If you have been watching Hulu at all recently, you’ve probably seen an ad for the cutting edge new Droid Razr (watch below). And it’s been bugging the hell out of me. So what’s stupid about this ad? By my count, the phone is on the screen for a total of 6 seconds [...]
Engineers constantly look to nature for inspiration. Birds give us more efficient planes, trees give us stronger buildings, hell even velcro was inspired by a plant. This is actually an entire field of expertise called biomimicry. What’s interesting though is that many other aspects of human civilization exhibit unintentional biological comparisons. To start, watch this incredible [...]
In light of the new “Buffett Rule” and heightened rhetoric about class warfare, I thought I’d try to provide some objective context to a polarizing and heated debate… Wish me luck.
Your Thoughts Betray You: Rapid Advances In Brainwave Technology Will Pose Ethical & Legal Questions
As part of the quarterly technology report, The Economist details some of the amazing advances in devices that read your brain waves. These technologies are empowering and fun today, but where will they be in 20 years and how will society use them?
Geeks seem to love beer. Are they actually frat stars in disguise? No. Here are 4 reasons why we really love beer.
150. That’s Dunbar’s Number. It is the theoretical maximum number of stable relationships a person can have at once (on average). This includes your significant other, all your family, friends, and close coworkers. Then why do we see people on Facebook with other 1,000 friends these days?
As a responsible driver, you should have certain things in your car, no matter who you are. These are things that will keep you safe and moving. Additionally, you shouldn’t have much else in your car. By taking out that set of golf clubs and all the other junk, you can increase your fuel economy and make your car safer.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this month or dislike Google, you’ve probably noticed your web search page has changed. It’s called “Google Instant” and displays search results as you type. Instant Vu, my imitation, provides search results just for Vanderbilt. Now, you can search Vandyland at the speed of thought!
As a student, I know that taking good notes in class is a surefire way to perform better on exams, quizzes, and homework assignments. But I’ve always struggled to find an effective balance between jotting down too much detail while making the notes easy to follow later for studying. Enter iPad & 2 Apps…
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Whether it’s something as complex as a cell phone or as simple as a toothbrush, we expect new technology to enrich our lives while being easy to use. My printer has yet to be either of those things.
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