November 2011
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Hiding behind a photoshopped image, not for long
‘Shoppin as they call it, or Photoshopping is all the rage these days. Manipulating images has become so easy with so many different free and paid programs. People have become so skilled at using Photoshop to alter images, it’s almost impossible to tell explicitly if an image has been altered or not. For example, look at how skilled this person is. In some cases, advertisers have...
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Enjoy a little bit more of your day with the...
I just added this to my Christmas list. This is the cutest mobile phone accessory I have seen. The Little Printer is a fun way to print out the small things in life that you might come across daily to give you a paper reminder, something to read or catch up on news and friends.
You can subscribe to your favorite feeds be it a daily puzzle, Foursquare, Google News, calendar reminders and more. ...
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Facebook gets a slap on the wrist from the FTC for...
For the past two years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has scrutinized and investigated Facebook over their privacy issues that have been voiced by millions of users for various reasons, which originally drew the attention of the FTC.
In a settlement today between Facebook and the FTC, Mark Zuckerberg agrees that Facebook must commit to user privacy and transparency or face fines of $16,000...
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A look at Apple's website, from past to present
In modern design, less often times is more. Minimalism is finally making it’s mark and showing that simple and smart design will get you better results rather than being bombarded with clutter. Sean Nelson takes us back 15 years through all the versions of Apple’s website, since Apple is one of the leader’s in design and looked to by many for inspiration, to see how much their...
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How to add shortcuts to your most used iPhone...
Sometimes getting to certain iPhone settings buried deep into your phone when you use them often is a pain in the ass. Luckily for us, Jeff Broderick did something about it.
He created iPhone Shortcut Settings where you can add shortcuts to your most frequently used iPhone settings directly to your home screen.
For settings you use often, this can be a time saver. He does a beautiful job of...
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Time Lapse: Post-Apocalyptic illustration for...
Dei Gaztelumendi was commissioned to create the cover for Xabiroi Comic Book Magazine. During the process, he created a time lapse video. The details in his illustration are just remarkable. Dei had full creativity rights on what to make the cover about. So he did a spin on his Post-Apocalyptic Kids series. The end result is awesome.
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Yves "Jetman" Rossy is a real life Rocketeer
If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, you may remember The Rocketeer. The superhero Rocketeer man was a stunt pilot that flew fast and high in the sky with his jet pack, something only thought of in sci-fi movies back then. Rocketeer man was later made into a movie, The Rocketeer in 1991.
Now many years later, a real life rocketeer is flying the skies with a jet pack. His name is...
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3D sneaker sculpture will have you wondering if...
This tall 3D sculpture of Nike, Adidas and New Balance shoes located in front of a city building will have any shoe fan excited to go see it in person. The sculpture looks amazing and pays homage to sneaker collectors all over the world. The only problem - it’s just a graphic design crafted by Chris Labrooy who is a graphic artist. The design is so real looking, I can’t help but...
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Google explains the evolution of search and gives...
Google’s main goal for search is to get end user’s to the answer their looking for as quickly and seamlessly as possible. In the evolution of Google Search, this hasn’t always been the case especially the early infancy of Google.
Google posted a timeline which highlights the universal search changes they have made over the past 14 years (1997-2011). Google’s Amit Sinhal...
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Interactive touchscreen will integrate social...
EXOPC is a tech company that develops touch interfaces, similar to an iPad. EXOPC is going to be debuting an interactive desk at CES in 2012. The desk called EXOdesk will use your desk space to put a window directly onto it where you will be able to touch to pull up apps to do things such as view Facebook and Twitter.
As shown in the demo video, you can pull up your feeds with a swipe, add an...
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A beautiful orchestration of the Legend of Zelda...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, a special orchestra recorded a symphony of the Main Theme Medley for the iconic Nintendo game.
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Building homes out of plastic bottles
In Africa and most third world countries providing something we might take for granted such as shelter is difficult to do because building homes requires funding for supplies. This is when ingenuity comes into play and in Nigeria for example they are using something that they have an abundance of and doesn’t cost a penny to help provide shelter.
