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Bluetooth Handset Gloves: Answer Phone By Putting Fingers To Your Ear
A month ago, Richard wrote an article about some rings (the kind you put on your fingers) that allow you to answer your phone when you put your fingers to your ear. It was a pretty rad concept, and you can read about it at Cell Phone Rings Incorporate The Ancient "Call You" Gesture. That isn't a pro ...
Finger Mouse Tracks Movements In 3D Space In Cramped Areas
The mouse has long been the primary device to control things on the screen. That along with the keyboard of course, but the mouse probably stands for about 90% of all the interaction with the graphics on the screen. The mouse has always been a tricky device to use in certain places. In cramped space ...
![Facebook Exchange vs. Web Retargeted Ads: Pros & Cons [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/facebook-exchange-retargeted-ads-infographic-optimized.jpg "Facebook Exchange vs. Web Retargeted Ads: Pros & Cons [Infographic]")
Facebook Exchange vs. Web Retargeted Ads: Pros & Cons [Infographic]
There has been a lot of talk over the past year about Facebook Exchange (FBX) and web retargeted ads. People like to compare them, which is understandable since many marketing budgets can only support one or the other. In case you don't know what Facebook Exchange is, I'll explain it in an over-simp ...
![Vintage Apple Gadgets To Be Displayed In A Temporary Museum [10 Pics]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/apple-computer-rare-products-1-optimized.jpg "Vintage Apple Gadgets To Be Displayed In A Temporary Museum [10 Pics]")
Vintage Apple Gadgets To Be Displayed In A Temporary Museum [10 Pics]
The jury is still out on whether or not Apple has really lost its cool like Steve Wozniak recently said. I think we set our expectations of that company so high that it makes it almost impossible for them to impress us anymore. If Steve Jobs was still with us, he might even be bold enough to make so ...
![LEGO, Glass & Apple Styled Custom Snowboards [Videos]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kickass-custom-snowboards-videos-1-optimized.jpg "LEGO, Glass & Apple Styled Custom Snowboards [Videos]")
LEGO, Glass & Apple Styled Custom Snowboards [Videos]
How many of you awesome people enjoy snowboarding? The rad and sometimes quirky boards available are becoming ever more customized. Having a board that you can identify with is of course every snowboarders primary goal when they go shopping for a new one. Not only that though, but a board needs to s ...
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14 Ways To Make Google Love Your Site [Infographic]
I don't know how many times I have touched the subject of search engine optimization here on Bit Rebels. If you were to do a search, I am sure you would find a ton of useful information. This is an intriguing subject that really shouldn't be a mystery to anyone these days. By optimizing your website ...
Mood-Detecting Smartphone Apps Help Psychologists Diagnose Patients
Over the past few days, I've read about a couple of smartphone apps and computer programs that are smart enough to detect our moods, and after researching them more, a few of them are definitely worth sharing with you. Smartphone apps have gotten so sophisticated over the past few years that sometim ...
3D Cloning Now Possible With Low Cost Startup Scanner
With 3D printing technology becoming so popular lately, more and more "accessories" are also being innovated. We seem to love the fact that we can now create anything we want with a little bit of tinkering. 3D printing has become as easy as a click of a button, so what more is there to innovate? Wel ...
Groundbreaking Virtual Robotics Allow Us Our Very Own Robot Avatar
In 2009, Avatar became the highest grossing movie ever. The epic science fiction adventure became an instant success, and Avatar merchandise could be seen in pretty much every corner of the world. It was huge! Some say it was the romantic touch that made it such a huge success, while others say it w ...
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 ...
![How It Feels To Wear The Google Glass Glasses [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/google-glass-glasses-concept-1-optimized.jpg "How It Feels To Wear The Google Glass Glasses [Video]")
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 ...