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Cloud Computing in Cars? Extending Powerful Compute Cycles to your
I'm always "in the cloud" with my day job as Technology Evangelist for GoGrid, and all of the rest of the time, I'm working on the HighTechDad side of my…
My Kids & I Have Fun with the “Cool” Features
Over the Father's Day weekend, my kids and I had some fun with the 2011 Lincoln MKT AWD crossover. In the past, with other autos like the Ford Flex and…
Hey, No Messaging While Driving, Unless It’s Your Car Doing
Last week, Robert Scoble (Scobleizer.com), Mark Hachman (PCMag.com) Xavier Lanier (Notebooks.com & GottaBeMobile.com ) and I squished into a Ford Explorer to get a preview of some new safety technology…
Ford & Sony Bring “Cast of Dads” Members Together (Almost)
I'm encouraged that big brands out there are starting to listen. There is a difference between simply pushing your product traditionally, and using real voices, people and opinions to create…
10 Days in a Lincoln MKX – A Crossover SUV
It seems that I have started sort of an annual tradition every Spring Break. For the past two years, Ford Motors has graciously lent me a car to enjoy with…
Ford Truly Deserves to be at CES: Ford Sync AppLink
For many, many years, I never thought much of Ford . I had been unimpressed with their cars (with a few exceptions like the Mustang) and especially with their styling…
How Car Window Tinting Is Done – A Great After-Market
Getting a new car is always fun. I personally love that new car smell that comes with your purchase. And making your car more "yours" is always important. Many people…
Ok, I Bought A New Car, Now What? But First,
A few weeks ago our 2001 Honda Odyssey died. The transmission on our 10 year old family shuttle that had "only" 130,000 miles conked out, for the second time. It…
An Interview with Ford: Understanding Safety Advances in Ford Vehicles
Recently, I have been very focused on the car industry lately as I have been shopping for a new car. One of the primary items that made me want to…
Cougars, Cars, Dirty Diapers, Fighting & Shooting Pool with a
You gotta love unscripted recordings. And how we are all at the beck & call of technology. During our live podcast, Skype decided to act like a misbehaving child and…