Taking used plastic bottles and turning it...
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The madness that is Black Friday (videos)
Black Friday 2011 did not dissapoint. Just like every year, there are new tales of insanity and chaos at the Walmarts, Targets and Best Buys of the country. A new one this year would be someone taking a play out of UC Davis’ campus cop Lt. Jon Pike and pepper spraying a crowd of shoppers - I kid you not. On top of that you have additional voilence and all around mayhem as people try to...
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Bionic contact lens will display data, like...
Researchers at University of Washington have made a discovery in testing with rabbits of a new type of contact lens that will be able to project and display data directly onto the contact lens which of course will sit on your eye like any other contact lens. Data can be fed to the lens where “floating” images and information can be seen by the eye.
The lens will have a metal...
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William Shatner has a special message for this...
William Shatner wants to share his story with you on this very special Thanksgiving holiday; to warn of the dangers of frying your turkey so that you in turn do not get fried. Thank you, Mr. Shatner!
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New Samsung ad takes shots at the iPhone
In a new ad from Samsung, they take some shots at the Apple iPhone, including iPhone fan-boys-and-girls. It’s a pretty good ad by the way. What do you think, is it creative?
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National Geographic's 2011 Photo Contest
National Geographic is having their annual photo contest. Nat Geo sets the standard for photography as their photos have been used and revered world wide as the best of the best. Last year there were 16K contest entries submitted by photographers from 130 countries. The 2011 contest is underway and you have until November 30 to submit your entry. Until this year’s winners are announced,...
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The 2011 LA Auto Show concept design vehicles
It’s that time of year again where we get to see some radical new concept designs at the LA Auto Show exhibit. Last year’s concept vehicles didn’t disappoint and had some really nice designs like the Lotus Elise Concept. This year’s concept designs are different with my favorite maybe being the KIA GT, which I never thought I would ever say a KIA as being a car I really...
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According to Facebook, there is only four degrees...
You may have heard this before, that there is only six degrees of separation between you and anyone else in the world. Meaning, the separation between myself and some random person would be six people connections in between.
This philosophy comes from Hungarian author Frigyes Karinthy back in 1929. The idea hit main stream media when the Six Degrees Of Separation play by John Guare was made...
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Is the Cadillac CUE the new model for in-car...
Vehicle technology is finally starting to catch up with mobile device technology. For example, with the new Cadillac’s they will have CUE (Cadillac User Experience) which will be touch-screen based responsive technology similar to iPads. A new advanced driving experience should be expected but will it be safe?
Everything I see is touch-screen which is innovative, but when driving keeping...
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Quipol, a new social polling tool
Obtaining public opinion on the web sometimes is messy, so using a poll is usually the way to go. When using a poll, a common website to use is Poll Daddy, which has polls that you can create on the fly and embed to your blog or website. There is a new poll service that I just tried which looks to compete with Poll Daddy by having a polling system but with a more social element tied into it.
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More propaganda posters by Aaron Wood
Aaron Wood might as well be known as the modern day propaganda distributor. He creates propaganda posters for social media like it’s nobody else’s business but his own! His first set of social propaganda for Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus were a hit. Now he is back, covering even more bases such as FourSquare, YouTube, Angry Birds, Android and Apple.
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The iPad is just killing the tablet space
This is sad, for all iPad competitors that is. According to comScore October 2011 results, the iPad is destroying the tablet space with 87.6% of web usage worldwide coming from the iPad. There literally is no other tablet that even comes close to the iPad. Android has 10.9% of usage worldwide.
There really isn’t much more to add here, these stats are just ridiculous. I keep hearing...
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West Coast Customs builds life-size Mario Karts...
Nintendo 3DS recently released the first version of Mario Kart in 3D. To help Nintendo bring Mario Kart to life for an even bigger 3D experience, Nintendo commissioned West Coast Customs to build a life-size functional models of the Mario and Luigi cars. You might remember WC Customs from their popular MTV show with Xzibit where they would “pimp your ride.” They really outdid...
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Superman, the man of steel, is now on the iPhone...
