November 06, 2009

Websites predicts the day of your death

Whether it’s morbid curiosity or a determination to change the future, the death clock site is one of the most popular internet destinations these days.


November 04, 2009

Do digital diaries mess up your brain?

If we rely on technology for documenting, sorting and storing information—creating digital diaries, or “lifestreaming”—what will become of our minds?


October 29, 2009

5 gadgets from the near future

A radio without any knobs. A bathroom where a clear display wirelessly streams vital statistics on your health. And a user interface that takes brain waves and translates them into commands for a computer. Check out these sweet products of the future, some of which may actually hit retail shelves soon.


September 15, 2009

Ziosk, a new pay-at-the-table technology means you won’t have to wait for the check

Waiting for the check could soon be a thing of the past for diners on the go. A portable device called the Ziosk lets customers pay at the table as soon as they’re ready to leave.


August 03, 2009

Samarion Fall Prevention System reduces nursing home injuries

Cutting edge fall prevention system helps nursing home residents maintain optimal health.


July 14, 2009

Countries betting tech can clean up coal

In the high-stakes game of climate change, the United States and other countries are betting on the idea that technology can make dirty coal cleaner.


June 24, 2009

Special summer camp gets girls excited about technology

Summer means summer camps, including one in California aimed specifically at girls. With power tools, soldering guns, and safety glasses, these kids see that technology isn’t all algorithms, pocket protectors, and computer code.


May 04, 2009

Medical Technology: Graston Therapy

  Whether you are a weekend warrior of training for an Ironman competition, injuries can knock you out of the game.  But a new form of therapy can diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain. The Graston Technique® is a form of soft tissue manipulation that uses specially designed stainless steel instruments.


April 08, 2009

Tech jobs getting zapped

Once thought to be somewhat recession-proof, tech jobs have been getting slashed as companies look to trim budgets.


March 25, 2009

Report gives SC an ‘A’ in technology

South Carolina is among nine states listed in an annual report as earning an “A” on students’ use of technology.


December 01, 2008

Lots of high tech spy gear now available to the public

Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall?  The newest spy tools can turn the average person into a private eye.


November 12, 2008

Blackberry launches new competitor in smart-phone battle

The newest Blackberry has arrived.  The $299 Bold gives you a better screen than previous Blackberries, a smoother internet experience, and a very easy-to-use keyboard.


October 21, 2008

A news source for kids, by kids

It’s a common sight, children spending hour upon hour in front of a computer screen. But the kids in this next store aren’t playing games or talking to friends, they’re reporting the news from a pint size perspective. Kids teaching kids ... through a website all their own.


October 16, 2008

Banishing Bad Habits

What are your bad habits? Do they include eating too much and not exercising enough? Now, technology is helping people in California’s Bay area banish bad behavior.

Habit change

Program uses computer to help motivate weight loss.

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