iPad Crystal Ball
posted by Ira Flatow on Tuesday, February 2. 2010
For all who think they can predict the future of the iPad, recall this prophesy about another Apple product:
“The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a ‘mouse’. There is no evidence that people want to use these things. I don't want one of these new fangled devices."
John C. Dvorak, San Francisco Examiner, 19 Feb. 1984
“The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a ‘mouse’. There is no evidence that people want to use these things. I don't want one of these new fangled devices."
John C. Dvorak, San Francisco Examiner, 19 Feb. 1984
First Computer Mouse invented by Douglas Englebart
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Take SciFri Along - New iPhone App
posted by Ira Flatow on Wednesday, January 20. 2010
Want to take SciFri along with you? There's an app for that.
This is just the 1.0 version, and there will be significant upgrades to bring more social networking features. But now you can listen and watch Science Friday podcasts and videos anywhere your phone takes you.
And please, please, please.....tell us what other features and improvements you'd like to see on the app.
Special thanks to Bradley Flubacher for his generous help.
This is just the 1.0 version, and there will be significant upgrades to bring more social networking features. But now you can listen and watch Science Friday podcasts and videos anywhere your phone takes you.
And please, please, please.....tell us what other features and improvements you'd like to see on the app.
Special thanks to Bradley Flubacher for his generous help.
Both Audio and Video Podcasts at your fingertips!
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Doesn't Get Much Better Than This
posted by Ira Flatow on Tuesday, January 12. 2010
"On Monday, the Observer and The News & Observer will jointly launch a weekly, two-page package of science and technology news from the Carolinas and beyond called "SciTech."
--- Rick Thames, Editor
One can spend decades toiling in the fields of Public Radio, wondering if anyone is listening.
And then you get a bolt out of the blue, with a newspaper column like this one.
To Rick Thames, editor of the "Charlotte Observer," great job for not taking "no" for an answer and creating the new sci/tech newspaper section.
To Stan Thompson, a great reward for following your dream.
To the McClatchy editors, once again proving what a class journalistic act you are.
We at SciFri are happy to have had a small part in bringing this about.
--- Rick Thames, Editor
One can spend decades toiling in the fields of Public Radio, wondering if anyone is listening.
And then you get a bolt out of the blue, with a newspaper column like this one.
To Rick Thames, editor of the "Charlotte Observer," great job for not taking "no" for an answer and creating the new sci/tech newspaper section.
To Stan Thompson, a great reward for following your dream.
To the McClatchy editors, once again proving what a class journalistic act you are.
We at SciFri are happy to have had a small part in bringing this about.
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Take My Survey - Thanks!
posted by Ira Flatow on Wednesday, December 16. 2009
Thanks to all of you who took our survey!
Enough of you cared enough to participate that we were quickly - and happily - overwhelmed with data.
Because there is such interest we're going to try to make your ideas a bigger part of our web site and ask you to tell us what you would like to see, hear and read about.
Thanks again...and a happy and healthy holiday season to you all.
Enough of you cared enough to participate that we were quickly - and happily - overwhelmed with data.
Because there is such interest we're going to try to make your ideas a bigger part of our web site and ask you to tell us what you would like to see, hear and read about.
Thanks again...and a happy and healthy holiday season to you all.
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"Green" Toll-Booth Passes
posted by Ira Flatow on Tuesday, December 15. 2009
Looking for a last minute "green gift" idea that keeps giving year round?
How about a car toll-booth pass that is actually green?
Not only do you score leadership points for showing off your green-ness, but many of the passes give you a discount on the toll. Mine offers 10% off.
Of course you've got to drive a green, high mpg car like a hybrid. So you're already in the green choir. But why not take advantage of the extra savings, while you're already saving energy?
And the good news: they're free!
Come to think of it, give one to yourself!
How about a car toll-booth pass that is actually green?
Not only do you score leadership points for showing off your green-ness, but many of the passes give you a discount on the toll. Mine offers 10% off.
Of course you've got to drive a green, high mpg car like a hybrid. So you're already in the green choir. But why not take advantage of the extra savings, while you're already saving energy?
And the good news: they're free!
Come to think of it, give one to yourself!
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