I mentioned Plurk earlier, but now I've written up a full review of it for MakeUseOf.com. Check it out and comment what you think. I have really enjoyed testing it out...so much so that I'm almost certainly going to use it in the future. It's really pretty fun! Plurk on everybody!
At the bottom of that page you can find everybody from MUO who uses Plurk, too. Friend us up if you like!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Will Reading This Blog Improve Your Love Life?
Maybe...you never know! But if you love technology, odds are you're already a geek and according to the Geeks are Sexy blog, that could be a great boon! They have a great article called "12 Reasons why a geek will steal your girlfriend this year" and I think they're right on the money.
If you're a lazy geek like me, here's the video version that DailyIdea.tv made into a full-length video:
No question for me about any of the points on that list. Well, except the money part...geek tech is expensive, girls! So geeks, don't be discouraged...go out and strut your stuff. And ladies...if you don't want to give us a second look, at least do a double take or something. ;-)
[Via Geeks are Sexy]
If you're a lazy geek like me, here's the video version that DailyIdea.tv made into a full-length video:
No question for me about any of the points on that list. Well, except the money part...geek tech is expensive, girls! So geeks, don't be discouraged...go out and strut your stuff. And ladies...if you don't want to give us a second look, at least do a double take or something. ;-)
[Via Geeks are Sexy]
Saturday, June 14, 2008
My Authorial Debut on MakeUseOf.com
Thanks to everybody over at MakeUseOf for welcoming me and helping me get my start. If you're not familiar with MakeUseOf, definitely check them out...I've been reading them since long before I started freelancing.
Also, check out MakeUseOf Podcast #6, which features yours truly chatting with Jason Mayoff about all the postings on MUO.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Alright, We're Not All Going to Die [Hoax Revealed]
Ok so if you remember my previous post, I put up a video of some Asian people making their cellphones into magic corn-popping machines. Well, as it turns out, that video was not only a copy of the following video, but it isn't physically possible at all. Wired asked a physicist at UVA named Louis Bloomfield about the video and he states that:
Anyway, all of this is extra credit at this point because the makers of the video have come out and debunked it. Cardo posted this video below:
So, it's clearly just some ad for Bluetooth headsets. This still leaves me with a few questions. How did they make the popcorn pop magically? What was up with that Asian video? Did they use the same camera effect? Are Asian cellphones actually real dangers and can be used to cook a steak?
Anyway, less of the day: if you make a good viral video that turns out to be an ad...you'll probably fool me into posting it on my blog.
[Via Wired]
"[The videos] are cute, but that's never gonna happen."It seems that the microwaves that pop popcorn are much more intense than cellphone waves and if they weren't, they would heat the water in their users fingers and probably hurt them. Basically, if these ubiquitous devices could pop popcorn, we would already know.
Anyway, all of this is extra credit at this point because the makers of the video have come out and debunked it. Cardo posted this video below:
So, it's clearly just some ad for Bluetooth headsets. This still leaves me with a few questions. How did they make the popcorn pop magically? What was up with that Asian video? Did they use the same camera effect? Are Asian cellphones actually real dangers and can be used to cook a steak?
Anyway, less of the day: if you make a good viral video that turns out to be an ad...you'll probably fool me into posting it on my blog.
[Via Wired]
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Join the World in Downloading Firefox 3 on June 17th
That's right folks, the long-awaited Mozilla Firefox version 3 will be hitting the virtual shevles on June 17th, 2008. The new Firefox will have a ton of new features that fix common browser nuisances and make the interface more intuitive. One of the most important changes is its usage of system resources. Firefox 3 will take up far less RAM (according to benchmarking) than any other current browser. While users who run a relatively light installation will notice a difference, adding a load of extensions will probably negate this.Mozilla has been holding off on the launch date announcement until now, but they have been building support for a massive "Download Day" so that they can set the record for most downloads in a single day at well over one million. Clicking the badge above will take you to the site, so you too can sign up to download on that day.
Of course, if you want to get a taste early like me, head on over to the Firefox 3 Release Candidate 3 page and download it. So far, it's pretty slick.
Note:
Personally, I'm excited about the announced release date because shortly after FF 3 comes out, Flock will be updating to version 2.0, with the shiny new back-end from FF3.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
If This Is Real, We're Probably All Going to Die
I was scrolling through DailyBits.com and found this video:
This is pretty scary, but also pretty awesome. I'm not skilled enough in false camera work to tell if this is real or not, but there has to be some way to fake this. Either that or we're all going to get brain cancer in a few decades.
This is pretty scary, but also pretty awesome. I'm not skilled enough in false camera work to tell if this is real or not, but there has to be some way to fake this. Either that or we're all going to get brain cancer in a few decades.
Should You Keep or Toss?...Crowdsource It!
I am a terrible packrat.
I keep stuff that I don't even really like, but reminds me of a place or a thing. My atrocious memory may be the reason for being so clingy. Whatever the cause, sometimes I just need to get rid of stuff. Those little paper slips that you pick up in our modern world...easy to throw out. A little branded doohickey (bottle opener, small flashlight)...I can probably close my eyes and toss it in the can. Larger things can be an issue though.
What if you could have a ton of people randomly come up to you and say, "Toss it out!" Or better yet, have a discussion about its potential value. If you think this might be useful, you should to check out KeepOrToss.org.
On their site, you will find tons of old stuff that people can't force themselves to toss out, so they put it up for the masses to discuss. This is known as crowdsourcing, because you're "outsourceing" some task to people who will do it as a group. You can vote "toss" or "keep" on each item and make a comment if you are so inclined. Often the comments provide insight into whether the item has any value beyond the sentimental. A lot of items are old toys that people have simply outgrown and don't have space for.
If you need that extra boost and want to put your item up for a vote, there is a simple form and a place to upload a picture. It's free and you might get a lot of nifty messages about that special collection of Spider Man action figures. Don't be embarrassed if you get made fun of for your high school prom dress, though.
[KeepOrToss.Org]
I keep stuff that I don't even really like, but reminds me of a place or a thing. My atrocious memory may be the reason for being so clingy. Whatever the cause, sometimes I just need to get rid of stuff. Those little paper slips that you pick up in our modern world...easy to throw out. A little branded doohickey (bottle opener, small flashlight)...I can probably close my eyes and toss it in the can. Larger things can be an issue though.
What if you could have a ton of people randomly come up to you and say, "Toss it out!" Or better yet, have a discussion about its potential value. If you think this might be useful, you should to check out KeepOrToss.org.
On their site, you will find tons of old stuff that people can't force themselves to toss out, so they put it up for the masses to discuss. This is known as crowdsourcing, because you're "outsourceing" some task to people who will do it as a group. You can vote "toss" or "keep" on each item and make a comment if you are so inclined. Often the comments provide insight into whether the item has any value beyond the sentimental. A lot of items are old toys that people have simply outgrown and don't have space for.
If you need that extra boost and want to put your item up for a vote, there is a simple form and a place to upload a picture. It's free and you might get a lot of nifty messages about that special collection of Spider Man action figures. Don't be embarrassed if you get made fun of for your high school prom dress, though.
[KeepOrToss.Org]
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