Geek Shot: Microsoft's Home of the Future
Located in Redmond, WA, Microsoft's Home of the Future isn't open to the public. It's a closed campus used for researchers testing concepts like the living Surface wall. Read more
Fit Tip: Change Up the Surface You Run On
If your main form of cardio is running, it's important to mix up both the distance and pace you run at. FitSugar reader cmd0610 also reminded me that another thing you want to switch up is the surface you run on. Since different surfaces are more forgiving than others, they offer different challenges to our muscles. If you can help it, I don't advise running often on rigid and stiff concrete Read more
Which Running Surface Do You Prefer?
When it comes to walking or running, dirt trails are top on my list. I love that the surface is more forgiving on my joints, but I also love conquering the hills, and dodging rocks, sticks, and holes — it makes my workout feel like one huge obstacle course. I also prefer running in the woods because nothing compares to the tranquility of the trees. What about you? Source Which Running Read more
Microsoft's Surface Gets Touched, and Touched Some More
Yesterday we ventured out to the AT&T Experience stores in San Bruno, CA to check out Microsoft's Surface table, which is now appearing in four cities across the United States. Set to become available in all AT&T stores nationwide within the next few months, the Surface table is already bringing eyes and lots of hands to the four AT&T stores where it is located. Thankfully, we had our Read more
Would You Buy a Microsoft Surface?
I'm definitely excited to play with the Microsoft Surface, and I think it's a great idea that AT&T is using it to feature phones. I remember when they announced the Surface and everyone kind of balked about the price (10,000 bones), especially considering the ads and videos on the website that depict regular people using it for pictures and art. Otherwise, the price and functionality make Read more
Microsoft Surface Coming to AT&T April 17th
Looks like Microsoft's high-tech interactive touch table won't be making its debut in Starwood hotels this Spring, but it will be available for the public to play with on April 17 in AT&T stores. According to Engadget, these $10,000 tables will initially be installed in NYC, San Francisco, Atlanta, and San Antonio AT&T stores. AT&T is hoping that the tables will educate customers Read more
The Microsoft Surface Gets Celeb Attention and First Game
One of the most popular exhibits at CES this year was definitely the Microsoft Surface— a multi-touch interactive surface computer that is full of amazing features. Crave reports that the Surface was making its rounds at Caesars Pure Nightclub, with celebs like Jason Alexander and Shannon Elizabeth checking out its high tech functionality. Set to be released by commercial partners like Read more
Microsoft's 'Surface' Table Explored
While hanging out in Hollywood for the TCA press tour my gal BuzzSugar got a chance to get up close and personal with Microsoft's newly-announced 'Surface' table, which is a multi-touch table that aims to change the way we interact with digital content. Buzz reports that the device is going to be on display in Starwood Hotels, T-Mobile stores and some other places soon, but it's still several Read more
Taking it To the Streets After Running On a Treadmill
It is that time of year when folks move their workouts outside since the weather is so dang nice. If you have been running indoors on a treadmilll and are looking to move your runs outside there are a few things to take into consideration. The surface of the treadmill is more forgiving to your joints so suddenly shifting all your runs outside can be jarring to your ankles, knees and hips. Try Read more
Is Microsoft's New 'Surface' Table Old Tech?
Wednesday's release of Microsoft's interactive multi-touch table "Surface," which uses cameras to sense objects, hand gestures and touch, made a significant splash with drolling techies but some are scoffing at the device technology for being less than "new." Case in point: When YumSugar went home to her fiancé Wednesday and asked him if he had seen the Surface table he said, (presumably in a Read more
