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33,000 People Applied for a One-Way Trip to Mars in Less Than Two Days

Big Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:50:47 +0000

Back in March, a private company called Mars One announced they were offering free trips to Mars in 2023. But there was a catch . . . it’s a ONE-WAY ticket. So you’re not just volunteering to go to Mars, you’re also volunteering to DIE on Mars. Who’d be interested in that deal? It turns [...]

Microsoft To Unveil 'New Generation' Xbox On May 21

Doc Shutts — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:29:27 +0000

For an old man like my self one would not think that I’m into gaming. But I am. I can remember when the first Grand Theft Auto came out I was in the basement for days. And now it looks like there is going to be a new gaming system. A new XBox. According to [...]

Don't Leave Voicemails – People Hate Listening to Them! [POLL]

Big Jim — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:41:28 +0000

Apparently people today hate listening to voicemails. Anything you need to say can be summarized in a text message until you get a chance to chat in person. Modern etiquette experts are saying you should only leave a voicemail if there's an emergency.

Facebook's Radical New Changes to the News Feed [POLL]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:34:40 +0000

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerburg has introduced some radical new changes to the “news feed”. This is the biggest change to Facebook since the introduction of the “timeline” in 2011. The new “news feed” is designed for stronger consistency with all devices, laptop, pads, phones, etc… There is a bigger emphasis on photos, and images making the [...]

Faith Can Move Mountains

Doc Shutts — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:49:08 +0000

There are times today that one can fall into the mind set that one person cannot make a difference. But that is a false premise. A thinking error. Because one person can. In a story by Stephen Messenger from Daily Good.com one girl made a difference. Faith, they say, can move mountains, but sometimes it [...]

Check Out These New Google Glass Goggles!

Big Jim — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:49:44 +0000

Google has 8000 pairs of their new Google Glass goggles that they’re ready to dole out…for $1500. You can “apply” for one online and IF you get one – you’ll be the coolest kid on the block – not to mention most envied.You can get all the info and “apply” HERE Here is what the GLASS [...]

New DVR That Records What Goes on in Your House?

Big Jim — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:09:54 +0000

Verizon has filed a patent for a DVR that can watch and listen to the goings-on in your living room. In the application, the company proposes to use the technology to serve targeted ads appropriate to whatever you’re doing in the privacy of your own home—fighting, cuddling, or hanging out with your cats. Is this [...]

Trossen Robotics Builds The BoogieBot

Dan Seitz — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:25:19 +0000

This is not technically called the BoogieBot. It’s a hexapod robot called the PhantomX built from a kit and controlled via radio that you can buy from Trossen Robotics’ website. But you’ve got admit, this robot has some moves in that opening. The owner’s toddlers weighing in on its style is just the icing on [...]

Instead of Using Deodorant, You Can Eat Candy That Covers Up Your Body Odor

Big Jim — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:08:20 +0000

This product could be huge. It’s called Deo Perfume Candy, and instead of putting on deodorant, you just eat one of these candies.It emits a scent from your skin that covers up body odor for up to six hours. The scent is a mix of roses, lavender, and vanilla. The product is totally safe and [...]

Casper Verizon Wireless Customers to go 4G on Oct. 18th 2012

DJ Nyke — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:18:05 +0000

Casper Verizon customers are set to receive 4G, the nation's fastest 4G network, averaging a download speed of just over 8 megabits per second.

New App for Dyslexics Makes Smart Phones Easier to Read

Big Jim — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:24 +0000

Did you hear about the dyslexic agnostic who stayed up all night wondering if there was a dog? OK, maybe that’s not funny, but I have good news for you if you’re dyslexic: an app developer has studied the disorder and found that letters fat on the bottom are easier to read. He created a [...]

Get a Facebook 'Like' and Tech-Savvy Vest Hugs You

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:00:18 +0000

It was recently revealed that Facebook now has one billion users – that’s 15% of the world’s population. That’s a pretty impressive achievement for Mr. Zuckerburg, if you ask us. There’s no denying the top-notch social network has become integrated into our daily lives, and now there’s a way to be physically rewarded by the site – ‘Like-A-Hug.’

I'm Going to Steal This Idea

Big Jim — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:24:48 +0000

If you are like me, and dream of one day being a millionair, then check out this idea. A dentist in Indonesia has created a special drill that drowns out the horrible, bone-chilling drill sound with music. And it’s designed to use the patients mouth as an amplifier…so the more they open thier mouth, the [...]

iPhone 5… Shot by a .50 Cal Rifle [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:56:18 +0000

The Tech Assassin, Richard Ryan, has got one of the coolest jobs ever. He is the first to get the latest technology…phones, tablets, video games, etc… and DESTROY them. Do you have an iPhone? Are you jealous of those that do have one? If you are the latter, you’re going to love this. In this [...]

So…I Wanted To Be A Spaceman, That's What I Wanted To Be! [Video]

Gailen Sprague — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:02:21 +0000

I missed my chance, but YOU have a chance right now because NASA is accepting applications for aeronautics scholarships! NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is accepting scholarship applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2013-2014 academic year. The application deadline is Jan. 14, 2013. NASA expects to award 20 undergraduate and five graduate scholarships [...]

Diary App Brings Diaries Into the 21st Century

Lisa Bernier — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:54:14 +0000

If you want to write in a diary, but don’t want to carry around an actual, physical, heavy book (or are tired of LiveJournal), then Memoires: The Diary is the app for you. Brought to you by Victor Nakonechny, Memoires: The Diary App is the way to go to keep a chronicle of your day-to-day [...]

Many Casperites Own Apple Technology

Jon Michaels — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:48:57 +0000

Last Monday Apple became the most valuable company in American History with a worth valued at 623 billion dollars.Many of the products offered by the technology giant is a must have for all that love new gadgets to help make business, life, and entertainment (social interaction) unforgettable. The iPad, iPhone and iPod are the favorite [...]

Apple Is A Big Deal In American Business [POLL]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:14:53 +0000

Apple had humble beginnings in the 1970′s in a small garage in Los Altos, California. Monday Apple’s worth topped $623 billion, making the technology giant the most valuable company in history.Microsoft had the previous record of $620 billion set in 1999. Apple stock gained over $14 on Monday helping achieve the milestone with a closing [...]

Remove Your Friends Uploaded Baby Pictures on Facebook and Replace Them With Something You Like

John Riggs — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:08:29 +0000

Everyone has a friend or two on Facebook that can't stop themselves from sharing pictures of their kids. You're just going through your own Facebook wall looking for something fun and interesting and here are all these baby pictures that keep popping up. Do you find this annoying? Well, now you can put a stop to it with a simple web add-on.

Amphibious Vehicle 'Sea Lion' Is Amazing [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:09:24 +0000

There have been times that I’ve wished my car could change into an airplane to make long trips back home shorter than they actually are. Or maybe even my car could morph into a boat, just depending on the situation in which my travels take me. I did find an amphibious vehicle prototype called “Sea [...]