Archive for July, 2008
10% of Marketers Believe Ads Buy Coverage
A new survey says 19 percent of marketers believe their organization bought ads on a “news site” IN EXCHANGE FOR A STORY. plus: 10% of marketers say they believe their companies have a “non-verbal agreement with journalists or editors for which, in exchange for buying ad space, they can expect favor…
New Sensor Turns Off Sprinklers When It Rains
Plant water timers and scheduled lawn sprinklers are great. But when your sprinklers go on during a torrential downpour, you feel like a schmuck and pay for water you didn’t need. Now, a new $31 RAIN SENSOR from a company called Claber turns off your sprinklers when it rains. Brilliant.Original post…
Johnny Depp May Play ‘Riddler’ In Next Batman
A rumor circulating today in Hollywood says Jonny Depp is being recruited to PLAY THE RIDDLER in the next Batman movie. Philip Seymour Hoffman is on the short list to play the Penguin.Original post by Mike
Air Force to Combat Viruses With Games
The U.S. Air Force understands that the “weakest link” in any IT defense system is the users. Now they’re planning to use CASUAL GAMES to train airman to avoid e-mail-borne risks. (props to Danger Room)Original post by Mike
First Clear 2010 Toyota Prius Spy Pics Captured
The first major redesign of the popular Toyota Prius gas-electric hybrid is slated for the 2010 model year. Now, the Motor Trend web sit has published the first clear SPY SHOTS of the car. The new Prius is expected to be both more supreme (150 horse power) and more fuel efficient than existing model…
Indestructible Super Phone Now With GPS!
iPhone? BlackBerry? How about a phone that doesn’t break when you drop it? The Casio G’zOne Boulder survives extreme heat and cold, not to mention shock and awe. Here’s why YOU WANT that PHONE.Original post by Mike
‘Direct Deposit’ Now Available for Any Check
Earth Class Mail solves the problem of how to get your paper snail-mail while traveling the world. They receive your mail, scan it and put it online. You can chose to have it forwarded, scanned or shredded. But now, the service will even DEPOSIT YOUR PAPER CHECKS!Original post by Mike
