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Admiral skyping with his Daddy who is deployed.
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Eleven tech-savvy chimps at the Edinburgh Zoo aren't just playing with orange boxes, they're using special cameras inside to shoot their own footage. As part of a documentary airing on BBC on Jan. 27, The Chimpcam Project shows them experiencing video streaming, using touchscreen technology, and recording their world with these orange boxes. Since chimpanzees can't yet talk (in ways we can understand), I've created my own dialogue for the "film" — check it out when you start this tech-evolutionary slideshow!
I read a story last week about the small (and shrinking) population of US residents that don't have a cell phone — which included my fellow blogger and friend, Gregory Han, from Unplggd. Although a portion of this group do not have the means to own one, a majority of this population has made a conscious decision to ditch the phone by their own accord. It reminded me of a friend that recently gave up his cell along with his Facebook and Twitter accounts in an attempt to clear his mind and simplify his life.
Although some folks see technology as an extra added complication to an already busy daily grind, I use tech to my advantage, and it actually helps streamline my day. From using my iPhone apps to help me navigate the roads, to using 3G and wireless technology to log in and get work done from anywhere. For me, tech allows me to go more places, and stay in touch with family and friends I wouldn't otherwise talk to on a regular basis. This got me wondering — would you give up and live without your tech on a permanent basis?
If you have an iPod Touch or iPhone, I hope you're taking advantage of all the great health and fitness apps available. I just downloaded a new healthy app from Women's Health — the Slim Down Shopping List. It is cool, easy to use, and best of all it's free!
For more details and to see some pics of this application action keep reading
Yes, the iPhone comes with a Bark ring tone already built-in, but there are even more tricks to teach and (virtual) toys to entertain your real-life pet. For some, amuse may double as annoy, but check out these inexpensive apps to get your animals in on the iPhone action!
If you're a fan of Apple products (like me!), you surely know that the Macintosh operating software comes with some fantastic feline names. My pal geek is at WWDC today and told me all about the latest Mac OS X v10.6, named after the big cat seen below. I've gathered all the kitties featured thus far, so see if you can match their names to the pictures in this quiz.
Cell phones and other small gadgets have been known to lead to pet injury, but iPhones can be a pet parent's best friend. Whether you need to find the fastest route to the vet, the closest park or even a clean place for you to pop a squat during a long walk, there's an app out there for you.
If you're already an iPhone owner (or just contemplating a purchase), here's yet another app to add to your must-download list. Health portal, PetMD, has a free Finder that can help you locate key pet services in your area. Whether you're in a new neighborhood, planning a vacay, or simply curious what your city has to offer, this app is essential since you can search by either zip code or current location via GPS.
In addition to emergency clinics and shops to stop at, you can seek sitters, walkers, groomers, etc. near you, then read about and rate them as well. You'll get just about any information in a pinch, making you the new, insta-expert at the dog park you'll discover – don't forget to add it – on your next adventure. Go forth, download, and hit the road!
I've yet to get an iPhone, despite all the cool things geek's told me so far but this game's high on my list if I do. After all, ShiveringKittens looked totally adoro even before the big fundraising announcement yesterday.
GiantCrayon Games has joined with the ASPCA to raise money for animals with a promotion during March and April – for every game purchased on iTunes ($3), the company will donate $1 to the ASPCA. From what I can tell it's like cat Tetris where you free adorable kittens from the icy bottom, but check out a video of the game in action when you read more
