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  Wifi-bot

  06.16.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Wifi-bot

  From Ministry of Tech: Here’s DARPA’s latest innovation in the world of hi-tech military gear, it’s called the LANDroid. When soldiers let this run loose on the ground, it will find the best place to plant itself as a network hub. This is only a concept and the finished product should only be $100 for […]

• Innovation

  Whogets.com – you decide who wins

  06.07.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Whogets.com – you decide who wins

  Recently I came across an interesting web business model in whogets.com. This site has people compete for online prizes. Essentially, you pick an item you like, join the contest, and write why you should get this prize. Users vote and the person with the most votes overall (though semi-finals and finals) wins. The prizes range […]

• Innovation, Travel

  Children’s Discovery Museum

  06.03.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Children’s Discovery Museum

  WaterWays Exhibit      If you’re ever in San Jose and have a child under the age of 10 with you, check out the Children’s Discovery Museum. It’s a fun destination with lots of hands-on activities for kids of all ages. My daughter really liked the water display and the hands-on project area. It’s right downtown, […]

• Energy, Humor, Innovation

  Canary in the Cube Farm?

  06.02.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Canary in the Cube Farm?

  Have you ever wondered if you’re getting the most out of your knowledge workers? Worried about slackers just reading their screen instead of typing? Have you ever wondered who was the brightest bulb in your boiler room? Well, now you can see the answer with this device from Brando.com.hk: The faster one types, the brighter […]

• Business, Coastal Stuff, Innovation

  StormWatch hurricane shutters

  06.01.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on StormWatch hurricane shutters

  We’ve done a prior entry on StormWatch talking about their roof system. Now, Meredith and company have released a storm shutter system. We don’t worry about hurricanes much in the San Francisco area, but if you’re on the Gulf Coast, you sure do. There are many advantages to the StormWatch approach but chief among them […]

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