Goodbye Bifocals!

Pixel Optics has one up on Ben Franklin. Their new glasses change focus at the flip of a “switch”. Using an LCD overlay can be turned on and off to switch from near vision to far. But, at $1200 a pair… This article includes a short video.

Posted on: January 12, 2011 9:00 am

Android 2.4 ‘Ice Cream’ Details Drip

Honeycomb was just released so it’s time to talk about the next version of Android. Version 2.4 is supposedly called “Ice Cream” and is supposed to be out the middle of this year.

Posted on: January 12, 2011 9:00 am

Screenshots Hint All iPhones Could Become Wireless Hotspots

Verizon is now offering the iPhone. Unlike AT&T, Verizon is including a wireless hotspot feature. This article explains how the feature works.

Posted on: January 12, 2011 9:00 am

Intego Updates VirusBarrier X6

Intego announced the release of VirusBarrier X6 10.6.11, a free update to its anti-malware and network protection tool for the Mac. VirusBarrier X6 10.6.11 offers several new features, including the new Mini Scanner.

Posted on: January 11, 2011 9:00 am

New Versions of Google Traffic Tools Available

Keyword Blueprint 2 and Link Blueprint can now be downloaded for free to help you expand online business. These tools complement the Blueprint Project Black Edition online course.

Posted on: January 11, 2011 9:00 am

Lady Gaga’s Glasses

Lady Gaga is now Creative Director for a Specialty Line of Polaroid Imaging Products. One of her new products is a pair of glasses with two programmable, outward-facing, screens. This page includes several pictures and a short video.

Posted on: January 11, 2011 9:00 am

Google Science Fair seeks budding Einsteins and Curies

Google, in partnership with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic, and Scientific American, is introducing the first global online science competition: the Google Science Fair. The competition is open to all students between the ages of 13-18.

Posted on: January 11, 2011 9:00 am

Anti-Bullying Software Users May Give Up Family Privacy

The terms and conditions for some anti-bullying software, those pages of legal language we don’t often read, give the software companies full rights to any communications from your household. You are urged to read these contracts before you sign up for the services.

Posted on: January 10, 2011 9:00 am

What was hot at this year’s Vegas gadget show

The Consumer Electronics Show is over, for this year, after displaying hundreds of electronic gadgets to thousands of people. This article features some of the highlights of the show.

Posted on: January 10, 2011 9:00 am

Motorola Plans Big Production for iPad Rival Xoom

Motorola’s Xoom tablet will run Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and offer 1280-by-800 resolution on a 10.1-inch screen. This article includes a 2-minute video showing the new device.

Posted on: January 10, 2011 9:00 am