I thought this was a great picture for everyone that loves reading.
Whether you read from traditional paper books, newspapers, magazines, and journals, or you prefer reading from a tablet, smartphone, eReader, or browser.
Reading expands our mind, challenges our thinking, and builds on our knowledge.
Here’s to reading…just about everything you can get your hands on. 😉
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
So we are at this Mediterranean Restaurant next to the beach.
We are sitting outside–it is a little chilly and we cozy up next to one of the fire poles to keep warm.
We weren’t eating much; just a drink for our anniversary and something to munch on.
All of a sudden, my wife points to this lady from the next table who gets up and starts dancing provocatively.
You can see the sliver of ocean behind her, the night sky, and the cars and pedestrians are going by behind her.
There are multiple realities going on here:
She is in her own world–dancing to the music, swaying this way and that, and enjoying her femininity.
On the other hand, the guy she’s with is taking a video of her on his tablet computer–he seems more concerned with capturing the moment with his technology than enjoying his girlfriend.
We are conscientious observers–I sort of wondered if the guy should’ve been paying more attention to the women who was wooing him than playing with his tablet.
The other lesson that I can’t help reaching is that cameras and microphones are truly everywhere–privacy is a complete myth!
He is recording her, we are videoing them on our smartphone, and the restaurant is taping all of us on CCTV cameras, and NSA is laughing at us from Fort Meade.
So if you want solitude, book a flight with Virgin Galactic. 😉
CTA makes this pedestal iPad and toilet paper holder–to help you when you really need it.
Get your information and also your personal cleaning products at the tip of your fingers.
Many people like to browse, read, or otherwise entertain themselves with the iPad, now you can do it and take care of your other business too.
The CTA holder has a gooseneck so you can adjust and view at any angle, and it has a heavyweight base to keep it stable and upright.
Imagine you can even get it at Sears for just $44.32 (or the SupplyStore.com)–affordable, entertaining, and convenient.
You may also want to consider a Philips iPad Splashguard, they come in a three pack. 😉
I took this video of a flying drone at Brookstone at Avetura Mall in Miami.
The drone is flying among the crowds and actually goes right over my head a couple of times–I literally had to duck (as I think the salesperson was having some fun with me recording)!
The device is called the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 and sells for $299.
The drone is being controlled via wi-fi by a iPhone and also works with iPads and Droid devices.
The controlled flying as well as the stunts seemed easy to do.
It has a front facing camera (and I think the salesperson said it has a rear-facing one too).
You can capture the flight imagery and post the recorded video and still photos online.
The quadricopter has stabilization controls and hull protection to keep the device safe and in the air.
If you appreciate this technology and likes to have some fun, you may want to take this for a little spin around the yard, park, and beach.
Also, watch out at the mall–this flying gizmo may be coming right at you. 😉
(Source Video: Andy Blumenthal)
I had to get rid of an old Kindle e-Reader from my daughter today.
She’s looking forward instead to the next generation Kindle Fire HD.
So, out with the old and in with the new.
Note: No children were present during this filming.
Warning: The manufacturer cautions against “disassemble, punture, crush, heat, or burn,” so please don’t try this.
Anyway now the device is a goner! 😉
(Source Video: Dannielle Blumenthal)
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