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Get Some Green for Going Green – ecoATM

Ian Bramson — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:28:38 +0000

ecoATM has built a nifty kiosk that takes in your old cellphone and give you money for it. They recycle your phone and you get cash - a good deal all around.

Taking Windows Computing…Literally

Ian Bramson — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:41:09 +0000

One day soon you might be able to peer out your window and have it tell you the temperature, traffic and latest news. Samsung has developed a see through flat-panel screen that can be used as a high tech window.

Your Epidermis Is Glowing – LED Lights That Get Under Your Skin

Ian Bramson — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:15:18 +0000

Tattoos are so last decade. The new wave of body art might come from miniature LED displays that are place under your skin.

Your Next Phone Battery Could Be…You

Ian Bramson — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:08:53 +0000

Nokia has created a phone that converts heat into power. You can recharge your phone by just holding it.

Google Cars Drive Themselves – What is the Future of Driving?

Ian Bramson — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:26:29 +0000

Google is testing cars that drive themselves. Why? Who else is doing this, and how close are we to kicking back and letting my "Chevy Google" do all the work?

Google and Gov 2.0

Raq — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:26:25 +0000

Eric Schmidt’s talk at the Washington Ideas Forum last week was chock-full of interesting ideas. A couple of the money quotes: “Washington is an incumbent protection machine” “Technology is fundamentally disruptive.” “People are always shocked at how real disruption occurs and how much change can occur through empowerment.” “The first message about human nature is [...]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Would be Proud: Mobile Phones Go 3D

Ian Bramson — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:40:22 +0000

Samsung's B710 phone does its best R2D2 impression, by bring 3D to mobile devices. The best part? No funny glasses required.

Groupspawn – Coupons For Getting Knocked Up!

Ian Bramson — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:37:16 +0000

Groupon, the popular coupon company that gives deals based on group participation, has a whole new way to get customers: they're asking you to breed them.

MIT Wants to Make You Just a Little Bit Cybernetic

Ian Bramson — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:11:02 +0000

MIT has developed a wearable technology that recognizes hand gestures and projects information onto real objects. The applications are out of a sci-fy movie.

Preparedness: Be Aware…Be Very Aware

Red — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:37:14 +0000

Before, during and after a disaster, you need to know how to get information. Here are some key resources to help you prepare. Don't be left in the dark.