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
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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
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 new Tebowing? Doubt it! Like other … [Read more...] about Sorry Tebow, Bradying is the Latest Online Trend
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 at painful websites. Here are just a few that will hurt your eyes, cause a migraine, or invoke an epileptic … [Read more...] about Websites from Hell
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 House indicate that President Obama will not … [Read more...] about SOPA and PIPA get a Black-eye and a Blackout
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 on-the-spot, no stabilizers, emulsifiers or gums … [Read more...] about Cool Tech uses Liquid Nitrogen to Make Amazing Ice Cream
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 Senate) While these proposed laws may sound good, THEY ARE … [Read more...] about Once Again Big Government Tries to Destroy the Internet – STOP SOPA and PIPA!
We Are What We Tweet in 2011
If we are what we Tweet then here’s the top news of 2011 when viewed through the prism of social media. Beyonce’s baby bump bumps the death of Osoma Bin Laden Justin Bieber’s hair rockets above the flight of the last Space Shuttle Atlantis Rebecca Black is more important than the blackout and meltdown of the Fukushima Nuclear reactor in Japan after the devastating … [Read more...] about We Are What We Tweet in 2011
Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
How do you reduce the awkward factor when calling your geek friend for tech support when you haven't called since the last time your need help? Here's how - buy him/her a Holiday gift. Geeks love gifts; you need tech support, so everyone wins! But what do you get a geek for Christmas without making them feel like you got something from the island of misfit toys? Here are … [Read more...] about Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
Goodnight iPad is an adult bedtime book that reminds us to unplug, get some sleep, and our gadgets will be fully charged and ready in the morning. Based on the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, this parody brings a smile without clever Tweets or Facebook status updates. It reminds us to step away from the Smartphone and go to bed. Facebook will … [Read more...] about Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
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