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2012

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Freedom of Speech in the UK

In the latest podcast, Todd rightly asks about the apparent lack of freedom of speech on social media in the UK. Undoubtedly, it's a complex issue but it is becoming increasingly clear that the right to free speech is under threat here in Britain. In this post, I'll look at some of the issues, but to start with, I am

GNC-2012-11-15 #817 Two Thumbs

Ok 24hr Podcast is going to be scheduled for Dec 15th and I look forward to bringing you a bevy of luminaries. I have to get our fund-raising cause determined for the event and if you have any suggestions would love to have your input. Show of two thumbs tonight :) Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video

Dear Chrome: Please get it together, you are breaking my heart

Dear Chrome, I don't want to be a pain because I like you as a web browser, I really do, but you are not the same browser I started seeing and fell in love in our younger days. In fact, I hate to inform you of this but, I am starting to see my former lover Firefox more and more

Activision Brings their Classic Games Back to Life on iOS and Android

Classic games have been making a comeback lately.   Just last week Microsoft announced a partnership with Atari to make eight of their classics available for play in Internet Explorer 9 and 10.  Atari also has an app available for Android which brings many of their old games to mobile devices.  Now, Activision is getting in on the deal with

D-Link Releases 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Adapter

While all laptops these days have built-in wireless connectivity, it is still not included in every device on the market.  For those unconnected pieces of hardware there is still the trusty USB stick wireless adapter, and D-Link has pushed the envelope a bit for those devices by releasing a new 802.11ac dual-band adapter. The AC1200 comes with a host of

Happy Nexus Day!

This morning at 9am PST Google will officially begin selling their new Nexus devices from the Play store.  The new phones and tablets, the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, are going to be retailing for anywhere from $299 to $499 depending on the device and storage capacity.  The sales are on a gradual roll out based on your time zone

Thorax Concrete Hifi Unit

Concrete has always been a popular product, but it's not what you think of for display purposes - marble and solid wood come more readily to mind. Increasingly, designers are turning to this relatively cheap material with some very attractive polished concrete artifacts and recently I saw a lovely kitchen worktop in the material. In this mode there is Thorax

GNC-2012-11-12 #816 24hr Podcast?

Call me crazy, I am considering doing another 24hr Podcast this year. There are two dates I have in mind. Which is better Nov 24th or Dec 15th? Let me know they are equally not great dates, but trying to fit a 24hr show into my schedule. Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes | Zune

iOstand: a 2013 CES Innovation Design and Engineering Winner

The awards for CES 2013 were announced on November 12, 2012 and iOmounts won an International Innovation Design and Engineering Award for the iOstand. If you look at pictures of it you can see why it is simple and simply beautiful. The iOstand works with most of today’s tablet and e-readers. It is made of stainless steel and comes in

Acer Announces $199 Chromebook, Can You Still Resist?

Today Google and hardware maker Acer announced the latest Chromebook laptop, following closely on the heels of the recent Samsung release.  Once again, Acer has undercut Samsung on the price by offering a $199 notebook and beating Samsung by $50. The Acer notebook has been officially named the C7 and packs some impressive specs given the price.  It has an 11.6 inch

CES 2013 Sponsor Opportunity

We are only two months away from CES 2013 and we have one heck of a plan for show coverage this year. We also have a great sponsor opportunity for a company looking to reach 30 million consumers.

Learn How to Code with the Bright Eyes Kit

As a former teacher, I know that the best way to encourage people to learn something new is to make it fun! That's why The Bright Eyes Kit on Kickstarter got my attention. It is a DIY kit that is designed to encourage people to learn programing. The Bright Eyes Kit comes with a pair of glasses that have 174

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