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8 Really Wacky Inventions From Time Magazine's 50 Worst
by Myra Per-Lee
Time Magazine just published its list of the 50 Worst Inventions. Some of these inventions are really old, like the crinoline and tanning beds. Others aren't even around any more, like the Ford Pinto and the Pontiac Aztek. And many, like Agent Orange, plastic shopping bags, and DDT, historically really called for a more timely worst inventions list. But some of Time's 50 Worst Inventions are worth a look just for being so darned ... wacky!
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1 comment First Human Is Infected With Computer Virus
by T Goodman
Pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants... and many other medical devices on the implant track, are at risk for hacking, just as the medical community and patients with implants feared. But it was reported today that an implant hacking actually took place, when a British scientist became the first human to be infected by a computer virus through his implant.
Kindles Might Be Getting Thinner, But No Color, Nor Touch-Screen?
by Ron Callari
Anonymous reports indicated to Bloomberg that the next-generation of Kindle's
electronic-book reader will roll-out yet this summer. The Kindle uses a
black-and-white screen that mimics the appearance of paper. The new
version will have sharper contrast that makes e-books look more like
real books, the people familiar with the product said.
Facebook Could Face More Privacy Backlash With Augmented Reality QR Codes
by Ron Callari
Microsoft has
publicly released a tagging system that will allow users to leave a
breadcrumb trail for the firm, its advertisers and just about anyone
else to follow. Attaching QR barcodes to products, street scenes,
magazines, business cards and such when viewed through smartphone camera
can redirect users to programmed URLs that can contain content, photos
or videos.
'Of Mice & Men' Determining Cause & Treatment of Alzheimer's
by Ron Callari
Robert Burns, the Scottish poet in his 1785 poem 'To A Mouse…'
asserts "the best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew. . . the
present only touches you." in contrast, man is constantly plagued with
regrets of the past and fear of the future, and we often lose sight of
how we relate to other creatures on the planet. Those poignant words
have new meaning today as man is learning a potential new cause and
treatment for a disease that robs of us our cognitive abilities.
Digg Goes From "Don't Digg Your Own Posts" To "RSS Feed Your Own Posts"
by Ron Callari
Digg in its overarching-drawn-out hype about the site
re-inventing itself seems to be ready for the big reveal according to a
sneak-peak video release secured this week by TechCrunch. Long considered the preeminent
social bookmarking service, Digg lost favor this last year based on
its control by a handful of top users called "power diggers" and an
unwritten golden rule that "you don't digg your own posts."
Airlines That Know How & Why To Wi-Fi
by Ron Callari
While Wi-Fi service has improved measurably for the business and leisure
traveler over the last few years, there were still a number of
locations that lacked hot-spots. While most airports throughout the US
have been on board for a while, we were still missing access on that
most critical leg of our trips, namely at 300,000 feet above the ground.
Prime Minister's Loud Shirt Selling For High Price
by Steve Levenstein
A loud, five-colored checked dress shirt once worn by Japanese Prime Minister raised a few eyebrows among Japan-watchers. Now ShirtsMyWay, a Shanghai-based company, has turned a media frenzy into a marketing opportunity.
Trash To Treasure Is His Design MO: Eugenio Menjívar
by Toby
Eugenio Menjívar studied design in his native country, El Salvador. Proud of his country, he wanted to use its natural resources as material for his designs, but El Salvador lacks industrial raw materials, so he decided instead to use his country's garbage.
"Terry & The BP Pirates" Dig 10 Times Deeper Than Oil Giant In Gulf Of Twitterville
by Ron Callari
Impostors
are infamous in the Twittersphere - from celebrities to politicians
- to even the Dalai
Lama. And while most of us find nothing funny about the oil spill
in the Gulf of Mexico, America's not-so-favorite oil company is being
impersonated by a Twitter account that obviously feels that parody and
satire are necessary tools in continually exposing the source of this
disaster … namely, BP America.
Rock Your Summer With The Top Ten Latest Beach Holiday Gadgets
by Ron Callari
Loads of gadgets - ideal for the beach, an island holiday or that next
Caribbean cruise. All items can be easily tucked away in your luggage or
sports bags to make your days in the sun a whole helluva lot more
enjoyable. Whether you are a gadget geek, a sportsman or sunbather, this
TOP TEN list can accommodate all of your active and leisure pursuits.
New Stem Cell Technology Can Re-Grow Your Teeth Right In Their Sockets
by T Goodman
Dracula may soon get a run for his... fast-growing canines!
Social Media Upstarts, AllMyBiz & Pip.io Challenge Facebook
by Ron Callari
More than 30 days have passed since Mark Zuckerberg launched his first
Open Graph salvo across the bow of the USS Facebook at the F8 Developers Conference. During that time over 30
million search topics relating to "facebook privacy concerns" are now
registered on Google.
Mr. Zuckerberg Goes To Washington -Shouldn't Facebook's Privacy Briefing Be …errh Public?
by Ron Callari
Facebook has invited members of the House and Senate to attend a special
privacy-centric briefing. Based on the ongoing backlash from its
user-base and the blogosphere, Facebook will be facing off with perhaps
its toughest critics, namely Senators Begich, Bennet, Franken and
Schumer.
Soap Tablets Raise The Bar On Portable Personal Hygiene
by Steve Levenstein
Soap to go, wherever you - that's the idea behind these ingenious soap tablets that let you lather up and leave nothing but suds.
