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AVALANCHE AIRBAG
2012-02-09 15:36:00 One of the most dangerous aspects about trail skiing or snowboarding is the possibility of avalanches. Enter the Backcountry Access Float 30, an airbag-equipped backpack designed to minimize excavation time during avalanche burial. It works much like an automobile airbag, bursting open upon an incident. At $599 USD it's a small price to pay for life-saving equipment. Ride on, ride safe!
CHINESE POLICE VALENTINE
2012-02-09 15:19:00 Reports say that a site full of bachelor policemen has become the most popular Weibo microblog in China. More than 2000 fans follow the online initiative started by Wuhou public security bureau in the province of Chengdu of Sichuan. The goal is to help single officers that work long hours that prevent a normal social life, find dates. Who wants a handsome, employed, gun-toting Valentine?
Logitech Announces Buttonless Touch Mouse M600
2012-02-09 04:34:00 Along with the influx of keypad-less phones come the arrival of buttonless mice. Logitech looks to be trying to further this slightly questionable category with its new Touch Mouse M600.
Driving Colorblind? See This New LED Traffic Signal!
2012-02-08 06:00:00 Red light, green light, what light? That's the question a growing number of colorblind people are asking when confronted by new LED traffic signal lights. Since up to 10 percent of the population suffers from red-green colorblindness, an answer is needed pronto... and Professor Taro Ochiai of Japan's Kyushu Sangyo University thinks he's got one: a redesigned LED traffic light easily visible by everyone.
Social Media Marketing Platform Flip.to Integrates With Hotel Management Sy
2012-02-04 19:56:00 The Flip.to social media marketing platform just launched direct integration with the Hotel Concept's RezExchange channel management and distribution system for hotels. The service is a new means for the hospitality industry to convert guests and website visitors into engaged advocates while extending a brand's reach exponentially and finally providing hotels with a means to push past basic social media engagement, to a definable ROI.
QUESTION BRIDGE
2012-02-03 19:06:00 The Question Bridge is a transmedia art project that seeks to represent and redefine Black male identity in America. Through video mediated question and answer exchange, diverse members of this "demographic" bridge economic, political, geographic, and generational divisions. The project is in full swing and expanding into a a travelling series, educational curriculum and even a smartphone app! Have a look at their introductory video to see how it all works:
YOU CAN'T DO THIS ON TWITTER
2012-02-03 19:03:00 Twitter is in the spotlight because of its new and controversial per-country blocking system--the power for governments to censor and withhold public tweets that violate local laws. Although the specifics are a bit murky, according to Foreign Policy magazine, here are 5 things that you can't/shouldn't do on Twitter in the United States, for they can lead to some serious legal trouble: Cyberbullying, pranking police, coordinating unlawful behavior, threatening violence and not removing tweets by request. Check out the full implications of each here and stay out of Twitter trouble!
PENGUIN GOES DIGITAL-ONLY
2012-02-02 17:56:00 Book publisher, Penguin, is setting its sights on the digital-only market with their new Penguin Shorts programme. The premise of the move is to focus on short reads that'll be available for $1.99 USD a pop and fertilize its own niche among avid digital readers. Not a bad idea considering music went the route of singles and the iTunes store. And with gadgets like the Kindle Fire and Nook, who's to say the reading market won't adapt just as easily as music has? Smart.
Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse,
2012-02-02 15:37:00 With a movie project that has virtually taken years to "wrap," Twittamentary, is a film about communities that is now available for communities around the world. Having received numerous request from folks and organizations across the globe, the film's producer is thrilled to announce an "open call" for community screenings to take place between February 1 and May 1, 2012. That's right, if you have a suitable venue and meet the screening requirements, all you need is 20 of your closest friends or fans to put on a show - for free!
