This project looks like way too much work and buying a monitor for it makes it expensive, too - but I like the idea of a Smart Mirror.
A jack of many hobbies and a master of none - spending lots of time on amateur/ham radio, running, and technology.
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Friday, January 8, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
Color Laser Printer
I don't print a lot, but I've been very happy with my Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer (Wireless and Wired) that I got for less than $100. It looks like they aren't making it anymore, but others recommend the Samsung SL-M2825DW/XAC Wireless Monochrome Printer. It was also around $100, but is about $150 now.
Which means when I'm in the market for a new laser printer, I will be able to consider something like the Xerox Phaser 6022/NI Wireless Color Photo Printer for around $150.
Toner cost will be an issue, but for as little as I print, it won't be a huge factor for me.
Which means when I'm in the market for a new laser printer, I will be able to consider something like the Xerox Phaser 6022/NI Wireless Color Photo Printer for around $150.
Toner cost will be an issue, but for as little as I print, it won't be a huge factor for me.
Labels:
Printing,
Technology,
Wireless
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Library Internet Access
I'd like to check-out the internet, please. Libraries are going beyond providing internet access at their buildings by loaning hot-spots.
Labels:
Internet,
Libraries,
Technology,
Wi-Fi
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
More Cord Cutting
First, people were dropping cable TV. Now, they are dropping home internet service. I stand by my crazy suggestions to keep customers.
Labels:
Cost,
Internet,
Money,
Technology,
TV
Scripting for the Win
When you’re a coder, you code things to happen automatically so you don’t have to do them again and again manually. pic.twitter.com/PgtIgyb8zs
— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) December 15, 2015
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Programmers,
Programming,
Technology
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Beartooth
Speaking of VHF/UHF radios that work with your smartphone http:https://t.co/rjRiD8lHqT
— BobW (@K0NR) December 4, 2015
Along the lines of the goTenna... the Beartooth:
"Beartooth is a software defined radio peer to peer communication platform that encases your phone and doubles your battery life. Our proprietary software defined radio allows your smartphone to communicate even without cellular or wifi service. We allow for Push to Talk "PTT" voice communication, text messaging, and geolocation sharing on our offline maps."And:
"Our product will require FCC approval. We are currently working with attorneys and technical advisors who specialize in FCC approval. Our products are designed to meet the technical and legal requirements of the FCC, and we anticipate a favorable part outcome."The audio on this video is spotty and you still only get high level info, but they do mentions amateur radio as a target market (along with consumers.)
Labels:
Ham Radio,
Radio,
Smart Phone,
Technology
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Li-Fi
So, I'm gonna have chips for bluetooth, wi-fi, NFC, and Li-Fi in my devices?
1 kbps (infrared light)
1 Gbps (visible light)
224 Gbps theoretical
Wi-Fi
1.3 Gbps (802.11ac, 3 spatial streams, 80 MHz channel, SGI)
10 Gbps theoretical
(802.11ax research in 5 GHz band)
"So, will Li-Fi be a competitor to Wi-Fi in the future?
I highly doubt they will be competing technologies and will most likely be complementary if anything. For instance, you could have a situation where you have Li-Fi overlaid on top of a Wi-Fi network in high density environments such as a conference hall. The Li-Fi can support the dense number of users and wouldn’t interfere with the Wi-Fi network. In terms of home uses, it is unlikely to become commonplace as you would need to have an Ethernet connection to each light and the lights must remain on for communications. Most home users like the ability to use the internet in the dark and that is not possible with Li-Fi."Li-Fi
1 kbps (infrared light)
1 Gbps (visible light)
224 Gbps theoretical
Wi-Fi
1.3 Gbps (802.11ac, 3 spatial streams, 80 MHz channel, SGI)
10 Gbps theoretical
(802.11ax research in 5 GHz band)
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Li-Fi,
Light,
Radio,
Technology,
WiFi
Vizio TV Watches You
I know there is a "in Soviet Russia" joke in here, but I hate to hear that the Vizio TVs are tracking me:
"Vizio's technology works by analyzing snippets of the shows you're watching, whether on traditional television or streaming Internet services such as Netflix. Vizio determines the date, time, channel of programs — as well as whether you watched them live or recorded. The viewing patterns are then connected your IP address - the Internet address that can be used to identify every device in a home, from your TV to a phone."Other than that, I really like my Vizio (M55-C2) 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV. Maybe it is too smart.
