Useful/Interesting Stuff – Page 8

Check out this brilliant blogger.

March 13, 2015

I happened to stumble upon this blog a few days ago, especially this post which I though was sincere and heart felt. https://hobbling.wordpress.com/2015/03/09/if-im-admitting-to-illegal-activity-on-youtube-might-as-well-do-it-here-too/#comment-14572 I commented on it and got a reply with a link to her (‘Becky’ the blogger) website. It is a great website with inspirational and energetic content. I love her attitude towards … More Check out this brilliant blogger.

First collision proof flying drone.

March 8, 2015

Here is an interesting piece of new technology. Looks like a flying ball, which it essentially is. Pretty nifty stuff if I may say so. Also if you look at their website you’ll see that they are hiring people. So if you have any interest and experience in this field take a look http://www.flyability.com/

Risking permanent hearing loss?

March 5, 2015

It has been clear for sometime that listening to loud music is bad for you in the long run. But where is the safe boundary? According to this recent study the limit is 85 decibels and no more than 1 hour of listening a day. http://mic.com/articles/111818/this-un-study-on-hearing-loss-shows-that-we-re-probably-all-listening-to-music-wrong?utm_source=policymicTBLR&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=social If this is the case I can say goodbye … More Risking permanent hearing loss?

Samsung is my kind of phone.

March 3, 2015

Watched yesterday the promo video for Samsung Galaxy S6 and got excited. It looks sexy and if I have the resources I will most likely try to get one. I have had a Galaxy for the most part of my “Smartphone” life and never been able to consider anything else. I guess its just something … More Samsung is my kind of phone.

Dom’Up Camping in the trees – Soaring to new heights.

March 1, 2015

Innovative tree house that draws inspiration from tree camping and traditional tree house structure. Wouldn’t mind having one myself, looks very cosy! http://www.gizmag.com/domup-camping-tress/35986/

Visualize our history and putting time in perspective.

February 26, 2015

This graphic presentation of time in history really surprised me. I was under the impression that the ‘Common era’ was somehow much longer than this but when measured alongside the other eras its actually very short. Yet we as a species have experienced some of the greatest advances during this period. http://waitbutwhy.com/2013/08/putting-time-in-perspective.html

Things worth worrying about.

February 23, 2015

Here is an interesting piece on what some of the big thinkers of our time have to say about the human species and what should really be worrying us. They have some good points and I believe that if more people thought like this then the world may be a bit better. http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/02/11/brockman-what-should-we-be-worried-about/

Worlds First Morphing Touchscreen.

February 19, 2015

This is a really cool idea I think. I was wondering when something like this would become commercialized. I don’t know how much it actually helps in typing but I could imagine that having a surface that stimulates the touch senses could make it easier to use.