U.C. Berkeley’s Hybrid Robotics Lab has outfitted Cassie the Robot with Hovershoes. Cassie can now skate around campus, very cool! đ To learn more, go
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
“Photo Wake-Up A 3D Character Animation from a Single Photo” Research Paper and Video
Researchers at the University of Washington and Facebook present a way to animate a single photo using artificial intelligence and augmented reality. Find out more
“The Hidden World Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet” A TED Talk by John Priscu PhD
Fiction: “Subterranean” by James Rollins describes a very scary world of monsters beneath Antarctica. It is definitely a work of fiction. Fact: In the real
Ford Teams Autonomous Vehicles and Robots to Aide Home Delivery
Digit is an autonomous robot that sits in an autonomous vehicle. Once the destination is reached, your house for example, Digit finishes the delivery by
Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Quantum Computing in One Short Video
Quantum Physics is super easy….not! Check out this very interesting TED Talk video where Dr. Shohini Ghose, Professor of Astrophysics at Wilfrid Laurier University, makes
What is 5G and What Does it Mean for You?
Here is a a very cool introduction to 5G for your smartphones from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). FYI….my Masters degree (University
GEEK
So you want to be an Engineer? Here is the most important subject you need to learn.
Back in the day, when videoconferencing (think video chat in 2019) was new and exciting, my colleague, Renee, and I were working at Lawrence Livermore
The Ancient Art of Building a TIA/EIA-568B RJ-45 Cable or Short Patch Cable
Running high speed (Cat 5, 5e, 6, etc) cable to connect your electronic devices is a dying art thanks to WiFi. But, you may need to make a patch cable at some point in your life. If so, this blog is here to help. đ
TechyMike’s Thoughts on STEM vs STEAM: You May Not Like This.
I have been pondering the use of STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math vs STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math for sometime. One day
Watch Samsung Test the Galaxy Fold
In case you have not seen this anywhere else….watch this very short video showing how Samsung is testing the Galaxy Fold. Pretty cool stuff as
IEEE Spectrum Techy Tour of New York City
This is interesting! A video tour of interesting stuff for techies in New York City. I would do a video in Tracy, CA, but,
Guest Blog: “The Echo Dot â A Non-Techy Review” by Jan McDonnal
This is a guest blog by Jan McDonnal a long time friend and fantastic supporter of ForCarol.com. Enjoy! So, Iâm not a âtechyâ person per
Beta Testing Android Q on My Pixel 3 XL
One thing I like about using the Google phones is that I can stay in the loop with Beta testing the latest and greatest software.
Foldable SmartPhones: Will They Change the World?
A few years back, mobile phones had the ability to make and receive a phone call, send and receive text messages, and…..hmmm, that’s about it.
Coworking
Coworking vs A Private Office with Doors
What is the first thing you do when you start a small business? Among other things…….you look for an office. Right? Private Office Your vision
Remote Working: Coworking vs Home
In 1990, I was one of two people responsible for writing the “Telecommuting Plan” at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Little did I know then how
Tips for Starting a Small Business
At AltamontCowork over the past 5 years, I have seen all sorts of small business owners / wannabes come and go. Some have succeeded, most
COWORKING: An Open Collaborative Work Environment
I owned a COWORKING location in Tracy, CA for 5 years and 7 months, finally selling it for economic reasons on Dec 31, 2014 (see
COWORKING in a Small Town: Lessons Learned
On May 1, 2009 I opened the first COWORKING location in San Joaquin County and Tracy, CA. A revolutionary concept in office space I was sure
Vidyo Video Conferencing Deposition
My two worlds collided this week. Â (Video conferencing and Coworking). I rented the “Orange” Conference room for a deposition to an attorney located in Pennsylvania
Videoconferencing & Telecommuting
“Temi: The Personal Robot”
Did a search for robotic videoconferencing this morning and TechyMike.com popped up! Ignoring that guy, I moved on and found a link to the “Temi
Remote Working: Coworking vs Home
In 1990, I was one of two people responsible for writing the “Telecommuting Plan” at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Little did I know then how
GEEK Christmas
GEEK Christmas Gifts 2017
Merry GEEKmas Here is a list of what YOUR GEEK might like this Christmas. HoHoHo Shop on AmazonSmile and support ForCarol.com Drive Safe! (Click the
