92.9 Jack FM -- Playing What We Want » Tech

Can't Afford Google Glass? Maybe You Should Consider GooOgle Glasses

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:51:58 +0000

Sure, it would be awesome to own a pair of Google Glass, but like our moms said on Christmas morning ’91 when there was no SNES under the tree, “Blah blah blah what am I made of money blah blah blah?” This guy has the right idea by selling knockoff GooOgle Glasses. We’re not sure [...]

Tumblr Reacts to Being Bought by Yahoo

Emerald Catron — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:00:23 +0000

As you may have heard if you logged on to the Interwebs today, Yahoo bought Tumblr for $1.1 billion, and immediately freaked out basically everyone on Tumblr. Didn't Yahoo realize that they're dealing with a community of unemployed millennials who have nothing to do with their time but make GIFs and memes? Because that's what happened. Here's how Tumblr is reacting to becoming part of the Yahoo community.

What's Wrong With the Xbox One, In Meme Form

Emerald Catron — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:09:20 +0000

Microsoft unveiled their new gaming console yesterday, and people were not impressed. Actually, they were pretty complain-y and grumpy about it. They don't like the name (Xbox One). They don't like all the features. They don't like any of it. (Particularly how the Microsoft folks pretty much just talked about TV the whole time.) They genuinely dislike it so much that they took the time to make memes about it. These really capture the gist of the problems people have with Xbox One.

Xbox One: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Alex Keen — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:10:43 +0000

Unless you've been living under a rock, the past three days have been an onslaught of adoration and vitriol for Microsoft’s newest console, Xbox One. Because the recent press conference was so vague, opinions about what the console is capable of is all over the map. For some, the new console means awesome new graphics, better online gaming, and tons of Fantasy Sports support. For others, the new systems’ disregard for indie games, ignorance of backwards compatibility, and obvious cash grab are pushing them away faster than a first date with a hidden snaggletooth. No matter where you stand, the Xbox One has everyone talking about what lies ahead in the next generation of gaming.

New Video Game Releases – June 2013

Chris Urie — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:34:40 +0000

The new video game releases for June 2013 are shaping up quite nicely. Not only are we getting the Legendary Edition of Skyrim, but we’re also seeing the release of two insanely anticipated games. Remember Me flew under the radar for quite awhile until the conflict between developer and publisher over a female protagonist rose [...]

5 Things You Can Do For Your Tech-Challenged Mom on Mother's Day

Jackie Mancini — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:58:42 +0000

Oh, moms. A generation of “digital immigrants,” our moms have a real love/hate relationship with technology. While most moms we know love their iPads/Kindles/iPhones/weird off-brand tablets, they also seem to have a very hard time figuring them out, and have a tendency to get overwhelmed by tech problems. That’s where you come in: If you [...]

Going Wayback With Jack — See Our Former Websites! [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:47:04 +0000

We found a thing.

Digging around on the interwebs, we recently came across the Wayback Machine. It's essentially a time machine for websites that allows you to go back to all of your design mistakes and regrets. Fun, right?

So we thought we'd go back and show you what 929JackFM.com has looked like in years past. Because we're told it's mature or something to be able to laugh at yourself.

Here's How You Could Be the Next Iron Man

Emerald Catron — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:15:32 +0000

If you're wanting to be the next Iron Man or Hulk or if you just want a really awesome skeleton -- here's a handy guide to how you can make that happen courtesy of comedian Rusty Ward.

In his new Web series 'Science Friction,' Rusty brings real world technology to everyone's favorite tipsy superhero. Step one is probably to acquire some Tony Stark-level cash, because these things don't come cheap.

Man Proposes With Romantic Hacked Version of 'Angry Birds'

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:34:36 +0000

Angry Birds has made for one happy woman. An Australian man recently proposed to his girlfriend in a specially-designed version of the popular game. During lunch last month, Ben Levi asked Melissa Swift if she wanted to play Angry Birds Friends. She took him up on the offer and nothing seemed out of the ordinary [...]

The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:24:07 +0000

Sadly, Matt Groening's long-running cartoon 'Futurama' was canceled earlier this week after seven seasons and 140 episodes on two different networks. Yes, we'll miss Fry, Leela and the rest of the crew, but we'll miss Bender, the acerbic, cigar-chomping robot, the most. But it's not all bad news -- Bender has rightfully earned himself a place among the most memorable robots in pop culture.

Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:00:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

Nudie Bars Already Laying The Smack Down On Google Glass

Jameson LaMarca — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

Google recently announced their new product, Glass, the strange looking eyewear which allows you to surf the web and take pictures and video all while looking like Jean-Claude Van Damme in “Universal Soldier.” Early adopters (those nerdy guys at your office who are up to speed on the latest trends and gadgets long before anyone else) are [...]

Keychain-Friendly Micro Charger Provides Emergency Power For Your Phone

Joe Student — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:43:00 +0000

Is there anything as panic-inducing as when your cell phone battery starts giving you warnings that it's about to, gulp, DIE? Enter the Fuel Micro Charger, a tiny cell phone power source that's like Viagra for your phone.

5 Weird Concept Cars That Were Vetoed by Some Buzzkill in a Suit

Mike Adams — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:00:30 +0000

Every year, new groundbreaking automotive designs are introduced to this progressive planet, which serve to challenge both the traditional definitions of driving and masculinity alike. While automakers and their mad science committees work relentlessly to become the first to bare the most radical and important amendments to the automotive industry, many of these concepts never see the light of day

Gamer Proposes to Girlfriend Via Custom Role Playing Game

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:31:01 +0000

If you're a gamer and you find yourself a girlfriend who also loves spending marathon sessions in front of a screen you should probably seriously consider locking her down for life.

That's what Redditor Marchaka was thinking with his special lady Michelle, who shares his passion for video games. So, despite his limited coding experience, Marchaka decided to craft an elaborate role playing game for Michelle that would end with a marriage proposal.

Facebook's New 'Home' Ad Proving Controversial

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:30:35 +0000

Usually when Facebook draws the ire of the collective internet it’s because it’s made a change to its format. But this time it’s one of the social network giant’s TV commercials that has the Web firing off a barrage of negative comments. The spot is for Facebook’s new Home phone feature. In the ad, a [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

The Bionicle Band — They're Toys, But They Still Make Better Music Than One Direction [VIDEO]

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:14:12 +0000

Remember Bionicles? So do we. This guy deserves all the awards. With nifty wiring and timing, this dude was able to create music with old Bionicle action figures. Take a gander. Contributed by Jake Knott

Slash Records Version of 'Angry Birds Space' Theme

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:09:25 +0000

Few things kill a day's productivity for us more than a new update from one of the Angry Birds games. So as rock fans, we were thrilled to get a bit of a surprise when we saw that the latest version of Angry Birds Space features Slash, whom creators Rovio branded an 'honorary Angry Bird' in the update's notes.