Thinking Tech

Archive: 02-2012

• SparkLab is putting shop class on wheels… with a 3D printer

  SparkLab is taking a big red truck on tour as a way to offer shop class on wheels to Bay Area schools. But this shop class comes with a 3D printer, and a lot more.

  February 29, 2012, 7:35 AM PST | By Mari Silbey

• Pearson financial report reveals shift to digital services

  The company that is known for old-fashioned textbook publishing is moving into the digital realm.

  February 28, 2012, 2:58 PM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• Federal regulators to require rearview cameras in automobiles

  While self-driving cars may be a far-off reality, other automobile innovations are in the near future.

  February 28, 2012, 12:32 PM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• Discovering who controls the other half of the Internet

  Arbor Networks defined 150 companies controlling 50% of Internet traffic in 2009. Now computer scientist Craig Labovitz is shining a light on the other half of the web.

  February 27, 2012, 8:41 AM PST | By Mari Silbey

• Comcast/TiVo deal an indicator of big changes in TV’s tech infrastructure

  Comcast to bring video on demand services to TiVo boxes using an IP back channel.

  February 24, 2012, 12:19 PM PST | By Mari Silbey

• New Nike shoes measure jump shot, speed, performance

  On Wednesday, Nike announced an expansion of its digital footwear line and introduced their Nike+ line which allows both professional and recreational athletes to measure their performance.

  February 23, 2012, 7:04 AM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• Two companies want to help you share the Wi-Fi love

  Two companies, Fon and KeyWiFi, are breaking new ground this week with Wi-Fi sharing services.

  February 22, 2012, 1:02 PM PST | By Mari Silbey

• Glue pad lets you stick TVs to walls, holds up to 700 pounds

  Researchers demonstrate the strength of Geckskin by taping a giant flatscreen TV to a flat surface.

  February 22, 2012, 6:05 AM PST | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• London billboard detects gender and tailors ads accordingly

  A children’s charity in London has introduced a bus stop billboard that uses facial-recognition technology to display gender-specific messages.

  February 21, 2012, 11:08 AM PST | By Jenny Wilson

• Nevada first to approve guidelines for self-driving cars

  Last week the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles became the first of any state to establish rules for self-driving cars.

  February 20, 2012, 7:01 PM PST | By Jenny Wilson