We've already seen some unofficial shots of the Panasonic GX1, which is shaping up to be the company's flagship Micro Four-Thirds camera. But now an official video has surfaced on the Panasonic site, which confirms many of the details previously suspected. More »
Like an older sibling who spoils the surprise ending of a movie, the FCC has revealed photos and details of Belkin's upcoming wireless camera remote for the iPhone. Except that in this case, the surprise is no Keyser Söze. More »
A supposed fix to the iPhone 4S' battery life issues is on the way from Apple, but until the update is officially released to the public, Philips has stepped up to the plate with a useful app that will help you maximize the battery life on any iOS device. More »
Not only is it one of my favorite books, but John Austin's Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction also makes a great gift for kids or adults who refuse to grow up. And since I fall into that latter category, I'm pretty excited to see he's now got a sequel that lets you re-appropriate your office supplies into thirty new spy weapons and surveillance tools. More »
Louis C.K. may have a deep appreciation for cell phones and what they're capable of, but that doesn't mean he has to like them. In fact, if this clip from Thursday night's Conan is any indication, he absolutely hates them. And he makes some damn good points as to why. More »
With the addition of Soulo's wireless microphone, the iPad 2 finally becomes a truly portable Karaoke solution, freeing the untalented singers of the world from bars and sleazy restaurants. It might even help with their performances too. More »
As if there wasn't already enough concern over losing your phone and giving a stranger complete access to your personal life, a team of researchers have developed a program called iSpy that can read what's being typed on a smartphone's screen from up to sixty meters away. So you may not even see the person who's secretly reading those sordid emails you're sending. More »
Instead of flailing your arms and legs, or wielding a motion sensing controller, Tobii Technology thinks gaming would be a bit more civilized and effective if players used their eyes. The company specializes in eye tracking and control systems, and created the Eye Asteroids arcade game as a way to show how its technology can be beneficial to more than just those with disabilities. More »
On October 23, 2009, I predicted that the US would have two further recessions, one starting in 2011 and another in 2017 or thereabouts. It appears that the first prediction has come true, as the US is in the process of entering a recession as of now in late 2011.
The reasons I gave in the original article where based on the negative effect of tax increases. While the tax increases in question have been pushed out to 2013, other causes, mainly a recession in Europe and an industrial slowdown in China, have combined to push the US into a 2011 recession nonetheless. This recession, however, may be relatively shallow and brief, as many sectors that caused the 2008-09 recession, namely financials and construction, are still 60-75% below their 2007 levels and simply do not have enough room to fall by the same degree.
However, I would also like to change a statement in the prior article. I had stated that housing cannot fully correct until the Fed Funds rate is at least 3%. It is now apparent that the Fed Funds rate may not go above 3% for a very long time, on account of the Technosponge, so instead I would modify the concept to say that housing cannot bottom until the median Baby Boomer is 70 years old, which will be in 2025. That is correct - US housing prices will not bottom until 2025. Longtime readers may recall that I called the Housing Bubble way back in April of 2006 and predicted a 20-year slump, back when it was considered blasphemy to utter such a thing.
Furthermore, I would like to reiterate that even when this recession ends, the economic recovery will be weak, just like it was after the 2008-09 recession, and a large part of this is due to The Misandry Bubble. There will not be a strong economic recovery without a direct and ferocious confrontation of the misandry that currently pervades the US government, and hence socioeconomic medium.
Lastly, while the next recession is estimated for 2017, I can no longer guarantee that the entire period after the current recession will be an expansionary period all the way until 2017. There may yet be another recession between this on and the 2017 recession as well.
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The Housing Bubble - 20-Year Gains May Never be Repeated
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Coffee's not the only way to get a caffeine boost. Besides energy drinks, there's a growing number of foodstuffs designed to perk you up, from caffeinated Stay Puft marshmallows, to these cleverly named 'Snack in the Face' baked goods that prove a good pun is hard to ignore. More »
Many mathematicians set their sights on conquering the stock market, with dreams of unbridled financial success. But Scott Richard, who holds degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering from MIT and Princeton University, has dedicated himself to solving problems that matter to the average person. Which confusingly includes using mathematics to make another attempt at composing the world's ugliest piece of music. Um, thanks Scott? More »
I applaud Philips for the sleek design of their Urban Beehive concept, and its attempt to combat dwindling bee colonies by encouraging those living in urban areas to maintain a hive at home. But I don't think it's the traditionally boxy design of your standard beehive that are keeping homeowners from adopting their own colonies. As safe as the practice can be, people are still afraid of bees, or more specifically, bee stings. More »
Last night, at the age of 92, writer, producer and commentator Andy Rooney passed away after complications from minor surgery. While his career spanned more than sixty years, Rooney is best known for his essays and commentaries at the end of CBS' 60 Minutes every week. More »
Freelance photographer Hugo Fernandez wanted a distinct business card that quickly and effectively told people what he did for a living. So Low Ink Studio created a transparent card that simulates what you see when looking through the viewfinder of a camera. Except that instead of details on exposure and settings along the bottom, his phone number and email address are listed. More »
No, really he does. Or at least I want to believe he did. Whether or not that was actually the case, this hilarious account from radio host and television producer Tom Scharpling isn't to be missed. More »
It won't get tired or distracted by squirrels, but the advantages of NSK's robotic seeing eye dog don't quite outweigh the fact that in its present form, it's very slow at tackling obstacles like stairs. So it will take a few years more development before this mechanical alternative has companion dogs looking for new work. More »
Our Sun's energy is the source of all life on the planet, sure. But what if it was also the source of the first organic compounds that gave rise to life itself? A team of Hong Kong researchers believe they've proved just that. More »
HP's Computer Division has been spared the guillotine but WebOS may not be as lucky. The Guardian is reporting today that HP may soon kill off the OS designed for the short-lived and now-dead TouchPad tablet. Well, that's a $1.2 billion investment down the tubes. More »
You're not an overprotective parent, just...cautious—which is why your kids still write with safety pencils and circles of paper even though they're nearly in college. And how are you going to teach them to drive? Thos things are automotive deathtraps! The Humanix iSAVE-SC1 might be a good start. More »
