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Our Dangerous Dependence on GPS
Published on 2011-05-13 14:22:00
It's becoming hard to imagine a life without GPS. In our quest to find ourselves and connect with others, this tool offers instant results and emergency assistance. However, as recent events and reports point out, there can be a terrible price to pay for relying too heavily on our guardian satellites. Garmin GPS by caribb You may not have thought much about it, but satellite systems like the US-based Global Postioning System (GPS) are widely used commerically - not just for car
Netflix and Pandora Scratch Your Most Basic Itch
Published on 2011-05-07 08:00:00
Why settle for filling a niche when you can cater to consumers' instincts and take it much further? Streaming media services Netflix and Pandora help sell themselves by scratching a basic human itch. Sleepless Night by Herlifewithin Your project barely made deadline (only thanks to your unpaid overtime), and traffic crawled all the way home. You kick off your shoes, heat up the left-overs, and settle into the couch for some mindless entertainment. Or maybe the guy you've been
Resurrecting The Jukebox With Mobile Phones
Published on 2011-02-02 16:18:00
While some old favorites, like Pogs, are probably well and truly faded, some, like jukeboxes, are just waiting for the right new technology to rescue them from dusty obscurity. In particular, the rapid expansion of wi-fi and smartphones paves the way for the revival of this magical music box. Mini Jukebox by donkhuth Almost ubiquitous in '50s-style diners are the miniature jukeboxes sitting at each table, promising aural joy for only a nickel. As convenient and fascinating as t
