Technology

Consumer-Generated Ads vs Mad Men

by Ron Callari

Web 2.0 has not only ushered in social media, it fostered a movement of consumer-generated content and crowdsourcing. We can believe and trust in things we read and view if its endorsed by one of our friends, business associates or social networks chums. Traditional advertising? ... not so much! Consumer-generated content as a sea-change has gained so much traction that even advertising in a lot of respects is now controlled by the public.

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Panasonic Unveils 3D HD Television System

by Chris Weiss

In the next step toward making home 3D HDTV a reality, Panasonic has unveiled a prototype 50-inch display with active shutter eye glasses. Together the glasses and display combine to provide a realistic illusion of a three dimensional picture.

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Motion Activated Earbuds From Sony Ericsson Are Controlled By Your Movement

by Chris Weiss

Sony Ericsson's new MH907 headphones provide buttonless control that senses your motion to keep you in control of your music at all times.

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Dual Fuel Bus to Decrease Emissions and Increase Public Transit Usage

by George Delozier

Even though using public transportation within a city greatly reduces the overall amount of pollution, this doesn’t stop people from demanding cleaner and more efficient means. A new kind of bus being launched in Britain may be able to provide the perfect solution to such demands, as well as bring a halt to the reliance on diesel.

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Top Ten Massive Multiplayer Online Games on Facebook

by Ron Callari

So why are they called "Massive Multiplayer Online" Games, or MMOs for short? Because the popularity of social media gaming has gone through roof and the numbers of players now engaged have skyrocketed into the millions. While many MMOs can be played on stand-alone systems like Play Station, Nintendo and Xbox game players, the latest trend is registering for the online versions of these games on the world's largest social network...Facebook!

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Will Microsoft's LookingGlass Shed New Light On Social Media?

by Ron Callari

Mining social media has been an illusive task. A multitude of analytics are available, but no one comprehensive tool to really cut through the clutter. A new product in development by Microsoft Advertising under the code-name "LookingGlass" may be the help brands are looking for. It claims to monitor and analyze social networks up close and personal.

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Solar Roadways Creating Solar Paneled Roads: Is it In Our Future?

by Gloria Campos

Can you imagine the energy harnessing potential we would have if the roads we drove on every day were solar paneled?

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Top Five Hotel Mobile Apps

by Ron Callari

Although a little late to the party, hotels are finally jumping on the mobile app band-wagon. The development of free applications can now extend a hotel's service beyond the front desk, beyond its Web site... right onto your mobile device. Since hotel guests are always on the go, whether for business or pleasure, what better access is there than getting one's hotel info right on their smartphone?

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Who Needs Animals When You Can Grow Your Own Beef? The Cocoon Grower & Cooker

by Toby

The thought of eating genetically grown veggies is one thing, but meat and fish grown from pre-mixed muscle cells and nutrients...? I just can't bring myself to say hmm...yummy.

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OneForty - The Apple Store Of Twitter Apps?

by Ron Callari

Apps, Apps, Apps! Everywhere you look, there is a new all-purpose-handy-dandy-must-have-app to enhance your Twitter experience. It was only a matter of time for someone to consider opening up a store where you can shop to your heart's content off of one Web site versus the hundreds that are out there.

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Google's Sidewiki Profiles Internet Users?

by Ron Callari

The ubiquitous Google never content to remain idle and like the Pac Man of yesteryear gobbling up everything in site is now setting its cross-hairs on YOU. This time out, they are introducing the Google Sidewicki which will be added to the Google Toolbar and will allow the entire Internet universe to leave comments about pages they surf on the Web.

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Honda Electric Unicycle Concept Gets the Elderly Rolling

by Steve Levenstein

Honda Electric Unicycle Concept Gets the Elderly (and Everybody) Rolling

An aging population facing mobility issues is the intended target of the Honda U3-X electric unicycle, but the style, design and performance of this "personal mobility" device should appeal to those of ANY generation.

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Mobil Tee Vending: Convenient Fashion Dispensing Machines

by Beth Hodgson

I've said it before, and I'll say it again; vending machines are the ultimate business of convenience. And as long as people keep developing the technology and making them available on the market; we'll never see an end to the type of products that are dispensed. The latest vending machine will conveniently dispense a fashion product that everyone needs.

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Facebook Movie Makes Geekdom Sexy!

by Ron Callari

From a Harvard dorm room to a multibillion dollar enterprise, the origins of the dynamic trio who created the social network goliath Facebook is virtually unknown to the general public. Sex and the social network apparently go hand and hand. Who would have thunk?

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Gizmodo Gallery Gives Geeks Gadget Goosebumps

by Must Love Gadgets

Gizmodo, the Internet's premiere gadget guide is hosting the second annual Gizmodo Gallery. The gallery, which opened today in New York City and closes September 27, is totally interactive, but it's not online. It's live! And its collection of one-of-a-kind original gadgets are every geek's wet dream.

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Swift.fm Offers Swifter Music Sharing On Twitter

by Ron Callari

Do you share music via Twitter? Want more flexibility and functionality in how you share your music with your Twitter followers? Swift.fm can turn your MP3s into a custom radio station for your tweeps, and swiftlisting is reciprocal.

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Ashton Kutcher, King Of All Social Media!

by Ron Callari

A battle with CNN proved he was 'King of the Hill' on Twitter (with now over 3.6 million followers), and an updated version of 'Candid Camera' called 'Punk'd," were some of the initiatives Ashton Kutcher accomplished after starting his own social media company called "Katalyst Media."

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Next Fisker Model to Get Plug In Capability...Priced in Chevy Volt Territory

by George Delozier

With as much attention as the Fiskar Karma go, it only makes sense that the up and coming automaker would start planning something new. The rumors now are that this next Fiskar model will be a Plug In Hybrid with a starting price somewhere in the $39,000 range.

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Hey Wilson Meet Joules and His Electric Tandem Bike

by Gloria Campos

Finally! Finally! There may be a way to escape my husbands desire to ride a tandem bike together. At least I think there may be. Why? An inventor, who needs to be thanked over and over again, has invented a tandem companion. No, she isn't sexy nor alive!

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The Coolest Geeky Gadget Prototype: iPhone Compatible GPS Glasses

by Fashion Finds

With some of today's gadgets, it seems like what we though this millennium would look like is finally coming true with the technologies available. The latest innovation is a prototype only right now, but it proves just how far we've come, and will help some wayward commuters as they go as well!

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