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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sorry Tebow, Bradying is the Latest Online Trend
Sorry Tebow, Bradying is becoming the latest online trend…at least for the next day or so. Disappointed by the Super Bowl loss, Tom Brady sat on the ground with his head bowed. Bradying is born! So instead of Tebowing, people all over the online world are Bradying. There’s even a website: http://bradying.com/ Is Bradying the […]
Websites from Hell
No one wants a website from hell. One of the best ways to make sure you do not have a website from hell is to look at ones that are. There are a lot of roadkill websites out there. And just like slowing down to look at a bad accident, it’s hard to resit looking […]
SOPA and PIPA get a Black-eye and a Blackout
The censorship bills SOPA and PIPA are no longer being censored. The mainstream media news has been all but silent on the topic because their parent companies are backing these bills. But thanks to people rising-up in protest, SOPA and PIPA have gotten a black-eye and are loosing momentum. Recent press releases from the White […]
Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream
Now this is cool technology – it uses liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Using a machine called Kelvin, Smitten’s ice cream in San Francisco makes each scoop to order. It uses sophisticated software and super-cool liquid nitrogen to transform pure and fresh ingredients into an awesome tasting ice cream. And since it’s made fresh […]
Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!
Once again big government is trying to destroy the Internet. The toxic combination of big business and big government are at it again in to strangle online freedom of speech, crush innovation, and kill American jobs! What are SOPA and PIPA? SOPA – Stop Online Privacy Act (US House) PIPA – Protect IP Act (US […]
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