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Can't Chew Gum and Walk – Gets New Millennium Twist

Nathan Rage — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:33:40 +0000

The adage: “can’t chew gum and walk” gets a new Millennium twist as “can’t cell phone talk and walk.” What ELSE can some people find to attack regarding personal liberty and responsibility? Story is researchers at New York University’s Stony Brook’s School of Health Technology and Management observes their findings “may have significant real-world repercussions.” That is — [...]

Steve Jobs Through the Years [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:31:20 +0000

The man who changed the face of technology as we know it has died. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, who was battling pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together, the pair launched the [...]

Breathing Moving Pillow To End Loneliness[VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:35:46 +0000

Technology just keeps getting weirder. First, there was the internet kissing device. At least that had another person somewhere at the other end, but now the Funktionide robot prototype is just creepy.

The robot is being developed by Swiss and German (that explains the creepiness) partners to help people deal with loneliness. So, I guess now we can be even more socially awkward and introverted freaks in the future.

At least in their prototype stage we really don't have to worry about an I Robot situation.

The Longest Video on Youtube [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:21:46 +0000

Not doing anything for the next 23 days? Oh come on work can wait, you have to see this! It's the longest video on Youtube at a whopping 571 hours 1 minute and 41 seconds.

Alright, so get the popcorn, sodas, and catheter inserted. It's long and boring. Even more boring than watching a slide show from your cousins trip to Mexico.

Technology of the Future [VIDEO]

Gabe — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:47:04 +0000

Because of the launch of Apple’s Ipad 2, everyone has been talking about how far technology has come and they’re starting to wonder what’s in store for the future. Well this morning I was doing a little research and show prep and I happened to stumble over an article that had a video. The video [...]

Practice Safe Sexting

nickanddrew — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:45:39 +0000

Hey admit it, you've either wanted to do it or just had a bad experience that you don't want to relive. But, hey, sexing can be fun, if you follow the rules. With all things in life there are rules of contuct. Sexting is no exception. If you are going to sext, please play it safe with these guidelines.

In The Future, They Will All Be Wearing Velcro Shoes

Kayla Keys — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:52:28 +0000

As we get more technically advanced, we tend to also get a little stupider. See spell check didn’t catch that grammatical error! There may be one day flying cars, but no one will be able to tie their shoes. If there are shoe laces by then. There’s a new study out that analyzes how two-to-five-year-olds around the world [...]

Verizon—Finally!—Announces Plans To Sell The iPhone

Kayla Keys — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:34:07 +0000

AT&T’s stranglehold on the iPhone has officially come to an end. Starting February 10, Verizon, AT&T’s chief rival in the cellular biz, will begin selling the iPhone, announcing their new agreement with Apple early Tuesday. Not everyone’s optimistic about the move. Tech know-it-alls say AT&T probably still has the advantage, provided they still plan to [...]