June 12, 2009 is the transition to DTV (Digital Television). Excited? Concerned? So what does this mean for you? Probably not much. But there may be some interesting situations to consider. First of all, what does the DTV transition mean? Currently, most all local TV stations who broadcast over the airwaves have been sending out both analog and digital signals. On … [Read more...] about I Want My DTV
The BoT (Biology of Technology) Blog
Why the War on Hugs
The latest thing with the cyber-generation is…hugging. But some see this as a dangerous trend. WHAT! So why the war on hugs? As the online generation comes of age there has been much speculation about how they will turn out. This is a generation that doesn’t know a world without the Web. They all have cell phones, mastered texting, and created a new form of flirting … [Read more...] about Why the War on Hugs
Staring Contest
Something about this video made me laugh! Matthew Fox and Jimmy Kimmel in a staring contest with some lipdubbed Peter Gabriel. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Staring Contest
Defending Defriending?
If you use social media such as Facebook is it okay to defriend? What about ignoring a friend request? Keep in mind that when you interact on a social networking website you are not interfacing with a machine, but with people with real feelings. So keep in mind that real people with real feeling are attached to those profiles. I am not going to try to be your mama and … [Read more...] about Defending Defriending?
Web Video Concierge
How do you find the latest hot web videos? Are there people who sit around all day just scouring the web for the next “leave Britney alone” YouTube star? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. There are websites that act as a concierge recommending what’s hot in viral video. The New York Times featured an article of these … [Read more...] about Web Video Concierge
Star Trek and The Biology of Technology
I have been and shall always be a Star Trek fan. There, I said it. And while Trek tech is cool, it’s more about the biology than the technology that makes Star Trek soar. The new Star Trek movie energizes my geek brain with all that cool gadgetry, but the heart of Trek is about relationships. The real power and hope is that we not only see a possible future with technology … [Read more...] about Star Trek and The Biology of Technology
Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger
It was just a matter of time before we see headlines like “Facebook causes lower grades”. But before you hit the social networking panic button, this type of scare tactic is nothing new. Here is a list of other things that supposedly will destroy the fragile mind of the young. TV Video Games Comic Books Harry Potter books The Twilight books The CW’s Ultra-Rich … [Read more...] about Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger
Cool Tech Art
Here’s a cool clip that shows a neat merger of technology and art: Okay, it’s a commercial for Sony. But you have to give it points for it not being an in-your-face ad leaning more on creativeness than ravenousness consumerism. … [Read more...] about Cool Tech Art
Online Safety
We should not demonize Craigslist for the activities of those who use it, but we should be careful when using online services. A web developer has setup a website that allows Craigslist users to share and rate their experiences. This is a good example the web community monitoring itself without oppressive regulations that could put a strangle hold on the Internet. The … [Read more...] about Online Safety
CSI: Craigslist
With the all buzz about the Craigslist killer you can almost see the handwriting on the virtual wall. It is sure to reignite the debate about online personal services and websites such as craigslist.org. But am I the only one who sees the obvious. It was because of the technology trail that the real-life CSI cops were able to find and arrest a suspect. … [Read more...] about CSI: Craigslist
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