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Monthly Archives: August 2008

08.26.08 / Social networking for pets

Proof positive that if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing:  social networking is now available for your pets!  A great number of sites are available where owners can create web pages dedicated to their cats, dogs, or other animal companions.  … Read more »

08.26.08 / Is YouTube piracy the future of marketing?

It’s happened to us all: you’ve clicked on a video link, only to see the familiar message. “This video has been removed at the request of the copyright owner.” YouTube and similar video hosting sites, while they don’t police all … Read more »

08.26.08 / Army offers Virtual Army Experience game

The US Army has been displaying a Virtual Army Experience, (VAE), at Six Flags amusement parks and airshow venues across the nation in the hopes of exposing the public to what soldiers experience when fighting insurgents in theatre. Utilizing a … Read more »

08.25.08 / Numenta hopes to bridge AI gap

Say neocortex and most kids will tell you that’s a character from Crash Bandicoot.  But the more practical application of this term refers to the grey matter that surrounds a mammalian brain and is responsible for such functions as language … Read more »

08.25.08 / Human power and the future of exercise

Ever wonder what happens to all the energy generated in public spaces like gyms, train stations, or parks? Right now, with few exceptions, nothing happens to it, but that may change. Every movement we make generates small amounts of energy … Read more »

08.25.08 / Google brings music search to China

It’s no secret that China is the next big market on the world stage. Following the success of the Olympic Games and the high profiles achieved by major sponsors, many international companies are looking to Asia to expand their reach … Read more »

08.25.08 / Microsoft to promote community Xbox games

A recent announcement has Xbox fans buzzing about user-generated content. At the Gamefest 2008 conference in late July, Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business Group CTO Chris Satchell revealed the launch of “Xbox LIVE Community Games,” a program through which independent developers … Read more »

08.22.08 / Mobile web ready for prime time

Mobile web technology is seeing a resurgence since its original unveiling during the dot com era.  As iPhones, Blackberrys, and other devices become more commonplace, consumer demand for mobile applications increases.  Corporations who explored .mobi versions of home websites a … Read more »

08.22.08 / Will electric cars become mainstream?

With gas prices increasing and the constant threat of global warming taking over, people are looking for new ways to be more fuel efficient with their automobiles.  Enter the do-it-yourself electric car.  Instead of buying gasoline for fuel, the owner … Read more »

08.22.08 / Will Apple update their notebook line?

Rumors are always swirling about Apple’s next moves, and with the back-to-school season upon us, industry watchers are curious exactly what the Cupertino company has up its sleeve. With CFO Peter Oppenheimer promising to “deliver an entirely new level of … Read more »