Archive for December, 2008
Obama moves White House into digital era
Presidential addresses on YouTube. Online chats with administration officials. And millions of energized Barack Obama backers ready for the next e-mail or text message calling them to action.
Share
Implanted Device Naturally Lowers Blood Pressure
Researchers at Columbia University have developed an implantable device to naturally lower blood pressure. The blood pressure controlling device is approved by the FDA, and can be surgically implanted under the skin with minimal scarring.
read more
Share
Holiday aftermath: What to do with old gadgets
Many Michiganians opened boxes bearing newer, shinier electronics last week — and suddenly found their outdated gadgets about as useful as the piles of shredded wrapping paper and ribbons. Now they need to figure out what to do with their suddenly obsolete cell phones, computers, music players and electronic games, as a wave of new […]
Fitbit tracks physical activities and and sleep patterns
Many gadgets these days are able to track our physical activities as well as our sleep patterns. From that on, they tend to lead you to adjust to some suitable frequencies and patterns, to make you a healthier one. Fitbit is another gadget that tracks your physical activities and sleep patterns.
read more
Share
Bush data threatens to overload archives
WASHINGTON — The National Archives has put into effect an emergency plan to handle electronic records from the Bush White House amid growing doubts about whether the agency's new $144 million computer system can cope with the vast quantities of digital data it will receive when President Bush leaves office Jan. 20.
Share
Uproar in Australia over plan to block Web sites
SYDNEY, Australia — A proposed Internet filter dubbed the “Great Aussie Firewall” is promising to make Australia one of the strictest Internet regulators among democratic countries.
Share
Back To Shape With Zone Pilates Sculptor System
The time when we ate a lot is over and now what’s in our mind is how to manage our weight and get back to shape. While we go the gym or YMCA some may also consider Pilates. Let’s take a look at this Zone Pilates system and see what comes in it.
read more
Share
We tried it!
As fashion adapts to our technological needs these days, no product is more ambitious than the Etre Touchy gloves ($24, etretouchy.com).
Share
Last day deal
Now that you've taken a gazillion family holiday photos, what's the next step? Today is the last day to visit Staples to buy an HP Photosmart C8180 printer, regularly $399.98, for $299.98.
Share
Bush data threatens to overload archives
WASHINGTON — The National Archives has put into effect an emergency plan to handle electronic records from the Bush White House amid growing doubts about whether the agency's new $144 million computer system can cope with the vast quantities of digital data it will receive when President Bush leaves office Jan. 20.
Share
