Author Archives: webmeister Bud
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Pac-Man's 32nd anniversary
It was 32 years ago yesterday that Namco introduced Pac-Man in Japan, and since then, it's gone on to be one of the highest-grossing video game of all time, with over 30 officially-licensed spin-offs ...
May 23, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Pentametron (rhyming Tweet finder)
Meet Pentametron. A bot that finds Tweets with a similar beat, and rhymes them together with geekiness neat! http://www.pentametron.com/ http://twitter.com/pentametron
May 16, 2012
Bud's Weekly Geek-out :: Google Street View's self-driving cars
Google Street View is everywhere. You can find The Zone, the giant hockey stick in Duncan, and probably your house. Google wants to keep updating those images using automated cars. And, on Monday, Nev...
May 09, 2012
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...
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...
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...
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/
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...
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.
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.
Mar 28, 2012
