Jetson’s Technology, Today

In 1985, AT&T created a video where they talked about what the world would be like twenty years down the road. In the video they discussed things like WiFi, video conferencing, and downloading movies. While they didn’t personally create any of this technology, it all exists in today’s world, and is for the most part taken for granter by today’s citizens. I actually read an article out this video on another website this week, and was immediately reminded of The Jetsons. I absolutely loved watching that cartoon growing up. If I recall right, the cartoon was supposed to take place … Continue reading

Virtual Pets

In addition to any real pets you may have, do you also claim any virtual pets? I don’t. But I think if Wayne finds out about them, the next time I feel like adding to our family, in addition to his “We don’t need any more animals,” spiel he always gives me, he also might add, “But if you really feel you need another, get a virtual pet.” What’s a Virtual Pet Anyway? That’s what I was curious to know. I kept stumbling across the term. At first I thought it was something where you make a donation to virtually … Continue reading

Computing Week in Review: December 3rd Through December 9th

Will you wrap a robot to go under the tree this Christmas? Or maybe you are the type to give virtual gifts? Either way, you can do some serious gift planning with a free online tool. All of these articles and more are available for review. This is the Computing week in review for December 3rd through December 9th. December 3rd Robots Come Home Want to have a cleaner home or clean your gutters from the ground? With the new breed of robots, it is all possible. Welcome to the age of the Jetsons. Computing Review: November 26th Through December … Continue reading

An iPod Video Projector?

An iPod projector? This week I found an ad for an iPod video projector. The basic idea of the projector, is that you connectyour video enabled iPod into this huge projector, and you can then project your video onto the wall behind you. I have to say, this makes absolutely no sense to me. I can’t for the life of me understand why you would purchase a large device to then plug your small video playing device into to play. I understand the idea of maybe plugging your video enabled iPod into your television and watching your video, although I … Continue reading