Category Archives: Tech
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus!
My Verizon Wireless contract was up for renewal and smartphone upgrade back in July, but none of the phones seemed suitable at the time. Then there were rumors that the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy S2 would be coming to Verizon. … Continue reading
Lockheed Martin’s Bio-Inspired Samarai Micro Flyer
Lockheed Martin’s engineers, inspired by maple seeds (you know, the ones that twirl as they descend to the ground), created the Samarai Flyer, a micro-aircraft that features a single asymmetrical wing. The Samarai weighs less than half a pound and … Continue reading
Google Whips Out Wallet, Buys Motorola Mobility
Google announced early this morning that they are acquiring Motorola for $12.5 billion. This move appears to be primarily motivated by Google’s need to strengthen their patent portfolio in the face of anti-competitive threats from Microsoft, Apple, and other companies. Major … Continue reading
Panasonic Lumix TS3 Rugged Digital Camera
A while back I talked a little about Panasonic’s TS2 toughened digital camera, and how it looks perfect for jobsite use. When looking to pick one up for myself, I found that the new TS3 had come out. Like the TS2, … Continue reading
FYI: New Internet Explorer 9, Chrome 10, and Firefox 4 Web Browsers Available for Download
Just an FYI for those of you that care about this type of thing – there are new versions of Internet Explorer (IE9) and Firefox (v. 4) available for download. Chrome was also updated recently as well, and is up … Continue reading
Getting Started with Arduino Microcontrollers
The Arduino microcontroller system, in its developers’ words, is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. At the minimum, an Arduino … Continue reading
How to Build a Solid Home Theater Computer (HTPC or DVR)
This week I decided to add a home theater computer in my living room for DVR (digital video recording) use. I’ve had one running in the bedroom for about 5 years now, and it’s due for an upgrade as well. The … Continue reading
Looking for a Good Read? Check Out Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a database of free e-books that you can download and read on your PC or e-reader devicse such as the Kindle. Most of these books are classics whose copyrights have expired. Here are some titles we intend … Continue reading
Constrained Ball Pen and Pencil Attachment for Accurate Drawings
Giha Woo’s Constrained Ball device is a simple pen and pencil attachment that constrains the writing instruments to move in only one direction. This allows for quick, easy and accurate freehand (well, near freehand) straight lines. To sweeten the deal, the attachment … Continue reading
Awesome Arcade Racing Game & Radio Controlled Car Combo
Check out this video which shows how a team of hobbyists combined their passion for RC cars and racing arcade games. These guys put together a cardboard track and remotely control a scale RC car with Wipeout-style arcade controls. Video Link … Continue reading
