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// May 22nd, 2013 // No Comments » // Computers, Tech
Came across this the other day after discussing how there’s already a network called Skynet (since 1969). Then, the next day, I realized that the worldwide network, data storage and information storage that Google has amassed is way scarier than anything any of the Terminator movies depict.
Regardless, Skynet may emerge from simple physics — chaos theory and entropy.
// March 23rd, 2013 // No Comments » // Computers, Music, Tech, Video
Love this Google Plus post that Google employee Ian Hickson did on DRM — very in-depth and brings up a lot of good points, and simultaneously shoots down a lot of DRM proponents’ arguments and points.
// March 22nd, 2013 // No Comments » // Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Tech
I’m a huge fan of technology — in general it makes tasks easier, faster and more efficient.
All of the above holds true for the automobile as well. But while making the car safer and easier, it also deadens the experience some — taking away some of the skill and thrill of driving a vehicle on the edge of its limits. Additions like assistive braking technologies, traction control, etc. make the car safer, but make the driver dumber.
http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2013/death-of-the-true-sports-car/
// February 8th, 2013 // No Comments » // Apple, iOS, Tech
Sign me up. I love my last generation iPod Nano as a watch. Something that interfaced with my iPhone while it was still in my pocket would be great.
If it’s half as cool of the concept and promise of the [barely] now shipping Pebble watch, I’m all over it.
Former Apple Human Interface Developer Speculates on Future ‘iWatch’
// February 7th, 2013 // No Comments » // Apple, Tech
While all of these aren’t gems or winners, it is very cool seeing the way people are using the plethora of sensors in modern Mac hardware.
// February 5th, 2013 // No Comments » // Health & Fitness, Tech
Love my FitBit (when I have a working one in my possesion), and love this hack using the FitBit API. I’m curious to see what else comes out from the FitBit API.
FitBit Hack Cuts the Power to Your Gear If You Don’t Work Out
// January 27th, 2013 // No Comments » // Computers, Design, Tech
This sounds like it’s right up my alley. While I know my way around may an application, I don’t have much of a grasp in 3D apps. This sounds like a good stop gap until I get a handle on 3D design applications.
I particularly like the iPhone case customization wizard.
// January 12th, 2013 // No Comments » // Tech, TV Talk
I’ve always used Keefer Madness to communicate reviews and to to tell you about times when we’ve had less than optimal service. But here are two that I have no hesitation in recommending.
// January 10th, 2013 // No Comments » // Cycling, Tech
Nice to see the next generation of GPS-based cyclecomputers from Garmin. Seems like they’re nice and evolutionary — great if you need to replace an ailing computer, or are ready to make the jump into a GPS-based cyclocomputer. The live weather screen sounds pretty cool in theory.
The other features are great — but not anything I’d replace my perfectly function Garmin Edge 500 — that is unless Garmin wants to send me a review unit to try out and review here on Keefer Madness.
New Garmin Edge 810 & 510 Add Mobile Sync, Live Ride Tracking, Weather Updates, More!
// January 9th, 2013 // No Comments » // Computers, Software, Tech
Sweet, as soon as I get my replacement parts for my ailing Replicator, it’s time to upgrade software and firmware:
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