Items tagged with 'Surge'

Nokia Surge Lands On AT&T July 19th For $80

Nokia Surge Lands On AT&T July 19th For $80

While the rest of the world moves to court Android, Nokia seems pretty content with Symbian. As the handset maker looks to up its market share in the North American segment, it has today introduced a new "smartphone" on AT&T that pushes the boundaries of what a "smartphone" really is.Sure, the Surge has a pull-out QWERTY... Read More
Video Games Helpful to Children and Surgeons

Video Games Helpful to Children and Surgeons

New studies conducted at a number of prominent Universities around the country have finally revealed what many of us gamers and long time technophiles have known all along--video games can help kids learn, and improve dexterity and some cognitive functions.Other information gathered from the studies, however, didn't focus... Read More
Why Alter Hardware?  Just Get Surgery!

Why Alter Hardware? Just Get Surgery!

People typically get cosmetic surgery to either “enhance” areas they don’t feel comfortable with, or for reconstructive purposes following an accident or major surgery.  28 year-old Thomas Martel may be the first person to ever have his body surgically altered so he could better use an electronic device, in this case an... Read More
Having Heart Surgery?  Make Sure Your Doctor Has An iPod

Having Heart Surgery? Make Sure Your Doctor Has An iPod

Considering that students and businesspeople have been using MP3s to study a wide variety of subjects ranging from languages to law, is it any wonder that someone came up with the idea of teaching doctors with them? "iPods are good for your heart - at least they can help doctors make the right diagnosis of the sounds they... Read More
The Decline Of Dell And The Resurgence Of HP

The Decline Of Dell And The Resurgence Of HP

Since the release of this quarter's financial earnings, there has been some criticism towards Dell for their stinging 51% decline in quarterly profits. On the other hand, Hewlett-Packard posted stronger than expected earnings, raising its earnings per share for the fourth quarter in a row. Is it just "aggressive... Read More