Turtle Taxi: Atypical Taxi Service Takes The Long Way Home

Most of us that use taxi services have one core expectation – that we
will get to our intended destination just as fast as traffic allows,
while taking the most direct route possible. But if we’ve learned
anything by now, it’s that not everyone is quite so traditional.

Black Edition: Gigabyte’s Stress-Tested GeForce GTX 750 Ti Graphics Card

The Taiwanese company’s new video card, based on Nvidia’s latest GPU design, boasts sizable factory-overclocking and a large cooler. It also undergoes “server level” durability testing before arriving in your hands.

Sitting Too Much? Get Off Your Butt With The Varidesk®

Poor posture, bad back, stiff neck, lack of circulation in your legs….
These are just a few of the dozens of health problems that can be
caused by sitting all day, especially if you’re watching a screen for a
good percentage of it.  You could, of course, buy a standing desk.  Or,
you could look into getting one of the amazingly versatile Varidesk®
designs that let you move your desk up and down as you stand or sit. 
Nice to have a choice, eh?

Taiwan Dentist Attracts Attention, Customers With Maid-Outfitted Nurses

Taiwan Dentist Attracts Attention, Customers With Maid-Outfitted NursesPatients at a dental clinic in Zhubei, Taiwan have less to fear (and more to see) now that the office’s hygienists have taken to wearing skimpy French Maid outfits. The respectful nurse/maids bring slippers and serve coffee to arriving visitors who leave later with the cleanest teeth EVAR!

Yammer: Tower Of Babble For Private vs Public Engagement?

Yammer: Tower Of Babble For Private vs Public Engagement?In the world of Web 2.0, while corporations have struggled with just how much social media their employees should
be allowed to engage in, opinions differ widely as to its usage. From
strict guidelines that prohibit using Facebook, Twitter, G+ or even
LinkedIn at all in the workplace, to companies like Zappos
that encourage their employees to become company advocates and engage
to their heart’s content, there a wide range . . .

One Giant Leap For Can Kind: Japan Sending Pocari Sweat To The Moon

One Giant Leap For Can Kind: Japan Sending Pocari Sweat To The MoonThe makers of oddly-named Japanese sports drink Pocari Sweat have committed themselves to achieving the goal, before 2015 is out, of landing a can on the moon.

Cat Cafés Finally Coming To The U.S.

Cat Cafe, JapanWe believe cat cafés were originally a Japanese concept;
at least the world press has given the Japanese credit for them.
According to reports, they are very popular in Tokyo, where a soul can
readily get a yen for cat cuddling in the anonymity of the city.  So
too, the folks in New York City might want to get a little free love
during their coffee or tea breaks, but a tip may be required. Cat cafés will open in the U.S. this year, but the competition for the very first cat café is close…

Heartbleed Seeks Transfusions From Digital Wallets

Heartbleed Seeks Transfusions From Digital WalletsWhile the world is just becoming aware of the number of ‘digital wallets’ in the market today, even the early adopters
are hesitant as to which one of the myriad of options to choose one.
From PayPal to Google Wallet to Square Wallet to cryptographic currency
such as Bitcoins, at this stage of development, the percentage of usage
is very low.

Vintage Jukebox Clutch Is Retro-Chic

Marching to the beat of your own drum is a whole lot easier when you can
take music with you. These days, portable music players take a
minimalist approach, and just don’t act like fashion accessories in the
ways that they once did. So, it is pretty great that one designer has
come up with a quirky yet chic solution to this.

World’s Longest Rails Help Make Japan’s Trains Quieter

World's Longest Rails Help Make Japan's Trains QuieterJapan’s Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. has perfected the manufacture and distribution of steel railroad rails 150 meters (492 ft) long. Casting rails well over a football field in length is one thing; shipping them to distant customers is another but NSSMC has got that angle covered too.