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Oddball Tech: Invisible lamps, kids’ computers, and the Internet is alive

by Iyaz Akhtar on May 1, 2009 at 08:10 PM

Carbon nanotube lamps.  I know what you’re thinking.  Why didn’t I think of that?  Also, a computer aimed at kids seems like it could be excellent for research scientists or the clumsy.  Plus, the Internet may be alive.  It seems like every week I report on some kind of technology… Continue Reading »

Oddball Tech: Geocities is toast, watch the dead via the web, and sentient trains in Japan

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 24, 2009 at 08:16 PM

The world of technology is a weird place.  Flying images and sound through the air, microwaves, and bicycles.  So our stories have nothing to do with that.  Yahoo’s cleaning house and next out is Geocities.  Italy thinks you want to watch the dead online.  Also, trains in Japan are starting… Continue Reading »

Oddball Tech: The $500 mouse, Pirate Bay hits a museum, and Ashton Kutcher’s a Gadgetell fan

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 17, 2009 at 08:13 PM

Why on earth would you pay for $500 for a mouse?  When it’s named the SpacePilot PRO.  Is this the future of all desktop mice?  No.  A piece of the Pirate Bay is in a museum in order to get people to talk about intellectual property rights.  Did the museum… Continue Reading »

Oddball Tech: President to turn off the Internet, goof off to save the economy, and GPSs may be evil

by Iyaz Akhtar on Apr 3, 2009 at 08:34 PM

That headline get your attention?  A new bill may give the President the power to mess up the Internet.  I wonder if this has anything to do with his BlackBerry.  Also, goofing off can save the economy if done right.  Plus, GPSs have warnings for a reason, so try to… Continue Reading »

Oddball Tech: MySpace trouble, blood powered iPods, and Jeff Bezos goes blue collar

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 27, 2009 at 06:29 PM

That is one descriptive title.  It almost totally explains the content of this post.  Girl likes boy so she posts pictures of herself on MySpace and may have to spend time in jail.  Tiny movements may provide power for your toys.  Also, Jeff Bezos plays factory worker.  Continue Reading »

Oddball Tech: Frack IE6 users, ink technology, and bionic people

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 20, 2009 at 06:50 PM

That is one descriptive title.  It totally explains the content of this post.  Microsoft has recently come out with its IE8 and I’m sure Firefox is shaking in its boots (if Firefox had boots and actually was afraid of Redmond).  Either way, it means that IE6 is even more outdated. … Continue Reading »

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