What do Choppers, Jihadists & Anti-Depressants Have in Common?
2009-10-30 02:09:00 So here I was on a lazy Saturday morning barely awake switching on my brand new Bravia for the latest international news as I was smelling the freshly brewed Colombian coffee. It seemed very pleasant outside and I was looking forward to the nice warm weather and a walk by the beach. I was thinking about the fun I'd have for the rest of the day far away from my cubicle when all of a sudden my tranquillity was interrupted by something that sounded like a big explosion. For a microsecond I felt like I was in the middle of Kabul. I looked at the TV in case BBC was showing the latest Taliban attack, but to my avail, it was showing the latest results from the Ashes. Then another loud bang almost made me dropped my precious coffee on my Polo robe. ?What The Flying FAK', I thought? I was neither living in Kabul nor in Baghdad and BBC was just showing freaking cricket! read more
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Twitter – The Most Active Platform For Technology Brand Conversations
2009-10-23 06:03:00 74,452 online conversations pertaining to 96 large technology brands, contained within 423 influential channels were monitored between July and September 2009 – Averaging at one brand mention every two minutes. Google and Microsoft topped the rankings by way of volume of conversations, securing approximately 20% and 12% of all monitored conversations, respectively. Yahoo!, Intel and Sony complete the Top 5 list, securing 14% of the overall conversation amongst them. While Internet & Software brands lead the conversations online, Mobile & Telecommunications brands like Nokia and BlackBerry, as well as Consumer Electronic Brands like Dell, Samsung and LG also feature in the Top 10. Twitter emerged as the “buzziest” channel in India with almost 60% of the overall conversation share. Select online forums, including the Chip India Forum, TechArena Community Forum, Digit’s Technology Discussion Forum and DigitalPoint Forum, emerged as other key hubs where technology relate...
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Bernard Berrian: Victim of Technology or Twitter Pornographer?
2009-10-17 23:42:00 For a few minutes Friday night former Chicago Bear and current Minnesota Viking Bernard Berrian turned up the heat in the Twittersphere when he posted a "TweetPhoto" of a naked woman in the shower with the caption "1-2-3 SAAAAKKKKIIII!!" The picture was removed almost immediately and the Minnesota wide receiver blamed the salacious slip-up on a error in the Twitter system, writing:Those who saw the photo before it was taken down reacted in a variety of ways. Some found the situation humorous, like @The_Real_AP, who wrote "yikes! make sure she members to wash behind the ears." Others were congratulatory, like @richardearl, who commented "Damn man, you getting that?" and @td619 who noted "Nice! Being an NFL'er pays off nicely...
Green Technology
2009-10-17 12:49:00 Hello Friends, My first theme for investment is going "Green" (not becoming greedy but thinking about mother earth at the same time enjoying all the facilities of the modern world) I have talked about green technology earlier in the form of bio diesel or bio fuel. This is where i recommended ...
Microsoft Security Essentials
2009-09-30 16:24:00 Microsoft ??? ?????????? Microsoft Security Essentials ??? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????? ????????? ?????????????????? Beta Version ??????????? ???????? ????? ??????? ?????????????????? ??????? ????????????????? ????????????????? Version 1 ?????? ?????????????(??)? ????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ????????? ????? NOD32 ??? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????????? ???????????? ????????????????? ??????????? NOD32 ?? ????? Antivirus Program ?????? ?????? ????????????????? ????????? Virus Definition ?????? ??????????????? Update ??????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ????????? ??????? ????????????? ???????????? Scan ??????? ??????????? ?????????? ????????? ?????????????? ????????? NOD32??? ??????????????????? ???????????? Virus, Trogans, Spy, Malware ????????? ?????????????? ????????????? ????????????????? AV Software ???????? NOD32?? ?????????????? ????????????? NOD ??? ???????? ??????????????????? ????????? ????????...
Gizmodo Gallery Gives Geeks Gadget Goosebumps
2009-09-24 03:28:00 Gizmodo, the Internet's premiere gadget guide is hosting the second annual Gizmodo Gallery. The gallery, which opened today in New York City and closes September 27, is totally interactive, but it's not online. It's live! And its collection of one-of-a-kind original gadgets are every geek's wet dream.
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Swift.fm Offers Swifter Music Sharing On Twitter
2009-09-23 23:01:00 Do you share music via Twitter? Want more flexibility and functionality in how you share your music with your Twitter followers? Swift.fm can turn your MP3s into a custom radio station for your tweeps, and swiftlisting is reciprocal.
Ashton Kutcher, King Of All Social Media!
