called something different by most everyone, still have a purpose …continue reading
Being a proud MacBook Pro owner, I often find myself in a precarious situation. I do most of my computing in the Windows environment, and only a certain percentage of the things I do for work require me to have a foot in the OS …continue reading
Are you considering going on a vacation soon? There’s a recently discovered Google project making the rounds right now that could save you a lot of money. Google Flight Explorer helps you to find the lowest rates for flights leaving your local area and heading …continue reading
Have you ever wanted to leave a message for your coworkers while you were away from your desk that let them know where you were and how you could be reached? Sure you could write it on a sheet of paper and tape it to …continue reading
YouTube is, in many ways, the great equalizer. While comment threads can sometimes be harsh, it’s difficult to argue against the fact that on this incredible platform, the everyman is king. The media industry has long been dominated by polish and corporate backing to the …continue reading
Those of us who are locked into the Windows operating system ecosystem are keenly aware of the importance that anti-virus, anti-malware — anti-whatever — software plays. In fact, every morning when I start my Windows 7 laptop, I patiently wait as my protection software loads …continue reading
A petition launched on whitehouse.gov to begin the process of designing and constructing a Death Star for the US has received enough signatures to require an official response from the White House this week. While it’s pretty clear that an actual Death Star …continue reading
It never ceases to amaze me just how bad some corporate marketing campaigns can be. It isn’t so much that the concept is weak, but the execution just doesn’t do a good idea justice.
Subway is one of the largest and most recognized restaurant chains …continue reading
The concept of a video intercom that lets you view who is at the front door is not new and is featured in many residences around the US and other parts of the world. The DoorBot improves upon this idea by allowing you to interact …continue reading
What do you do when a former employee of Google starts her own company with a service that will target advertising to you directly across multiple devices? My first response is “Where is my privacy and who gets to decide what companies get to follow …continue reading
Windows 8 has been out for a while now and many users are scratching their heads about exactly what to think about Microsoft’s latest operating system. It seems to be a fairly mixed bag in terms of reviews by users I’ve encountered with some loving …continue reading
As any frequent flier would tell you, efficiency is everything when you’re traveling. Sure, you could land at your destination and take a quick trip to the local store to pick up whatever you need when you land, but sometimes it’s what you take with …continue reading
Today’s date is recognized as 12-12-12 in many parts of the world. To those who are superstitious, this happenstance — along with the fact that this will be the last sequential date of this century — indicates a variety of potentialities. Some are celebrating the …continue reading
Everyone wants to have a brighter and whiter smile. Drinking tea and coffee, soda, and even some of the things we eat can leave a very noticeable stain on our teeth over time. Brushing alone doesn’t get the job done, and even a professional cleaning …continue reading
Our minds work in a funny way. You might think that the best technology out there is the technology that you take notice of the most. In fact, some of the best consumer technology out there goes unnoticed by the vast majority of the people …continue reading
