Technology posts

The short answer – yes, a little. There are rarely moves made by one social company that make me believe they can really hurt another social company, but this one is different. Instagram’s relationship with Twitter has been one of love and hate since before anyone realized there was a growing tension between the social networking giant and Facebook’s mobile secret weapon. The fact that Twitter added filters to their photo apps will not strain the relationship any further; in essence, there is nothing really left to strain. Facebook started the ill-will in April when they purchased Instagram….

Move over all other remote controlled vehicles unless you want to get clobbered by this massive motorized LEGO batmobile. It steers like a real car, has gigantic wheels and can smash the competition. The front of this oversized LEGO batmobile has two remotely fired front end spring cannons. …

Not all architecture is perfectly constructed to bring natural sunlight in each room as we may wish them to and for those who suffer through the lack of our mega source of vitamin D in the sky during the winter months, we know how much we can miss the sun and all of its shining glory (can you tell I miss summer already?) Some more than others need the glow of the sun to help with their moods and even increase productivity, since we all know how it makes us feel when the sun goes down at 5pm. …

One of the things that Americans take pride in is the way that the country and its people are technologically advanced when compared to the rest of the world. Many of us have smartphones, tablets, computers, cars, and other advanced gadgets and gizmos that keep us occupied and often informed. This does not, however, translate very well in the political arena. A year ago, most would have thought that there was no way that California could possibly vote against Proposition 37. In a state that is generally so liberal and whose people strongly condone healthy eating habits, it wouldn’t be possible…

I don’t know about you but I find riding my bike at night a lot less stressful since the waves of cars and crowded streets seem to simmer as the sun goes down. Bicycling is a great form of exercise and can also get you from A to B, but can you do so at night carefully? It sure can be hard navigating by the moonlight. …

To those without the technological expertise to fully understand what this all means, it could seem as a harmless measure by a government body to protect copyright materials. To anyone who knows what deep packet inspections, embedded digital watermarks, and trace-back mechanisms are, this is the most dangerous digital path the world has traveled since the internet was first conceived. The United Nations voted yesterday to support internet eavesdropping. Make absolutely no mistake about it – this is the very clear and unavoidable start of full-blown censorship. It is the beginning of the…

Crumbs are tricky and most certainly messy. They leave a trail of what you have eaten behind you and when trying to clean it up it always seems that you make it worse. Using a dish cloth never makes it easier, nor a sponge and the feeling of wiping crumbs into your hand just feels unpleasant. Now there is a robot to clean it up for you. …

Next to computers, tablets, and smartphones, our cars are often the most technologically-challenging item that we deal with on a daily basis. Every model year brings out new gadgets and gizmos that are designed to enhance, adapt, and often-times engage with other technologies that we carry with us. Tablets are used as owners’ manuals. MP3 players have become our stereos. Speakers and mics interact with our phones for hands-free driving. These are the common examples. Today’s cars can do so much more. The advertising on the OEM level often focuses on technology. Why do so few dealers do the same?…

This short film of the digital legend of Zelda will stop you in your tracks, blow your mind and leave your mouth open as if you were catching flies. …

Looking to bring some real-life action to your gaming experience? Adding colors and vibrations upon your virtual life into your real one? …