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Massage Robot On Wheels Could Disrupt Massage Industry, Or Not

Joe Student — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:49:18 +0000

Robot technology is often spectacular when's it's on full display, like the Mars rover, military drones and the Roomba. These incredible machines often complete tasks that humans can only hope to achieve. One company is putting robotic technology to its best use yet: providing automated massages through the use of a tiny car that motors across your body.

Selling Something Online? Use Pinterest, Not Facebook — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:30:14 +0000

Marketers all over the world are using social media more and more to sell their products, but new research shows that it may be more advantageous for them to utilize Pinterest rather than Facebook to lure in clientele. Bizrate Insights recently conducted a study that indicated more people are turning to Pinterest for things like [...]

It's About Time This Was Said! (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:50:40 +0000

Text etiquette… more important to some than others. Is a throat punch going too far? What is your pet peeve when it comes to texting? Here are a few that might top your list.

Would You Use a GPS App to Track Your Spouse? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:24:36 +0000

We know sometimes people keep tabs on their ex through social media. But what about when you’re married? Do folks want to know their significant others’ whereabouts at all times? According to a GFI Software survey of 1,000 adults, 12 percent would use location software to make sure they know where spouse is. Additionally, 31 [...]

JCPenney Announces Plans to Eliminate Checkout Clerks with Automated Machines — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:49:45 +0000

Today many companies are being forced to either change with the times or die.

One of those companies is retail giant JCPenney — where recent struggles inside of an unstable economy have made it difficult for the retail chain to continue to do business as it has for nearly 100 years.

New Breakthrough iPhone App Can Detect Skin Cancer

Camilla Turner — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:51:42 +0000

Who can remember what life was like before the Smartphone? Your phone might already be your compass, your calendar, and your alarm clock. Now, it’s your doctor, too. Cutting edge technology developed at the University of Michigan enables the iPhone camera to detect early signs of skin cancer. The free app, called UMSkinCheck, guides users through [...]

The "iPad Killer" Makes an Interesting Debut (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:00:57 +0000

Microsoft is very excited about the release of their newest tablet computer known as the “Surface”. However, the initial presentation had some pretty familiar results. Uncomfortable as it is, watch the official presentation of what Microsoft is calling the “iPad Killer”.

Science and Technology Fair Another Rousing Success [PHOTOS]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:31:39 +0000

Some of East Texas’ brightest and most creative students participate at the annual Angelina County Science and Technology Fair, held this past Tuesday and Wednesday at the George H Henderson, Jr Expo Center in Lufkin. Rockets, robots, tooth pick skyscrapers, and some crazy forms of transportation were all featured. Those that participated and all volunteers, [...]

74 Totally Awesome 'Draw Something' Drawings

Patrick Bateman — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:44 +0000

A while back, Words with Friends took the app store by storm. Now, it seems the Pictionary-inspired “Draw Something” has captured the creativity of aspiring artists and casual gamers. OMGPOP is the company responsible for creating the game that’s drawn millions. Just three short months after its launch, the app developer has been purchased by [...]

Man Jumps Out Of Space Capsule 13 Miles Above Earth

Joe Student — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:32 +0000

Last week, Red Bull-sponsored astronaut Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a space capsule 13 miles above the earth over Roswell, New Mexico and lived. Watch the video to see details of this amazing feat: The jump from 71,581 feet was a test for Baumgartner, 42, who wants to break the 51 year-old record of 102,000 [...]

Space Shuttle Booster Rocket Point Of View [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:35:09 +0000

The booster rocket for the space shuttle fires off with thunderous power, and over the course of the next 400 seconds the rocket travels with the shuttle to space, then separates, and finally lands in the ocean.

See it all happen in this amazing video.

'Homeless Hotspots' Ignite Heated Debate

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:07:38 +0000

The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it’s been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots. The marketing firm BBH has partnered [...]

Toyota Recalls Almost 700,000 Vehicles for Brake Light and Airbag Issues

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:54:30 +0000

If you bought a new Toyota car or truck in the past few years, you could be getting a recall notice. The automaker says more than 680,000 vehicles may have brake light and airbag problems. Toyota reports that during assembly, silicon grease might’ve found its way into the stop-lamp switch on affected cars, which could [...]

Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:21:59 +0000

While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention. Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement. The device, simply called “the new iPad,” will be released March 16 (pre-orders are going [...]