Rodney Payne Marketing Associates

As the web falls back in love with the animated GIF, an app called Flixel has launched for people to create moving images with speed and ease. Flixel [iTunes link] is an iPhone app created by Toronto-based company Flixel Photos lets mobile photographers create beautiful moving images without expensive camera equipment. It all started when co-founders Phillippe LeBlanc and Mark Homza became mesmerized by Cinemagraphs — which are photographs in…

On the surface iBrain may look like nothing more than a simple headband, however, the device can actually be used to read your thoughts. When worn around your head, the simple-looking band can analyze your brain waves and map out that data — data then can then be used to help monitor or even diagnose medical conditions. iBrain was invented by a team at NeuroVigil, a company based in San…

At the 2012 New York International Auto Show on Tuesday, Nissan showed off the New York taxi of the future. The new cab features electrical outlets, USB ports and a dedicated air conditioner that’s passenger-controlled. Called the 2014 Nissan NV200 — and known as the Taxi of Tomorrow — the iconic yellow cab will undergo a big tech makeover next year. Following a two-year competitive bid selection process, the New…

Last month Microsoft announced plans to create a concept car to inspire developers to build apps and automotive technologies for the future. Now, with the help of a company called West Coast Customs, Microsoft made good on that promise with this 2012 Ford Mustang. The company took the vintage ride to the next level using all items available to anyone form their favorite electronics retailer, and a little code. The…

1. 501st Legion 501st Legion is a Star Wars costume organization. It only makes sense that its 404 page would play on Obiwan’s famous jedi mind trick with a “weak-minded” stormtrooper. Click here to view this gallery. Is your Wednesday full of fail? If so, it could be because today is April 4 — otherwise known as 4/04, the calendar’s answer to the infamous 404 error message. We’ve all been…