Author: Jordan Cumberland

According to a new survey from Arbitron Inc. and Edison Research, social media is still on the rise and use has doubled since 2008. Pardon? The popularity of social media and networking or the fact that it’s increasing in users doesn’t come as any huge surprise. When the same study was completed in 2008, 24 percent of Americans age 12 and over, were already established on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. By 2010, that number has doubled and now 48 per cent of Americans over age 12 are making a name for themselves in the world of social networking. People might be under the impression…

Much to the surprise of .. well, not many apparently, Steve Jobs has announced that Apple will no longer be supporting or supplying updates for 1st generation iPhones. Suspicions began when iPhone OS 4 was announced and the iPhone 3G and 3Gs were mentioned. This development doesn’t come as much of a shock because people realize that technology is moving forward rapidly and nothing stays the same for very long anymore. The news that the 1st generation iPhone would be losing support was leaked when Jobs answered an e-mail from a customer that inquired about future support for the 2G. Jobs replied…

Since the tragic attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001, the whole world has been cautious about who they can trust, where they’ll stay safe and what events/places to avoid as a precaution. Sports stadiums and arenas can hold thousands in a concentrated area and last year, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned that terrorists could take an interest in attacking these venues, while at full capacity. Officials are aware of the threat of a possible attack and have been planning what to do, should something ever happen and all of the crowds need to be evacuated quickly. One can only…

Japan’s Sharp Corp has announced that the company will begin offering 3D-capable LCD televisions later this summer in Japan. Sharp Corp. has high hopes for the new design and it is expected to be the industry’s next biggest thing. Popular rivals such as Samsung and Sony Corp have already seen large success with their 3D TV models and Sharp Corp hopes to see the same interest in their 3D-capable LCD. The new design features the world’s first 3D TV which uses four-primary-color-technology and offers brighter and more vivid images. “We are now one step closer to such things as 3D displays with the world’s…

If taking vitamins doesn’t keep you healthy enough, try more laughter. – Nicholas-Sebastien Chamfort The Health Monitor Network has just announced the release of their fun and lighthearted app – “Laugh Out Loud for Health.” HMN is focusing this app on encouraging users to shake their iPads and “LOL” for health. Even better? The app is completely free to download! With this app, jokes are readily available so that users can get laughing right away. The “LOL” app also features a calorie counter in order to track how many you’re burning while you’re shaking and dancing all over the place. The more…

ModiFace Inc. announced today that the company will be releasing picMD, the world’s first In-Phone Virtual Makeover feature that will be available for web, the iPad and iPhones. The innovative product allows users to makeover photos with only the touch of a few buttons. Need to make a decision about make-up colors or wondering what your hair would look like if you dyed it a different color? With picMD you can make yourself over anywhere, anytime. This product would be good for someone like me, who changes their mind a lot about what to wear, how to do my hair and which makeup to use with which outfit….

Kitchen and bathroom accessories have become increasingly futuristic and ..just plain awesome, over the last few years. There are bathroom dryers out almost everywhere now that dry hands in 7-10 seconds. Wham, bam, thank you ma’am! Take a look at some new contemporary designs – maybe you’ll find one that will complement your style or decor perfectly. Ripple Faucet This sink and faucet are just plain cool and sort of has a Star Trek feeling to it. The red lighting and sleek circle design turn a regular sink into a modern and desirable version. The Ripple Faucet was created by Smith Newnam and Touch…

The Accessories MP3 Player by designer Lee Won-jun is future girl geek tech goodness. This fashionable device is sleek and discreet, which you may not be able to claim about other audio accessories. The Accessories MP3 Player is designed with women in mind and resembles a small piece of jewelry that fits snugly into your ear. It’s more than just functional because it’s cute, too! The other end of the device is plugged into a USB port and is attached to a gold, earring-shaped hoop. Your lady friend might appreciate getting one of these unique accessories of her very own! Right now it is just a concept…

I can definitely remember many mornings spent sitting in front of the t.v. It’s flickering glow keeping me warm and shows like ‘Sesame Street’ filling my brain with the alphabet and other things a small child should learn about. My mother was running around the house gathering extra sweaters, preparing lunches and signing field trip forms. She didn’t have time to entertain or educate us every single moment so she plopped us in front of the next best thing: the television. If I had been growing up now, you probably would’ve seen my brother and I, pyjama-clad, sitting in front of the warm glow of an iPad….

This futuristic-looking device is the Brailect. It is designed to be worn on the hand/arm and fits almost like a glove. It allows users to translate any text into Braille and the device even has a feature to turn text into audio. This concept is a great idea because even though books are now made in Braille, the number of publications available are limited. After doing some research, the difference between regular books and versions in Braille is significantly different. Regular text books are available absolutely everywhere but Braille versions are a lot harder to find. Most are sold through…