Author Archives: webmeister Bud
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Poo WiFi
Some cities have bylaws to encourage folks to pick up after their dogs. But in Mexico, an internet service provider called Terra placed machines in public parks which accept dog droppings and, in exch...
webmeister Bud May 01, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Pebble watch
Smart watches have been around for a while, but none have really succeeded. A new iPhone and Android-interfacing touchscreen e-paper watch, Pebble, looks to be a candidate for big success, based on it...
webmeister Bud Apr 25, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: TC10K realtime FB/Tw updates
If you're running the Times Colonist 10K this year, you'll be able to have your race results Facebooked and Twittered as it happens. As you pass the 5K mark, 8K mark, and the finish line, your friends...
webmeister Bud Apr 18, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Facebook buys Instagram
Instagram. Now the property of Facebook. Reactions have been mixed. Will it vapourize or stagnate like so many tech acquisitions before it? http://www.instagram.com/
webmeister Bud Apr 11, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Kinect Star Wars
Kinect Star Wars came out yesterday for the Xbox 360. You can use your hand motions to wield a lightsaber, pilot podracers, and compete in the Galactic Dance Off. Wait, what? I'm Han Solo Empire Today...
webmeister Bud Apr 04, 2012
Band of the Month The June Fiasco :: This is Your Life
The Zone's Band of the Month for March 2012 is The June Fiasco, and they dropped by to chat with Jeremy Baker and play some music.
webmeister Bud Mar 31, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: employers want your FB password
There's an icky trend of employers (and some schools) asking/demanding for your Facebook password to peruse your private activity.
webmeister Bud Mar 28, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: PayPal Here
In what could be a boon for small business mobile transactions, PayPal is here to announce that PayPal Here is here. It's a free, portable smartphone card swiper for instant credit card transactions. ...
webmeister Bud Mar 21, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: ZOMBIES, RUN!
Yay, TC10K training runs! Only, sometimes, you need more inspiration to keep running. How about being chased by zombies? http://www.zombiesrungame.com/
webmeister Bud Mar 14, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Clik
Ever want to walk up to someone's computer, tablet, or smart TV, scan a QR code and take it over to show whichever YouTube video you want? Clik! http://www.clikthis.com/
webmeister Bud Mar 06, 2012