http://doubleclickdenise.com Check out what's new in cyberspace and the techie world Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:54:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Acoustics: It's a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound.  That's the dictionary's definition.  People can hear the difference between the acoustics of a small jazz club versus that of a 60 thousand seat stadium. And you know that old connundrum - if a tree ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/uncategorized/your-body-could-be-your-new-touch-screen/ It seems the concept of "Going Green" is everywhere these days.  Cars, construction - you name it - everyone is trying to reduce their carbon footprint.  And for good reason. Undoubtedly, everyone should start with themselves in their own homes.  Recycling, reducing water consumption, things like that.  All these little changes ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/technology/going-green-at-the-office/ Privacy issues on the internet has become a huge topic in this day and age of technology.  Many people are aware that Facebook has faced a lot of criticism on the way it's handled privacy and how it facilitiates the sharing of personal information. And a new site has surfaced - chatroulette.com. It's a site ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/videos/keep-private-things-private/ I know, Valentine's Day is all lovey-dovey with chocolates, flowers, hugs and kisses.  And don't get me wrong... I'm all for Valentine's Day and celebrated the day of love this past weekend.  But after all the build-up on tv and in the stores... by the time Valentine's Day is over, ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/internet/techie-break-ups/ Valentine's Day is less than a week away.  So, "love" has kind of been on my mind.  I started looking at couples around town, and how happy they are together, and started to get that warm, fuzzy feeling.  And then I started thinking of the most random thing... beer.  More ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/technology/the-teletransporter/ The biggest buzz this week in tech news has been, of course, the introduction of Apple's iPad.  Let's get the obvious joke out of the way - no, this is not a digital feminine product.  It's Apple's tablet, set to be released to the masses this Spring. For anyone who's unclear as to ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/gadgets/ipad-fad-or-fashion/ All eyes have been on Haiti for the past two weeks.  The world has been watching, with their hearts going out to everyone affected by the devastating earthquake. [caption id="attachment_982" align="alignleft" width="233" caption="Photo courtesy of TwitPic - taken on cell phone right after quake"][/caption] When the quake hit the country, landlines went down ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/technology/technology-helps-haiti-relief/ As we all know, Kelowna has more than its fair share of ski and snowboard enthusiasts.  Personally, I'm still pretty new to snow sports.  I only started snowboarding last season, but I gotta say, I'm hooked. This week, I scoped out some really cool gadgets you can use out on the ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/headline/high-tech-on-the-slopes/ Last week was a big week for tech geeks - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was taking place in Las Vegas.  It's THE technology showcase of the year. It featured all the things I talked about in the last week, including 3D TVs finally going on sale, plus Microsoft's Project Natal. But ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/videos/nexus-one/ It's the new year, and you know what they say... "Out with the old and in with the new".  And in the wonderful world of technology, that couldn't be more true. Here's a quick look at what we have to look forward to in 2010. Google Chrome OS.  It's a brand new ... http://doubleclickdenise.com/technology/2010-set-to-be-great-year-for-technology/