Author: Erin Ryan

The very first wooden framed computer has been created. Designers at MicroPro collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM to introduce to the world the “iameco” computer, the one of a kind Eco-friendly computer that could possibly be the future of Technology. As a whole we are becoming more and more aware of our surroundings, people we interact with and of our impact on the environment. Seems fitting that what we use to communicate with others would be Eco-friendly too, right? Of course there will be a need for ensuring that devices that are friendly…

People and businesses are so hung up on the social buttons that are both placed on sites and social networks that they often get deterred from posting or often the morale is deflated since the numbers are not inflated. Understandably, your efforts of keeping your social activities active is time you do not want wasted and relying on numbers to be your be all or end all can be a big mistake. Everyone wants recognition for a job well done or even a task that is done at all. We all like to see a result to what we spent time investing in, from blog posts, sharing photos, questions, status updates and anything…

Pinterest can be such a fun place to post pictures you either take yourself or find on the web. Creating creative boards that you can fill with pictures displaying your interests is easy, and sharing your personality through visualization seems to be the latest trend. Although Pinterest will allow its users to pin from a Browser plug-in or from a website through the “pin it” button, you may notice that if you copy and paste the title and url into the description box, you will get sent to a Pinterest jail-like pop-up. This pop-up will remind you of Pinterest’s etiquette or even warn you that what…

Tech devices are banned in many areas due to their ability to distract us while driving, however what about all the other things we do while driving, like make-up, eating or… reading? The Mayor of Toronto Ontario, Canada, Rob Ford was caught reading while he was behind the wheel, a twitpic was sent out on Twitter and shortly afterwards it went viral around the web. Catching a politician reading while driving would naturally cause a chain reaction of surprise since it could easily cause an accident. However, Mayor Ford will not be investigated and the Tweeter who originally posted the picture…

When we get our furry family member we know that we must feed him or her and make sure that our pooch gets enough water. As it has always been done, we put water in a bowl and allow puppy to drink on the go. Although convenient and healthy for your dog to stay hydrated, we do not know the dangers of leaving water bowls to sit outdoors. Today I learned that sitting water bowls not only become stagnant, warm and full of unwanted debris from food or dirt within the air, and if that is not bad enough, diseases accumulate that we are not aware of such as; Giardia, Coccidia, or Mildew. Perhaps this is why we often catch…

Yes, you read that right. As kids we can all relate to being told to not jump on the bed or to jump around at all unless there was a skipping rope beneath us, but we’re adults now and we have access to fantastic technology that will bring our inner child out. The Poweriser Jumping Stilt allows you to jump around like a Kangaroo. Just imagine yourself playing a wicked game of basketball, or learn how to do sick moves for others to envy. There are some interesting technologies out there and not all serve a meaningful purpose, some are created to remind us to have fun, to relax and enjoy life even if it has you…

As promised, we have been keeping our eye on the social activity measuring site, Klout. Today, they launched the first part of their new changes that will be occurring for more accuracy and understanding for its users. What is New with Klout? Since many users were receiving high Klout scores yet were inactive on social sites, this led to other users not liking the way Klout was analyzing their scores. Many businesses rely now more so than ever on social measuring sites on who they want to higher, how much influence they have online and if their social score is truly worthy of the perks that businesses…

“We be trolling, and hatin’, we be writing dirty.” You know I am not talking about the fantasy trolls that live under a bridge or the tiny 90’s toys that had neon pointy hair and jewels in their belly buttons. I am talking about the trolls that invade the Internet to find anything and everything to write their poisoned words upon. To some they are quite entertaining, clever and full of responses as if they stayed up night after night preparing for an ultimate battle. To others they are the parasites of the web, multiplying in grand numbers, faster than bunnies or fleas, except… this breed…

Independence is something we all strive to accomplish within our lives; we like to be able to rely on ourselves to get through our everyday routines. However, imagine if you couldn’t, if someone had to be with you in order for you to use their eyes to see for you, even for the smallest detail. That feeling is imaginably frustrating and although we have advanced in ways to accommodate the visually impaired through technology, there has been nothing as close as this that will change the way the visually impaired will see themselves and the world around them unlike ever before. …

The way they made bicycles in the 50’s were beautifully designed and crafted; they looked like a metal piece of art on two wheels. Today, that vintage look is making a comeback with many bicycle companies looking to replicate that old school style. As cool as that is on its own, there is one company that is upping the ante by adding a motor to its sleek design and optimizing comfort for easy riding. Hammacher offers an electronic bike for extended hours of riding, with its 500-watt electric motor you can get that extra push up a hill or add speed to your journey. Its design is made for ultimate comfort…