www.theubergeeks.net http://www.theubergeeks.net Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 How Tech Advancements Have Aided The Military http://www.theubergeeks.net/2013/04/02/how-tech-advancements-have-aided-the-military/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2013/04/02/how-tech-advancements-have-aided-the-military/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=15 Throughout history, the military has often been at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement. Many advancements in technology originated from military research, but just as many military technologies have their roots in civilian applications. This results in a cycle where scientific development becomes application, encouraging further development, and then broader application; ultimately, progress is made.

The battlefield has had to adapt many times in response to changes in technology. Industrialization, for example, allowed World War I to be among the first truly global conflicts, and with it, we saw the first military applications for airplanes, automobiles, and many other then-emergent technologies. Over the course of the war, necessity dictated that airplanes evolve from simple constructions of wood and fabric, to devastatingly powerful flying fortresses.

Later on, it was RCA’s experiments with television-tube technology that allowed for the first image-intensifying tubes to be created, continued development of which resulted in night vision technology. It was Bell Labs’ experiments with optics which resulted in the first lasers. And it was the combined work of many which resulted in transistors, integrated circuits, liquid-crystal displays, and countless other technologies which came together to form modern computers, which are utilized for almost every application imaginable, military or civilian.

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2013/04/02/how-tech-advancements-have-aided-the-military/feed/ 0 Wacky But Useful Technological Inventions Through The Decades http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/12/wacky-but-useful-technological-inventions-through-the-decades/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/12/wacky-but-useful-technological-inventions-through-the-decades/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=14 Technology is advancing at a rapid rate and the quality of life is improving. What was once innovative is now obsolete as more advanced gadgets hit the market. Some of these inventions can seem odd and others very practical. Enthusiast can learn about a couple of odd gadgets by reading this article.

Anti-Gravity Platform

If anti-gravity sounds like something out of a space movie, readers will be surprised to know that there is a gravity defying product available. It is basically a slowly rotating globe that uses several powerful magnets to levitate.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . Other objects will also levitate above the platform. This wacky invention will keep sci-fi fans entertained all day long.

The Radio

Although the radio is a common device, its inception was a huge achievement many years ago. The discovery of radio waves led to the advanced form of communication that is used today. Early pioneers were Nicola Tesla, Sir Oliver and other German physicist.

Bizarre gadgets are what make the world what it is today. Technology improves our lives and paves the way for more innovators. The ant-gravity platform and radio are examples of odd ideas that become useful in the world. Gizmo fans can find more of these gadgets online.

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/12/wacky-but-useful-technological-inventions-through-the-decades/feed/ 0 The NFC Technology And Google Wallet Connection http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/10/the-nfc-technology-and-google-wallet-connection/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/10/the-nfc-technology-and-google-wallet-connection/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=13 Near Field Communication Technology or NFC, as it most commonly referred to these days, is a relatively new technology that makes physical credit cards and cash redundant in day to day purchases. It offers the user swift transaction benefits without the need to sign your name or enter a pin code. The technology has been successfully implemented on a large scale in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong, where stored value cards are the norm for time-conscious travelers, especially on mass transit systems such as the underground subway trains found in each city. The technology has been embraced further in cities such as Hong Kong where the cards can be used to complete purchases at shops, pay the check at restaurants and even pay utility providers.

With Google Wallet, this technology enters a new phase as the NFC technology has been integrated into next generation phones. Google wallet is actually an application which controls the NFC hardware on Android platform smart-phones. With a simple ‘click to pay’ interface, making purchases has never been easier and given the wealth of vouchers, special offers and discount codes on the internet, using them directly via your smart-phone allows you to maximize your shopping experience.

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/10/the-nfc-technology-and-google-wallet-connection/feed/ 0 The Top Ten Best Gadgets Of 2011 So Far http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/07/the-top-ten-best-gadgets-of-2011-so-far/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/07/the-top-ten-best-gadgets-of-2011-so-far/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=12 The year 2011 has been significant for a lot of reasons and in terms of gadgets, this has been one big year. Some of the most notable technology gadgets of the year has included a few surprises and usual updates, here is a look at the top 10 gadgets :

1. iPad 2. Nothing more to say

2. Amazon Kindle Fire – a real “flame” Android tablet

3. Verizon iPhone 4 – the first iPhone for Verizon

4. HTC Thunderbolt – a 4G LTE phone for Verizon

5. Amazon Kindle with Special Offers - Nothing different just a lower price and offers

6. Samsung Galaxy II – More than 10 million sold and at the heart of the Apple lawsuit

7. Macbook Air – main feature – Thunderbolt and design

8. Sony HandyCam – a true 3D camcorder

9. Asus Eee Pad Transformer – a good Android tablet

10. RIM Playbook – Despite a number of great tablets coming out, RIM is probably the only one to have made a lot of hype, for a half baked gadget.

Although the year is not yet over, this has been the year of the tablet and speed and many new gadgets are yet to be released. The top ten gadgets represent the best gadgets of the year so far, there are still better gadgets coming soon.