FLYING CHRONICLE MARKETING
2012-02-01 17:38:00 Now this is what we call creative marketing! To promote the upcoming American film, Chronicle, Fox a hired viral marketing agency, Thinkmodo, to deliver. The result? A couple of remote-controlled flying "bodies" that took over the New York City sky. Check out the behind-the-scenes and stir that it caused:
Samsung Exynos 5250 Tablet & Smartphone SoC Nearing Production
2012-01-29 22:15:00 Samsung is getting ready to release a new beast of a system-on-chip for upcoming tablet computers and similar products, offering big performance gains over previous-gen designs.
Blind Followers Or Meaningful Dissenters: Facebook vs Occupy Wall Street?
2012-01-29 18:30:00 Whenever a new movement consumes the hearts and minds of a large percentage of the populace, its time to take stock in what really moves these folks to act? The zeitgeist that emanated from Facebook and Occupy Wall Street couldn't be any more different from each other, yet there is an undercurrent that threads the two together. Both attract those that have an overwhelming desire to band together within loosely-knit organizations that welcome all.
NIKE FUELBAND
2012-01-27 17:16:00 Introducing the Nike FuelBand, the sportswear company's latest jump into the consumer tech gadget universe. The sleek LCD wristband works like a personal monitor by recording the user's activity via an accelerometer. That activity is then translated into "Nike Fuel" a point system that quantifies and visualizes it all. Athletes can set point goals and start moving! Oh, and did we mention that you can track your progress with an app? Cool.
Stem Cell Technology Used To Create Neuronal Model For Alzheimer's Disease
2012-01-26 10:00:00 Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a "true human neuronal model" that replicates the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in actual human brain cells. They have accomplished this model by using adult stem cells to more accurately demonstrate the pathology of the disease.
Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day
2012-01-25 20:58:00 Valentine?s Day gets a lot of flak for being a made-up holiday that puts pressure on people to express their undying love for one another. But I tell you as I sip green tea from my Tall Multi Heart Latte Mug from Target that sometimes it?s nice to have a heart in your view no matter what day it is, so here?s some ways to be innovative and add a little love into your life.
cruise ships security technology
2012-01-24 18:26:00 How come all the electronics on board of any cruise liner ARE NOT constantly "in touch" (by rule) with the corporate headquarters, so any deviation in speed and direction is automatically fed into their system, and be RED FLAGGED if some thing goes wrong with the ship or it's captain. (at the moment
THE SOCIAL BOWL
2012-01-24 18:00:00 The social media experts over at Soshable are expecting tons of Twitter and Facebook use during the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI. So much that they actually wrote up a piece about how connection providers like Verizon are lacing Lucas Oil Field with an extra-heavy arsenal to support 3G, 4G, and WiFi. And then there's all the social media blasts and analytics that are going to be handled by digital marketing companies like Raidious--a great case study on what will most certainly be one of the most data-heavy events of the year. Hence the name, The Social Bowl.
15 Modern Speakers and Creative Speaker Designs - Part 2.
2012-01-24 13:24:00 Modern speakers and creative speaker designs from all over the world. Munny Speakers: Create your own Munny speakers out of a vinyl doll.Wireless Wheeler Speaker: It just about the same diameter as the tires on a Mazda MX-5 Miata, actually its a high-end wireless outdoor speaker that can be taken around anywhere you want.Speaker Buddies: These speakers are designed to work in pairs.Bbudd Speaker: The speakers are embedded into his feet.Equalizer Speakers: Its an unique speaker that integrates equalizer with the sound boxes. What more, just move each speaker that looks like a button on an equalizer and you can also easily find the equilibrium model for your each favorite tune. Altec Lansing OMNI: These speakers look like tall decorative vases, includes a woofer, a mid-range speaker and the tweeter on the top.Sound Seed: The design uses the power cord to float the speakers in mid-air.The Wailers by Caswell: These are a set of ceramic speakers that look as if they're singing your mu...
