It’s hard to put into words what Steve Jobs meant to technology and the world in general. It seems only fitting that of all the words spoke about Steve Jobs that he is best described in his own words. His Stanford commencement speech in 2005 is probably the most powerful tribute about this man and […]
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Bad Opinions Abound – Think for Yourself
You can’t believe everything you read online or everything you’re told. The Bad Opinion generator by the “THE WEEK” is a great collection of some of history’s clueless predictions. These epic fails remind us in an age of media overload you’re better off thinking for yourself. For example: “There is no doubt.” —Gen. Tommy Franks […]
Facebook is Still Free
Facebook unveiled a new look causing a big buzz in the the social networking universe. For haters, it opened the virtual door for yet another hoax about Facebook charging for their service. Facebook assures they are free and will continue to be. Wall posts and status updates were lighting up with the announcement that the […]
Wasting Time Online for Fun and Profit
A new study suggests that wasting time online can make you more productive and a better worker. Finally – a useful study! According to a recent report presented at the Academy of Management, “browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function.” Sure there are other studies that cling to the tired, old cliché that you […]
Online Help in the Face of Diaster
There are lots of websites and mobile apps you should have ready before you are in the path of a storm or running from an army of brain-eating zombies. This time of year reminds us to get prepared for the unexpected. Hurricanes, Earth quakes, and even zombie apocalypses have online resources that can help in […]
Planets are a Girls Best Friend
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then the recently discovered diamond planet is the ultimate BFF. Kim Kardashian’s $60,000 wedding bling doesn’t seem so big now, does it? The planet is a huge diamond in space and is about 4,000 light-years away. This gem-of-a-discovery, orbiting the pulsar PSR J1719-1438, is believed to be denser […]
Divided Smartphone Nation
Blue state or red state? Sam’s or Costco? iPhone or Android? It should be no surprise we are a divided nation even when it comes to smartphones. If you live in the north you prefer the trendy iPhone while southerners lean toward Android. And if you use a Blckberry you are dying breed. This graphic […]
A 1 Minute Trip
If the economy has put a damper on your travel plans, this video may help. It’s no substitute for a vacation, but it’s a great distraction and fun to watch. 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, and some cool video editing all in just 1 minute. […]
World Population to Hit 7 Billion
In October 2011 the human population will reach 7 billion. But the Earth is big and space is not the problem; it’s balance. If all 7 billion stood shoulder-to-shoulder we would only fill the city of Los Angeles. Yet 5% consume 23% of the world’ energy and a whopping 38% lack adequate sanitation. Here are […]
Is Facebook the New Smoking?
A new study shows that online usage is increasingly becoming an addiction. Is Facebook the new smoking? Have you ever “gone to the bathroom” in order to check email or come up with a socially appropriate excuse to pull out your smartphone just so you can check your Facebook? Then you could be an Internet […]
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