Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

How to Build a Time Machine

March 15, 2013 3:32 pm Technology

The Doctor isn’t the only person with a working inter-dimensional time machine; at least not once you get through building your very own. Space and time are very interesting concepts and has been displayed in media for as long as we have been able to grasp the concept. If you think you’re up to the [...]

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When Crowdfunding Goes Wrong

December 17, 2012 12:45 pm featured, Humor, Technology

credit: napkinshoe Crowdfunding. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? You get online, write an eloquent blog post about why your brand really, really needs this money you guys, rake it in and stick it to the man. Of course, it doesn’t always work like that. For every story about the little brand that could, there are thousands [...]

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Tablet E-Commerce: Portrait of a Tablet User

July 11, 2012 11:21 am Technology

Is your e-commerce website prepared for the future? Tablet users are becoming more prevalent in today’s online purchases. More money is spent purchasing goods by tablet users than by those on computers and smartphones. By making your website mobile friendly, you could increase the conversion rate of sales to those who are seemingly eager to [...]

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The Australian Social Mobile and Email Revolution

July 7, 2012 5:21 am Technology

If it seems like every other Aussie you know is surfing the web, you would be correct. In fact, 94 percent of Australians are regular internet users. A study done by Exact Target found some interesting facts about Australians and there love affair with the World Wide Web, which the infographic below illustrates. Always the [...]

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Program For Performance: The Car That Could Learn to Drive on It’s Own

May 3, 2012 8:00 am Technology

Imagine our highways flowing efficiently, the lanes filled with intelligent driverless vehicles using computers and satellites to eliminate gridlock and reduce fuel consumption.  Thanks to an emphasis on science and engineering, as well as expanding the scope of engineering programs to include things like non traditional things like online graduate degree courses and supplementary K-12 [...]

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6 Great Gadgets That Have Transformed the World

January 12, 2012 4:08 pm featured, Technology

The world is full of some great inventions that have transformed the world. The computer, the smart phone, the radio. But there are lots of little gadgets and products on the market that have really changed things, and we aren’t really aware of it. Below are 6 of our favorites. 1. Duct Tape Duct tape [...]

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Funny Siri Responses – Things to Know About Siri

November 10, 2011 2:34 pm Fail, featured, Technology

Siri, the personal assistant app for the iPhone, is not only a smart phone user’s dream, but she has a heck of a sense of humor.  Here are some of our favorites that not only make us laugh, but teach us important things about Siri. Siri Has Neither the Time Nor the Patience for Your [...]

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7 Essential Android Apps for College Students

November 1, 2011 2:56 pm Technology

Getting work done as a college student can be pressing without the proper tools. How many times have you gotten to class and forgot that you left an assignment back in your dorm? Note taking can be an important aspect of college life as well, but handwritten notes can be hard to decipher after the [...]

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5 Ways to Help Save Your Laptop Battery [Infographic]

September 23, 2011 9:26 am Technology

There are many ways to prolong the amount of life in laptop batteries. However, there also is a lot of conflicting information on this topic. Some will advise you to allow the battery to completely lose its charge before plugging it in, while others will argue that practice is harmful to the battery’s life. The [...]

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Simple Inventions That Are Pure Genius

September 20, 2011 4:04 pm featured, Technology

Some of the items you are about to see fall into the “why didn’t I think of that?” realm, while others fall into the “who in the world would think of that, and where can I get one?” realm.  I’ve left out most of  the almost-good ideas, and present you now with 25 simple inventions [...]

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