By: algebra of life
Tamaggraphy ? 360 degree Photography
2012-01-24 08:56:00 Time to take photography to a whole new level, now the sky isn?t the limit ? you can include the ground too. With the new Tamaggo 360-Imager you can share your whole world with a single click. This cute little egg shaped dedicated pano-shooting camera (available in multiple colors) will change how we take panoramic pictures.
First Stem Cells Used In Humans Safely Treat Dry Macular Degeneration
2012-01-24 01:00:00 Results for the very first human stem cell treatment were announced today in the online first section of The Lancet journal. The first aim of the study was to determine if the stem cell transplant was a safe treatment for age-related dry macular degeneration (dry AMD), the main cause of blindness in persons over 60. But, in addition...
Reach Out and Kik Someone ? A New Way to Text Message
2012-01-24 00:24:00 Kik is the new multi-platform, crazy fast text messaging application that is available on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, Symbian and Blackberry smartphones. I know you Luddites are asking why do you need another messenger and my fellow geeks are probably asking the same thing. Kik has reimagined texting for smartphones.
How to Avoid High Data Roaming Charges
2012-01-23 02:16:00 Most iPhone users and not only, generally the people who are using smart phones, pay fixed price per month for their data service. But the pleasure of having such phone can by very different when you take your smart phone overseas. Mostly, the people with iPhone, whenever they are traveling need to know about iPhone ...
Girl Scout Cookies Go Hi-Tech - Find Cookies NOW!
2012-01-23 01:59:00 It?s Girl Scout Cookie time (or almost time depending on what part of the country you?re in) and unless you know someone who is in the Girls Scouts of the USA the problem is always about finding them before they?re gone. Well GSUSA has solved that problem this year with help from technology.
Is Gmail Smarter Than You?
2012-01-21 10:17:00 Gmail has revamped itself with an all New Look with many great new features. The new look brings the ability for more customization and a myriad of improvements such as better search filters, automatic adaption to screen size, ability to change the size of your text, new themes, easier to follow conversations, the addition of profile pictures and, one of my favorites, drag and drop attachments.
ANONYMOUS DEFENDS MEGAUPLOAD
2012-01-20 18:14:00 Hacker group Anonymous sprang into action yesterday afternoon by causing havoc and taking down a slew of targeted websites including the U.S. Department Of Justice, U.S. Copyright Office, Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA), Motion Picture Association Of America (MPAA) and Universal Music Group. The move comes in response to the recent indictment of download website, Megaupload. Authorities argue that the site was once the 13th most-visited website on the internet and responsible for the distribution of loads of pirated television shows, software and games. All this comes in light of the recent Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) currently making their rounds among U.S. lawmakers.
Wearable Eyeglasses Computer Combines Mainframe and Monitor
2012-01-20 06:01:00 A Chinese technology company has designed a wearable computer with no visible mainframe or monitor - they've both been miniaturized and secreted in a pair of highly modified eyeglasses! This is much more than just another concept, as China's powerhouse mass production capacity ensures the mighty mini multimedia machine will be filling store shelves this coming March.
Quad-Core HTC Endeavor Delight Awaits
2012-01-19 04:25:00 There are two things on my mind lately: The upcoming Mobile World Congress 2012 and Nvidia?s Tegra 3 chip expected to be in HTC?s next smartphone the HTC Edge, I mean HTC Endeavor ? the world?s first quad-core phone.
SOPA Wrung Wry By History's Most Hated Leader
2012-01-18 17:19:00 Toward the end of 2011, the American Censorship Org took action against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), a U.S. bill racing through Congress that threatens "prosperity, online security and freedom of expression." On January 18, thousands of websites like Wikipedia have pledged to go dark online in protest. To show its solidarity, Google has blocked out their iconic logo on their search engine.
