Whoever thought a radar gun and an airbag could provide protection from Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG)? According to an article in Military Strategy Page, there is a new system undergoing tests that uses a modified car airbag, radar technology found in
Category: Engineering
The End of Car Chases?
Los Angeles is notorious for its epic police chases, but it appears that the LAPD is going to be taking a new approach to car pursuits. A recent issue of Popular Science illustrates how the police will shoot a GPS homing
Is Weather Reporting Based on Science?
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I never thought I would live to see science so abused to support political ends… In an AP article today, Al Gore and other “scientists” claim that the earth is the hottest
Microsoft Flops
Everyone thinks of Microsoft as a company built on perfection… a recent article in ExtremeTech describes Microsoft’s Top 10 Flops: 1. Microsoft BOB: A product Microsoft released in 1995, was set to be the next-generation interface for Windows 3.1. It
Israel & Technology
How hot is technology investment in Israel? The tiny Middle Eastern country, with a population smaller than Manhattan’s, has become a global player in innovation, thanks to its thriving venture capital scene and many home-grown start-ups. There are now 75 Israeli
The Future of Cell Phones
There is a recent article in Reg-Hardware that describes future designs for cell phones. Interestingly enough, most of these overlook the most significant aspect, which is the ability for your future communication device to support multiple telecommunication channels. For example,
Evolution of IT Capabilities
Chris Lininger and I had a discussion today about the slow evolution of information technology that truly empowers the business end user. We talked about all of the failed promises over the past 25 years including 4GL (4th Generation Languages),
Kevlar Tires?
As an automotive enthusiast, I’ve always used low profile performance tires on my sport automobiles. The most recent tires I’ve purchased are Pirelli P Zero Neros all-season, Z-rated tires hanging on 18×10″ Rondell wheels. This is nearly the ultimate package for
Interesting Math Thoughts
I was researching mathematical differentiation and calculus over the weekend, and I came across a couple of interesting sites associated with common mathematical concepts: Infinity – the strange properties of this unwriteable ‘number’. Calculating the Value of Pi – a formula, with
Are Software Vendors Trustworthy?
In an interesting article in the Sterling-Hoffman newsletter, Olin Thompson indicates that US corporations have changed their methods in buying software technology: “Buyers are skeptical of technology investments. Buyers remember late 90’s and early 2000’s when they heard a roar