By Adriana Lee |
Thanks to an erroneous tweet from the Associated Press Twitter account, @AP, people far and wide were panicked over an alleged bombing at The White House and the supposed injury of President Barack Obama. It only took a moment to set things straight and reveal…
By Adriana Lee |
It’s Earth Day, which means we’re supposed to take this time to consider how we treat this spinning orb we call home. And while some mark the occasion by doing exactly that, others just can’t help but throw down a little planetary supremacism. its earth…
By Adriana Lee |
Robotic surgeons. The two words may sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi flick, but they’re real and actually in fairly common use. The leading name in surgical robots is da Vinci, a pricey piece of tech worth $1.5 million that was used in…
By Adriana Lee |
When word leaked out about Sean Parker’s wedding, the Web was abuzz with rumors of the ultimate geek nuptials. The tech billionaire — Napster founder, Facebook co-founder and Spotify investor — and his fiancé Alexandra Lenas were supposedly planning a medieval-themed costume wedding set in the forest…
By Adriana Lee |
We’ve all been guilty of evaluating goods at a brick-and-mortar store, only to purchase the products online. For shoppers, it makes sense to do some homework and perform some price comparisons before we buy. Unfortunately that’s no comfort for store owners who feel taken advantage…
By Adriana Lee |
If you didn’t know Nick D’Aloisio, he might seem like any other teen — he goes to school, has cool hair and contends with protective, yet proud parents. But he has become something of a legend lately, a bona fide geek idol for every youngster with…
By Adriana Lee |
When I was little, I had a pen pal who lived in the exotic, far away land of New Jersey. In reality, it wasn’t that far — I lived in Pennsylvania — but it might as well as have been Fiji to a kid with…
By Adriana Lee |
Life is hard. There are deadlines. Irritating customers, clients, co-workers. Someone’s always trying to sell you something (or scam you out of something). Your girlfriend or boyfriend just dumped you. And your parent/boss/teacher rides you like you’ve got a target on your back. Oh, what…
By Adriana Lee |
It’s almost Oscar time! And you know what that means: Plenty of glam, diamonds and paparazzi poses. Now, we could set our sights on stuff like barely there dresses and ginormous diamonds, but we do things a little differently around here. Let Joan Rivers and…
By Adriana Lee |
Hitting the slopes or warmer locales for a winter vacation? Here’s a tip: Don’t forget to consider how extreme temperatures — on either side of the spectrum — can damage your phone. They can even void the warranty. In icy-cold temps, these handsets are designed…
By Adriana Lee |
We spend a lot of our time staring at some sort of display, so it’s not surprising if our tech proclivities bleed over into real life, right? Case in point: I was meeting up with a friend when I asked how his girlfriend was doing.…
By Adriana Lee |
Get ready to get your snark on, Valentine’s Day haters. During this, the season of love, Logitech has released results from a new survey that reveals a big chunk of tablet users would kick their partners out of bed before their devices. Conducted by Wakefield…
By Adriana Lee |
What would you do to get a job? Beg and plead? Grease some palms? Cry until someone (anyone) took pity on you? Or maybe coming up with a brilliantly creative scheme is more your speed. Well, if you need inspiration, there’s plenty right across the…
By Adriana Lee |
There are two immutable truths whenever food and technology meet: There is always someone in the dining room or at your table who chooses talking/texting/checking Facebook over engaging the actual friends right in front of them. Reactions vary greatly: “Normals” tend to shake their heads…
By Adriana Lee |
Dating has always been a tricky thing. Does she like me? Does he think I’m cute? Should I ask for a phone number? Is there a real person behind this persona? Well, there’s one iPhone app that claims to streamline all of that, making new connections…
By Adriana Lee |
If you’ve been watching the news, then you know that there has been an unbelievable rise in influenza cases recently. Maybe that’s to be expected during flu season, but when a virus kills dozens of people, including children, and overflows emergency rooms at hospitals across…
By Adriana Lee |
There is a curious trend that has been taking hold over the last couple of years. As our lives go increasingly digital, an underlying yearning has taken root for “the tangible.” Forget virtual — physical is where it’s at, and machined objects, gears and, yes,…
By Adriana Lee |
There is no doubt that electronics is the season’s hottest gift category. But there’s more to giving a gadget than just clicking “buy” on the first device you see. A gadget gift, just like any other gift, goes over best when there’s thoughtfulness and consideration…
By Adriana Lee |
If you’ve flown anywhere over the past few years, then you’re probably pretty familiar with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule of shutting off electronic devices while on board a plane. While some airlines limit the duration to take off and landing only, as in-flight Wi-Fi…
By Adriana Lee |
Being a geek is about more than just knowing the difference between hardware and software. That’s not to say that knowledge isn’t important. In fact, this special niche often demonstrates an extreme grasp of logic, facts and especially specs. But that alone doesn’t cut it…
