الثلاثاء، 27 نوفمبر 2012

High-Tech 'Granny Pods' Provide Alternative Housing to Nursing Homes [VIDEO]

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

High-Tech 'Granny Pods' Provide Alternative Housing to Nursing Homes [VIDEO]
3:42:06 AM
As seniors age, it becomes increasingly difficult for family members to care for them. Many opt to place their loved ones in a nursing home, but a new, more high-tech option is now available. Informally known as "granny pods," the MEDCottage is a...



Air Conditioner Fends Off Mosquitoes While Producing Cool Air [VIDEO]
2:46:01 AM
A new LG air conditioner aims to help Malaria-affected regions of Africa by fending off mosquitoes, while emitting cool air. It's called the "Anti-Mosquito" air conditioner, and according to the company, it can deter an average of 64% of...



For PayPal, Mobile is a Booming Business
2:12:57 AM
It's already been a good holiday season for PayPal. Speaking to a small group of reporters Monday afternoon, PayPal President David Marcus talked about Black Friday weekend, the company as a whole, and also shed light on what we can expect from...



Students Citing Wikipedia Could Kill Startups
1:14:04 AM
"The way to get startup ideas is not to try to think of startup ideas. It's to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself." These are the words that kicked off a blog post this month by Paul Graham, the founder of Y Combinator and...



Google Must Pay For Libelous Search Result, Says Court
12:31:54 AM
Do Google search results amount to content that the company "publishes" and is responsible for? One high court in Australia says yes -- and the decision, if unchanged on appeal, could have far-reaching repercussions. For starters, Google will be...



Teen Star of 'Two and a Half Men' Tells Viewers to Stop Watching Show [VIDEO]
Monday, November 26, 2012 11:46 PM
Actors typically promote their television shows to the public, as a large viewership means high ratings -- not to mention continued employment. But Angus T. Jones, the 19-year-old star of sitcom Two and a Half Men, is doing the exact opposite. In...



Cell Phones Becoming The Go-To Device for Online Activities, Banking and More [STUDY]
Monday, November 26, 2012 11:03 PM
As smartphone use becomes more common, people are increasingly using their phones to take pictures, check their email or do online banking. That's what a new study reveals, hinting once again that phones have become so much more than just calling...



The '12 Days of Christmas' Would Cost You $107,000
Monday, November 26, 2012 10:19 PM
Be thankful that with all that you're saving this Cyber Monday, you're not paying as much as the gifts given in "The 12 Days Of Christmas." The 364 items mentioned in the classic carol would put a $107,000 dent in your wallet, according to PNC...



7 Products Customers Clamored for on Cyber Monday
Monday, November 26, 2012 9:32 PM
Did you virtually shop 'til you dropped on Cyber Monday? More people are choosing to peruse their favorite stores from their desk computer rather than brave the crowds at brick-and-mortar stores. But what are they so eager to buy? Buy.com, the...



How Twitter Trolls Scared Mark Cuban Off Lakers Trash Talk
Monday, November 26, 2012 8:56 PM
Noted Laker hater, outspoken tweeter, entrepreneurial icon and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says there's one fan base you don't want to mess with on Twitter. Cuban told The Dallas Morning News this weekend that Lakers fans are so unruly...



Razer Gaming Keyboards are Full-Featured for Serious Play [REVIEW]
Monday, November 26, 2012 8:41 PM
If you find yourself spending a lot of time on your PC gaming but you're still using a regular keyboard, you may get frustrated. For those looking for a serious keyboard for their gaming lifestyle, Razer has two unique products for you. The two...



Firefox Facebook Integration Lets You Chat With Friends From Your Browser
Monday, November 26, 2012 8:20 PM
Now you can chat with your Facebook friends from directly within Firefox. With a new Firefox feature, Facebook Messenger shows up on the side of your browser window. The integration allows you to see which of your Facebook friends are online, and...



Facebook App Sends Stella Artois Girl to Your Doorstep
Monday, November 26, 2012 8:02 PM
Belgian beer maker Stella Artois has released a Facebook app that lets you send actress Alice Eve and her band of carolers to your (virtual) doorstep. On Stella Artois' Facebook Page, you can create a singing video gram to send to yourself or a...



$700 Hack Threatens Millions of Yahoo Mail Users
Monday, November 26, 2012 7:41 PM
A new exploit being sold for $700 may put tens of millions of Yahoo Mail users at risk. Once victims click on a malicious email link, the exploit allows an attacker to steal and replace tracking cookies, while remotely controlling the victims'...



Twitter Generated Zero Percent of Black Friday Sales
Monday, November 26, 2012 7:26 PM
Looks like social media stayed at home this Black Friday. An IBM study found that shoppers referred from social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube generated only 0.34% of online sales on Black Friday -- a decrease of more than 35% from...



 
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