Archive for January, 1970
Blogger Posts Insights On Microsoft Surface
The Boy Genius Report posted today a rave HANDS-ON REVIEW of Microsoft Surface, the MPG (Multitouch, Physics and Gestures) computer currently sold for marketing purposes. Why does this matter? Because as I’ve said ad nauseum, this is the future of all PCs.Original post by Mike
New PC Game Lets YOU Run for President
A new Windows-based PC game from Stardock called The Political Machine 2008 lets you be either Barack Obama or John McCain and test your skill at RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT. You get to pick your own platform, and choose what your positions are on taxes, school prayer, the war in Iraq and other topics. Yo…
In-Pool PC… It’s a Floater!
An AMPHIBIOUS PC concept would have us pointing and clicking while bobbing and floating in a pool. With the odd-sounding, Middle Earthish branding, “PC of the Swim-Rings,” the PC grabs onto a foam tube, has a waterproof touch screen and a Web camera. (props to Born Rich)Original post by Mike
Will Gadgets Make Knowledge Obsolete?
Will knowledge become obsolete? I have no idea. But I do believe we’re going to have to face the problem of how to educate young people in a world in which nearly all knowledge is available to everyone, instantly, ALL THE TIME. (By the way, do you know the phone numbers in your speed dial, or has a …
Bring Back the Company Memo (For Privacy)
In ancient times (before the 1980s), there was a clear distinction between official company communication and personal or private communication. Official communication took the form of “memos,” which were intended to be part of the company record. Everything else — phone calls, personal chats, hand…
Site Tracks Memes That Spread On ‘The Internets’
“Leave Britney Alone!” “The Dramatic Chipmunk.” “Don’t Tase me, Bro!” “All Your Base Are Belong to Us.” “Rick Rolling.” “The Star Wars Kid.” “Pwned!” You’ve heard about these “memes” (bits of cultural information that spread like viruses), but where do they come from and when did they first emerge? …
Motorized Suitcase Saves Back, Empties Wallet
A company called Live Luggage plans to start selling Thursday a $1,300 suitcase with TWO MOTORS (one in each wheel) that helps you pull the load. A special handle puts 85% of the weight on the wheels, and the power-assist system senses when you’re pulling and gives you a hand. The motors will go abo…