Quick Charging Technology For Car Battery
2012-01-18 10:05:00 Deterrence in popularity of EVs is its charging time. Even with solar powered charging stations as proposed by few car manufacturers can not change the same. Who would like to stop for charging for two-three hours after a travel of one or one and half hour (50-80 kms). Hope some other technology is
WIKIPEDIA BLACKOUT
2012-01-17 07:04:00 Wikipedia and founder Jimmy Wales will be protesting the U.S. Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) today. The English version of the online user-based encyclopedia will not be greeting visitors with the usual search bar and information. Instead, those that log on can expect to read the company's stance on the bills and information on how to take action against them. Online news link service, Reddit will also join Wikipedia in the 24-hour blackout. Fight the power!
Flip.to's 2012 Social Media Strategies For The Hospitality Industry
2012-01-16 15:43:00 The buzz surrounding social media marketing hasn?t gone unnoticed by the hospitality industry and many hotel brands seek to make inroads by engaging more effectively with leading social networks.
Save on the Buffalo Technology N450 Gigabit Wireless Router
2012-01-15 09:00:00 List Price: $179.99Deal Price: $86.99You Save: $93.00 (52%)Buffalo's AirStation High Power N450 Gigabit Wireless Router WZR-HP-G450H is a versatile networking solution, ideal for the home and small office environments. Equipped with a 5dbi high-gain 3x3 antenna configuration, AirStation High Power N450 offers transmission speeds up to 450 Mbps and exceptional coverage, perfect for streaming HD video and large file transfers in expansive areas. Utilizing Buffalo’s High Power technology, WZR-HP-G450H notably boosts signal strength for exceptional range and increased performance at range, extending wireless coverage to eliminate dead spots. With five gigabit ports, DD-WRT software and wireless speeds up to 450 Mbps, the WZR-HP-G450H upgrades any existing wireless connection and provides greater coverage than traditional 802.11n. Additionally, WZR-HP-G450H can be configured as an access point to create a wireless network on an existing network or two units can be used to create a...
Clove Technology Starts Pre-Order for Sony Xperia S
2012-01-15 04:44:00 Sony unveiled a couple of new handsets at CES this week – one for the US market (Xperia Ion) and one for the international market (Xperia S). Both are powerful devices and should be the first to be released under the Sony name (not Sony Ericsson). The Sony Xperia S which we saw ...
By: Speedytown
Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interes
2012-01-13 18:46:00 The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this ?shocking? automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.
How to Use Mobile Technology Communications For Cheaper Calls
2012-01-13 14:38:00 Mobile communications have been developing to reach the spot from which people are able to call USA at cheaper rates. Calls overseas are now lower in cost when using a land line, because using mobile phone requires higher charges. International calls Pakistan can be a lot more inexpensive than the times when the users call ...
Fixed Internet Providers, 4G Wireless, and the Future of the Internet
2012-01-13 01:00:00 A lot of people pit 4G wireless broadband against fixed internet services. Some say that the former is where the future of the Internet lies, while others believe that the latter will continue to be the type of service that the majority of users will use when accessing the World Wide Web.
PHONE STACKING
2012-01-12 18:00:00 While we do admit that cellphone tech posts do make their way around here pretty often, this one's a little different. This one's actually about avoiding your phone, especially during dinner with friends. It's called "phone stacking" and here's how it works: everyone places their cellphones facedown on the table (you can stack them for more suspense), then the rules are simple, first person to pick their's up to check for missed calls or messages pays the tab. Sounds easy enough, right? Go for it on the next night out with amigos. We pretty much guarantee a fun time!
MUSIC OF THE HEMISPHERES
2012-01-11 19:37:00 Is music at the root of our human consciousness? This is the question that filmmakers, Elisa da Prato and James Fideler, attempts to tackle in her upcoming documentary, Music Of The Hemispheres (MOTH). The project focuses on the Music Of Thought Hypothesis theory by philosopher/professor, Dan Lloyd, who studies brain activity and its connection to music. This is accomplished through fMRI brain imaging, which then gets converted into sound via brain-data sonification. The result is a striking "symphony" of a person's thought patterns! Readers interested in making the completion of this project and film a reality can connect to the MOTH Kickstarter page here and pledge. Only 14 days to go for it to reach its $16K USD goal.
