In 2004, Animusic created the animated music video Pipe Dream. It turns out that last year, Intel debuted its own version of that video in real life. Sisu Devices created the amazing replica for Intel, using Intel’s own technologies to get the job done.
Granted, it may not be as colorful, but the rendition is done perfectly, and the s [...]
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Intel’s Robotic Orchestra
In 2004, Animusic created the animated music video Pipe Dream. It turns out that last year, Intel debuted its own version of that video in real life. Sisu Devices created the amazing replica for Intel, using Intel’s own technologies to get the job done.
Granted, it may not be as colorful, but the rendition is done perfectly, and the s [...]
Famous Gadget Battles
We’ve been witness to a lot of tech battles, both now and in the past.
Decades ago, one of the premier technological battles was between the Betamax and the VCR. The clear cut winner is arguably obsolete in this day and age, but there still remains technological wars to be won to this day.
After witnessing most of these tech gad [...]
Keep Track of Your Phone this Holiday...
In a survey of over 5,000 gadgets (MP3 players, phones, tablets, and laptops) that got lost around the world this past year. The most common time for losing a phone was during holidays, especially while traveling.
Make sure to click on the picture below for the full size.
The best things to do are:
Back up your data: if you lose your phone, [...]
The History of Apple
Click on the image above for a large view.
From Pop Chart Lab:
The world’s most comprehensive mapping of Apple products, this print shows every computer released by Apple in the last thirty years, from the original Mac through the MacBook Air. Products are sorted according to type, including the connections between various form factors [...]
Nook Touch Software Update
The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch has gotten a software update from 1.0.1 to 1.1.0. Highlights are faster page turning, and improved font rendering. I found both to be slightly noticeable, but are well worth the update. The gray fuzz around letters has now largely disappeared, leaving a much crisper text. The page turning is al [...]
Who’s Really Scanning All Those QR Co...
To be honest, I had no ideas QR codes have been around for so long, but they really took off once smartphones started becoming the norm. Be sure to click the picture for a larger view.
Try it yourself, here’s a QR code for this site, try decoding it with this:
And why not make your own? Even better, pick up a QR reader app for your iP [...]
The Top 20 SSD Manufacturers in 2011 ...
StorageSearch.com, which tracks over 300 SSD manufacturers, has published a list of the top 20 most important companies. So who made the cut and who didn’t?
Some of the winners are:
Fusion-io
STEC
SandForce
Texas Memory Systems
OCZ
And some of the losers:
Micron Technology
NextIO
DDRdrive
Memoright
BiTMicro
I must admit that I’ve wanted [...]
Geosense adds Location Awareness to y...
Most phones now have GPS in them, but laptops are being left behind. Most manufacturers don’t offer a GPS chip, and those that can be bought are expensive. Geosense aims to bring GPS functionality to your PC without the need for any expensive GPS chips or software.
Geosense uses IP and Wi-Fi lookup powered by Google to find your location, so [...]
What’s WHDI?
I put out a call on Sunday for suggestions about what topics I should cover. One of them was WHDI. So what is it? WHDI is short for Wireless Home Digital Interface, and promises to cut the cord clutter that becoming increasingly common for us with tons of gadgets and electronics.
WHDI is a consumer standard for HDTV, and has prominent compan [...]
The Explosion of Digital Information
A fantastic visualization of the growth of digital information in recent years.
See the full size here.
Terrific Visualization of Digital Information Explosion [via The Technology Liberation Front]
Upgrading through Every Version of Wi...
I’ve always wondered if anyone has ever upgraded through all versions of Windows. On top of that, will anything be lost, and will programs keep working? After all, this is 20 years of upgrades.
The video “Chain of Fools” documents one man’s journey through all versions of Windows, from MS-DOS 5 up to Windows 7.
The complete process was:
MS- [...]
Why is Borders Failing?
If you’ve been watching the news, then you probably know that Borders, one of the most well-known and visited bookstore chains, is going bankrupt. It’s closing 200 of it 642 stores, with all the stores closing being superstores. I for one have cashed in all my Borders gift cards and catching up on reading.
But why is Borders closing? Or rath [...]
Man Builds Working ALU in Minecraft
Dedication, you have it. This guy has built a fully functioning ALU in Minecraft. He now plans to move on to making the memory, eventually making his way up to a full 16-bit computer. According to his description:
“This is the first part of a planned 16-bit computer that will run entirely in minecraft. That computer will be “Hack” [...]
Windows 7 SP1 is out Today
The first service pack for Windows 7 is out today for the public. Don’t expect anything new though, it’s just a set of updates intended for security and system stability. I recommend that you install it through Windows Update, and not a manual installation. Why?
On a 32-bit system, you’ll need about 750 MB
64-bit systems require 1050 M [...]
Unboxing the iPad Data
John Kumahara and Johnathan Bonnell made a really great infographic “Unboxing the iPad Data” (larger version) showing data associated with the release of the iPad.
The Evolution of Hard Drives
The history of the hard drive, through pictures.
See the slideshow here.
Top Articles on Teknophilia [Top 5]
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mooi
I’d like to wish everyone a late “Happy New Year!”
Last year, I started Teknophilia and have tried to cover pretty much everything in the field of technology. So I thought it would be good to see which of these articles attracted the most interest.
In decreasing order, last year’s top 5 articles were:
1. Windows Media Center Customizati [...]
Less Do, More Think [SOTW]
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colemama
“I am very concerned with how technology is used and even more concerned with how technology is talked about in education. Many people will have us believe that more technology is the way to improved education. What I have seen is that more technology leads to no fundamental change in teaching.
What is even more concerning is that [...]
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