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
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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
The Power of Hillary’s Text
Here's my entry in the Hillary Clinton texting viral craze. It's Friday the 13th and North Korean had an epic missile launch fail. Bad luck or the power of Hillary's text? A picture of the Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton texting went viral. And when Hillary saw it she thought thought it was funny. Here's the link to the … [Read more...] about The Power of Hillary’s Text
Another Reason not to Text and Walk – BEARS!
Text and walking is a much a part of modern life as Lindsay Lohan getting arrested. And we all laugh at the text-and-walk fail videos all over YouTube. But who knew the hidden danger of texting and walking would be…BEARS! Checkout this video of an unsuspecting text-walker who almost becomes unwilling bear-bait as he texts and nearly comes face-to-face with a … [Read more...] about Another Reason not to Text and Walk – BEARS!
Would you Choose the Internet Over Sex?
Would you give up sex for Facebook? You might be surprised at the results! A recent study found that 21 percent of Americans would choose Internet connectivity for a year over sex. Here are just a few things we would sacrifice rather than give up the Internet for the year: 73 percent would give up alcohol 69 percent would give up coffee 77 percent would give up … [Read more...] about Would you Choose the Internet Over Sex?
Iron Man Glove Gives Workers a Helping Hand
The K-glove (also called Robo-Glove) developed by NASA and General Motors can help workers reduce Repetitive Stress Injury. While it will not replace Iron Man, it can help auto workers and astronauts grip and lift heavy tools. “The Robo-Glove has the potential to reduce the amount of force that an auto worker would need to exert when operating a tool for an extended time or … [Read more...] about Iron Man Glove Gives Workers a Helping Hand
Upgrade to iOS 5.1 – So Far, So Good
I upgraded my iPhone 4S to iOS 5.1 and so far so good. I also upgraded an iPhone 4 to iOS 5.1 in hopes of fixing the battery drain issue. The jury is still out on this. The most notable feature from the upgrade is a quick-access camera icon on the power-up screen. Sliding the camera icon up will reveal the camera app from your lock screen. This means you can get to your … [Read more...] about Upgrade to iOS 5.1 – So Far, So Good
Weather Radio App for Your SmartPhone
It’s that time of year when weather is in the headlines. So be prepared! The iMap Weather Radio is an App for your Smartphone or tablet that alerts you of life-threatening weather information. The application “wakes up” your mobile device when danger approaches. It uses the phone’s location to determine if there are weather alerts in your area. It is listed for just … [Read more...] about Weather Radio App for Your SmartPhone
Oscar App and Fun Facts
The Oscars are coming. This Sunday (2/26/2012) will be the 84th Academy Awards. Don't worry if your backstage pass for the red carpet event got lost in the mail. There's an Oscar app for that (iPhone and iPad). It provides a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's big night. Click here for info on the free Oscar app. Here are some more Oscar fun facts! … [Read more...] about Oscar App and Fun Facts
Rise of the Smartphones
The movie trailer begins, “In a world with more Smartphones than people…” But wait, this is not a trailer, this is reality. It is predicted that by the end of 2012 there will be more Smartphones that people. Sorry humans – you had a good run, but it’s time to step aside for the rise of the Smartphones. Smartphones and tablets will continue to outpace the human race so that … [Read more...] about Rise of the Smartphones
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