Are You In The Market For A New iPhone?

I read this Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you'd be interested in it too, particularly if you're wondering when the new iPhone is coming on the market:

iPhone 6 Rumored to Arrive in September, in Two Sizes

Who Says Dogs Chase Cats?

I stumbled across this funny CNN video recently and thought you might want to see it too...very funny stuff:

Distraction: Pesky cat harasses dog

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Selfie

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

Selfie (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever taken a Selfie? Why or why not?

And You Thought Selfies Were A New Phenomenon

I stumbled upon this amusing CNN video recently and thought you'd be amused too...and you thought "selfies" were something new:

Buzz Aldrin and the first space selfie

The Senior Surfer Tech Fill In The Blanks 7/25/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this weeks technology related 2 word puzzle:

_O_OT_C     _R_

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Answer:

ROBOTIC ARM

Is There A Jibo In Your Future?

I stumbled across this interesting YouTube video recently about a new robot that's currently in development and will be offered to the public soon...fascinating...will you be ordering one?

JIBO: The World's First Family Robot

How Much Can You Read?

Here's a fascinating Yahoo! Tech article I read recently that I thought you'd be interested in...particularly those of you who are avid readers and own a Kindle:

Amazon Rolls Out All-You-Can-Read Option

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Uncanny Valley

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

Uncanny Valley (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussions: How do you feel about the phenomenon known as Uncanny Valley? How do you think robots should look and sound--more like humans or less like humans? Why?

CNN Reports On A Talking Robot

I stumbled upon this fascinating CNN video the other day and thought you might be interested...If you believe the video, one day soon we might all be able to make our own robots and they might be something like this:

This 3-D printed robot talks

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 7/18/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Internet Tech related word puzzle...2 words:

SE_R_ _     A_ _O_IT_ _

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Answer:

SEARCH ALGORITHM

Yahoo! Tech Has A Fascinating Article On "Robot Journalism"

I stumbled upon this fascinating Yahoo! Tech article recently and thought you might be interested in it too...amazing how many facets of our lives technology is affecting...what's your opinion on this:

Who's Afraid of Robot Journalists?

We Should All Be A Little More Dog-Like

Here's an amusing YouTube video I stumbled upon recently...I'm sure you'll find it amusing too...have a look:

O2 - Be More Dog

Tech Talk Tuesdays: USB Flash Drive

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

USB Flash Drive (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever used or do you currently use a USB Flash Drive? What do you like/dislike about these devices?

Mind Control Mondays

I watched a fascinating CNN Tech Video yesterday and thought you might be interested...mind over matter might not be that far away...have a look:

Google Glass now supports mind control

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 7/11/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Internet related word puzzle...3 words:

F_C_ _O_ _     N_ _S     _EE_

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Answer:

FACEBOOK NEWS FEED

Yahoo! Tech Has An Interesting Article On Facebook's News Feed

I read this fascinating Yahoo! Tech article yesterday and thought you'd find it interesting too...here's the link:

How Does Facebook Decide What Shows Up in Your News Feed, Anyway?

What Do You Think About This Facebook Study?

I stumbled across this CNN video and thought you'd be interested in it too...have a look:

Did Facebook study go too far?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Clickbait

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

Clickbait (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you irritated by Clickbait? Why or why not?

A Laugh For A Monday

I stumbled upon this amusing YouTube video and thought you'd get a chuckle out of it too...have a look:

Dear Kitten

The Senior Surfer Fill In The Blanks 7/3/14

Fill in the blanks to solve this week's Tech related word puzzle...2 words:

A_D_OI_     A_ _O

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NOTE: In observance of the July 4th holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume on Monday July 7, 2014. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!






































Answer:

ANDROID AUTO

Enjoy Fireworks Online

I stumbled upon this awesome Fireworks Video on YouTube that's synchronized to music and thought you'd be interested in it too...so, if you can't get to a fireworks show this 4th of July at least you can enjoy this video or one of many like this you'll find on YouTube:

Fourth of July Fireworks - YouTube

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Android Auto

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

Android Auto (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Are you a fan of Android Auto? What do you like most about this technology?