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1. Technorati: It’s part of the Gawker media network and it’s more about the backstory of tech companies than anything else. If you’re interested in finding out tech news before it hits the paper this is the site you should check every morning.
2. Gizmodo: Gizmodo is notorious for reviewing and exposing new gadgets and products before they come out and that’s why we love the site. They give the scoop on new iPhone releases and give pretty reliable reviews of what’s new on the market so it’s our go-to for gadget info.
3. CNN Tech: It’s an objective, newsy site and they’ve usually got pretty reliable information when it comes to tech. If you want cold, hard facts and really impressive interviews you may want to stick with this site.

If you’ve got some great tech sites to share, please post them in the comments section!

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/10/01/our-favorite-tech-sites/feed/ 0 The Best Smartphone, Tablet, And Computer Apps Available http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/23/the-best-smartphone-tablet-and-computer-apps-available/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/23/the-best-smartphone-tablet-and-computer-apps-available/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=9 Smart phones have been the in thing for quite a while now. You can now do so much with your mobile handset thanks to smart phone technology. You can take photos, videos, send emails, and even view documents and in some phones edit them. A smart phone has become a must have for every modern business and ordinary person. Mobile companies keep developing new technologies that are supposed to push the smart phones sales even further and make great consumer products. For starters, there is 2 GHz Smartphone technology being worked on by one of the leading corporations in the industry. This will indeed create a smart phone that will be fast. Another great technology development is that there is new Operating System software that is bound to improve how the smart phones work. The OS is the system that the phones run on. New versions of applications that are meant to add value or personalize a smart phone are developed daily by developers to enable user’s custom their smart phones. The applications commonly known as apps are software designs that can be installed into smart phones to make them do extra functions such as predict the weather or play your favorite music from a playlist.What’s 1 more click? Your boss isn’t watching… Smart Phones Pave the Way for the Future of Online Advertising

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/23/the-best-smartphone-tablet-and-computer-apps-available/feed/ 0 How Technology Has Changed Over The Centuries http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/21/how-technology-has-changed-over-the-centuries/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/21/how-technology-has-changed-over-the-centuries/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=8 Even with the entry of touch pads or smart phones without keypads, people still do send text messages to one another. It is estimated that on average a person can send about 180 texts a month and that is a lot of text messages. A smart phone has more functions than any other ordinary phone, ie; it has a 5 mega pixel camera or more on it, able to take photos and video, send emails, connect to the internet and much more functions. 2011 is ushering new smart phones that are bound to take the market by storm. The best smart phones for texting will be having special features such as a QWERTY keypad besides its capacitive/resistive screen and other sending and receiving buttons strategically placed. The QWERTY keypad allows the user to type real fast and easy by accessing all the keys as would on a computer keyboard. Besides the QWERTY keypad being there, the keys themselves need to be spaced well to allow smooth running over of the fingers and accurate typing.
The best smart phones for texting coming out this year will also have a large resolution screen to allow clear viewing of the messages. Several brands and companies will be rolling out them sooner than expectedThe hits keep comin’: How to Use Text Messaging – Free Webinar

]]> http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/21/how-technology-has-changed-over-the-centuries/feed/ 0 How To Choose The Best Pc For Your Needs http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/14/how-to-choose-the-best-pc-for-your-needs/ http://www.theubergeeks.net/2011/07/14/how-to-choose-the-best-pc-for-your-needs/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.theubergeeks.net/?p=6 Everybody understand the importance of using a computer in today’s world. From work applications to professional operations, to home use and school work, computers are an important tool that help us achieve our goals, ambitions and work. Computers, though, are quite different and vary widely in terms of size, speed, portability, graphics and applications. Identifying the right type of computer required for the right kind of application can be key. It can help improve the work out put, increase productivity and quality of work and help make life easier. It can also save widely on costs.

When buying a computer that will be specifically used as an entertainment hub, such as for watching movies, playing computer games and downloading music videos, a brand new computer with great graphics as well as a large hard disk with enough space to store all the wonderful games. The computer should also have a large RAM, as each game has to be uploaded before play, and modern computer games require large computer space, modern keyboard with gaming keys and a modern display unit such as a back lit Liquid Crystal Display unit with VGA graphics.

A computer for everyday general use such as surfing the internet, sending emails and storing files need not be an expensive computer. A good second hand or a cheap average computer, especially for general home usage will do rather well. No need to have large memory space or large RAM. Family photos and letters can be saved on the regular 40GB hard disk.

Students at university may get a laptop. This is a functional and portable computer that can be easily carried to college and back. Office computers or professional computers that use large application software would require a brand new computer with a fast processor, a large memory space and advanced graphics and display units.

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Casual users can get away with a simple Macbook. Its 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor is more than enough to handle word processing, simple video editing, photo editing, and the like. With 2GB of DDR3 memory and a 250GB hard drive, you can rest assured that you’ll have enough horsepower to work on your homework, and enough space to store it when you’re done.

If you’re a video gamer, animator, professional graphic designer, musician, or just an overall computer enthusiast, then you’re going to want to look at the Macbook Pro line of products. Quad-core processors and up to 8GB of RAM really make these laptops scream. Solid state drives and dedicated video cards certainly don’t hurt, either.

A quick assessment of how you intend to use your computer will make things a bit more clear. Regardless of what you buy, you’re going to enjoy it.

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