Hot Potato
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »I'm reasonably sure that I have posted something on this before - but, anyway, the US military are looking for a non-lethal weapon that inflict pain rather than permanent injury. Having already got themselves a crowd suppression turret-mounted weapon that ...
Mobile Messaging
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »I'm currently addicted to Twitter. I wonder whether Troubleshooters might fall foul of similar information overload through their personal communication device of choice? We have myriad routes of communication with people both close, near and, well, frankly strangers. Would a Troubleshooter ...
Given A Little Latitude
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »With the likes of Google Earth, Google Street View and Google Latitude, you might be thankful that Alpha Complex doesn't have the same kind of coverage. The average Troubleshooter carries a PDC with all kinds of widgets and doodads built ...
Motivational Timekeeping
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »Seems to me that this would be the perfect timepiece for the average Troubleshooter. No point trying to fool yourself!
Current Patch Job
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »I need to get out more… I seem to find far too much mileage returning to the New Scientist home page again and again. This time - current controlled drug delivery from a specially treated patch (got to love the ...
Mutant Samurai Troubleshooters
Saturday, February 9th, 2008 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »Those eggheads in R&D have come up with an innovative new lightweight armor, intended to provide optimum protection with reduced weight. Yes, Armed Forces are sceptical - so R&D want some willing, energetic and enthusiastic Troubleshooters to trial the new ...
New Science Means STUFF
Monday, February 4th, 2008 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »I have found a new home for my inquiring mind when seeking out new Stuff… New Scientist has an excellent series of articles on new inventions, and after only three articles I found myself cackling with glee. Take the 3rd December ...
Tales of the Unexpected
Friday, February 1st, 2008 Posted in Gadgets and Gear, Real World | No Comments »Canadian researchers have been investigating eye-tracking technology that can make advantageous use of knowing where people are more or less likely to look. In the real world, it could ensure that vital information appears in the best possible place in ...
Flexible Friend
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 Posted in Gadgets and Gear | No Comments »The Timeflex seems like a perfect area of experimentation for R&D (go to Solovyovdesign.com and click through Product and Timflex - yeah… spelling mistake on his part, but who cares…). Seeking to enhance user experience, minimise waste and maximise functionality, ...
Intrusive Advertising
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 Posted in Gadgets and Gear | No Comments »The Personal Digital Companion - what a marvellous tool for communicating, keeping notes and staying on track for those important appointments. A Troubleshooter depends on his PDC as a portable portal into the digital world of Alpha Complex. Naturally, service ...
