It may be the coolest helicopter video you see all day. Here, the videographer has set the capture rate of the camera (what most consider the shutter speed though that’s not actually the case) to synchronize almost perfectly with the blades of the helicopter. The results are freaky to say the least. Needless to say, the video has gone viral. …
The concept of robots from the past has either centered around making mundane tasks of humanity easier or obsolete, or they tell us about the robot apocalypse where mechanized artificial intelligence takes over humanity and makes us their slaves (or food). The reality is that robots are able to do some cool things, albeit not nearly at the level that most thought possible by this time in history. Cleaning windows, mowing lawns, mopping floors – all is possible with robotic technology. The devices themselves are not that extraordinary, but the prices actually caught me by surprise. Here’s the…
What is femto-photography? According to Ramesh Raskar, it’s “a new imaging technique so fast that it creates slow motion video of light in motion.” His team at MIT developed the technology that can actually allow for cameras to see around corners or into objects without X-rays. The femto camera used in the demonstration is no ordinary camera, of course. It has a time resolution of 2 picoseconds, fast enough to see light travel 0.6 millimeters. It’s the type of technology that goes beyond what most perceive as possible. Here’s his TED video: …
The wildly popular photo sharing site Pinterest has been at the center of both controversy and success over the last year. Once nearly completely dominated by women, it has emerged as a common option for a wider-range of users since hitting the mainstream consciousness in the beginning of 2012. This infographic breaks down some of the interesting facts about Pinterest and its users. Did you know they love to drive Dodge vehicles? They prefer Verizon 2:1 over AT&T. Nearly half of them like to cook for fun. Pinterest users are a diverse group… From: Dodge New Britain Via: Modea…
As elections at the national, state, and local approach, the political attack ads will increase. It’s the way of US politics, but it can often be almost as entertaining as it is disgraceful. Case-in-point: this video by a political action committee in Florida that supports Jim Frishe against Jeff Brandes for the State Senate seat in Florida’s 22nd District. In it, “driverless, remote control cars” are not just a waste of money but a danger to the elderly in the area. There’s really no need to expand on why this is ludicrous, but Jalopnik does anyway: She is the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” lady for…
Rumors about iPhones are often hit or miss. A technological conspiracy theory going around in the last couple of years is that Apple releases misinformation sometimes to keep the rumor mills flooded. Occasionally, they will show their hand a bit to reveal some credence to some of the rumors. The latest version of this comes in the form of authorization given to Apple retail stores allowing them to price match specials and discounts being offered by carriers and other retailers. Discounts such as Best Buy’s $49.99 iPhone 4 8GB will now be matchable directly from the Apple Store. According to MacRumors:…
Big fish eat little fish. It’s the way of the business world. Sometimes, it’s a welcomed meal for the “eaten” when a larger company gives them a lot of money to get their assets and often their people as well such as with Microsoft’s purchase of Yammer. For others, it’s not quite as welcome. In the case of Digg, the company passed on a deal worth $80 million in 2011 only to be scrapped for parts by 3 bigger fish for a total of $16 million (and that number is a bit generous). This infographic by Resume Bear breaks down how the various feedings of 2012 have stacked up so far. Click to enlarge. * * * “Big Fish” image…
They can’t win, lately. Facebook exceeded expectations by a smidgen by posting $1.18 billion in revenue. Wall Street expected $1.15 billion. The $0.12 earnings per share was exactly what Wall Street anticipate. For most companies, matching expectations would be a good thing, setting a precedent of predictability early on and showing that the experts can call the numbers accurately. For Facebook, it didn’t seem to help as after-hours trading pushed the share price below $25, a dip of over 10%. As Inside Facebook reports, there was some good news as Facebook reported approaching 1 billion users…
They can’t seem to catch a break. News has been bad for the former leader in handset sales worldwide and it’s only gotten worse recently. They announced today that the Lumia 900 Windows phone, their flagship, will be sold at 50% off only three months after its launch. With a 2-year AT&T agreement, the phone costs $49.99. This was expected to some extent after Microsoft announced that the current phones would not be able to run their upcoming Windows 8 software. It has consumers believing that there’s no reason to get any of the current Windows phones and they would be correct. This news comes on…
There are times when having tech-savvy friends is a benefit. They can help you with computer problems, often answer your geek movie questions, and are up-to-date on the latest gaming news. They also have a stronger inherent ability to do the simplest things to troll you. Here’s a perfect example. Symptoms: Your mouse isn’t working It’s plugged in Your friends are on Reddit If you meet these criteria, turn your “broken” mouse over and see what’s underneath….
There was a lot of excitement surrounding the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy last year. When the companies agreed to combine forces, it was determined that Progress CEO Bill Johnson would take over the helm of the larger entity as part of a three-year deal. When the merger went into effect on July 2, his new career began. Less than 48 hours later, he resigned. There is speculation that his resignation was actually a firing, but don’t shed a tear for the short-time boss. In the separation, Johnson will receive around $44 million in severance, cash bonuses, and accelerated vesting of his…
There is no cure or proven treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating form of dementia that cause challenges with memory, thought processes, and behavior. Clinical trials on humans are expected to start soon for treatment through rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug that is a product of the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus found in the soil on Easter Island. Its effects on the cognitive functions in mice have been very positive. “We made the young ones learn, and remember what they learned, better than what is normal,” said Dr. Veronica Galvin from the Barshop Institute…
