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Weight Hacking: For Geeks Who Want to Get Fit

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Weight Hacker
Weight Hacking

I am wary of using the label “geek” too much and too often, but it is hard to escape its use these days. It seems that there is a geek for all sorts of things, so might as well not try to ignore it. In any case, the stereotype seems to remain.

Geeks and physical activity are strange bedfellows. Geeks like sitting in front of their computers or whatever gadget they prefer. Geeks are overweight. [Read more…] about Weight Hacking: For Geeks Who Want to Get Fit

Jawbone Introduces BIG JAMBOX for Audiophiles on the Go

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Phone speakers
BIG JAMBOX

Portable speakers are always welcome, especially for those who like sharing their music with the group when on the go. To be sure, there is no lack of portable speakers in the market, but the issue is the quality of sound that they produce.

Enter Jawbone, the company that has made a name for itself with JAMBOX, a portable speaker that has wireless capabilities PLUS a rich sound. [Read more…] about Jawbone Introduces BIG JAMBOX for Audiophiles on the Go

The Daleks Have Landed…At MIT!

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Dalek at MIT

Studying at MIT used to be this little girl’s dream. A dream it has remained, but who knows if it might just turn into reality at some point? In any case, this recent “invasion” of the renowned American educational institution has reawakened that dream. For sure, all those Whovians out there will want to flock to MIT as well, for the Daleks have landed.

You don’t believe me? Take a look at that photo again. [Read more…] about The Daleks Have Landed…At MIT!

Are You Digitally Dominant?

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Digital devices
Technology can either be a boon or a bane, depending on how it is used. I suppose hardly anyone will say out loud that they are addicted to digital devices, but it seems that the dangers of this kind of addiction are very much real.

In a recent study conducted by dnx, a digital marketing agency, the terms techno-addict and digitally dominant have come up, both referring to individuals whose lives revolve around communication via text, email, video calls, and other digital means. ((Source)) [Read more…] about Are You Digitally Dominant?

The Ugly Meter App

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Ugly Meter app
Ugly Meter

They say real friends tell you the truth, no matter how much it may hurt. So how many of your friends tell you if you look good or not? It may or may not be at the top of your list, but I suppose that deep inside – for some people at least – it is an important question that they want answered.

It is rather sad, if you think about it, but yes, there is an app that will give you feedback about your looks. It is called the Ugly Meter. [Read more…] about The Ugly Meter App