Tech

Hacking has come a long way since its (relatively) innocuous beginnings. During the genesis of the internet, hacking was a realm inhabited by hobbyists and teenagers – people who rejoiced in the small pleasures of sending a pirate dancing across an unsuspecting user’s screen. It was obvious when you had a virus, because there were [...]

A great looking concept released by a Taiwanese company has given us insight into the future of consumer tech. Polytron Technologies has unveiled a new look at its ‘Switchable Glass’ technology – basically, they’ve created a transparent telephone, using a conductive OLED screen that uses liquid crystal molecules to display text and images. The technology [...]

Ask any small businessman to tell you which of the logistical components of his enterprise he considers the most important, and often enough his reply will include sundry provisions for computers, phone systems and software for communications.  That is because any businessman worth his salt understands the value of a strong and reliable IT and [...]

Ahhh, driving! It’s just getting from point A to B, right? But for most drivers today, it’s not just about the act of driving anymore. Most of the time, it’s an “escape-from-traffic-adventure” or “I’m-this-close-to-losing-it-incident”. It would have been okay if gas prices didn’t keep increasing and if certain motorists actually take the time to learn [...]

If you have ever found yourself utterly lost, listening to a repairman explain why your laptop won’t boot, or why your TV is misbehaving, or why your internet connection seems to have slowed, do not fret.  Just about every other person on the planet has had to confront the same situation, and felt exactly the [...]

They are a growing breed, and they seem to be getting hotter (at least when they apply themselves and manage to take a shower) in a way that Seth Rogen or Jason Segel can be hot. They take the form of a middle management executive or a graduate student who is adorable and funny; a [...]

In the 21st century, you would think that all facts that we know about are true. In reality, there are still specific facts that have been circulating which are still based on nothing but old sayings with no scientific or historical meaning to back them up. Let’s try to examine some of the facts and [...]

With thousands of people visiting Britain’s countryside and beaches every year many are trying to be as eco-friendly as possible to ensure the landscape remains unspoilt. Here’s how you can enjoy an eco-friendly holiday in Britain’s countryside. From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast – Britain has some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. Our [...]

Congratulations! Now that you’ve found the Han Solo to your Leia (or the Uhura to your Spock), it’s time to say goodbye to Singles Awareness Day and hello to Valentine’s Day, the most romantic holiday of the year. And because geeks do it better, there are certain things that are expected of you even if [...]

BlackBerry’s days of glory seem somewhat behind them, but the company is really struggling to reinvent them. The company has named singer/songwriter Alicia Keys as their global creative director, a new position for the company. By taking the job, Keys will become the creative face for BlackBerry 10. “We wanted someone at the top of [...]