Unbeknownst to many, even if an electronic is fully charged, it will still draw power from the wall. Now it may not seem like much. And in reality, it isn’t — for a single gadget in a single day. But then take into account how many gadgets there are sitting fully charged in wall outlets across the world. It adds up. What if there were a “smart” plug that would detect a charged battery and released said battery accordingly? Welcome to the Leech...

Similar to the tweeting Christmas Tree, this next story involving also involves Twitter being implemented with a leafy subject. Though in this case, this tree is merely a “normal” tree, not a Christmas tree. Created by Ericsson and currently being shown off at MWC in hall 6, those at Mobile World Congress can take a few minutes to stop by the Twittering Tree for some light hearted enjoyment. For those of us who can’t see it in person however, let me...

While the tweeting Kegerator is a clever, geeky way to interact with a chilled brew, other even more interactive possibilities exist for Twitter. Moving away from actual consumption, how about controlling something via Twitter? I bring you the “Tweet Tree”. This clever combination of old and new employs Twitter as the means to let ordinary citizens such as you and I to control a Christmas tree’s lights from anywhere in the world. Built upon a...

‘Tis the season to go all out, make a spectacle of yourself, and just have a good time. With the dropping temperatures, falling snow, and coming Christmas season, it’s time to bust out the traditional Christmas epic: “Christmas Vacation”. In my mind, there’s simply nothing funnier. Hopefully most of you have seen Christmas Vacation and will instantly know what I’m talking about when I reference “the house”. More...

Think Christmas is immune from the idiosyncrasies of the geek following? Ha! When is there ever something we can’t mod, hack, or find some way to plaster our digital nature on to? That Christmas tree that you now decorate year after year, almost like a robot, can now be a shinning example of your geeky ways. Put away all of those “other” ornaments (ok, Grandmas special gifted one to you that she gave you on your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and so on birthdays...