If you read the business or tech pages, you know that Microsoft bought LinkedIn for $26 billion this week. Here are some highlights from around the web on why this was a good or bad idea. Now I don't know a lot about high finance and running mega-corporations but I can't think of anything that ...
Gadgets I like: Roku
There's a lot of hype about the new generation Apple TV, and I'll be taking a closer look at that soon. However, while I was sitting around waiting for Apple to up their game -- the previous Apple TV was certainly long in the tooth -- I tried out a Roku, and I love it. Roku was an early pioneer in ...
5 Unusual 3D Printers
At the 3D print fair last weekend we saw 5 unusual 3D printers. Here they are, along with what’s interesting about each. Unique One from Kwamb.io This printer is very large (so it can print big objects) with an unusual design. The computer goes on your network, so you can print directly from your ...
My New M3D Micro 3D Printer
The M3D Micro 3D printer that I Kickstarted about a year ago just showed up! It’s about 8” square so it’s much smaller than a standard 3D printer. This means you can only print items that are under 4-1/2” high. Cost is currently $350 — so it’s much cheaper than a standard 3D printer as well (which ...
Best of CES Roundups
The Consumer Electronics Show just finished up in Las Vegas -- that's where all the ideas for new technology tend to be shown off for the first time. Here is a roundup of cool stuff from CES, from different publications. Engadget includes among their coolest items: Wireless headphones by a ...
Simple, Inexpensive Home Camera Monitoring with your iPhone
Are you interested in setting up a simple camera monitoring system at home (or at a small office)? Here are a few options. Nest Nest, the company that brought you the “smart” thermostat (and is now owned by Google), has a new product that we’re interested to learn more about. It’s called ...