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Solar Powered Smartphone Charging Stations In NYC Parks Starting Today
New Yorkers are typically away from home during the day, and far away from their smartphone chargers. Anyone who lives in a big city like NYC understands the importance of being able to charge on the go. With all the innovative mobile charging solutions we've seen introduced over the past few years, ...
Detox From Over-Stimulation & Turn On Airplane Mode For A Moment
“I absorb electrical energy directly and utilize it with an almost one hundred percent efficiency. I am composed of strong metal, am continuously conscious, and can stand extremes of environment easily.” ―Isaac Asimov, I, Robot
I’m not into technology. No, really. I’m not. That’s why I’m so surpri ...
Solar Powered Wheelchair Design Complete With Smartphone Charger
It seems like there is a solar powered concept design for just about everything today, and that even includes wheelchairs. This wheelchair design has retractable solar panels and even a solar powered gadget charger. It was created by a team of students at the University of Virginia's School of Engin ...
How The Facebook Ping Notification Noise Was Designed & Developed
I'm one of the few people I know who actually likes the Facebook ping notification sound. Sure, it's a distraction I don't need during my busy day, but the sound itself is nice. Have you ever stopped to really listen to it? It's almost smooth and soothing. There's no question that it's a step up fro ...
Window Socket: Plug Your Devices Into Your Window For A Solar Charge
We've written about so many solar powered device chargers over the years that it's hard to remember them all. Even after all the creativity put into the idea of charging our gadgets with sunlight, it still isn't mainstream. Of course, the best case scenario would be if we could just plug all our cor ...
6 Steps To Prevent Digital Identity Disaster
When I was in college (back before our civilized, digital epoch had dawned), the resume was the “you” you presented to potential employers. It was a carefully crafted document, edited to put your experience and skills in the best possible light. It was quite efficient, and the primary filter that co ...
Apostrophe Hotel: Check In To This Paris Paradise For Design-Lovers
Are you looking to sleep under a massive typewriter, dance through clouds on a rainy Paris evening, and step directly into a lush romantic shower, all without leaving your hotel? If so, I would recommend the Apostrophe Hotel. It's the perfect pit stop for the wordsmith-come-design geek, and it's a s ...
![David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/earth-from-space-clouds1-optimized.jpg "David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]")
David Bowie’s Space Oddity Played In Space Is Remarkable [Video]
High above the surface of the earth, between 330 km (205 mi) and 435 km (270 mi), orbited a wonder of human exploration. Completing 15.7 orbits each day, the International Space Station was a marvel that could be seen from earth under the right conditions. Once again, it is social media that has bro ...
![A Typical Barbie Body vs. A Typical Real Woman Body [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/barbie-body-vs-real-life-optimized.jpg "A Typical Barbie Body vs. A Typical Real Woman Body [Infographic]")
A Typical Barbie Body vs. A Typical Real Woman Body [Infographic]
I've written many articles over the years about Barbie's body, and how it warps the self-image of young girls around the world. Now that I'm getting older (and hopefully more mature), my opinion about it is changing. I don't want a Barbie body anymore. I'm happy with how my own body looks, and I don ...
![10,000 Computer Generated iPhone 5s Fall Like Dominoes [Video]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iphone-5-dominoes-fall-1-optimized.jpg "10,000 Computer Generated iPhone 5s Fall Like Dominoes [Video]")
10,000 Computer Generated iPhone 5s Fall Like Dominoes [Video]
We've seen a lot of things fall like dominoes over the years, but this is a first for 10,000 iPhones. I would like to tell you that each one of these iPhones was meticulously placed in perfect alignment so this incredible maze could fall to perfection, but these are CG iPhones. On second thought, th ...
High Tech Picnic Table Umbrella Uses Sunshine To Charge Mobile Devices
I wrote an article yesterday about how we want our devices to work all the time with no exceptions. We have no patience when our smartphones run low on battery, and we'll do almost anything to keep that from happening. As a result, manufacturers try to create the most innovative mobile chargers so w ...
World’s First Self-Powered Digital Camera Actually Takes Decent Pics
With the proper apps, I'm convinced I can take on the world with my smartphone camera. I don't usually even notice other digital cameras, but this one caught my attention. It looks like a little retro box, and that's because the creators wanted to make it look a bit 'old fashioned' or retro on purpo ...
MaxCDN Giveaway: 15 Free 1TB Accounts For Bit Rebels Readers
We're excited to launch our latest giveaway today, and if you are growing a website, you are going to love this one. MaxCDN is giving away 15 1TB accounts to Bit Rebels readers! You can enter below anytime over the next 13 days by using the Rafflecopter form. When MaxCDN announces the winners, I wil ...
3D Printing Vending Machine Creates 3D Printed Designs Fast & Easy
As awesome as 3D printing is, most people still don't have access to it. Unless you have a 3D printer at home, if you want something 3D printed, you typically have to order it through an Internet 3D printing company. It's a time consuming process that has a long way to go before it's optimized. Drea ...
Voice Gives Way To Data: Erosion Of Voice Communications Technology
With all the talk about what the next big tech item will be in the next few years, whether it be the iWatch, Apple Television, flexible displays, wearable technology and the like, one area that has slipped under the radar has been the gradual erosion of traditional voice communications technology. I ...