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Biometric USB Stick: Ultimate Fingerprint Password Management Solution
Here we go again...This is another Kickstarter project that launched 2 days ago with a goal to raise $150,000. In just 2 days, they've surpassed their goal and have reached $163,928 at the time I'm writing this. What is the hubbub about this product? It's called myIDkey, and it's a biometric USB sti ...
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How It Feels To Wear The Google Glass Glasses [Video]
With Apple losing its "cool" (according to Steve Wozniak) and Microsoft being considered "cool" again by young adults, where is Google on the scale? This behemoth of a company is constantly announcing new features and services, so maybe their status is just...to be the most dominating one of them al ...
Apple Patent For A Wearable Bracelet Computer Arrives Just In Time
Everyone is talking about the rumored Apple wearable computer that we all refer to as the iWatch. As always, the amount of truth that is embedded in these rumors is of course very difficult to measure. Apple is known for keeping a tight security around what they are working on. However, since Tim Co ...
Worldwide Apple Suppliers Interactive Map Shows Where Apple Buys Parts
Every once in a while, the question of Apple parts comes up. Where do they get all the parts they use for their products, and what countries manufacture them exactly? A lot of people feel like Apple suppliers should be primarily in the States, and others feel like since people all over the world ben ...
3D Printed Ears That Look, Feel & Function Just Like Normal Human Ears
I've never seen a technology become so quickly incorporated into our lives to help so many people as 3D printing. The last time I remember something having such a massive impact like this was when the iPhone was first released. Here is yet another example of how 3D printing will change some people's ...
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Best Cheat Sheet For Getting App Reviews [Infographic]
It has been called the new gold rush, and it is an ever expanding business. I am talking about apps, which is the one thing that makes all of our smartphones so smart. Without the apps, there would be little "smart" about our smartphones, and maybe that is why people are so keen on constantly trying ...
Why The Internet Is Today’s Version Of The Wild West
The internet, as we know it today, has been around for almost two decades for the mainstream public. That may seem like a long time but in actual fact, the internet is still going through its “Wild West” stage, with vast areas of untamed territory where pretty much anything goes. The internet is an ...
Microscopic 3D Printer Prints Weapons Smaller Than A Grain Of Sand
It seems like everyday there is a new 3D printer announced that can do things unlike any other. This one is especially interesting since this 3D printer prints weapons, spacecraft or anything else in a size smaller than a grain of sand and at a speed that is 100 times faster than an ordinary 3D prin ...
Our Expectations Of Apple: Are They Reasonable Or Ridiculous?
Are our expectations of Apple reasonable or ridiculous? Let's take a look. Apple started the 21st century with an incredible decade of growth, innovation and industry-changing devices that have impacted the way we all connect with each other and the internet. The iPod, iPhone and iPad are incredibly ...
Spatial Position Communication Makes Video Conferencing Feel Real
Communication though the Internet has always been an appealing frontier. The enormous impact that Skype once had on how you could talk to someone anywhere in the world for free (except the cost of your internet connection) was a game-changer that is still being added to today. Communication over dev ...
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Website Optimization: What Makes A Website Fast? [Infographic]
Not having a website today could spell disaster for any brand trying to make it big. The first thing anyone does in today's Internet society is see if they can find a brand's website to get more information if they are interested in something. It's just how it works these days. Just having a website ...
Bandage Printer Prints Custom Bandages For A Perfect Fit
If you have ever accidentally cut or hurt yourself, you know how annoying it is to use the wrong size bandage. Usually the bandage is too large or too small, and that's when you start getting innovative. You try to patch yourself up by using several bandages, and you somehow quilt together a working ...
Interactive Wall Is A High Tech Playground For Hospitalized Children
I've written about several different interactive wall or floor installations lately, and it seems people are coming up with more and more creative ways to use this type of technology to enhance our world. In this particular example, you'll see a gigantic television game (which is the size of a whole ...
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The Possibility Of Digital Global Currency In Our Future [Infographic]
We've been hearing about global currency for a long time now. Some people think it's a great idea, while others will argue nonstop about why it would never work. One thing I never thought about before today was what it would be like to have a decentralized digital currency system that operates on an ...
World’s First 3D Printing Pen Makes 3D Sculptures As You Write Or Draw
This pen, which is the world's first 3D printing pen, is going to blow your mind. Apparently it's blown a lot of other people's minds too because they are trying to raise $30,000 on Kickstarter, and with 32 days left, they've already raised over $600,000 at the time I'm writing this. There is a good ...