Here are the video podcasts that I enjoy watching on a regular basis. Most of these are available in HD or high quality formats. Be sure to go to the podcast site to find the HD feed and then open iTunes and use the Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast … trick to get [...]
If You Like Technology You Should Watch These Great Video Podcasts
By Franklin Davis on May 27, 2008 within Coffee Break, Lists | Comments
Energy Crisis! What Energy Crisis?
By Sam Davis on May 22, 2008 within Coffee Break, Featured | Comments
With oil approaching 140 dollars per barrel, there is a lot of talk of peak oil production and the end of civilization as we know it. Well, maybe civilization will come crashing down, but I don’t find this very likely. Read on to see why.
The General Motors (GM) Volt and E-Flex: Transportation’s Future
By Sam Davis on Apr 15, 2008 within Technology | Comments
For many reasons, I have never been a big fan of General Motors. With the exception of the Corvette and the short lived EV1 electric vehicle, their products have never inspired much enthusiasm from me. Moreover, I am turned off by the company’s shameless use of patriotic rhetoric to market their vehicles. Many of their [...]
Clearwire - The Next Great Telecom?
By Sam Davis on Mar 20, 2008 within Technology | Comments
In the world of telecom behemoths like Verizon (market cap 100 billion) and AT&T (217 billion), Clearwire is a midget (1.8 billion). Chances are you have never heard of the company. But you will. And the competitors had better look over their shoulder. Here is why. Clearwire Corporation builds and operates wireless broadband networks in [...]
Recharged: Wirelessly!
By Bill Wagner on Dec 18, 2007 within Coffee Break | Comments
Have you seen the post from Lifehacker detailing the construction of a DIY charging stations? If not, it is worth a look here. But let’s face it, if you assemble one of these devices, all you are really doing is acquiring ANOTHER cord! And then there’s the IKEA box that you have to buy [...]
Warning: Computer Required to Visit Computer History Museum Online
By Sam Davis on Sep 7, 2007 within Coffee Break | Comments
Alright, so that is a ridiculous title, but I read this afternoon on www.copyblogger.com that headlines beginning with “Warning” lure readers in like moths to a flame so I thought I would give it a try. Seriously though, a computer (and internet connection) are required to access The Computer History Museum’s online exhibits, some of [...]
iPhone Versus Newton - Techno Grudge Match [Humor]
By Sam Davis on Sep 1, 2007 within Apple, Coffee Break | Comments
In the mid 90’s Apple’s Newton (actually Newton was the OS name; the device was called Message Pad) was king of the PDA mountain. A decade or so and about 7 iterations of Moore’s Law later, the world was introduced to the sleek and chic iPhone. Did the Newton fail to draw a mainstream following [...]