New domains
2012-01-11 06:06:00 Penetrating new IT domains appeared in Profit, Pakistan Today, Jan 11, 2012 issue. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is about to expand general Top Level Domaown names...
By: Light Within
VIDEO GAMES AND ARMY GUNS
2012-01-10 16:46:00 In a controversial move, the U.S. Army will be teaming up with CTA Digital, makers of guns for video game systems, to create military-branded product for popular combat titles like Call Of Duty 3: Modern Warfare. It is reported that the guns will feature a high level of authenticity including the Army's logo. What's most striking is that the move is part of an effort to recruit more young people into the armed forces via the glorification of games and guns. Nuts!
CES 2012 : Samsung to Include Smart Interaction Technology in their TV
2012-01-10 09:22:00 High-end TV?s with top of the line technologies were showcased during the Las Vegas CES 2012. The new offering from Samsung comes with Smart Interaction technology that allows the gadget to actually response to users! The television will no longer be controlled via a remote control alone. With the new Samsung TV, the wave of ...
New TAGG? Keeps Track Of Your Pets When You Can't
2012-01-09 22:45:00 I will probably always remember the last night of 2011. I tried to entice a lost dog to come to me so that I could read her tags and call her owner, but she was fearful and ran away. I called the animal rescue, but it was closed, of course, and all I could do was hope... I guess, just like the owner. But if the owner had outfitted the dog with one of the new Tagg? digital trackers, he would have been alerted that she was not at home anymore...
TEXTING WHILE WALKING
2012-01-09 18:41:00 The New York Times recently ran an Op-Doc story on the dangers of texting while walking. Along with the alarming stats (1000 pedestrians in the ER in 2008) is a short PSA film by Casey Neistat that visually breaks down the act and all its levels of offense. Take heed!
Convenience Fee to Pay for Technology via the Same Technology
2012-01-09 17:07:00 Verizon — the largest wireless and Internet provider in the U.S. — has come up with a new $2 fee, scheduled to go into effect on January 15, 2012. In essence, it calls for customers who pay for technology services — wireless phone and Internet — via the same technology to pay
Angry Bird Addicts? Meet Swampy from Where?s My Water!
2012-01-08 17:11:00 Ready for the next addictive game for your smartphone? Forget Angry Birds and bring on Disney's Where's My Water? The premise is simple which is the foundation for the most addictive games; get the water to the alligator. This seemingly simple task is not easy but it is quite entertaining!
Slipstream: The Human Anatomy, Animated With 3-D Technology
2012-01-08 14:46:00 From NYT > Health: A 3-D virtual body, now used by medical students in anatomy studies, represents an unusual collaboration between industry and academia. Read the whole article
Instant Perfect Inside Google Maps
2012-01-08 02:43:00 Tired-looking and lost? Sisley Instant Perfect skin enhancing product will help erase the look of exhaustion from running through the airport trying to find your gate, and with the introduction of Google Inside Maps you can get there with ease.
Sony Announces First XQD Memory Cards
2012-01-07 19:31:00 Boasting high speeds, improved technology over existing formats, and high capacities, these cards are designed for professionals. Here come the first two models.
Achieving Social Media ROI For The Hospitality Industry
2012-01-07 15:26:00 The buzz surrounding social media marketing hasn?t gone unnoticed by the hotel industry and hoteliers are seeking to make inroads by engaging with the leading social networks in new and innovative ways. Choice Hotels however has indicated that "hotels have been slow or very conservative in the adaptation of social media."
2011: Auckland Apple iPhone Unlock 4.1, Abby Technology Limited
2012-01-07 14:03:00 7-Jan-2011. A returning client from Germany (his mate uses a Korean iPhone!). He had saved his maet from bring conned by the Chinaman in Auckland Central. Client called that loser up; as usual he demanded $85 to insect the iPhone. This rip-off monkey cannot even replace and LCD properly and do not know how to ... |
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