This video from the ISS (International Space Station) captures the beauty and wonder of the Earth's atmosphere. It also reminds us that it is just a thin line of atmosphere that protects Earth and all of it's inhabitants from the unforgiving forces of space. This thin protective layer only extends about 100km (60 miles) above the surface of the earth. But it makes life … [Read more...] about The Thin Line of the Earth’s Atmosphere
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Smart Bed Makes Itself
The self-making smart bed is here! However, is this technology you can actually use, or is it just a clever way to lure someone to your bedroom (wink-wink)? Here's how it works. The self-tidying bed releases a small mechanical arm from a hidden area on the side and its two rollers will pull the cover to the head of the bed. The pillows are straightened by cords attached … [Read more...] about Smart Bed Makes Itself
Social Media for Fun and Profit
If your business or organization is not tapping into the social networking juggernaut then you are missing out. Need an advocate to help with Social media? Click here to go to the "Contact Us" page and fill-out the VERY short form and someone TechAdvocate Solutions will contact you. Here is a montage of social media fun facts. One in every five page views … [Read more...] about Social Media for Fun and Profit
High Tech BBQ and Grilling
Summer is here. Time to grill. Since ancient man first cooked over an open flame, the art of outdoor cooking has evolved. Here are some hot high-tech grilling and BBQ gadgets that can modernize your cookout and take your food from ho-hum to mouthwatering. iGrill ($80, igrillinc.com) If you have an iPhone, iPod, or iPad, the iGrill is a high-tech way to get your … [Read more...] about High Tech BBQ and Grilling
Browser Wars
Google Chrome has passed Internet Explorer (IE) to become the world's most popular Web browser. Chrome's share of the market rose to 32.8%, while Internet Explorer's share of the market dropped to 31.9%. Mozilla's Firefox is the third most popular browser with just more than a 25% of the market. Why is the web browser important? With the shift in focus toward the … [Read more...] about Browser Wars
Happy Geek Pride
May 25 is Geek Pride Day. Wear your Star Fleet cadet uniform and play with your light-saber. Geek is the new chic. Happy Geek Pride! This date was chosen to commemorate the release of the first Star Wars film on May 25th, 1977. Many consider the explosive popularity of Star Wars the dawn of modern day geek culture. So the movie release date was a natural selection … [Read more...] about Happy Geek Pride
The Real Angry Birds
What happens when birds REALLY get angry! Even more scary, what if this is just one REALLY pissed-off bird. YIKES! … [Read more...] about The Real Angry Birds
Feel the Force with this Star Wars TIE Fighter Desk and PC
You can feel the Force with this geek desk/PC. It is a scale model of a Star Wars TIE Fighter, and it has a computer (PC) built right into the cockpit. What would be really cool is if it came with a real working light-saber. … [Read more...] about Feel the Force with this Star Wars TIE Fighter Desk and PC
Hot People Running – The REAL Distracted Driving Problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called for a federal law to ban all cell phone use while driving any type of vehicle on any road. However, they are missing the real culprit of distracted driving - hot people running. Hot shirtless guys and scantily clad girls running on the side of the road are MUCH more of a distraction than cell phones. We … [Read more...] about Hot People Running – The REAL Distracted Driving Problem
Earth Day Tech
April 22, 2012 is Earth Day and reminds us of what we should be doing all year to take care of the Earth - you know - that place we live. So in the spirit of Biology of Technology, here are some ways you can use technology to help save the planet. E-waste Recycling Everyone has old electronics taking up space. Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Staples has a free program that … [Read more...] about Earth Day Tech
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