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound; it’s Superman! Being a superhero isn’t easy, but playing one just got a lot easier and more fun because the official Superman game is now available on the Apple iPhone and iPad. The game looks awesome and has that classic comic book feel to it. Other games for mobile...
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Will the future of science uncover a Facebook...
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein. At the Technology Horizons Program conference scientists discussed topics that are unheard of and might seem a bit far fetched such as invisibility cloaks or a Facebook gene. Recent scientific studies though are catalysts to these transformations in science and prompt “what if” questions.
Without...
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How to: Put a 32,000 sq foot forest in the middle...
Milan is the second largest city in Italy. The city itself is home to over one million people with outlying urban areas with a population over four million. Milan is known for it’s high fashion, style and design. Something you might not know about Milan though is that it’s one of Italy’s most polluted cities.
Since pollution is a major problem in Milan, Italian architect...
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Tumblr's huge impact on the effort to save the...
Two days ago Tumblr launched a quick campaign to help Save the Internet from some really bad legislation that is being reviewed to be introduced to the House of Representatives. Some great news from Tumblr is that with their special campaign, they helped generate a huge response generating over 87,000 calls to congress.
That is such a great turn out and I am really happy that my fellow...
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Is this the worst fan video ever made?
In a video submitted to YouTube by some Windows Phone 7 fans, they made their own rap song to celebrate their admiration of the popular smart phone. I applaud their creativity, but is this the absolute worst fan video ever made? Or do you like it? You be the judge and let me know in the comments. via
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Connected Space Divider keeps your co-workers at...
Sometimes when your hard at work you don’t want any interruptions, or maybe there is that one co-worker you have that you don’t want to talk to. No matter the case, this new Connected Space Divider design let’s you isolate yourself from others and still be in the digital loop. It looks a little silly, but maybe it’s just what you need to help you focus on the task at...
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Amazing photo captures fog as it blankets the...
This is one fantastic photo that captures the beauty of the San Francisco Golden Gate bridge as a huge blanket of fog rolls over it as whomever took the photo seemed to capture the moment at exactly the right time. SF is pretty well known for it’s fog, also captured here in this video. Unfortunately I don’t know who took the photo. I found it via Reddit. If you happen to know, please...
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Send money to Facebook friends via PayPal
Sending money to friends and family just got a little bit easier. Using Facebook’s social graph, PayPal is breaking some ground by enabling Facebook user’s to send money to each other with a new Facebook PayPal app called Send Money. Now if you need to pay back a friend, make good on a bet or buy your friend a cup of Joe just for being there for you, you can.
Simply by using the...
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Occupy Flash is trying to help eradicate Flash...
Flash is dead. This is a sentiment echoed all over the web as of late. As HTML5 was introduced, Flash finally met it’s match. Then Adobe caved in back in August and decided to start building on HTML5 as well and not focus solely on Flash, as they knew HTML5 was the future of web design.
Inevitably earlier this month, Adobe finally and completely squashed Flash development. ...
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An all-star cast of former Myspace execs launch...
In some news that I will categorize as awesome coming out of the LA tech scene, former Myspace CEO Mike Jones announced yesterday his new startup called Science Inc. Jones describes Science Inc as a technology studio for startups looking to grow in Los Angeles.
Science Inc looks to separate itself from other accelerators by not only funding startups but also providing strategic and operational...
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Google takes iTunes head on with Google Music
Today Google announced their next big venture. Google Music launched along with the Google Music Store. Google Music which we talked about before with Beta Music is basically Google’s version of iTunes. With tons of similarities, Google Music is almost a replica of iTunes but has some subtle and also big differences. Some slight differences that Google points out are that you can...
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Please don't drag Siri into this
When Apple’s intelligent assistant Siri is not reading your mind, it is helping you with certain life situations such as, trying to mitigate arguments with your significant other. source
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Bar none, Japan's K Supercomputer is the fastest...
Supercomputers are not your every day computer. They are computers that are made specifically with the purpose to process and calculate data fast, really fast. For example they are used for tasks such as processing mathematical calculations used in quantum physics.
