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The Digital Mosaic: 7 Impressive ASCII Artworks

Published on 2012-03-28 10:30:34

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Can Twitter Really Be Bought?

Published on 2012-03-26 10:30:12

Can Twitter Really Be Bought?This recent Businessweek article about the strategic purchasing options of Twitter has got me fuming, and it’s not just because I’m a Google guy. Barry Ritholtz, a widely followed financial analyst and blogger, argues that Apple should buy Twitter, primarily because doing so would add the crucial social component that Apple still lacks, despite its growing … Continue reading > read more

The Evolution of Jewelry…For Phones?

Published on 2012-03-21 10:30:12

The Evolution of Jewelry…For Phones?Leave it to the Japanese to make use of every available nook and cranny to make something cuter. It’s way beyond customizing the phone cover you already have – it’s inventing new jewelry that originally served no other purpose than adding character. Enter: the phone charm. Considering the human tendency to decorate *everything* (Bedazzled jeans, … Continue reading > read more

Understanding Android: Three Ways to Find Your Location

Published on 2012-03-19 11:00:58

Understanding Android: Three Ways to Find Your LocationIt’s not all GPS.  How exactly does an Android device obtain your current location?  I had to hunt the webs for each answer separately, so for users and developers alike this article quickly highlights the three ways Android discovers where you are.  In order of power consumption, Cell-ID, Wi-Fi, and GPS can be powerful tools. … Continue reading > read more

Idyll Ramblings 2.0

Published on 2012-03-18 05:30:43

Idyll Ramblings 2.0Dear Readers, Idyll Ramblings has moved from Blogger.com to a self-hosted WordPress!  I’ve lost the retweet/like counts, but everything else is here and on its way to better than ever. It’s been a long time, folks.  I had a strong start, disappeared, tried to come back, and disappeared again.  I loved pursuing acting here in … Continue reading > read more

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 > read more

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 proje > read more

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 t > read more

Letting Go Of Hope

Published on 2010-08-30 11:00:00

It's hard to think of hope as being a hindrance. We're taught from a young age to hold on to our hopes and our dreams no matter what happens in our lives. While this may be generally good advice, there are times when holding on simply hol > read more

[uTweet.it] Powerful Instant Presentation Feedback

Published on 2010-04-11 16:00:00

You’re standing on-stage, in front of three hundred seated and raptly-staring people. In your hand: your iPhone, remotely controlling the brilliant presentation you’re giving. Suddenly, a little red box catches your eye from the la > read more

Get More Power From Your Nap

Published on 2010-04-07 16:00:00

We say it as much for ourselves as we do for our kids: "nap time." Theories abound as to the best way to nap, but honestly most people have never looked into the science behind the ritual. A better understanding of the short sleep we call > read more

Facebook Slices Your Bagels!

Published on 2010-04-05 16:00:00

Well, maybe not that, but it sure does do everything else. Through expanding Facebook integration for outside content and the rapid development of internal apps, Facebook is becoming a more ubiquitous and interactive home for the internet user. > read more

[uTweet.it] Future Typing: Four Ways to Input Text

Published on 2010-04-04 16:00:00

The physical QWERTY keyboard is, and will be for some time, the most common way to input text to a desktop or laptop. With the expansion of tablet and slate computing, however, these bulky, mechanical devices are sure to go out of style.&nbs > read more

The [uTweet.it] Series

Published on 2010-04-02 20:00:00

As some of you may know, I have been writing a weekly article for the startup online magazine, uTweet.it. For the sake of better exposure for both the magazine and my own articles, I'm going to start posting summaries of each article here.  > read more

Google Is The New God

Published on 2010-04-01 20:00:00

When times get rough, where do you turn for answers and support? Some people look to family and friends, some people listen for the voice within, and some people pray to a higher power for guidance. Chances are, though, your first stop is > read more

Optimism: Do You Make The Choice?

Published on 2010-03-31 20:00:00

For most, optimists are people who always see the proverbial glass as half-full. In truth, however, optimism is not a passive way of looking at life - it is an active, daily choice. Read on to learn about the word, 'optimism' and how to a > read more

The Geekiest Tattoos You Ever Did See

Published on 2010-03-30 20:00:00

I don't even remember why I'm writing this post; I've been lost in pages and pages of geeks and inks for the last couple hours. Here are some of the geekiest tattoos you've ever seen: "Leslie" must be so proud. If you really love the Fibonacc > read more