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I love it when I see schools and universities go out of their way to make learning fun and interactive for their students. Sometimes this happens in ways that involve technology. For example, the University of Groningen in the Netherlands recently created the world's largest touchscreen (for very li ...

Working From Home: Facts vs. Fiction [Infographic]

I work from home, and I have for so long that I don't know what it would be like to drive to an office each day. Most of my friends; however, still do that morning and afternoon commute to and from their job. Whenever we talk about our workdays with each other, there seems to be a disconnect. I noti ...

Computer Viruses: 40 Year Timeline of Progression

Many websites (including Mashable) are reporting that 2011 is the 25th anniversary of computer viruses; however... upon digging further, I'd like to report to all you real geeks out there that those pesky little buggers have been around for about 40 years (not 25). So, happy 40th anniversary to c ...

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Tweets From Japan: Shining Hope Into The Darkness

It seems like I've started dozens of articles with this same sentence: I love Twitter. However, each day I find more reasons why Twitter is such a fabulous place to hang out. Whenever there are tragedies happening around the world, I can always find some sort of peace and comfort on Twitter. Have yo ...

Unique Soaps For The Squeaky Clean Geek

Misty Belardo

Being squeaky clean is important to almost everyone. I know some people who take a shower at least three times each day. I usually take two showers a day. There is nothing better than always feeling fresh and clean. We have shared so many cool bath goodies here on Bit Rebels that always thrill geeks ...

evoMouse Pet: The Cute Hand Gesture Controlled Mouse

We've seen a lot of creative yet gimmicky computer mice get released over the past few years, but this one might have enough steam behind it to get moving. Maybe. The easiest way I know to describe it to you is that it's like a mini version of the Kinect. In other words, your finger is to this mouse ...

Corning: The Future Is All About Touchscreen Glass Infographics

Through the years, we have seen technology companies come up with their own take on the future. The latest and most memorable one was from Microsoft where they showcased their technology incorporated into our everyday lives. It was quite an astounding view, and some of the gadgets were dreamware tha ...

The Disaster In Japan: The Quake Explained [Infographic]

What has transpired in Japan since the earthquake last Friday at 2:46pm is horribly sad, and the nuclear situation they are facing is anything but a simple one. After trying to further educate myself about what exactly is going on inside the reactors that seem to be out of control by watching a Disc ...

Be A Rebel: Get A Recycled Skateboard iPhone Case

We here at Bit Rebels love recycled things. Not only is it the way of the future, but it's also one of the geekiest ways to stay retro. These days, people usually don't look at it as an old item will always be an old item and therefore it should be discarded. If you can recycle it, redesign it and p ...

Aspire To Be A Superhero: Stay In The Batman Hotel Room

Hotels are becoming ever more extravagant, and the amount of money investors are plowing down into these "homes away from home" is sometimes beyond imagination. Currently there are several builds going on around the world with a price tag that can only be compared to the GNP of a small country. Thei ...

Toilet Paper Roll Faces: The Creepiest Use Of A Toilet Paper Roll Ever

Everyone knows that when the toilet paper is out, danger is approaching. Well, let's just say that we all know we would rather have a spare toilet paper roll at home than realize it's out when it's too late. I remember when I was in preschool, and we were asked to bring empty toilet paper rolls to s ...

How To: Determine Your Stress Level In 2 Seconds

Are you stressed out right now? How stressed are you? Are you "I need a vacation" stressed or "I need to go to the hospital" stressed? This is a way for you to find out in 2 seconds, thus avoiding a time consuming visit the doctor. Of course, this is all in good fun. I wouldn't trust this to make a ...

Wikipedia: What You Don’t Know May Surprise You

Most of us know by now that Wikipedia turned 10 years old in January. Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with Wikipedia. If I need to win an argument, I use Wikipedia as credible source of information. If I'm about to lose an argument, I can come up with a dozen reasons why Wikipedia is bog ...

Disney And DuPont Create The Ultimate Tron Living Experience