Tikker: The Watch That Counts Down The Time Until Your Imminent Death
Just like the lady announces in the impressively viral YouTube clip "Ain't nobody got time for that!" we should all try a little harder not to let bad and unfortunate things get to us. There are way more important things in life than constantly looking at things from a negative point of view. We don ...
‘Control Alt Delete’ And Other Tech Fails That Are Widely Accepted Now
Having used Windows computers for years, I never really questioned why you have to press the 'Control Alt Delete' buttons in order to bring up the log in screen. It was just a standard convention. However, Bill Gates recently admitted that it was a mistake. The IBM keyboard designer didn’t want to h ...
![AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/association-to-advance-collegiate-school-optimized.jpg "AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]")
AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]
With the cost of getting a college education rising faster than inflation, it's easy to understand why many students postpone going to college or skip it altogether. Getting a college degree is of course the best case scenario, but if it's served with a side of student loan debt that can take decade ...
![What Your Favorite Types Of Beer Say About Your Personality [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/beer-says-about-your-personality-optimized.jpg "What Your Favorite Types Of Beer Say About Your Personality [Chart]")
What Your Favorite Types Of Beer Say About Your Personality [Chart]
I never knew so many seemingly insignificant things in our lives reveal so much about our personalities. Apparently everything from our Facebook likes, to our handwriting style, to how we hang our toilet paper rolls (over or under) say things to other people about our personality. Now you can add yo ...
![Future Touchscreens And How They Will Work [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/The-Future-Touchscreen-Technology-1-optimized.png "Future Touchscreens And How They Will Work [Video]")
Future Touchscreens And How They Will Work [Video]
The touchscreen has somewhat become the signature for a whole generation. There are very few devices or gadgets that don't sport a touchscreen these days. In the future, there are going to be more solutions that none of us can really foresee or understand right now. The future touchscreen will have ...
Panasonic Unveils Voice And Hand Gesture Lighting For Our Homes
There is no doubt tomorrow's homes will be inhabited by a myriad of technical solutions to make our lifestyles more comfortable. There have been countless propositions throughout the years which have yielded various successes. Now Panasonic is unveiling their latest technology, which could add a a m ...
![Kids Today vs. 1980s Retro Technology [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Kids-1980s-Retro-Technology-1-optimized.png "Kids Today vs. 1980s Retro Technology [Video]")
Kids Today vs. 1980s Retro Technology [Video]
When we look at how far technology has come since the 1980s, we can safely say that it's infinitely different than what it was back in the day. Kids rock out with their smartphones in one hand and a super powerful console controller in the other. It's hard to even compare the two decades. Back in th ...
![How Bitcoin Mining Works And The Technology Behind It [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bitcoing-Mining-Custom-Rig-1-optimized.jpg "How Bitcoin Mining Works And The Technology Behind It [Video]")
How Bitcoin Mining Works And The Technology Behind It [Video]
I bet most of you have heard of Bitcoins by now, right? It's a decentralized currency that has the potential of toppling government issued currencies. Some people say it is the most risky Internet endeavor ever undertaken, but is it really? There is a lot of money to be made if you know what you are ...
LEGO Watches For Adults: A Geeky Collection To Drool Over
LEGO watches for kids are nothing new, but next month, LEGO is releasing a collection of watches for adults, and they look fantastic. The collection is called the Lego Watch System, and aside from the fact that they're mostly made out of plastic, they pass the geed cred test. They will be available ...
Study Shows New iPhones And Samsung Galaxy S4 Are Not Very Durable
If you are in the market for a new smartphone, durability might be on your list of things to consider. If you're an early adopter, you might not care about whether or not your new phone is sturdy. For those of us who have broken our phones more than once, it's something to think about. I recently le ...
![The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pros-cons-of-freelancer-infographic-optimized.jpg "The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]")
The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]
The word 'freelancer' is interesting. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word 'entrepreneur.' Some people say the only difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship is mindset. Others say freelancers identify themselves by their craft (i.e. coder, designer, graphic artist), and entreprene ...
Cocktail Time: 9 Geeky Mixed Drinks Inspired By Pokémon Characters
It's always such a blast from the past to write about anything Pokémon related. Almost every geek I know goes through a Pokémon stage at one point, and when you're in the middle of it, it's a magical time. If you are planning a retro dinner party, or even if you just have some friends coming over, t ...
New Way To Taste Food: Smell It Through A Ridiculous Smartphone Add-On
This is so ridiculous, yet so creative. I've heard of people trying to lower the number of calories they eat, but this is taking it a bit too far I think. Imagine you are on a diet or short on cash, so you can't afford to go out to a nice dinner. How would you like to taste food right through your s ...
Meet The Real Woman Behind The Beloved Voice Of Siri
We've written so much about Siri lately. With the new iOS 7 Siri features, she's more useful than ever before. One thing I've never thought about is...who's the woman behind the voice of Siri? Surely it's a real woman who lent her voice to our beloved Siri. As it turns out, there is a real woman beh ...
10 Halloween Pumpkin Carvings That Look Like Pop Culture Works Of Art
Every year since Halloween of 2009, I've chosen some creative pumpkin designs to share here on Bit Rebels. Pumpkin carvings have always been an inspiration to me, and each year, I try to carve at least one masterpiece. Of course, my 'masterpieces' never seem to turn out quite like the ones I write a ...