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Watch: Grandma flips out over her first virtual reality experience
On a Christmas visit with his grandmother, Mark Nutt set 88-year-old Marie up with her first virtual reality experience. It was a roller coaster simulation and I think it’s safe to say Marie loved it.
It’s like Marie is a kid again! Her squeals of joy are contagious!
What Technology Is Really Saying to Us
Our screens and devices are always demanding we make split second decisions, and let’s face it; most of us have stopped paying much attention to those question. Time to pay attention to what technology is really saying to us
At some point it just becomes a game – how many times can I click “remind me in 48 hours” before I have no more choice. Eventually, I always lose. Well played, computer!
That extra 9 minutes is well worth the … Keep Reading!!!
Ellen Introduces Children to Old Technology
Ellen DeGeneres brought out some vintage tech to show to some kids. During the interview, the kids let her know what they really think about these old-time-y contraptions. I mean, that 100 year-old-phone didn’t even have Facetime? How did we ever survive!?
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5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now
Spending too much time on social media makes me feel like my brain is turning to mush. Well that isn’t necessarily the case, but something is definitely happening to our brains.
ASAP Science gives us a low-down of what is really going on when we combine over stimulation caused by tech devices and immediate gratification through social media.… Keep Reading!!!
Kids React to Typewriters
The Fine Brothers have once again made us all feel old.
In this episode of “Kids React to Technology” they show a bunch of kids a typewriter. And of course, their reactions are hysterical. It’s crazy to think most children have never seen one in “real life” before! Come to think of it, when was the last time you were in the presence of a good old-fashioned typewriter? I can’t even remember!
Watch: People “Test Drive” the New Self-Driving Car!
Google has just revealed a self-driving car!
This prototype has no pedals and no steering wheel. It looks a bit like a Smart Car- there are just two seats and a computer console where you input where you would like to go!
As a passenger, you can pretty much do anything but drive: Sit back with a good book, get some work done on the computer, or sneak in a nap.
Need: Best New App for Families
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Written by Cate Grosch
I have unlimited texting for a reason. I love to send texts. I love to receive texts. I write short texts to friends about what time to meet for dinner. I write long texts to friends recapping what happened last night at dinner. And in the past, I have had to text friends asking for responses to my various inquiries: Who painted your dining room? Can … Keep Reading!!!
Text Messages from a Four Year Old
Aram asked for my phone the other night, and had his first text conversation.
He was so excited to be able to have access to Brian when he was at work…. up until Brian told him it was time to bed, then he wasn’t so keen on texting him anymore! 😉
I never thought texting could be useful learning tool, but reading and spelling action is definitely happening . I am not thinking I should start embracing modern technology for … Keep Reading!!!
