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Category Archives: hi-tech problems

Hi-Tech Train Troubles

Train Tuesdays

Report: Texting Engineer Ran Stop Signal
DC Metro Crash and Malfunctioning Circuitry

Weekend Links

Another week, more hi-tech problems in the news…
Toyota Woes Highlight Hi-Tech Car Pitfalls
Electronic billboards called another distraction
Students Punished in Grade Changing Computer Hacking Scheme
Maine considers cellphone brain cancer warning

Computer vs Human Weather Forecasting

ll meteorologists utilize computer weather models. Development of these models has no doubt improved the reliability of weather forecasts. However, computer-only forecasts are often unreliable. It is much better for a qualified human being with local knowledge to interpret the computer models.
The computer generated Accuweather Alarm has badly understated snowfall at my [...]

Weekend Links

Low-Tech Solutions
History of Wood Gas Cars
Hi-Tech Problems
Hi-tech Sports Fabric Failure

Weekend Links

Hi-Tech Problems
Too much TV may mean earlier death

87% Oppose Front-Seat Computers For Drivers
10 Reasons Why I Oppose Photo Enforcement

Arizona May Abandon Speed Cameras on Highways
A Good Deal

Any Pizza… $10 (At Low-Tech Times HQ, we like thin crust)