Of all the sites on the internet, this is one.
Back in the 30s and 40s, long before there was an internet that has us doing the same thing, people were starting to see newspapers as outdated because radio could get the news to them much faster. In an attempt to compete and get ahead of changing times, several newspaper companies started experimenting with a …
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You know when you’re talking to your cable company or your phone company or your internet people and they’re all like “I’ve got a great offer for you. It’ll only cost you $15 per month for the first 3 months” and you’re all like “what’s it going to cost me after that” and they don’t …
When last we spoke of Bell’s Relevant Advertising Program, the one that was designed to hoover up and sell off basically every bit of your customer data and usage history,, this was happening. Several people have complained, which is nice. I don’t know how many, but it was enough to get the attention of the …
Seeing as I’m currently getting sucked down a bit of a YouTube hole over here, have a couple of Lewis Black videos. Even though they pay less money for it than we do, sometimes it’s nice to be reminded that Americans have to deal with the same sorts of shitty corporations if they want phone …
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This sounds like it has a lot of potential. Imagine you’re at a concert of one of your favorite bands, and they pull out a deep cut from an early album that feels like a gift just for you. Then they bring a special guest up on the stage or play a mind-blowing cover of …
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I learned several things from this video, chief among them that it’s way too easy to make apps. I thought this was going to peak way too early once they got to the date streaming one, but no. There are a few here that are equally stupid, unless you think bringing phones into your bedroom …
Perhaps there’s a perfectly logical reason why the owner of a cell phone store would need to buy a bunch of brand new, still wrapped iPhones from a group of teenagers. I haven’t the foggiest clue what it might be mind you, but it could happen, I guess. But logical or not, happen it did …
I got this sent to me a couple of weeks ago, and I’m finally putting this up. Wow. It goes to show people are still making these singing synththings. Thank you, Derek Riemer, for sending me this one. So without further delay, here’s Dectalk singing Firework. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoKv7qxlMXM It would be much cooler if it had …
I spend a lot of time laughing at ridiculous technology, but I think I want this little gadget. It’s a harness handle attachment that can give the handler info about their guide dog’s well-being. Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a device that allows people who are blind to monitor their guide dogs, …
And now, the Doors’ Break on Through as performed by some old computer equipment. Stick around for the part about half way through where the vocals, such as they are, kick in. Devices Used HP ScanJet 3C – Vocals DECTalk Express – Vocals Yamaha CX-5M Computer – Saw Wave Bass Yamaha CX-5M Computer – Sine …
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