Okay, so we probably shouldn’t have used a jolly Don Draper cartoon as the featured image for this piece, but it’s hard to find a valid photo for the original Centel cellular phone commercial from 1989. Back then, it wasn’t commonplace for people to be able to afford phones in their car, boat, or at… Continue reading First cell phone television ad from 1989
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#Infographic: The history of the internet
The title of the infographic itself is, “A Short History of Internet Milestones”. In reality, we have gone beyond the concept of a “short” history. Things move too quickly in the digital world to count anything measured in decades as short. The graphic itself, created by pkbibi, does a nice job of breaking down everything… Continue reading #Infographic: The history of the internet
The ultimate ‘seat of power’ is surprisingly useful
There are luxury items out there that only the wealthy would ever consider. In most cases, they have amenities that nobody really thought they needed until they saw that it was possible. In those cases, they don’t really “need” them as much as having something that is a great novelty to make their friends jealous.… Continue reading The ultimate ‘seat of power’ is surprisingly useful
If Nikola Tesla had to Pitch Products to Modern VCs
Nikola Tesla was ahead of his time. In many ways, he is still ahead of our time. Some of his inventions and discoveries are still baffling scientists today (notwithstanding the conspiracy theory that his technology has always been understood but was suppressed, but that’s a different story). If he were around today trying to raise… Continue reading If Nikola Tesla had to Pitch Products to Modern VCs
The 705 Electronic Data Processing Machine from 1954 was surprisingly fast
Today, we operate in a computer world where speed is graded by megabytes and gigabytes per second in data transfer alone. That doesn’t even go into the amazing computational speeds. Nearly 60 years ago, such speeds could not be comprehended, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have fast machines of their own. Take the 705… Continue reading The 705 Electronic Data Processing Machine from 1954 was surprisingly fast
Getting a job at Apple – advice from those who did it
There are certain teams that are considered “dream jobs” by those who enter a field. Baseball players often dream of playing for the Yankees. Children of farmers who go to school for engineering often dream of working for John Deere. Tech geeks dream of working for Apple. Despite the tremendous size of the company, getting… Continue reading Getting a job at Apple – advice from those who did it
History of the ATM
One of the most convenient technologies of our time, ATMs have a surprisingly rich history that most would never think of while withdrawing cash or depositing checks. This infographic goes back to the humble beginnings of the ATM, which was born in New York when a man named Luther George Simjian developed the bankograph in… Continue reading History of the ATM
Build an epic battle mech with common household items
Anyone who was a kid at some point in their lives has probably imagined having a robotic exoskeleton. If that’s not you, you’re probably reading the wrong blog. This is a site for geeks, afterall. For the rest of us who wanted a rocket-resistant, well-armed battle mech either remotely controlled from a platform in the… Continue reading Build an epic battle mech with common household items
How algorithms have changed the world
If you consider yourself even remotely interested in technology, you’ve heard the term “algorithm.” An algorithm is defined as a set of instructions for solving a problem or performing a task, and a quick look at history will reveal that humans have been using them for thousands of years – ever since the famed Greek… Continue reading How algorithms have changed the world
Geek blast from the past: St. John Publications 3D comics
It’s getting more difficult all the time to blow the minds of kids today. They’re more computer literate before hitting junior high than most of their parents. Toddlers can work an iPad before they can tie their shoe. The graphics on video games and movies are real enough to fool the eye (something we tested… Continue reading Geek blast from the past: St. John Publications 3D comics