April 17, 2013 As a grandparent myself I know how mystifying and strange technology can be to people of my generation. How these things must appear to those even older than me I can only guess. Here are some video's from The Week.com of grandparents dealing with things---video games and music for example--that their kids and grandkids love.
April 2, 2013 I'm not exactly a high-tech guy, but I do know that an iPod plays music and Izod is a golf shirt with a little alligator on the pocket. But, how do you find a person's phone number anymore? The other day, I wanted to call someone I know and couldn't find a phone book in the house with residential listings.
March 12, 2013 When you think of all of the technological advances we have now, what will they come up with next? Apparently, scientists and engineers are already working on some very futuristic products that could be available within 10 years.
March 12, 2013 There are certain hand gestures that everybody knows. A thumbs down means no or not good. Scribbling in the air at a restaurant indicates to your server that you want the check. And then there is the pinkie and thumb to your mouth and ear that says, "Call me". Now that pinkie and thumb gesture could mean that person is actually calling someone thanks to Bluetooth Handset Gloves.
March 5, 2013 It's become routine at some companies, especially tech firms. Working from home gives people like working moms and dads the flexibility to do their job while maintaining a "stay at home" environment for their small children. That's why there has been such an outcry over Yahoo CEO's Marissa Mayers' decision to require employees to come into the office.
February 25, 2013 Are you looking for the perfect gift for the man or woman who has everything? CTA Digital has the answer. It is a Pedestal Stand with iPad for the bathroom complete with handy-dandy toilet roll dispenser. Whaa??
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November 8, 2012 OK, so you love Skittles. But you are a busy person who doesn't have time to sort and separate the different flavors. Leave it to science and a very bored scientist to come to the rescue. It is a Skittle sorting machine and if it's not something that will change or better the world around us at least it's fun to watch.
March 26, 2012 We live in an age of ever expanding convenience. What are incredible new advances in technology for me are taken for granted by kids who never knew a world without PC's, cell phones and apps. When I see some of the conveniences available today I start to wonder if what I call "the good old days" were all that good after all. Here are a few examples of what I'm talking about.
March 8, 2012 It's a moment that has "techies" around the world all a-twitter. A new product announcement from Apple always generates a lot of interest and yesterday's unveiling of the "New iPad" was no different. According to Reuters news service most experts expected the device to be called the iPad 3 but Apple CEO Tim Cook went for the "new" designation instead. haven't seen it yet? Take a look.
January 9, 2012 According to recent studies more than 80% of American adults have some sort of cell phone. On the other hand nearly 25% of American homes no longer have landlines up from 14% in 2007. While it is true that some people feel having both is redundant there are still those--especially businesses--that still rely on landlines although no longer exclusively. There are pros and cons to each type of communications device.
January 3, 2012 A new study found that men admitted to having problems figuring out such everyday household items as dishwasher, vacuums and food mixers while women fessed up to difficulty understanding gadgets like video games and MP3 players. These were, by far, not the only appliances and tech products that created problems for men and women.
