It’s possible that cats are the most interesting creatures on the internet. It could be because cat people take more pictures than dog people. It could be that cats are just that silly. For whatever reason, cats are big on the internet in general and social media in particular. What makes them tick? In the… Continue reading Cats from a scientific perspective
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Honda Type E concept would make parking a breeze
Anyone who lives in a large metro area has experienced the trouble of finding a parking spot close to your destination. If you drive a large truck or SUV, the problems are multiplied by the fact that not all spots are made for larger vehicles. Designer Michael Brandt has a solution: the Honda Type E… Continue reading Honda Type E concept would make parking a breeze
Fine, there are two exceptions to the “no cats or dogs” rule on Facebook
For a few months now, I’ve been discussing the idea that local businesses should never fall into the trap of trying to be funny or interesting through the use of irrelevant pictures and memes. “No cat or dog pictures” has become a mantra of sorts with the concept being that businesses should try to stand… Continue reading Fine, there are two exceptions to the “no cats or dogs” rule on Facebook
The current (and future) status of driverless cars
We’ve seen them in movies for half a century. The concept cars have been popping up for decades. Some of you might have even seen a driverless car on the road. When are they going to become mainstream? To understand the future, it’s important to understand the past. The technology is finally reaching a tipping… Continue reading The current (and future) status of driverless cars
19 amazing man-caves
There are places where technology is allowed to flourish and there are places where it is not considered to be acceptable. One of the safe havens of technology is the good ol’ man-cave. For those who don’t know, a true man-cave is a sanctuary. It’s a place that men build and furnish in a way… Continue reading 19 amazing man-caves
Hyundai kinda sorta makes a flying car
I just recently blogged about the top car technologies we will most likely see in the future of cars. One of those features was the ability to fly in your car. Ironically at Hyundai’s annual Idea Festival, a flying “car” was showcased at the event. The prototype designed by Hyundai engineers is a hover-type vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai kinda sorta makes a flying car
Ford passes 5 million fan mark on Mustang Facebook page
It’s not the most popular Facebook page in the automotive industry. It’s definitely not the most active. It might, however, be the most interesting, particular to those who like the iconic American sports car. In essence, Ford gets social and they show it on their Mustang page. What makes the page better than similar automotive… Continue reading Ford passes 5 million fan mark on Mustang Facebook page
5 features we could see in cars of the future
As you may or may not know, cars these days are getting fancier and fancier with technology by the year. Remember when automatic windows and a CD player were considered amazing car technologies? Now you can talk to your car, have GPS built in, and see exactly where you are when backing up, without having… Continue reading 5 features we could see in cars of the future
Age 3 marked as milestone in media usage
You have a couple of choices here. You can either mark this down as part of the advancement of society, one that heralds a shift for this generation to truly grow to be the fully digital age. The other option is to toss this into the WTH bin and weep for a generation of children… Continue reading Age 3 marked as milestone in media usage
Subaru spinout pass and Russian meteor prove that everyone needs a dashboard camera
In Russia, a huge percentage of cars on the road are equipped with dashboard cameras. The trend has spread to other countries as well as insurance fraud and law enforcement abuses prompt the need to keep a digital record of what’s happening in front of you when you’re behind the wheel. “You can get into… Continue reading Subaru spinout pass and Russian meteor prove that everyone needs a dashboard camera