Posts tagged "technology"
Hashtag, You're It: Eight Examples of Outdated Tech in Pop Music

Hashtag, You’re It: Eight Examples of Outdated Tech in Pop Music

15 years from now, someone will pull this article up and ask “What’s a blog?”

Poptificating: The iPhone 5 Launch

Poptificating: The iPhone 5 Launch

Apple has announced the iPhone 5 officially. Is the Popblerd team rushing to buy, or scratching their heads and asking “Why?”

Dave Rullo Presents: Aging Hip Replacement #43

I used to have a theory that the more remote controls you have the higher in social status and class you probably were. Now, don’t get me wrong, in my theory these remote controls had to be for quality audio/video products. My old GPX compact disc player came with a remote control but no matter how many of those you threw into a pile no one was confusing me for upper class. But—you toss a remote that controlled a home […]

À la carte: How to Stop Paying Expensive Monthly Bills & Get the Content You Want

À la carte: How to Stop Paying Expensive Monthly Bills & Get the Content You Want

Satellite and cable television subscriptions are expensive. You’re paying for a lot of content you will never see, nor ever have the desire to. In this article, I will illustrate the cheaper (and more sensible) alternatives to getting your couch potato fix. Mind you, these television substitutes vary largely on your location, proximity to heavily populated areas, and access to a high-speed internet connection. If you’re reading this via a 56k modem, just stop reading now (and/or watching the photo […]

Michael Jackson’s “The Experience” Trailer: Just How “Bad” is This Game?

So I went onto Michael Jackson’s website after noticing on Facebook that the trailer for his new video game premiered. Not that I would’ve bought the “Michael Jackson Experience” game, anyway. I’m not exactly the type of guy that plays dance games (although I played Dance Dance Revolution once…but it was during the holidays and I was with my family!). I’m sure my downstairs neighbors are quite thankful for that. I dunno…the game doesn’t look all that exciting to me. It’s […]

Gettin’ Technological On Yo’ Ass: The USB Cassette Player??

I’m a gadget lover, within reason. If I can use it, I’ll probably check it out. More accurately, if I can use it and it’s reasonably priced, I’ll probably check it out. The iPhone and iPad don’t really mean anything to me 1) because they’re wicked fucking expensive and 2) because I already have a laptop, an iPod and a Blackberry. What else do I need? Well, what else do I need until they make an iPhone that can carry […]