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The Phone Stack: Solution to Being Anti-Social

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The Phonestack
The Phonestack
Have you ever had the problem of going out with friends for lunch or dinner, and then everyone just sits there tinkering with their phones? I think that we’ve all been in that situation. You might even be one of those who keeps checking your phone for messages. Or maybe you just like updating your online friends via Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus. Whatever the case may be, a table full of people who are supposed to be out socializing with each other but instead are sitting there frantically pushing buttons or tapping screens defeats the entire purpose.

If you have been feeling bothered about this trend, which I think is occurring all over the world, here is a nifty solution: the phone stack.

What is the phone stack? It is a simple habit that you can introduce to your friends the next time you agree to meet in person. Here’s how you do it. [Read more…] about The Phone Stack: Solution to Being Anti-Social

Kopimism: Swedish File Sharing Religion

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Symbols of Kopimism

It’s for real, folks. I am not pulling your leg here. The country of Sweden has officially recognized a new religion that has its basis on file sharing! Now I have always thought of the Swedish people as being tolerant, but I never knew that they are this open minded. Imagine, a religion that is all about what many institutions consider illegal!

Dubbed the Church of Kopimism is new compared to the religions that we grew up with. It has been around for around a year, though and is 3,000-member strong. Just like other religions, the Church of Kopimism has symbols that it holds sacred. Do not laugh, for I am sure its members do not think it is a laughing matter, but their sacred symbols are CTRL+C and CTRL+V. I don’t need to expound on the meanings underlying these symbols, do I? [Read more…] about Kopimism: Swedish File Sharing Religion

Feast Your Eyes on the LG 55-inch OLED TV

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LG OLED
LG 55-inch OLED

It would be hard to deny that 2011 was the year of humongous eye candy TVs. Everywhere you look, you can find all sorts of tantalizing TV sets. As for 2012, it does not seem as if the winds are blowing in a different direction.

As early as the first week of the year, we are already hearing about new TVs that will wow everyone. Even those who may not normally be into the high end devices. According to 9 to 5 Mac ((9 to 5 Mac)), LG has announced the mother of all HDTVs: the LG 55-inch OLED. [Read more…] about Feast Your Eyes on the LG 55-inch OLED TV

Ultra-D: No-glasses 3D Technology to Be Launched

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No-glasses 3D
2011 has been a big year for television sets, with many people upgrading their old TVs for the flashier, sleeker, and bigger models. The 3D TVs were also touted to be groundbreaking and were pushed a lot in the market. However, it seemed that the the market for 3D TVs is still in its infancy, with lots of people opting for the non-3D versions for various reasons. I know that personally, the price is a big factor for not going for a 3D TV. Add to that the inconvenience of having to wear 3D glasses in order to enjoy the main “advantage” of this kind of TV, and you have even fewer buyers. More than the inconvenience of having to wear 3D glasses at home, those glasses can cost quite a lot as well!

Now what if 3D TVs have no need for 3D glasses? That is exactly what the company Stream TV Networks is going to launch come the CES this January. They have a new technology, which they call Ultra-D. This display technology is revolutionary in that consumers can actually enjoy all the benefits of 3D without having to don any eye wear. [Read more…] about Ultra-D: No-glasses 3D Technology to Be Launched

Harry Potter Monopoly

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Harry Potter Monopoly
Harry Potter Monopoly

Monopoly, the game, is probably one of the most popular board games in the entire world. I am sure it has broken a record or two. One thing I am 100% sure of is that this game has been the source of many an argument between me and my sister. Growing up, some of my most vivid memories of sibling rivalry are associated with a game of Monopoly. Or Boggle.

Anyhow, with the popularity of the board game, it is but inevitable that we see all sorts of versions of Monopoly. This Monopoly version I came across on Reddit is something that will appeal to many of our generation. Perhaps more than all the other versions out there.

Enter: Harry Potter Monopoly! [Read more…] about Harry Potter Monopoly