For those tired of the parade of robotics Here’s a robot that might elicit a grain of thanks even from those who would just as soon never read another article about AI and robotic development. It is a Chain-Smoking Robot. Not just thankful for the humane side of not forcing rats to smoke, but for…
It all depends on your definition of “tech free.” After all, there were some technologies available to those early pilgrims. They were not totally “tech free.” I came up with a list of five. Nothing earth shattering, to be sure. Still, technology depended on to make that first Thanksgiving a happy, and we should add…
Big News from Pacesetter Google Google sets the pace in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). More than 80% of searches occur on Google. If your website is not presented in Google searches, likely it is not seen at all. Recently, Google announced that they are changing one of the major factors in search engine success. They…
Will Smart Phones Become Ubiquitous in 50 Years? India appears to be at the economic epicenter of the race for global connectivity. Datawind is launching 3 4G LTE capable phones priced between 3,000 and 5,000 rupees ($45-$75). There is also a plan underway to provide unlimited data for 99 rupees ($1.50) a month. What will…
Will your pet live longer than you? They have to start somewhere. From mice they began testing dogs. And the consensus is that rapamycin is clearly anti-aging. For mice and dogs. And monkeys. There is even a cautious claim for immortality. At least for mice. And as is commonly the case, there is the hope that…
Cyberattacks show your Internet dependance An exclusive October 14 news article on NBCNews.com had the headline, CIA Prepping for Possible Cyber Strike Against Russia.” This quote centering on Vice President Joe Biden might lend credibility to the rather astonishing headline of cyberattacks: Vice President Joe Biden told “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd on Friday…
Respectable agent presents bizarre idea – clickbait? Whether or not you are familiar with the term “clickbait” you doubtless have experienced it. The carefully worded and highlighted link seems to promise what it cannot possibly give. When it is from an unknown site, you quickly reject it. But what if it comes from a respectable source? Like…
Backup Disaster Recovery (BDR) Lately, the news depicts a lot about Ransomware attacks. You can read here, here, here, and here. These attacks are not decreasing but increasing both in frequency and clout. Bigger monetary demands are next up. And there is no reasonable solution that will release your hostaged files other than paying the ransom. Except BDR.…
And no one asked my permission! Tech magazine Wired released an article saying that Fresno, CA, is a city in action. They are leasing 20 tubes of genetically modified mosquito organisms twice a week – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each tube contains 1000 mosquitoes. So in 10 summer weeks 400,000 mosquitoes – officially known as “a…
By 2021 – cars without internal controls will be a reality This is the “Ford Self-Driving [whether-you-like-it-or-not] Car”. They call it the “fully autonomous” car, and a “full Level 4 self-driving” vehicle. But the idea of nothing to hold on to is a bit disconcerting. I suppose not having to supply these parts saves Ford money. But no…