Welcome to another edition of Who’s on Crack. Let’s look at companies that have crossed a line from smart marketing to “hey pal, you’ve got to calm down.” This week, we’ve got a a host of companies that are pushing the boundaries of sanity and we suspect controlled substances are to blame. Let’s get to more »

Welcome to another installment of Who’s on Crack where we look at companies that have crossed a line from smart marketing to “hey pal, you’ve got to calm down.” This week, we’ve got a a host of companies that are pushing the boundaries of sanity and we suspect controlled substances are to blame. Let’s get more »

In preparation for the return of sailing’s America’s Cup to the United States, Oracle Racing is the first competitor to take delivery of their practice boat: a 45 foot carbon catamaran. The twin hulled wonder of engineering complete with a hard wing sail (think airplane wing instead of cloth) made a test run last week more »

The holidays are here again, which means it’s time to visit the family. For many of us, that means it’s time to be asked everything about the web, smartphones, or anything else tech-related. For others, we deal with those questions all year-round. Today Google has launched a website to make those conversations a bit easier. more »

It may be something we do not expect, or quite possibly it is something we just do not think about, however, it seems that the homeless population in Washington DC is beginning to make good use of cellphones. A recent story in the Washington Post estimates that anywhere from 30-45-percent of the homeless population in Washington DC are carrying phones. Of course, based on the report it seems they are relying on pay-as-you-go models as opposed to a fancy smartphone, but even that is helping them improve their quality of life.

In the article there are several good examples of how they are being used, ranging from blogging about their experience, to using them in an effort to find a good place to stay or even use a restroom. Of course, there are some that are using them in much more efficient ways such as letting their families or loved ones know they are safe, to keep track of their food stamps and even helping with employment issues.

We all have them. Old gadgets and gizmos tucked away that we don’t use anymore, but for some reason…we just can’t find it in our heart to toss them. For some, it might be that we don’t want to “clutter the environment,” for others, “but I paid freakin’ HOW MUCH for that five years ago?!” And for others still, well, we don’t even know why it’s still shoved it the closet or drawer. Well, you might be heartened to know that Radio Shack is now providing a way for you to get some cash for those old tech goodies. Well, not cash exactly, but the next best thing. Gift cards for more tech goodies.

Launched just yesterday, Radio Shack is now offering a “trade-in policy” for your old stuff. It’s pretty much what it sounds like. You give them your stuff, and you get a gift card for their store for a specified trade-in amount for your item. They obviously don’t take every single item from every manufacturer from the dawn of time, but there is a pretty broad range on their trade-in site.

Keep reading to find out what a laptop is worth to Radio Shack.

Bicycle technology continues to evolve and this year, we set out to find what new and/or interesting technology is being used to aid these athletes in pushing their bikes faster. The answers may surprise you. With a field of competitors with no stand out favorites, this year is surely anyone’s race. Here is the tech that got us excited:

E-Dura Ace shifters: while not totally new (we’ve seen iterations for 3 years now) Shimano’s luxury shifters are getting some play by top riders. Most recently on Gerolsteiner’s time trial bike, these shifters allow electronic push button shifting. Normal shifters are mechanical and push or pull a cable connected to the derrailluer to shift the gears. Electronic shifters have been pedaled for years by companies like Mavic, but have not caught on mainstream. Worries of interference such as the guy in front of you shifting causing your gear to intercept the signal and you shift, are the oft cited complaints.