1. Some of the most outrageous tech ads.

    September 28, 2009 by Stone

    Today’s link

    This is a good read for anyone into marketing, ads, commercials, or technology. Microsoft took 3 spots. I seriously have a weak stomach, and was surprised I didn’t get sick at the puking video the first time I watched it. While I have seen about 6 of these before, I have to give some props for the pets.com ad, since sock-puppets will always have a special place in my heart. That reminds me that I do have a video I made in school involving sock-puppets. I’ll upload it some time.

    I am having a contest. If anybody includes a comment that has a link to a bad advertisement on it (that isn’t on the linked list), I’ll enter you into a random drawing to choose the next big technology I should invest in (and I’ll blog about the results). Good luck.


  2. Pool playing robot. When can I get one?

    September 22, 2009 by Stone

    Cnet news article

    This is really cool. While I don’t actually see a practical use for it, I have to say that the idea is really cool. The system uses cameras and math to try to predict how shots will outcome, and the ultimate goal is for it to beat the best human players. Personally, I’m holding off on this until it can match the things in videos like this. Still, the idea that it works like the AI in Midnight Pool on my old cell phone, but uses a real pool table is just too cool.

    Oh, and on a side note, after a rather long hiatus, this blog is back, baby!