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Expanding and Improving Wireless Broadband: Finally, Something Congress Can Agree On

Right now a large portion of the wireless spectrum is reserved for traditional radio and television broadcasting (yep rabbit ears and giant antennas). The government gave these to television stations, years ago, for free so that 100% of Americans would have access of the broadcasts.

But now times have changed and the way people receive information has progressed as well. Less than 10% of Americans are watching the television broadcasts over the air for free. Most opt to pay for their television entertainment needs. So this HUGE chunk of airspace is essentially being wasted.

AfterShokz: Bone Conduction Headphones are Healthy for Your Ears

There are several advantages that bone conduction technology has over traditional headphones.

Bypassing the eardrum decreases the likelihood of potential damage from listing to music at extreme volumes.
Reducing the amount of contact with your ear canal with objects that can harbor bacteria can help to decrease the risk of ear infections that you can encounter with earbuds.
If you are a runner or a bike rider and like to listen to music while you exercise, you will increase your safety by not having your ears obstructed so that you can hear cars that may be around you. Decreasing the risk of being hit by a car can have a pretty big impact on your health!

Self-Driving Cars: Putting the Auto on Autopilot [Infographic]

Movies like Demolition Man, The Fifth Element and iRobot just make my nerdy little heart skip a beat. What’s so GREAT about these Action Flicks? We’ll first of all they AMAZING. Second they feature Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Will Smith.And third, they have self-driving cars. I long for a car that drives itself. [...]

Looking for a Valentines Day Gift for the Nerd in Your Life? Look No Further

If you haven’t already lost yourself in the the retail therapy that is Think Geek, you’ve really been missing out. I myself have spent hours browsing the oddities that exist and pining for some of the cooler items of geekery.

To those that are non-nerds, us nerds may be a little difficult to buy for. But I can assure you that if you were to get that special nerd or geek in your life any of the gadgets, gizmos, or trinkets found on Think Geek, they would not be disappointed. What you may think is weird or odd, we think is downright awesome.

The Q Card Case for iPhone 4S/4 by CM4: iPhone Credit Card Case Review

The Q Card Case for iPhone 4S/4 is the type of case I’ve been wanting for a while. I hate carrying my bulky wallet around, because most of the time I don’t need all of the things that are in it. In reality, unless I’m going to the doctor or specific retailer requiring a loyalty card, I only ever need my ID, debit card, and a few dollars worth of cash.

A case like this for my iPhone lets me de-bulk my load for routine outings.

USB Built Right in Your Wall Outlet

CES 2012 featured innovative and exciting products to simplify your life.

One of those innovations happens to be this nifty wall outlet with USB ports right along side of the traditional power sockets. The Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is a safe and ultra-convenient way to charge your gadgets.

While you’re probably not going to need or want to replace every power outlet in your home, this would be a great addition to any home office, kitchen, or bedside outlet.

We are Not Robots: How Doing the Right Thing Means Meeting Brick Walls in Humanity and Healthcare

I’ve been talking with my friend Kate (of Girl Meets Geek) about Brick Walls, a blog post, written on wolfhirschhorn.org: THE REAL STORY ABOUT WOLF-HIRSCHHORN SYNDROME.

You should read the post. It’s powerful.

In summation, their is a little girl who needs a kidney transplant. The doctor refuses to do it for “quality of life” reasons, while also stating that the little girl is “mentally retarded.” But it’s not just a transplant that she will need, it’s life long care, another transplant in 10 years, and likely a future filled with pain, suffering and a full on medical circus. The doctor and the social worker are attempting to explain the reasoning to the devoted parents of this child, but both sides are hitting a brick wall.

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Expanding and Improving Wireless Broadband: Finally, Something Congress Can Agree On

AfterShokz: Bone Conduction Headphones are Healthy for Your Ears

Self-Driving Cars: Putting the Auto on Autopilot [Infographic]

Looking for a Valentines Day Gift for the Nerd in Your Life? Look No Further

Managed Hosting By Zippy Kid: How I Got out of the Dashboard and Back to Blogging

Advances in Technology Improve Nursing: SIMCARE Training

The Q Card Case for iPhone 4S/4 by CM4: iPhone Credit Card Case Review

USB Built Right in Your Wall Outlet

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