Tech Talk Tuesdays: Biometrics

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Biometrics. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:


Biometrics (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: How do you think the field of biometrics will impact computers and the Internet? Do you think biometrics is the answer for protection from identity theft? Why/why not?

Keep Up With The Olympics Online

If you're interested in keeping up with the Olympics online, here are two links you'll need to bookmark: 

The Official Website Of The 2012 London Olympics

The NBC Website For the 2012 Olympics

The Senior Surfer Word Search #144

The Senior Surfer Word Search #144
Instructions: For each name of a person associated with the history of the Internet in the puzzle below, click on the first and last letter of his name to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Google Gives You The Tools To Improve Maps

I watched this Google produced video the other day and thought you might find it interesting too...Google offers you the tools to improve maps...have a look:

Is Cash Going To Be Obsolete? CNN Reports...

I saw this CNN video the other day and I'm wondering...how soon before cash and credit cards become obsolete? Some interesting technological developments...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Siri

This week's Tech Talk Subject is Siri. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:


Siri (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Do you have an iPhone that's Siri enabled? What do you think of this software? Any improvements you'd like to see in the future?

Yahoo! Tech Reports On An App That Offers A Novel Payment Method

I ran across this video on Yahoo! Tech the other day and thought I'd pass it along...Imagine an app that lets you pay just by saying your name...looks like it's not just in the realm of imagination:


TechBytes: Paying, Youtube, Cell phones

The Senior Surfer Word Search #143

The Senior Surfer Word Search #143
Instructions: In the puzzle below, click on the first and last letter of the names of important people in the history of the Internet, to cross them off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

Some Interesting Things People Are Doing With Google+

I ran across this Google produced video the other day and thought I'd pass it along...it presents one of the many interesting and creative ways people are using Google+...have a look:

These Dogs Could Play Carnegie Hall

Here's an amazing YouTube video I ran across recently that, if you didn't already know how remarkable dogs are, you will now...have a look and a listen:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: The Slingbox

This week's Tech Talk Topic is The Slingbox. Here's a link where you can research this topic further:


The Slingbox (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Do you own a slingbox? Why/why not? If you do own, one, what is your level of satisfaction with this product?

Yahoo Tech Reports On Money Saving Cell Phone Plans

Saw this Yahoo! Tech video the other day and thought I'd pass it along...if you're on a tight budget and worried about escalating cell phone bills, you might want to take a look:


How to Save $1000 On Data Plans


So, after watching this video, what do you think? Will you try a budget carrier?

The Senior Surfer Word Search #142

The Senior Surfer Word Search #142

Instructions: For each computer/tech term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

CNN Reports On A Proposed Internet Sales Tax

Ran across this video on CNN yesterday and thought you'd find it interesting...Internet sales tax?? What do you think about this?

Now That's A Funny Cat Commercial

I ran across this hilarious commercial on YouTube the other day and thought I'd pass it along...if you haven't seen it yet, get ready for some side-splitting laughter...have a look:

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Google Nexus

This week's Tech Talk Topic is Google Nexus. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:


Google Nexus (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Do you think you'll be purchasing a Google Nexus? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about this tablet computer?

CBS News Reports On An Interesting New Social Networking Site

Here's an interesting video I ran across on the website of CBS News...it's about a new social networking site that just might help you get to know your neighbors better...have a look:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #141

The Senior Surfer Word Search #141
Instructions: For each Internet history related term or phrase in the puzzle below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

Make Your Own Word Search

What's New With Google?

Just saw this video yesterday from Google, and thought I'd pass it along...amazing what new features they're offering, isn't it?

Tech Talk Tuesday: Google Glass

This week's Tech Talk Topic is Google Glass. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:


Google Glass (via Wikipedia.org)


Questions for discussion: Would you purchase such a device? What are some of the positives/negatives of such products?


Note: In observance of the July 4th holiday, The Senior Surfer will post again on Thursday, July 5th...Enjoy the holiday!

The WSJ Reports On Some Fascinating E-Book Feauters

Saw this video on the website of The Wall Street Journal the other day and I found in fascinating...what do you think? Have a look: