Google I/O 2012’s Biggest Announcements: Nexus 7 and Nexus Q Summary This week on Gadget Lab show, Michael Kahlar and John Phillip discussed some of the new releases at the Google I/O developer conference. The two biggest ones were the new operating system, Jelly Bean, and two Nexus devices, Nexus 7 and Nexus Q. Nexus …
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The Gadget Lab Show: Discussing Huawei’s My Touch Phones and Outlook.com Summary In this episode of The Gadget Lab Show, the hosts discuss two new low-cost smartphones built by Huawei for T-Mobile’s My Touch line. Though designed for first-time smartphone users, the phones are criticized for having outdated hardware and software. The hosts also preview …
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Monito’s Picks: Cloud Atlas, Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid Mad City, and Happy Endings Summary In this article, we discuss Monito’s top picks for the week, including the Wachowski’s adaptation of Cloud Atlas, Kendrick Lamar’s new album Good Kid Mad City, and the ABC sitcom Happy Endings. We highlight the strengths of each pick and recommend …
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Pop Culture Releases: Skyfall, Halo 4, Angry Birds Star Wars, and Marvel’s Deadpool Summary In this article, we discuss the latest pop culture releases, including the new James Bond movie Skyfall, the highly anticipated video game Halo 4, and the new game Angry Birds Star Wars. We also highlight the reboot of Marvel’s Deadpool comic …
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Gene Factories and Algae Biofuels: The Future of Distributed Manufacturing and Alternate Energy Sources Summary In this article, we explore the potential of gene factories and distributed life manufacturing on desktops, which could lead to a shift towards distributed manufacturing. We also discuss the challenges of regulation and ensuring accurate information. Additionally, we delve into …
Shifting Costs and Consumerism in Healthcare Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of market forces on healthcare and how it has led to a lack of transparency in pricing. We explore how the incentives for employers to provide medical care for their employees have caused our addiction to having someone else pay for …
Military Fitness: The Importance of Psychological Training Summary In this article, we discuss the importance of psychological fitness in military training. While physical fitness has always been a crucial component of military training, psychological training has often been overlooked. We explore how military psychologists teach new recruits to overcome their fears and turn their injuries …
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Can We Influence Food Choices with Information? Summary In this article, we discuss the impact of providing the right information at the right time to influence food choices. We conducted an experiment building on the research of Brian Wonsnick and others at Cornell, which revealed a strong relationship between the size of the container and …
The Search for Unique Chemical Signatures: From Conflict Minerals to Human Odor Prints Summary In this article, we explore the idea of unique chemical signatures and how they can be detected in various materials. From conflict minerals to human odor prints, researchers are using techniques such as laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to identify the chemical makeup …
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Summer of Arcade, PSN Play, and 8-bit Summer: Major Downloadable Games of the Season Summary In this article, we provide an overview of the major downloadable games coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation, and Nintendo 3DS this summer. We discuss the Xbox 360’s Summer of Arcade, Sony’s PSN Play, and Nintendo’s 8-bit Summer promotions and the …
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