2009-09-23 18:12:00 A battle with CNN proved he was 'King of the Hill' on Twitter (with now over 3.6 million followers), and an updated version of 'Candid Camera' called 'Punk'd," were some of the initiatives Ashton Kutcher accomplished after starting his own social media company called "Katalyst Media."
Next Fisker Model to Get Plug In Capability...Priced in Chevy Volt Territor
2009-09-23 17:34:00 With as much attention as the Fiskar Karma go, it only makes sense that the up and coming automaker would start planning something new. The rumors now are that this next Fiskar model will be a Plug In Hybrid with a starting price somewhere in the $39,000 range.
Video: Water Ice Plus Aluminum Equals Rocket Fuel. Huh?
2009-09-23 04:42:00 (Hat Tip: Hobby Space) When it comes to space travel, choosing the right fuel could mean life or death for those watching the rocket blast off into glory. While the hydrogen/oxygen mix has been popular with governments and corporations alike, scientists from Purdue and Pennsylvania State are trying to come up with safer alternatives such as aluminum ...
By: Colony Worlds
The Coolest Geeky Gadget Prototype: iPhone Compatible GPS Glasses
2009-09-23 04:07:00 With some of today's gadgets, it seems like what we though this millennium would look like is finally coming true with the technologies available. The latest innovation is a prototype only right now, but it proves just how far we've come, and will help some wayward commuters as they go as well!
Ignite talk - Adapting with Technology
2009-09-23 02:58:00 Mark Argo put on a great Ignite talk at Ignite Toronto about our DIY environment. "Since the dawn of humanity we have fashioned objects to help extend our basic capabilities: see better, walk farther, speak louder, soar higher. More than ever we depend on these ‘gadgets’ to navigate our environment and culture. ‘Adapting With Technology’ explores ...
By: Hacked Gadgets
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Foursquare & Crowd-Sourced Evangelists Tweak Loyalty Marketing
2009-09-22 20:02:00 Many brands are trying to harness the power of social media for monetization purposes. Traditional marketing, by itself can no longer achieve the levels of success it reached in the past. However when combining both old and new school, one could benefit from the synergies that are created, and Foursquare is positioning itself to do just that.
Technology for the Rich and Famous: Anti-Paparazzi Shield
2009-09-22 18:07:00 Barring winning the lottery or discovering oil fields under my house, I will probably never be rich and famous enough to need one of these: anti-paparazzi "shields". I will be checking to see how lasers affect paparazzi's pictures in Star Magazine once they catch on among the Glitterati. I al
Precision Urban Hopper Adds To Military's Squadron Of Ground Robots
2009-09-22 04:44:00 This Precision Urban Hopper "leaps tall buildings in a single bound" and will indeed be Superman to thousands of real live ground troops in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is lightweight and small and can easily be carried with the soldiers and deployed when needed to scout out the situations that lie ahead in urban jungles, be they surface obstacles or combat ones.
Could The Fiefdom Of Foursquare Become The New Twittersphere?
2009-09-20 22:21:00 Many people have been talking about the next Google (including myself) for the last ten years. Yet they still remain king of the hill. Similarly isn't it daunting to think that in a little over 3 years the microblogging darling of the investment world recently valued at one billion dollars could possibly be supplanted by a location-based game, the likes of Foursquare? Yet, there are those that have jumped on that band wagon.
Google's Desktop Search To Synch With Mobiles, But When?
2009-09-20 15:45:00 Mobile Search is growing faster than Desktop Search and in some countries its the primary means for people to search today. However when originating a search at home or in office wouldn't it be great if you could transfer that search query to your mobile to obtain updates when you're on the go?
Story Something: iPhone Customized Bedtime Stories for Children
2009-09-20 12:00:00 As much as working parents would like to enhance their child's minds and imaginations by reading to them daily, few can find the time to read to their kids as much as they'd like. That's where Story Something, a TechCrunch50 finalist comes into play.
"Underwater Baited Hook" Is World Wildlife Federation's Smart Gear Winner
2009-09-20 03:08:00 At the moment an albatross swoops down to the sea for a bit of fish bait, it can go from being one of the most graceful soaring and swooping birds to being "bycatch," the term for an unintended victim of a fishery net that few birds escape. The winner of this year's World Wildlife Federation's (WWF) Smart Gear competition has tackled the problem of bird bycatch with its invention, for now called quite simply the "underwater baited hook."
Could Tag Technology Replace Google Search?
2009-09-19 16:06:00 There are several stand-alone augmented reality apps that have been developed for our mobiles, but similar to our cellphone being Internet-enabled, when will technology advance our smartphones to become totally integrated with Augmented reality? Is Tag Technology the answer?
