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April 3, 2014

Would You Get in a Self-Driving Car?

Google have a lot to answer for. Of course, they’re revolutionising technology: Google Glass – basically, smart technology in eyewear form – was hailed as one of the best inventions of 2012, and let’s not forget what the phrase “Google it” symbolises. But there’s no doubt some of their inventions are subject to controversy. Driverless cars – or Google Chauffeurs, as they may well be known – are one such invention I’m pretty content not to trust as far as I can throw them – which, of course, is not very far…or at all, really. The concept behind driverless cars…

April 3, 2014

Tips for Better Blogging

More and more people are turning to blogging as means of growing their business or personal image. It’s easy to start, accessible by the general public, and, best of all, it can be free (although the option to pay is there). All you really need is an Internet connection and something to say or promote. However, there are simple techniques to get your message seen by larger groups of people, in shorter amounts of time. Moreover, there are ways you can encourage would-be readers to pay close attention, and be personally affected by your words. Getting to this stage is…

April 3, 2014

Glasshole: the Tech World’s New Swear Word

Let’s face it: from an optimist’s (and tech lover’s) point of view, Google Glass is a staggeringly brilliant invention. You can perform all kinds of actions – taking pictures and recording video, getting directions, translating, sending messages to friends and colleagues, and more – hands-free and by voice command, essential features in today’s needed-to-be-there-ten-minutes-ago society. However, there are several arguments to counter the upsides: Google Glass can be used to document information without permission. Google Glass, at the moment, looks a little ridiculous to wear (the quote from designer Marc Newson was that it makes you look like “a d*ck…

March 30, 2014

The High Cost of Getting Around

If you own a car you’re likely very familiar with the high cost of fuel. In most parts of Europe it can be quite unpleasant and sometimes bordering on painful to pay a visit to the petrol station and hand over your hard earned money. However, in some parts of the world petrol is so cheap that you’d really have no excuse not to own a car, or several of them. In fact, in some parts of the world, gas is cheaper than bottled water. Read on to see where the world’s cheapest petrol is, and then decide which country…

March 30, 2014

Four First Date Ideas That Don’t Suck

Let’s face it. There’s isn’t much that can be more nerve wracking than a first date. This is especially true if you really like the girl, and you really want to impress her. However, there are loads of first date horror stories that are result of the guy either trying too hard, or not trying hard enough. While you might not think that the planning of the date is not all that important, you couldn’t be more wrong. Planning is crucial, and the lack of it can pretty much guarantee that there won’t be a second date, or that all…

March 30, 2014

Baseball in Taiwan

If you’re like me I’ve always thought of baseball as being a uniquely American sport. They seem to have the monopoly on the whole game, and even host the World Series. However, the only non-American teams allowed to play are from Canada. I had heard that Japan has a pretty big baseball scene, but I wasn’t prepared to learn that Taiwan and its people are baseball fanatics. When I took a trip there recently I was able to see first hand just how much the Taiwanese people love this sport. In the Beginning Taiwan’s love affair with baseball started as…

March 30, 2014

Ladies, This is What We Really Want You to Wear

A girl once told me that women dress for themselves or for other women. If they dressed for men they wouldn’t dress at all; they’d just walk around naked all the time. While that may be true, it doesn’t change the fact that there are certain things that girls wear that we as men really like. I mean really like. That being said, there are things that girls wear that have me scratching my head in puzzlement, and sometimes they wear things that are so strange I wonder if a particular girl lost a bet and was forced to…

March 30, 2014

Three Travel Hacks You Need to Use Right Now

Unless you’ve lived in a cave for the last twenty years you’re likely familiar with the concept of “hacks”. And no, I don’t mean the hack that involves risky cyber security or anything like that, but the hack that allows you to change something so that it better works to your advantage. The area of travel seems especially popular with those that come up with these hack lists, and, as a traveler, I’m always keen to learn ways to save time, packing space, and generally make my trip a better one. While I haven’t tried all of these hacks, I…

March 30, 2014

Four Ways to Improve Your Health Immediately

Everybody wants to improve their health, right? It’s one of the best ways to make sure that we have the fitness and stamina to see ourselves through the day. However, for many people, they are sabotaging their own best interests day in and day out. There are a few simple things that we can all do that can improve our health dramatically, and some of these things begin to take effect immediately. Read on to learn more about ways that you can feel better, look better, and be better equipped to tackle every day. Watch What You Drink I’m not…

March 30, 2014

Gadgets That Will Change Your Life in 2014

I love gadgets. Anyone who knows me well will always get some of sort of new techie trinket for my birthday or Christmas, and my Facebook wall is always stuffed with links to articles about gadgets that friends feel I should read. Little do they know that I’ve already read most of them. So in the spirit of lists and roundups, I’ve decided to collect a few of my favorite gadgets that are now available or will be at some point during 2014. As the headline states, these gadgets may just transform your life this year. Vacuum Beard Trimmer I…