Got the new Wired at lunch today and have read most of this article that looks back on the Age of Hackers and how they and the new geeks that have followed have changed the world.
Geek Power: Steven Levy Revisits Tech Titans, Hackers, Idealists
Category Archives: Things I Like
10 Beautiful Cell Phone Concepts That Will Blow Your Mind | TechXav
Some fantastic phone concepts. I’ve been meaning to post something about the first one for quite some time and keep forgetting to.
Here are some of my favorite designs:
$150 Kobo eReader: The Real Kindle Killer? | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
You know, if I have to get an e-reader gizmo, this looks like the one for me.
Motor: Where Are Your Favorite Movie Cars Now? | Magazine
I read this in the recent issue and am glad to pass it on to you online. Enjoy.
10 Damn-Near Perfect Cars | Autopia | Wired.com
This article is bound to open up some debate but they’ve nailed down some of the coolest rides ever created by man. Good list, whether I agree with it or not.
Make: Online : MacGyver Multitool
10 Sci-Fi Weapons That Actually Exist | Danger Room | Wired.com
Some pretty interesting technology most of us probably didn’t know existed.
I still don’t have my flying car, though.
Earthquake in Haiti – The Big Picture – Boston.com
Sobbering images of yet another massive tragedy.
100 Quotes Every Geek Should Know | GeekDad | Wired.com
Alright, this isn’t a bad list necessarily. But consult the comments for damn near ANY random post and strip out the annoying Seinfeld bullshit and then you’re onto something.
Best From a Decade That Changed the Auto Industry | Autopia | Wired.com
There wasn’t a lot of good news from the automotive industry in recent years, but the decade did show us now new advances and innovations, as detailed here.