Brightly Colored Solar Panels With Less Silicon Harness Indirect Sunlight
2009-09-19 05:47:00 If you love solar power and solar products, but fear the impact shade from cloudy or dark days may have on your panels, your fears conquered soon. GreenSun Energy Ltd. has found a colorful and innovative new way to harness indirect sunlight.
Oilfield Technology Magazine
2009-09-19 02:20:00 Oilfield Technology Magazine covers all facets of the global exploration, drilling and production sector, including...Regional reports from Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle EastCase study articles detailing specific technology applicationsInternational project and contract newsKeynote articles from major oil and gas companies, financial institutions and industry commentatorsTechnical articles focusing in-depth on the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gasRequest Free!
FINIS SwiMP3 Underwater MP3 Player Rattles Your Skull
2009-09-18 23:00:00 Using bone condution, the latest FINIS SwiMP3 is a waterproof MP3 player that offers superior sound.
Ford Unveils Smallest and Most Efficient EcoBoost Engine Yet
2009-09-18 21:34:00 In keeping with their plan to rely heavily on the EcoBoost engine line up, Ford has introduced another variant of the potent powerplant. This time, the turbocharged engine displaces a total of 1.6 liters, making it the smallest and possibly the most widely used for the upcoming model years.
Bing Mobile Seeks Coup D'Etat!
2009-09-18 16:53:00 While Google's hold on "traditional" search on PCs far exceeds its competition, Microsoft is hoping its new search engine, Bing will soon dominate the burgeoning marketplace of mobile search. Can the little-engine-that-could score a coup d'etat?
TV Outdoors: SunBrite Weatherproof TV
2009-09-18 00:00:00 The SunBrite Weatherproof TV has nearly every feature you'd need to enjoy quality television outside. So you can get some fresh air without really lifting a finger.
Nano-Technology Provides Desktop Fountain
2009-09-17 21:15:00 Want the best example of nano-technology put to trivial use? Look no further! The Nano-Tech Aqua Dance is here!
Nano-Technology Provides Desktop Fountain
2009-09-17 21:15:00 Want the best example of nano-technology put to trivial use? Look no further! The Nano-Tech Aqua Dance is here!
TV's Going To Pot - Cannabis Planet Launches!
2009-09-17 19:41:00 When someone tells you that TV is "going to pot," you can now take them literally, because "all things marijuana" has found a TV channel it can call its own! It's the latest in a new wave of niche marketing where TV programming is devoted to one topic!
Japan Fights Train Station Suicide with Blue LED Lighting
2009-09-17 16:01:00 Feeling blue? Japan's railways and subways have come up with a bright idea to reduce the number of suicides at train stations: eerie blue LED lighting that supposedly has a calming effect on suicidal psyches.
Hate Technology or It Will Hate You
2009-09-17 04:52:00 Technology will be with us until the end of this world and no one can deny it’s existance even if you live under a rock for decades. Since the arrival of the internet age, I guess technology is now fast paced unlike before when it still doesn’t exist. Maybe this is what the bible ...
New Gasoline-Diesel Mixture to Raise Efficiency and Lower Emissions without
2009-09-17 03:59:00 Both gasoline engines and diesel engines have their advantages over the other when it comes to certain applications. However, they both also suffer from drawbacks that some people find too difficult to live with. This may all change though, as a new gasoline-diesel mixture is being researched and tested that promises to bring the best of both worlds into the hands of the consumer.
GPS Tracking Of Seniors, Kids, & Others With Special Needs: The eMed-Trac
2009-09-16 23:59:00 eMedi-ID, a franchise business that provides personal medical information to first responders via USB devices on their customers' keyrings, has just come out with a new device capable of tracking a person's whereabouts via global positioning satellites (GPS)
Can You Trust Crowd Wisdom? | Technology Review [del.icio.us]
2009-09-16 23:18:00 Kostakos studied voting patterns on Amazon, the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), and the book review site BookCrossings. The research was presented last month at the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Social Computing. His team looked at hundreds of thousands of items and millions of votes across the three sites. In each case, they found that a small number of users accounted for a large number of ratings. For example, only 5 percent of active Amazon users cast votes on more than 10 products. A handful of users voted hundreds of items.
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Habitat Turning Hashtag Spam Into 'Green Eggs & Ham'?
2009-09-16 19:09:00 The power of social media and real-time search can turn on anyone in a moment's notice when misconduct online takes the spotlight. As evidenced recently by Kanye West, Joe Wilson, United Airlines and countless others, there are no "get out of jail free cards," when individuals and brands misbehave badly. The immediacy and the transparency of social media will catch you every time.