Labels:
Business,
Internet,
Privacy,
Technology,
TV
Saturday, November 21, 2015
D&D in VR
There is now an app where you can play Dungeons & Dragons in VR. https://t.co/G5Z97GZ6Er pic.twitter.com/fYdL09mkFx
— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) November 16, 2015
Labels:
Future,
Games,
Technology,
Virtual Reality
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Do I feel lucky?
Well, do ya, punk?
Command line Russian roulette. pic.twitter.com/qk09i8O1LY
— John Fitzpatrick (@j_c_fitz) November 6, 2015
Labels:
Humor,
Technology
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
OneDrive Changes
So unlimited space didn't last long with OneDrive...
"Since we started to roll out unlimited cloud storage to Office 365 consumer subscribers, a small number of users backed up numerous PCs and stored entire movie collections and DVR recordings. In some instances, this exceeded 75 TB per user or 14,000 times the average. Instead of focusing on extreme backup scenarios, we want to remain focused on delivering high-value productivity and collaboration experiences that benefit the majority of OneDrive users.
Here are the changes:
"Since we started to roll out unlimited cloud storage to Office 365 consumer subscribers, a small number of users backed up numerous PCs and stored entire movie collections and DVR recordings. In some instances, this exceeded 75 TB per user or 14,000 times the average. Instead of focusing on extreme backup scenarios, we want to remain focused on delivering high-value productivity and collaboration experiences that benefit the majority of OneDrive users.
Here are the changes:
- We’re no longer planning to offer unlimited storage to Office 365 Home, Personal, or University subscribers. Starting now, those subscriptions will include 1 TB of OneDrive storage.
- 100 GB and 200 GB paid plans are going away as an option for new users and will be replaced with a 50 GB plan for $1.99 per month in early 2016.
- Free OneDrive storage will decrease from 15 GB to 5 GB for all users, current and new. The 15 GB camera roll storage bonus will also be discontinued. These changes will start rolling out in early 2016."
Labels:
Cloud,
Internet,
OneDrive,
Storage,
Technology
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Cheaper Tech Except...
The trend is for tech to get cheaper over time... with the exception of your cable bill.
I've been thinking about cutting the cable cord and going a la carte - $40 gets me lots of channels including ESPN(s), SEC Network, and HBO. I should probably pick up an ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and quit renting, too.
I've been thinking about cutting the cable cord and going a la carte - $40 gets me lots of channels including ESPN(s), SEC Network, and HBO. I should probably pick up an ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem and quit renting, too.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Technology Good for Jobs
So we aren't all going to be replaced by robots...
"Their conclusion is unremittingly cheerful: rather than destroying jobs, technology has been a “great job-creating machine”. Findings by Deloitte such as a fourfold rise in bar staff since the 1950s or a surge in the number of hairdressers this century suggest to the authors that technology has increased spending power, therefore creating new demand and new jobs.
In the case of Ashley Madison, robots are just supplementing the number of women.
Labels:
Jobs,
Robots,
Technology
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Inflation
In about 7 months average web page size will be same as Doom install image.
Well done us! Onwards & upwards! pic.twitter.com/xtSAtZjPGl
— ronan cremin (@xbs) July 30, 2015
Labels:
Bandwidth,
Internet,
Storage,
Technology
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Danger of the IoT
Got to be careful with that IoT.
Labels:
Humor,
IoT,
Technology
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Paper
What?
NPR just called paper "the iPad of its day." pic.twitter.com/r6e96mOE6H
— Squarely Rooted (@squarelyrooted) May 26, 2015
Via David Burge / @iowahackblog
Labels:
iPad,
Technology
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Tesla Energy
I'm pretty excited about Tesla Energy - not so much for the product itself, but for what I think it represents. I hope there is a coming wave of battery technology that will have performance improvements and cost reductions.
Labels:
Batteries,
Electricity,
Home,
Technology
Friday, May 1, 2015
Cycle
What is old is new.
The evolution of the mobile phone since 1990, via: @itredux pic.twitter.com/dSQtH8x8uy
— evernote (@evernote) May 1, 2015
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Technology
NoteSlate Pre-orders
Pre-order for $199... shipping in September for Collector's Edition and October for the standard version.
Celebrate #EarthDay with #Noteslate SHIRO. Pre-order starts now at http://t.co/YRXG98xstr #handwriting #SlateWasBorn pic.twitter.com/oabe9DqHDl
— NoteSlate (@noteslate) April 22, 2015
Labels:
eInk,
NoteSlate,
Tablets,
Technology
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