A group designed to bring cultural creatives together has deigned today to be the start of National Day of Unplugging. The group wants people to pledge that from sundown tonight until sundown tomorrow, you’ll give up electronic gadgetry. The ethos of the event is clearly stated: Do you have multiple cell phones? Take your ipad [...]
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Sony MDR-XB600 Extra Bass 40mm Driver Premium Headphones for just $39.99 plus free shipping. That’s 60% off Amazon’s original retail price of $99.99. Tap into the pure power of premium bass with 40mm drivers engineered to deliver hard-hitting hooks the way the artist intended. [...]
A new iPhone app will help analyze your urine for 25 different health conditions. But thankfully you won’t have to worry about Apple’s warranty exemption for passing water damage. Instead the app works by examining photographs of a strip onto which a patient urinates. The strip changes color depending on the presence and levels of [...]
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the rooCASE eXTREME Hybrid TPU Shell Case for iPhone 5 for just $9.90. That’s 67% off the case’s recommended retail price of $29.95. TPU + PC flex hard silicone with black clip-on matte shell case. Superior protection against shock, drops and falls. Access to all [...]
Yep, that’s probably going to happen at one point. I can already see these glasses getting banned from theater and plenty of other locations. [The Joy of Tech]
HP has released an Android tablet for $169. It’s sparked a lot of questions — and a lot of people reading symbolism into it. The device is called the HP Slate 7, the number being the screen size in inches. It only has two notable features that you wouldn’t expect in most Android tablets, namely [...]
This geek clock uses symbols from the world of math and physics to tell the time. If you’re afraid your guests won’t be able to decipher what on there, don’t worry, there are also extra dots on the clock so that “regular” people can read it too! [Geek Clock - YOUgNeek @ Etsy]
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the GOgroove AudiOHM BPM High Fidelity Noise Isolating Ergonomic Earbuds for just $14.99. That’s 73% off the earbuds’ regular retail price of $54.99. Premium components, durable construction, and sterling sound quality make these ideal for use with all kinds of devices including smartphones, mp3 players, [...]
Canon has shown off more details with its 3D take on augmented reality. It looks like an impressive but expensive technology that might be a solution in search of a problem. The system is dubbed MREAL, standing for Mixed Reality, and goes on sale on March 1. It’s the same basic concept as augmented reality, [...]
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Klipsch G-17 Air Wireless Sound System (With AirPlay) for just $219.99 plus free shipping. That’s 60% off the sound system’s list price of $549.99. Introducing the Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air wireless speaker system with a sophisticated design matched only by its acoustical prowess. Unfettered [...]
Want to see how Glass actually feels? It’s surprisingly simple. Say “take a picture” to take a picture. Record what you see, hands free. Even share what you see, live. Directions are right in front of you. Speak to send a message, or translate your voice. Get the notifications that matter most. Ask whatever’s on [...]
The concept of 3D printing has taken off, making designs into reality more quickly and more easily than ever before. It’s had applications ranging from toys to medicine – we could even print houses! A more artistic use of this new technology is to create sculptures with incredible intricacy and precision. However, most artists would [...]