Modern Day Eco-Friendly Skinny Dipping
2009-09-16 05:42:00 If you have ever been brave enough to skinny dip into a body of water or showered in your birthday suit underneath a waterfall, you may just like this eco-friendly concept. It brings water, nature and you into your shower. It's eco-clean.
12 Revolutionary Innovations Win 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Awards
2009-09-16 01:43:00 The technology winners of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) awards do not disappoint. They impact the world on a global scale or at least very significant parts of it. Their arrival instigates change; they are watersheds, game changers... The WSJ winners are all that, through their efficiency, their flexibility, and their economy of energy, of expenditures, of time, of personnel, and of materials. The inventor in all of us should find these 12 winners very inspiring.
"Heil Hitler Kanye West" Lambasted Via YouTube, Twitter & Obama!
2009-09-15 18:20:00 When even Hitler disses Kanye West, its fairly obvious that his rabid outburst at MTV's Video Music Awards was as low rank as one could get. Getting chastised by the entire World Wide Web is not an easy task, but apparently a challenge Mr. West thought he was up for!
Plum Crazy About Social Networking!
2009-09-15 15:04:00 How does a social network that has been around since 2006, with limited social media cred make an impact in today's Web 2.0 world? Well, perhaps if a well known mobile phone company with the resources of Nokia was will willing to invest in it!
Volkswagen Teams Up with Lichtblick to Provide Clean and Affordable Energy
2009-09-15 00:31:00 Lichtblick, a German based Energy Company specializing in environmentally friendly systems, has been working on a new in-house energy system that could very well replace large nuclear or coal burning power plants. Even more interesting, is that Volkswagen is now on-board with the business plan and providing funding to get the project moving.
Scientific tourist #90 ? the RL-10 rocket engine
2009-09-14 14:08:00 This week's image comes to you from the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamagordo, New Mexico -- it's a cutaway of an RL-10 rocket engine...
Golfing in style with technology enabled RLX Bluetooth jacket from Polo Ral
2009-09-14 13:10:00 Premium lifestyle and fashion brand Polo Ralph Lauren has joined the technology enhanced clothing world with it’s soon to be released RLX Bluetooth jacket for the rainy days on the driving range. Yes, Golfers too have their iPod and cellphone while enjoying their sport and yes, they too have all their hands on the action, not ...
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How to Pick and Bump a Lock ? Just In Case You Need To
2009-09-14 10:02:00 Pin tumbler locks, from the cheapest to the most expensive all work in roughly the same way. The key slides down the keyway in the inner cylinder of the lock. As it moves, the cuts in the key move stacks of two or more pins, moving in holes drilled through the outer and inner cylinder. ...How to Pick and Bump a Lock – Just In Case You Need To Related Posts McGruff the Crime Dog is Going Digital
NEW Mafia Wars -The Lehman Family vs The Bear Stearns Family!
2009-09-14 00:53:00 While the widely popular Mafia Wars is chewing up the digital landscape by trying to recruit everyone on Twitter one tweet at a time, there are two other nefarious families making the social networking scene. These families, just as ruthless and similar in style to the mafioso have the makings for a great new Mafia Wars game.
Joe "You Lie" Wilson Under A DDoS Attack!
2009-09-13 19:30:00 "Sticks and stones may break my bones," but will "name calling" define Joe Wilson? This South Carolina's congressman knows how to call presidents liars but does he know how to defend himself against a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack?
Top Ten Augmented Reality Devices
2009-09-13 14:15:00 Worlds Collide with the introduction of Augmented Reality. Now the latest craze for smartphones, PCs, camera, GPS systems and even eye-wear, AR merges our virtual and real worlds. Its initiated by technology that takes your existing environment and provides an overlay of extra data and information about the things you are viewing. Now us mere mortals can have some of the superpowers we thought were exclusive to the Bionic Man and the Terminator!
Turbine Powered Bus to Clean Up New York
2009-09-13 00:03:00 Anyone who has ever been to New York City knows how heavy the traffic can get at pretty much any time of the day. To combat this, the city began developing different forms of mass transit that they hoped would eventually replace personal vehicles inside the crowded city. Among these, was the diesel burning kneeling bus, which has undergone very few changes until just recently when a new turbine powered unit was developed.
We Have the Technology
2009-09-12 14:49:00 We have the technology; how will it help? Now that scientists have succeeded in imaging a complete hydrocarbon molecule — revealing the constituent atoms as well as the bonds between them — what areas of science will benefit first from this breakthrough capability? The preceding article |
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