It’s a legitimate answer that companies fall back on all too often to cover their tracks. In the case of Android and AT&T’s reluctance to offering non-market Android apps, it is again “consumer safety and data protection” that takes cake. It’s noble that AT&T wants to keep our digital bits safe. But at what expense? I’m fully capable of making an informed decision as to whether an app is legit or not. Though I’m sure...
A couple days ago, the LEGO Printer was all the rage. It’s still a crafty, head nod of an idea, but a newcomer has stolen my attention. The LEGO Circular Saw. With safety in mind however, the creator removed “the sharpest parts of the blade” and even rigged up an auto-shutoff function if the protective flap exposes too much of the saw. Nifty. Just don’t go giving this to little Johnny. Things would go south pretty quick. Video of the blade...
Safety first as they always say… If you’re a biker (with pedals now) who is familiar with the perils and dangers that night riding bring on, you’ve no doubt become accustomed to your trusty LED or army of LED’s keeping you somewhat visible and alive. A mini-strobe here or there does aid greatly in the night’s overpowering darkness. But there’s something better and geekier waiting for you… The Ferris WheeLED (PIAA) is just what the...
“Transparent Truck”? At first it sounds like some weird Sci-fi contraption or lead in to the often talked about invisibility cloak. But in reality it isn’t anything high tech or that complicated. The picture above shows this transparent truck concept for what it really is — a simple yet ingenious implementation of technology on the roadways. The only problem in the near-term is cost. As with most forward thinking and leading edge tech, it will...
Over the last week, I’ve seen quite a few posts centered around lighting. Whether they deal with home lighting, car lighting, or countless other forms, choosing a new light fixture or device this holiday season shouldn’t be too hard. One device that struck my fancy in particular is the Pedal powered pedal lights. The concept is ingenious and simple. Lights attached to pedals keep you from dirt nappin’ via an unfortunate decimation by a mechanical...
