With all good things that technology brings us, there is a much less talked about “dark side”. Normally it deals with the freedoms or liberties that politicians wrongfully use various technologies for. At other times it’s merely for the love of money. Greed is a powerful motivator. Perhaps that’s what is pushing local governments to tap into the wild world of space in helping snatch the very numbers and letters off of your license plates. It may...

Most of the sci-fi world may still be looking towards flying cars as the holy grail, but the truth of the matter is, there is plenty in the auto realm that is as equally enticing and exciting while still keeping all four wheels on the ground. As more complex electronics and computers move into our automobiles, the line between tool of the human and intelligent human transport system become become ever closer. In the year 2010, the person driving the car does most, if not...

Tattoos. Gadget blog. What’s the point? Science. Read on. Criminals often use tattoos as branding for their chosen gang. Tattoos and criminals can also be used as a “slate” or fleshy paper to send messages to other individual and gangs via tatooed on messages. Previously, criminals who were being targeted by law enforcement because evidence linked to a tattoo simply got a new tattoo covering up or modifying the old one so that the police had no way...

Video calls while being all the rage over seas, haven’t quite caught on here in the U.S. Though, with downright laughable “highspeed” speeds, video calling would all but render our networks all but dead as millions flooded the airwaves with video bits. But, for those of you who are more fortunate to enjoy real wireless broadband speeds, video calling is a treat. But what about when the sun goes down and the lights go out? If you’re carrying a...