A supercomputer’s speed is measured by determining the supercomputer’s FLOPS. In computing, FLOPS can be used to...
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Socl, Microsoft's new social networking website
It appears that Microsoft is trying to get into the social networking game, as you know, it’s the hipster thing to do. There’s Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, oh yeah and Myspace; it might be dead but they still garner a good following and stats, for the time being at least. So with the three big dogs Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, how can there possibly be room for another...
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Help save the Internet!
Today is a huge day for the Internet. It’s not just about reblogging, tweeting and posting Facebook updates today. Today is the time to act, to keep the Internet free of bureaucratic bullshit and politicians trying to make the Internet a censored network for all of us.
I have blogged about this before. With the PROTECT-IP Act and also with H.R. 1981. In addition there is the Stop...
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The genius of Jeopardy champion and record breaker...
See this guy pictured inset, it’s by no mistake that he has a big grin on his face. His name is Roger Craig and he broke Jeopardy’s all-time money record in a single game, surpassing previous champion Ken Jennings. But how did he do it?
That is actually the million dollar question. He systematically broke down the entire game of Jeopardy, built his own programs and was able to train...
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A world map made entirely of recycled computer...
British artist Susan Stockwell created a giant world map out of recycled computer parts. The map is 21x13 feet, so it’s big. Using every kind of computer part possible from circuit boards to wiring to fans, she pieces together the entire world in great detail using what some might think as trash. It’s a great piece of artwork. If it looks familiar, you may be thinking of the...
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Beautiful street art in Bogota Columbia is...
In most societies especially here in the U.S., street art or better known as graffiti is frowned upon. Typically street art is painted over as it’s an illegal act of vandalism. I understand and in many cases agree with that, because some just look to cause trouble and vandalize property rather than create a piece of art.
However, there are some that actually do graffiti as an art form. ...
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Get inspiration to learn and create apps from this...
Most sixth graders are playing games, learning what they are taught in school and just enjoying life. Often times, there are children who exceed certain expectations. Thomas Suarez is one of them. Thomas gave a presentation last month at that TEDx on his experience so far creating apps for the Apple App Store. That’s right, he creates his own apps.
He says from a young age he has been...
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PETA must have missed the memo - Flash is dead
Trust me when I say, I am normally always in favor of PETA. You know, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. I have a soft spot for animals, so anytime I see some people abusing or otherwise exploiting animals it pisses me off, like most people.
PETA though takes things to the extreme and frankly, their new campaign to out Super Mario is just plain stupid. Do they really have this much...
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How to make an extra small apartment space work...
In Manhattan, prime real estate can come at a high cost. Being able to live somewhere with a lot of space is sometimes out of the question also, especially in an area with a dense population like New York city. Space is limited as they say. So how can you make a small space work for you? Just ask Eric Schneider who has a studio apartment that is 450 square feet. He enlisted the help of Normal...
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Goodnight iPad, a children's story
In our new “Facebook” generation, technology is abundant and our kids are immersed in it. If you think that is a falsehood, find almost any child and put an iPhone or iPad in front of them and most likely they will know how to swipe and do basic functions.
For example, the now Internet famous baby that thinks the magazine is an iPad that is broken because it won’t respond to...
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A design that will control a real plant with your...
If you don’t have a green thumb but are into technology and have a smart device, this may be what your looking for. Designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a design where plant meets app.
Using your smart phone or iPad for example, you can load up the app and control what he calls a Biome which is a flora terrarium whose climate conditions, water level and nutrients are controlled via an...
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Call of Duty MW3 N00b vs Vet advert with Jonah...
Jonah Hill and Sam Worthington do guest spots on the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 advertisement on the plight of a n00b (new) user and a vet. It’s just plain awesome, you gotta see it.
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The Daily Deals Network: Groupon The Movie
You don’t get to a $13 billion valuation without making a few enemies. Coupons, money, power and women. This is the movie about Groupon, the daily deals site that has taken the world and your wallet by storm.
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Social Network propaganda posters
Much like the Super Mario propaganda posters, these posters by Aaron Wood carry the same message of a hypothetical war promoting their respective social networks Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. via
