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Sarcastic Computers Coming to a Store Near You

June 4, 2012 by noemi

How would you like to have a conversation with a computer and feel like you’re actually talking to a human being?

That would be the dream of many a person, I suppose, but what if we throw in a healthy dose of sarcasm? Would the prospect still entice you?

If the work of Michael Frank and Noah Goodman – both assistant professors at the esteemed institution Stanford – pans out, then we might very well have sarcastic computers at our disposal in the future. [Read more…] about Sarcastic Computers Coming to a Store Near You

Meet the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System: a Robot That Can Cut Your Poultry Up

June 1, 2012 by noemi

Poultry Deboning Robot — Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System

I may be wrong, but knowing how to cut and debone poultry the proper way may not be all that common. Sure, there are people who can do that in their sleep, but for people like me, it is probably best to leave that task to the experts.

But what if you can have the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System? [Read more…] about Meet the Intelligent Cutting and Deboning System: a Robot That Can Cut Your Poultry Up

Self-stirring Pot for Busy Cooks

May 31, 2012 by noemi

We’re not a cooking or foodie site, but there is that sweet point where cooking/food and science meet, and we absolutely have to savor that point.

Enter Kuru-Kuru Nabe, the self-stirring pot. [Read more…] about Self-stirring Pot for Busy Cooks

Shippin Makes Selling Online on Gumroad Easier

May 30, 2012 by DailyBits

Selling products and services online has become such a popular activity, if mainly due to the fact that it has provided people with the “easy” opportunity to make some extra cash.

In these problem-ridden times, being able to make a extra here and there is no little thing. And with the online platforms that allow people to do business, it is no surprise that more and more people are getting into the activity.

For big businesses, the usual issues with ecommerce are not that big of a deal, but for the individual sellers and smaller businesses, these issues may come with a higher weight.

This is where platforms such as Gumroad come into the picture, and together with services such as Shippin, online selling and buying is made easier for everyone involved. [Read more…] about Shippin Makes Selling Online on Gumroad Easier

Marvel’s New Superhero “Blue Ear” Created for Deaf Boy

May 25, 2012 by noemi

Marvel Blue Ear — Anthony wearing Blue Ear

Now you can’t go telling me that Marvel is an evil empire just trying to bleed money out of the masses. Sure, they have way too many comic books. Their merchandise can cost an arm and a leg. They make gazillions out of their movies.

For this little boy (and his family) in New Hampshire, though, I am pretty sure that Marvel is the ultimate in superheroes. [Read more…] about Marvel’s New Superhero “Blue Ear” Created for Deaf Boy

Shadow Art by Kumi Yamashita

May 24, 2012 by noemi

Ever heard of Kumi Yamashita? Before discovering his shadow art work today, I had never heard of this name, but this is a worthwhile discovery.

Even if you are not all that into art, I think that you will still be able to appreciate this shadow art by Yamashita. Born in Japan, but now a New York resident, the artist takes common place objects and plays around with shadow and light to come up with artwork that can easily blow your mind. [Read more…] about Shadow Art by Kumi Yamashita