Category Archives: Technology / Equipment
Are you a Mac or a PC?
There was a recent study on Huffington Post that gave a few statistics regarding those that use PC’s and those that opt for Macs. Seeing as how I’m a Mac lover you can imagine that I was more than intrigued by this study. The study on the Huffington Post piggy backed off a Hunch (the [...]
Time 100: The Tech List
Time has just issued their Time 100 list, recognizing the most influential people around the world. This is the twelfth year that Time has produced the list that includes innovators, industry leaders, artists, researchers, scientist, activists, and political heavyweights. People are selected based on criteria that aren’t exactly a definite science. There are people that [...]
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United States Loses in Technology Battle
The World Economic Forum has published the results of their annual study that measures the technology usage of different countries. Go figure, the United States didn’t come in first place. The study used over 70 factors and indicators to determine the countries’ rankings. This annual study has been done for ten years and includes 138 [...]
Calling All Astronauts
Astronauts will no longer be limited to working for the government. There is a new gig in town and people are very excited about it. Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic is now looking to hire pilot-astronauts. Virgin Galactic, the first airline to offer space travel to us regular folks, is fervently building upon their [...]
Cash for Recycled Electronics
Getting paid for your old electronics is now easier than ever with a kiosk from ecoATM, a startup company. Selling your old phone or laptop through Craigslist and Ebay is no longer necessary with the instant gratification that this kind of kiosk can provide. When you are through with your outdated or damaged goods, you can simply insert them into the kiosk, wait for an evaluation and projected buying price. If you agree to this price, you will be awarded the cash right there on the spot.
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The Future is Now Says IBM
Get ready for life imitating art imitating life. Yep, you read that right. IBM has come out with their Five in Five Predictions, including one that states holographic cell phone technology will be here in only 5 years—assuming we all survive the 2012 Doomsday Scenario.
Skype Set to Beat FaceTime
Video Calling soon to be available between Apple devices, laptops and desktops, courtesy of Skype.
Currently, the only real video phone capability available for widespread consumer use is Apple’s FaceTime software. FaceTime is available only on Apple’s iPhone 4 and on computers running on the Mac OS. It also works only on a Wi-Fi connection, as the 3G data network currently does not support it, which is why older iPhones cannot take advantage of it either.
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Will Your Next Copywriter be a Robot?