TECHNOLOGY
There’s No Law Against Self Driving Cars
Flying cars are still a Jetsonian dream, but self-driving cars are just over the horizon. Recently, Google and Audi have showed off autonomous automobiles that do some, but not all, of the driving for you. FULL ARTICLE.
Google Glass May Arrive for Consumers by End of Year
Can’t wait to get your hands on Google Glass? You might not have to wait much longer. In an interview, Google Glass product director Steve Lee told The Verge that it plans to have a “fully-polished” version of Glass available for consumers by the end of 2013. Even better? Glass will be priced at less than $1500 when it goes on sale. FULL ARTICLE.
Also, check out our blog’s founder and his app for an early pair of glasses here.
iTunes Hits 1 Billion Downloads
Surprised? The popularity of Apple’s online educational catalog, iTunes U, has tripled over the past two-and-a-half years — if the number of downloads is any indication. FULL ARTICLE.
LIFE
12 Bill Cosby GIFs for National Jell-O Week
It’s coming up! The jiggliest holiday this side of International Santa’s Belly Day was started in 2001 by the Utah State legislature. (Fun fact: Jell-O is the official snack food of the Beehive State.) Get in the spirit. FULL ARTICLE.
Sassy App Punishes You When You’re Being Lazy
Take heed, procrastinators: A new app rewards and punishes users based on how many items they check off on their to-do lists. Promoted as “the world’s first to-do list with a personality,” Carrot aims to encourage productivity, but is more entertaining than motivating. FULL ARTICLE.
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