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the punny Decibullz custom fit headphones are the December Startup of the Month

Decibullz Affordable Custom-fit Earbuds – December Startup of the Month

December is here, and the holidays are in full swing (our gift guide linked), so I thought I’d focus on a very giftable, consumer-focussed startup this month. December’s startup of the month is Decibullz, one of the two only Kickstarter projects I’ve ever supported,  and one I’m very excited about. * Read about past startups of the month, or recommend your favorite startup in the...

15 Last Minute Gadget Gifts That Nerds Really Want

So you forgot to get your resident nerd a holiday gift. No big deal. I’ll make sure that your favorite nerd is satisfied. Trust in my giftpicking expertise, and your nerdy husband, wife, child, mother or father will be very happy. The Best News For Gift Procrastinators Until this Wednesday (the 18th), you can still have any gift shipped to your door by Christmastime,...

the many colors of mac, ipod, and iPhone, and Steve Jobs's color strategy

How Apple Uses Color

Apple’s history with color is pretty black and white. First they release a product in black, or white. Next, they release a version in the color not previously released. Lastly, they release a variety of colors, and laud their brilliant (emphasis: mine) new colors. It’s really pretty predictable. The good news of course is that Apple is sticking to the pattern – indicating a...

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78 Things You Can Do With Google Glass: A Guide

The things that you can do with Google Glass are absolutely amazing. There are Glass apps for scanning 3D objects, and controlling drones. There are photo apps that take pictures when you wink. But the most amazing apps are apps that will change lives, like the CPR app(11), apps for surgeons (75), and apps to assist the deaf, and the autistic (63). Without further...

175,000 People Sign Petition Against New Youtube Comments

Youtubers have sent a clear message against the merging of Youtube and Google Plus (Google’s fledgling social network). 175,000 people have signed a petition launched a little over a week ago on Change.org which simply reads “Change the Youtube comment section back to its original form”. Because statistically less than 1% of supporters of an issue usually take any action, this sends a strong...