An Israeli company has posted a video to YouTube with the prototype for technology that can charge a cell phone battery in just 30 seconds. Finally, some innovation in battery technology. Current problem is that the battery is too large. #

I just flipped on the TV to the NCAA championship game. My feeling before the game is that UConn would beat Kentucky, and the Huskies have a lead at half time. However, in most of all the previous games Kentucky trailed at half time. #

Because they can? "Police in San Francisco are investigating why four Smart cars were flipped"#

As of tomorrow, April 8, all Windows 8.1 users will be able to move to Windows 8.1 Update.#

15 Best Android Apps.#

Alternate Android lock screen Cover is being acquired by Twitter. I've been using Cover on my HTC One and I like it because it provides quick access to applications. The app is not complete, however, so I hope that this news doesn't disrupt the release of updates.#

Android Police: "Hera, from what we know, essentially represents Google's effort to unify the experience users have in Android, Chrome, and Search all on your Android-powered device." Reading tea leaves. Google does seem to be evolving Chrome into a "cross-device," "cross-experience" platform. A case in point is Google Now cards in Chrome, which uses Android devices for location information.#

I-96 closure: I expected my commute into Detroit on M-10 to be much worse than it was due to the closure of I-96. Perhaps because today was just the first work day people have yet to figure out the best alternative. #

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