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It seems like a far off dream that one day libraries will be replaced by ebook readers such as the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader.  However, in some cases it’s looking more and more like the the current state.  Amazon is looking into the textbook sales with the Kindle DX… Continue Reading »

Think back to a time when you were in school.  If you’re as young as me there were probably some old, broken computers in every classroom, each barely capable of running Windows 98, let alone anything worth while.  Nowadays there’s computers in many classrooms and some might have projectors attached… Continue Reading »

Social networking isn’t all poking people and sending gifts.  This is demonstrated perfectly in the case of an unnamed 14 year old boy from Canada who used Facebook to start a group with evil ends involving redheads. Inspired by a South Park episode the boy (who we will call “John”… Continue Reading »

This is where we call out the tech moves that seem odd, out of touch or just plain straight up smokin’ crack.  This week sees posturing, positioning and flat out insanity.  Can you hear the drum beating for Black Friday?  It is getting nuts in here! Here is what caught… Continue Reading »

Nikon users get in line.  Everyone’s about to get enlightened.  A new training video titled “A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting” is on its way for Nikonians of all experience levels. Two very knowledgeable photographers lead the training: Bob Krist and Joe McNally.  Both have done work for National Geographic… Continue Reading »

There are lots of methods of educating children offered these days.  Private school, public school, online charter schools.  But somehow it seems the actual education kids seem to be getting is often on a downhill slide.  And to many, this is a major concern.  The latest in the list of… Continue Reading »

Here’s a quick question: would you give up beer before Wi-Fi?  According to a new study by the Wi-Fi Alliance, 48 percent of the 501 college students polled would.  That wasn’t the only question asked, though to some it can be interesting what college students prefer over beer.  Of the… Continue Reading »