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Electronics keep getting better, but at what price? We took a look at how much first generation technological innovations used to cost (with inflation) and compared it to how much similar items cost now. You may be surprised by some of the results. iPhone 5 price points via Washington Post ...
Robotic land mammals that are faster than the fastest man; human soldiers replaced by smarter, stronger robots; hummingbirds and flies as spies; the reality of the not-too-far-off future in top secret government technology is steadily becoming more and more terrifying. Here are 10 incarnations of military and technological imagination gone wild. Secret Air Force Space Plane Next month, the Air Force’s super-secretive X-37B space plane will take is third trip into orbit—and like its two predecessors, the government isn’t saying much about its purpose. Some speculate it’s a spy station. China says ...
Apple has once again given us a reason to take out another mortgage and talk our children into going to community college with its unveiling of the long-awaited iPhone 5. After having a moment to absorb the news, the one burning question that remains is whether or not it's worth the upgrade. With each great stride Apple makes, the company is slowly forcing customers toward upgrades, unless they're at peace with having mentally challenged telephones. Take a gander at the newest changes in the iPhone world and see if you can live without Apple's latest device, or if you prefer to continue suckling at the tech teat once again. Fit Body Just like a night at the Oscars where people seem more ...
Let’s be honest here: anybody who claims to see the future is probably a scam artist. This is an unpredictable world, and that’s what makes it so exciting. But even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while. In this feature, we’ll present 10 predictions made by psychics, gamblers and other future-thinkers that actually became reality, despite unbelievable odds. Are you ready? Apple Predicted the iPhone in 1987 Back in the late '80s, computers were big, ungainly boxes that sat on your desk. But Apple, fresh off of the departure of Steve Jobs, believed they could be something more. In 1987, ...
Anybody who owns an iPhone likely considers it one of their closest friends, if not family. Yet throwing, scratching, smashing and submerging iPhones are daily occurrences that may require some costly resuscitation. If you or a loved one are currently mending a broken heart/iPhone, here are some inexpensive remedies to keep your best friend looking good as new without costing you $200. Wet iPhone We've all done it, and we'll continue to do it: dropping our iPhones in the toilet, carrying them in the pouring rain or accidentally washing them with our darks. These things happen, no matter how under the influence of alcohol you are or aren't. The key is to remain calm and breathe before ...
There's no stopping the endless speculation regarding the upcoming iPhone 5. Will it be faster? Yes, probably. Will it cure cancer, read minds or help you unhook your girlfriend's bra? Probably not. It's hard to know for sure until Apple makes it official, but here are some of the major rumors circulating, many of which are highly plausible. Complete Body Redesign The biggest discussion you'll hear about the new iPhone is its appearance, and from the looks of it, iPhones are about to get a complete overhaul. Some of the images floating around the web (like this one to the left) feature a rounder, mouse-like body. An iPhone with some curves might fit nicely into the hands that pay hundreds ...
