Mac OSX vs. Windows 8

In the past week, both Microsoft and Apple laid out their visions of the future of computing, and the message is clear: it's all mobile, all the time. First Microsoft revealed it's new Windows 8, borrowing heavily from Windows Phone to be friendly to tablets and touch interfaces. Then yesterday Apple took the stage to show off its Mac OSX Lion system software, which owes a lot to its mobile platform, iOS.

Whose vision is more compelling? You be the judge.

Do-it-yourself-er

If you are a do-it-yourself-er when it comes to technology (an other things), then this site might give you the inspiration and ideas that you need for your next project:

http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/category-technology/

"Cassette Tape" is removed from the consise Oxford English Dictionary

First it was the phonograph, then the gramaphone, open reel to reel, 8 track, and vinyl (and a few more in between). All cutting edge advances in audio technology, only to be pushed into the attic when the next newest invention came along. When CDs and then mp3s came along, cassette tapes were stashed away, probably dusted off once in a while, but most likely long forgotten.

Although I hate to say it, it's come to the point where cassette tapes have become a relic of the past-- to the extent that the Concise Oxford English Dictionary has decided to remove it from its pages (don't worry though-- it's still in the twenty volume set of the unabridged Oxford English Dictionary).

And for those of you who are too young to remember what cassette tapes are, here's an instructional video that can help shed some light on the topic:

LED light bulbs can make a super fast internet connection

Are you tired of your cable modem? Do you have a bunch of unused Christmas lights lying around? Some German scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications have found a solution in red, blue, green, and white LED light bulbs.

Using LED lights the scientists were able to create an 800Mbps-capable network. With coverage of about 10 square meters, the LEDs were placed along the ceiling and would blink in rapid succession to transmit the information in a series of ones and zeroes. The light blinks so quickly that the human can’t detect it and in doing so can send massive streams of data.

A laptop within range would be outfitted a photo diode which acts as a receiver. The diode absorbs the light which is then translated into signals the computer can understand.

What still camera is right for you?

Looking to buy a camera or looking for a good site with reviews of all the lastest camera equipment? Look no further than www.dpreview.com. As a camera salesman back at an old job of mine, I used this site to expand my knowledge and stay current on a variety of camera issues.

360 Degree Reverse Photography

Ever wonder how deep the rabbit hole goes? You can create your own depth with 360 degree reverse photography. All you need is a tripod, DSLR camera and stitching software (Photoshop).

Interested? Here are a few links to get you started:

1). inspirefirst.com
2). How to shoot pictures for 360 degree photography
3). What is 360 degree panoramic photo?

911 Memorial App

Magnify Media LLC has a free app available for download through iTunes that contains photos and videos related to 911. The 911 Memorial: Past, Present, and Future.:

iTunes Preview, see http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-911-memorial-past-present/id454906377

For mor information, see www.911MemorialApp.com