Most vacuum cleaners are reactive devices in that they clean the dirt off your floors after it falls off your shoes. I think the better approach would be a more proactive device that helps prevent that dirt from ever getting on your floors to begin with. That seems to be exactly what this crazy … [Read more...] about Floor Mat Sucks the Dirt off Your Shoes
Shane McGlaun
Author Archives: Shane McGlaun
Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Facebook Agrees to Pay out $10 Million to Settle Sponsored Stories Suit
Facebook was sued by five different users over their profile being used in Facebook's sponsor stories advertisements on the social network. When the suit was first filed, Facebook said that it was frivolous and without merit. However, it appears Facebook has reconsidered. The social network is … [Read more...] about Facebook Agrees to Pay out $10 Million to Settle Sponsored Stories Suit
Microsoft Signs up First NUads Advertisers for Xbox Live
Microsoft has announced that it has signed up its first advertising partners for the official rollout of NUads on Xbox Live. NUads are interactive TV format advertisements, and the first companies to offer them will be Toyota, Unilever, and Samsung Mobile. Introduction to NUads These ads are … [Read more...] about Microsoft Signs up First NUads Advertisers for Xbox Live
Thanko Unveils USB Foot Cooler
When it comes to weird USB gadgets, Thanko is the place to go. They have all manner of devices to make your little cubicle smell good, look strange, and keep you warm or cool. With summer here, Thanko has a new cooling product that promises to keep your footsies chill. The device is simply called … [Read more...] about Thanko Unveils USB Foot Cooler
Sony Offers Free PS3 or PS Vita with Notebook Purchase
If you're a student or teacher looking to get ready for next year and need a new laptop, Sony has a deal for you. Sony is offering students and faculty members a free PS3 or PS Vita with the purchase of certain laptops starting at $746.89. If you don't need either of those game consoles, you can get … [Read more...] about Sony Offers Free PS3 or PS Vita with Notebook Purchase
Satechi WTR-A Wireless Timer Remote for Canon DSLR Cameras
If you're in the market for a new remote control for the timer on your Canon DSLR camera, but don't want to cough up the money for the official remote, check this out. Satechi has a new wireless timer remote control shutter called the Satechi WTR-A. The remote control sells for $59.99 and can be … [Read more...] about Satechi WTR-A Wireless Timer Remote for Canon DSLR Cameras
Rugbeer Beer Vending Machine Has To Be Hit to Get Your Drink
Generally, the machine manufacturers really frown on shaking the machines. I bet most of us have done this at one point or another when we put in our quarters, and no drink came out. A beer company called Cerveza Salta has a cool new beer vending machine that you have to hit if you want your … [Read more...] about Rugbeer Beer Vending Machine Has To Be Hit to Get Your Drink
Epson Unveils Expression XP-400 Small-in-One Printer
If you're in the market for a new printer that will scan, copy, and print while taking up as little space as possible, Epson's new XP-400 might be perfect. This printer is smaller than most all-in-one units are and features a 2.5-inch LCD touchscreen. Compact Design and User-Friendly … [Read more...] about Epson Unveils Expression XP-400 Small-in-One Printer
Meebo Services Start to Go Dark on July 11
We mentioned last week that Google had purchased Meebo. While it's unclear exactly how much money Google paid for the service, rumor has it Google spent about $100 million. As technology companies are apt to do, it seems Google only wanted the people and the technology behind Meebo. Meebo … [Read more...] about Meebo Services Start to Go Dark on July 11
Lenovo Announces No Contract Mobile Broadband Plans for ThinkPad Users
Lenovo has announced a new mobile broadband plan for buyers of its ThinkPad notebook computers that don't want a contract and may only want access to mobile broadband here and there. The new plan is called Lenovo Mobile Access and offers several different packages to meet different needs for mobile … [Read more...] about Lenovo Announces No Contract Mobile Broadband Plans for ThinkPad Users
Actor Matthew Modine lands role in jOBS flick
Actor Matthew Modine has been in a lot of movies during his career. Of all the films he's been in, the one that sticks in my mind most is his portrayal of Private Joker in the military film *Full Metal Jacket*. Modine has landed a role in the film about Steve Jobs' early life called *jOBS*. This is … [Read more...] about Actor Matthew Modine lands role in jOBS flick
iPhone Continues to Steal Users from Android and BlackBerry
It's interesting to me while there is only one iOS device, or two if you count iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S, the iPhone continues to be the most popular smartphone market. Not only is the iPhone the most popular smartphone around, but it's also continuing to lure in people who were previously using … [Read more...] about iPhone Continues to Steal Users from Android and BlackBerry
