It looks like the rules requiring you to turn everything off while your airplane takes off is getting overturned! Yipee! Here’s the source: CNN: FAA allowing most electronic device use throughout flights CNET: FAA green-lights gadget use during entire flight This makes a lot of sense to me. Telling someone they can’t Read more…
I ran into this article just recently: Los Angeles Times: Driver cited for wearing Google Glass may be first in California I haven’t researched it at all, but it doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe there was more to the citation than just the fact the she was wearing the glasses. Read more…
I came across this article about Google working on a self-driving car. Engadget: Google asks car makers ‘Ullo John, wanna self-driving motor?’ If you really sit down and think about what a driver-less car entails, you’ll realize that this is a huge project! The car has to do everything from determine Read more…
This probably caught my eye mostly because I just filled up my truck. Gas prices are climbing higher and higher, and any hope of relief looks good. This article describes a project that might help. Erik Koepf is designing a process that does not require fossil fuels to create the Read more…
We’re getting closer to the Jetsons every day! Flying cars are something I only thought of as science fiction, but it looks like Terrafugia might be working toward making them a reality. I saw this article with some nice pictures of the Terrafugia Transition. They do a good job of Read more…
I ran across this new game online. Apparently, Mozilla is showing off new HTML5 technology, but it is still kind of fun to play. You can read about it here: Engadget: Mozilla releases BrowserQuest for HTML5 gamers and warriors (video) Or better yet, play it here: Browser Quest — Play Read more…
I just ran across this interesting link: Google Operating System: Google Schemer: Social Goal Management Basically, the article is introducing one of Google’s new tools: Schemer. In a nutshell it sounds like a tool to track things to do and maybe inspire others to do things. While I haven’t really delved Read more…
I came across this interesting Google Tech Talk today about the Cherokee Nation and computers. I learned that E-Mail is translated into Cherokee as Lightning Paper. I wonder what spam is? The other thing that I learned was the way that the Cherokees have adopted technology. It was interesting to Read more…
According to Engadget, the DeLorean car is attempting to make a come back. Engadget: DeLorean DMC-12 EV announced for 2013 production, Doc Brown’s whip gets real… electric The cool part is the new car will be all electric. Unfortunately, it is not food or trash powered. Maybe they should get together Read more…
I ran across this Tesla Model S article today on Engadget: Tesla Model S test ride and factory tour (video) The car is very impressive! Make sure you check out the videos. Be careful though. This may give cause you to want a new car! The electric engine is pretty Read more…