October 2017


FUN FRIDAY: The world in miniature

Few things out there as cool as a photograph of something really really small. AdaFruit industries recently published a series of what they call “macrophotographs” showing very small things at high magnification. Of course, the photos…




COMMUNICATIONS PIONEERS: Laika the Dog

The first creature to fly through space wasn’t a person. That honor goes to Laika the dog, who was launched into space in 1957, just months after the launch of the first successful artificial satellite. Laika…



FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Download gigabytes at 65mph

You’re driving along at highway speeds and (ahem) your passenger is safely using a mobile device. Perhaps watching a movie, updating an app, crushing a candy, whatever. So let’s get this straight. Since the average range of a…



DIRECTV releases Fall 4K Schedule

Get ready for even more great 4K programming from DIRECTV this fall. DIRECTV’s three full-time 4K channels already offer the best documentaries, movies and special events on channels 104-106 for customers with the right hardware. Now,…


STREAMING SATURDAY: Streaming Service Developments

The world of streaming has plenty of developments this week. Here are some of the developments at the popular streaming services you should know about! DIRECTV NOW Locals Cover 75 Percent of U.S. Good news, DIRECTV…