John Brandon has written an interesting article for ComputerWorld where he points out flaws with hi-tech ideas and gadgets. Specifically, he criticizes ultracompact PCs , satellite internet services, handheld video devices, electronic book readers, flexible keyboards, and more. He even criticizes the concept of Web 2.0. It’s nice to see that even ComputerWorld expresses skeptism at some hi-tech gadgets and [...]
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In 1925, there was a severe outbreak of the diphtheria illness in Nome, Alaska. Modern transportation could not deliver medicine to the area due to a blizzard. Instead, serum was heroically brought to the city by way of dog sled teams. Today, in commemoration of the events of 1925, the 2008 Iditarod is underway with [...]
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There are quite a few hi-tech razors and shavers on the market these days. Some of them are simply over the top. For example: The Braun Pulsonic System 9595 with LCD Screen costs about $200. Why does an electric shaver need an LCD screen? The Gillette Fusion Power Phenom razor has a five-blade shaving surface, [...]
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The Low-Tech Times published an article awhile back poking fun at the cyborg-like users of bluetooth headsets. These unnecessary devices can make people look like crazies talking to themselves when you approach them from certain angles. Earlier this week, Jason Chen of Gizmodo reported on a new RoadRunner Bluetooth Communicator: The bulk of it wraps [...]
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The Low-Tech Times previously reported on a proposal to ban texting while driving in Virginia. Now, according to WJLA ABC News Channel 7, Maryland is again considering to ban the dangerous practice after a previous attempt was rejected. Here’s an excerpt from the WJLA report: The House Environmental Matters Committee has already rejected one bill [...]