Product and software reviews, tech tips and gadgets Studio Neat Cosmonaut stylus for iPad review When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone in 2007, he boasted that it would not require a stylus and could be used by just your finger. The same goes for the iPad but when you’re dealing with a 10” touch screen, the possibilities presented by a capacitive stylus are overwhelming. Tom Bihn Ristretto bag for iPad review We’ve reviewed a number of different bags and carrying solutions in the past year or so but you might be seeing a lot more as of late. Coming to you today, however, is Tom Bihn’s Restretto bag made specifically for iPad (all generations). — Our full review after the break! Karotz WiFi smart rabbit review Have you ever wanted a personal desk assistant that can update you on the weather, the latest news, and even your Twitter feed? Hauppauge HD PVR Gaming Edition review But you may wonder, “how can I record HD footage from my TV over to my computer and throw it up on Youtube?” SGP Neo Hybrid 2S for iPhone 4 / 4S review
Top 10 Philosoraptors | Meme Pics - StumbleUpon Philosoraptor meme never gets old as there’s no shortage of fascinating and curious things in this universe to ponder. Below you will find some of the best philosoraptor musings ever made. Enjoy: People That Come Into Your Life. Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there... to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them, you know that every moment that you are with them, they will affect your life in some profound way. Sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart. Everything happens for a reason! Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. The people you meet affect your life. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.
Punk Rock Music | Lessons Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. Kinds Of Punk 3. Practice 4. Chords 5. Then do this backward and on every string. E|----------------------| B|----------------------| G|----------------2--2--| D|------4--3------------| x8 A|--2----------4--------| E|----------------------| 4. C C# D D# E B Eii F F# G G# A A# E|------------------------------------------| B|------------------------------------------| G|--5--6--7--8--2--4--9---------------------| D|--5--6--7--8--0--4--9---3--4--5--6--7--8--| A|--3--4--5--6--0--2--7---3--4--5--6--7--8--| E|------------------------1--2--3--4--5--6--| All you have to do is practice. 5. e|------------------------------------------------------| B|------------------------------------------------------| G|------------------------------------------------------| D|--7-7--6-6--5-5-------------------4-4--3-3--(repeat)--| A|--7-7--6-6--5-5--(Pick up tempo)--4-4--3-3------------| E|--5-5--4-4--3-3-------------------2-2--1-1------------| 7. 8.
Easy Drink - Bottle Redesign by Hsu Hsiang-Min, Liu Nai-Wen & Chen Yu-Hsin & Yanko Design The 45-Degree Neck What will happen if we shift the mouth of the bottle from the top to a 45-degree angle? You may not be able to fill it to the brim, and drinking from it may be a bit weird, but filling the bottle from a water cooler or fountain will surely become easy. This simple placement difference can do a heck lot for the packaging design and I think it’s radical and awesome. Designers: Hsu Hsiang-Min, Liu Nai-Wen & Chen Yu-Hsin
Bento Laptop Tablet Hybrid by René Woo-Ram Lee Bento is quite an exceptional and forward thinking concept by René Woo-Ram Lee. It’s quite a plausible scenario that most of use/own a tablet, a PC, external hard drives and a smartphone. Now combine the power of these to have fully customizable Bento Laptop! The Box accommodates all the gear to work as one whole unit or individually; as you see fit. Features Laptop with 15″ OLED screen11″ tablet and 4″ phone sit in shallow depressionsSolar powered lithium-ion battery1TB SSD drive Designer: René Woo-Ram Lee The Fujitsu branding is evident and rightly so, the concept is a part of the Fujitsu Design Award that is organized by Designboom. Sony Nextep Computer Concept for 2020 by Hiromi Kiriki & Yanko Design - StumbleUpon In 2020 We Can Wear Sony Computers On Our Wrist Our present need for internet connectivity is so profound that secondary devices like the Nextep Computer are bound to happen. Developed to be worn as a bracelet, this computer concept is constructed out of a flexible OLED touchscreen. Earmarked for the year 2020, features like a holographic projector (for screen), pull-out extra keyboard panels and social networking compatibility, make the concept plausible. Ten years from now is not too far away, so how many of you think we’d be buying such gadgets?
Harry Frankfurt's "On Bullshit" One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. Another worthwhile source is the title essay in The Prevalence of Humbug by Max Black. Humbug: deceptive misrepresentation, short of lying, especially by pretentious word or deed, of somebody’s own thoughts, feelings, or attitudes. A very similar formulation might plausibly be offered as enunciating the essential characteristics of bullshit. Deceptive misrepresentation: This may sound pleonastic. Short of lying: It must be part of the point of saying that humbug is “short of lying,” that while it has some of the distinguishing characteristics of lies, there are others that it lacks. Especially by pretentious word or deed: There are two points to notice here. Misrepresentation … of somebody’s own thoughts, feelings, or attitudes: This provision that the perpetrator of humbug is essentially misrepresenting himself raises some very central issues.
How Lock Picking Works" Most people carry five to 10 keys with them whenever they go out. On your key ring you might have several keys for the house, one or two more for the car and a few for the office or a friend's house. Your key ring is a clear demonstration of just how ubiquitous lock technology is: You probably interact with locks dozens of times every week. The main reason we use locks everywhere is that they provide us with a sense of security. In this article, we'll look at the very real practice of lock picking, exploring the fascinating technology of locks and keys in the process. Locksmiths define lock-picking as the manipulation of a lock's components to open a lock without a key. Locks come in all shapes and sizes, with many innovative design variations. For most of us, the most familiar lock is the standard dead-bolt lock you might find on a front door. A deadbolt lock's only job is to make it simple for someone with a key to move the bolt but difficult for someone without a key to move it.
Elasty - Mobile Phone Cover by Yoori Koo & Yanko Design Simple Slits for Phones This design rings home a bell because right this minute, the inside flap of my iPhone case has a sticky-note to-do list stuck to it! If it was not enough to expect zillions of functions from our smartphones, apparently now their protective covers need to come handy too! This clever silicone rubber case has five slits that are good enough to tuck in bills, pen, stylus or credit cards. 30 Useful (and Unknown) Web Apps You Need to Bookmark - Page 2 FillAnyPDF FillAnyPDF is a fairly simple web app which allows you to upload a PDF file, then easily write on it wherever you want. This allows you to easily fill out any form, even if they’re not in an editable PDF form. Google Wave “What is Google Wave?” That was the question a lot of people asked when Google launched its email-replacement-slash-collaboration platform Wave, and to a large extent, the question remains unanswered. SpeedTest Everyone wonders sometimes why their ISP’s claim of Blazing Fast Internet doesn’t seem to translate to faster downloads or lower pings. Grooveshark What makes Grooveshark special enough that we recommend it over the dozens of other music streaming web apps? Vuvox Vuvox is a rich media creation app that allows you to quickly turn your photos and audio into a moving web collage. Keep reading for more great web apps!