The Amazon Yap may add voice to future products designed by the company. Amazon did buy Yap in 2011, and this might have been a move to compete with Apple’s Siri. As was stated in the video, Yap is speech-to-text, while Siri is an intelligent personal assistant. There is a difference here, but Yap could […]

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Wallenda Makes It Across Niagara Falls 6/15/2012 Superhuman Nik Wallenda makes history with Niagara Falls Walk. Wallenda successfully crosses the Niagara Falls on a tightrope while being aired live on ABC television. Congratulations to Nik Wallenda and family. This was a spectacle to observe and quite an accomplishment.

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Hello to all the pistol enthusiasts out there! If you have a passion for pistols or guns in general, then maybe you’ve heard of a device that makes loading simpler for all of us — Butler Creek 9mm-.45 Caliber LULA Universal Pistol Loader and Unloader. The universal pistol loader is a no-brainer for the gun fanatic. It is […]

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Global Email System By Radio Is it possible to send email messages via HF radio? They’ve had the technology available for over a decade. Wherever you go you can keep in touch with friends by email, even if you do not have access to a telephone or the internet. This is a blessing for ham operators […]

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The Baofeng UV-3R Dual Band is a great little ham radio, especially for the beginner. The latest version comes with 18 menu items, S-meter, dual display, and dual band antenna. The newest Baofeng models have 18 menus and there are different step sizes. The Baofeng UV-3R has evolved over the last year or so. Will the Baofeng […]

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Notebook users look at the new Macbrook Pro. Apple introduces the Macbrook Pro with retina display. Apple’s (Senior Vice President Design) Jony Ive explains the design process. Apple unveils new 15-inch MacBook Pro featuring a stunning Retina display, all flash storage and quad-core processors in a radically thin and light design. Measuring a mere 0.71 […]

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GeekBeatTV looks at the top five technologies from Star Trek that came true.

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Hands-Free Solutions In A Mobile World Two different headsets for hands-free phone solutions. One headset for cordless phones and one headset for Bluetooth usage. Both excellent choices. Technology is making life easier, if we can keep up with it all. First, the Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband is what you need if […]

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Save On Energy Bills With Nest Learning Thermostat Save on energy bills with a new high-tech thermostat. One of the hottest gadgets on the market is a thermostat? Hey, this isn’t just an ordinary thermostat — Nest Learning Thermostat T100577. With the Nest thermostat, you can actually adjust your temperature with a smartphone! In fact, you can also use […]

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The first recorded observation of the transit of Venus was made on December 4 (Nov 24 Julian calendar), 1639 in Much Hoole, Lancashire, England. Jeremiah Horrocks and William Crabtree were the only two people to observe and record the event. Venus in sole visa was Horrocks’ treatise and proof of his observation. Unfortunately, the two friends both […]

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