Monday, May 23, 2011 3:19:51 PM
mobile technology, life
If there's one thing that a good smartphone must be able to do, it's personal information management (PIM for short). One of the very first definitions of a smartphone, and the one that still holds today, is that a smartphone must have a suite of applications (we called them features in the olden days, before smoking cigars and talking about women wanting the vote) that allow a businessman (man whore in my case) to keep all of their contacts' details (friends and girlfriends) safe as well as manage appointments (dates). A smartphone had to be able to handle all that, being part secretary (wingman), part roladex and part filofax (look it up on Wikipedia, kids). This functionality is equally important in the modern smartphone, more so in our increasingly busy (settled down and engaged) lives, so let's see how Android measures up in part 2 of My Android Experience.
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Friday, April 25, 2008 8:12:03 AM
life
How lazy are you?
We've all had our moments. Times we've taken the day off work. Times we've slept in until midday. I don't think there's anyone in the world who hasn't been at that point where you don't change the channel on the TV because the remote is just out of arm's reach.
We've all had our lazy moments, but I doubt anyone is lazy enough to need this gadget.
This isn't a hoax. Someone has actually designed a motorised ice cream cone. Just stick out your tongue and turn it on.
I can't see it selling well though. After all, if you're lazy enough to need this gadget then you're obviously far too lazy to decide which flavour you want.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:21:39 AM
cool, life, community
As Mart won my riddle contest yesterday he got to pick what I post about today, and chose aliens.
On his home planet of Xerbix 319, the Broken Heart Robot was one of the rare robots built without a purpose. Saddened by this, he fled Xerbix 319 and travelled the galaxy to seek out his purpose.
Along the way, the Broken Heart Robot met many interesting characters on various planets, moons and asteroids, and eventually landed on a small planet known as Earth. Though he has yet to find his purpose, he may just find a few new friends to help him with his quest.
This is the story of the Broken Heart Robot - possibly the cutest robot in the entire universe.
This sweet little chap has a recommended retail price of $45 (£23, €29, R353) and comes in standard, clear and glow in the dark models.
I so want one.
Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:13:21 AM
cool, life
How do you tell someone you love them? Do you say it with flowers? Do you buy them a diamond? Do you scream your love in ecstasy during the third hour of sex? Do you hire a pilot to write it in the sky? Maybe for you, it's the little things. Breakfast in bed perhaps? Stroking their hair gently as they lay their head on your shoulder? Kissing them on the cheek as they sleep? Anyone can say what they think the right way is to tell someone that you're crazy about them, but others will always have equally valid ideas, so how can you pick your own method?
Maybe Yanko Design is on to something with their belief that you should say it with coffee. Or tea. Or maybe a fizzy drink. It doesn't really matter what you say it with (minds out of the gutter please) as long as it's liquid (I said out of the gutter) and served in this mug.
Clever idea, isn't it? No magical heat reactive chemicals. No microchips. Just a good, old fashioned simple design that will sell faster than hotcakes, especially in early February.
Next week I'll be conducting an investigation into just what hotcakes are, and if they really sell as well as rumours would have it.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:16:14 PM
life
Some people say that a high IQ means you're naturally smarter than other people. Some say it indicates how smart you could be if you applied yourself and were afforded the best education. Personally I lean towards the latter camp, but have a look at some of the smartest people in the world and tell me what you think. These people seem to confirm and debunk each of the different theories, sometimes at the same time.
Albert Einstein
IQ = 160
Famous for:- working in a patent office and his Theory Of Relativity.
Stephen Hawking
IQ = 160
Famous for:- his funky robot voice and writing A Brief History Of Time.
James Woods
IQ = 180
Famous for:- starring in Videodrome.
Philip Emeagwali
IQ = 190
Famous for:- dropping out of high school and Being Voted The 35th Greatest African.
Chris Langan
IQ = 195
Famous for:- 20 years as a bouncer, bench pressing 500 pounds and his Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe.
So, what do you think? Does having a high IQ mean you're more likely to achieve great things? Do you need help from your environment as well? Or do you just need to camp near some toxic waste to suddenly become super-smart?
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