Oral hygiene is important, but it’s not normally associated with high tech gadgets. Even the mechanical toothbrush has been around for decades and the “scientifically designed” brushes of today are really just variations of ancient toothbrushes with bristles pointed in different directions. Then, there’s this 3-D printed toothbrush. It’s different. It takes a scan of… Continue reading #Video: In theory, this 3D printed tooth brush does the job in 6 seconds
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#Video: Samsung’s inadvertent metaphor about class differences
Surely they didn’t mean for it to come across the way it did. In essence, a rich man with tech gadgets stirs up a financially challenged neighborhood, forcing children to run from the carnage of a construction job that nobody seems to be aware is about to happen. They wanted to highlight the features of… Continue reading #Video: Samsung’s inadvertent metaphor about class differences
#Infographic: Silk Road versus street drug prices
Silk Road had a huge impact on the Bitcoin world when the careless creator of the online drug black market was busted by the Feds. Now that the market isn’t as black as it once was and more data is coming in about the prices, how did they stack up against street values? This infographic… Continue reading #Infographic: Silk Road versus street drug prices
Calico may be the best investment Google has ever made
There seems to be a lot of negative sentiment coming from multiple directions. Tech blogs, Wall Street analysts, and conspiracy theorists are clamoring over Google’s announcement that they will be building a health and wellness company focused on aging and extending life. The sentiment has been expected, but it’s as shortsighted as the reports a… Continue reading Calico may be the best investment Google has ever made
Synthetic drugs may be a bigger concern than traditional narcotics
The war on drugs has had its share of ups and downs. On one hand, there seems to be a lightening of the regulations around the country when it comes to marijuana, something that is seen by some as a victory to allow law enforcement to focus on more dangerous drugs while others see it… Continue reading Synthetic drugs may be a bigger concern than traditional narcotics
Internet addiction is real and you’re probably experiencing it right now
If you’re reading this now on and you don’t believe that internet addiction isn’t real, chances are you’re in denial. That doesn’t mean that you have it, but you likely know someone who spends more time online than they do in the “real” world. It’s okay. If it’s you that has it, you’re not alone.… Continue reading Internet addiction is real and you’re probably experiencing it right now
Hospitalized children can play in a virtual playground with interactive walls
At the Royal London Children’s Hospital, the children who must be there are treated to amazing technology to make their stay more enjoyable. Called “Woodland Wiggle”, it is designed to encourage children to be more active while at the hospital. Check out the adorable pictures and video below. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/59349284[/vimeo] * * * Via: BitRebels
Strange designs in China are optometry charts for spy planes
How can you tell if your spy planes and satellites need corrective eye wear? You have them read an optometry chart, of course. The only difference is that instead of reading letters and capital E’s pointed in different directions, they have to discern the patterns scattered around the Gobi Desert and other locations. The image… Continue reading Strange designs in China are optometry charts for spy planes
Touching “Magic Arms” video shows some of the potential of 3D printers
We’ve seen some of the amazing things that 3D printers can do, but most of them are more for folly and enjoyment rather than practical use. The future of 3D printers is bright, but today they’re good for launching Stephen Colbert’s head into space and not a lot more. Or are they? There have been… Continue reading Touching “Magic Arms” video shows some of the potential of 3D printers
IBM developing staph-killing “ninja polymers” that attacks physically rather than chemically
One of the biggest risks with drugs such as antibiotics that chemically attack bacteria and other harmful organisms is that a tolerance or immunity can be developed over time. There are also side-effects that can debilitate patients treated chemically. IBM hopes to have solved both issues through nanotechnology by developing “ninja polymers” that attack deadly… Continue reading IBM developing staph-killing “ninja polymers” that attacks physically rather than chemically