Tag Archives: technology

Job Opportunity in Mexico! –Millennials, Please Abstain

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

Per the above sign, a Mexican small business owner is seeking an “experienced” female employee for a nondescript position. Applicants must be adults and not addicted to social media, including Whatsap [SIC] and [Facebok.] Filing under: Mexicans, How can anyone not like us?

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This Mexican Door Technology Will Blow your Mind

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

If you ever wondered how Mexicans open –and close– their bathroom doors, look no further than this. Found in several eateries around Mexico City, this technology not only works, but it is clean, homemade, cheap … and totally amazing. Photo: … Continue reading →

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Yes. There is a ‘Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada’ Gadget

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

You guys must think I just make stuff up just to keep updating this wonderful blog and all. But no. Thanks to the ever creative minds of marketing professionals, there is always something new under the Latino-Hispanic muy caliente sun. … Continue reading →

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Some Dudes Made a Drone Piñata, and I Can’t Even

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

So, the guys behind online store Vat 19 wanted to do something fun to celebrate the first 2 billion views on their YouTube channel. And what’s more fun than a drone piñata stuffed with cereal marshmallows? This blogger is not going to spend much … Continue reading →

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Lenovo Wants you to Use your Lenovo Laptop to Prepare ‘Taco-Inflated’ Footballs

Posted on February 6, 2016 by

Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is only the latest company to jump on the “make-believe taco” bandwagon. And what better way to do this than through a tutorial on how to make “taco-inflated footballs?” (whatever those might be.) Watch Lenovo’s tutorial in the tweet below to … Continue reading →

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The ‘Trumpiñata’ App Let’s you Whack Donald Trump from the Comfort of your Mobile Device

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

Do you hate El Trumpo but are not into whacking an actual piñata? Worry no more. Two young developers have created a free app for iOS and Android that envisions Donald Trump as a piñata you can whack to produce candy. According to … Continue reading →

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Mexican Drones are Cooler than Regular Drones –Literally

Posted on July 26, 2015 by

Hat tip: @borrachito

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Ruining Tacos, Now Available in 3D Printing Fashion

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Some genius (i.e. Imgur user BarryAbrams) has invented a 3D doughnut cutter that basically makes it possible to 3D print a “donut taco,” whatever that means. The project, explained here in detail, allows to fill a doughnut with “taco stuff,” which … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned for this Blog’s Coverage of MWC15 in Barcelona

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

Barcelona might not be the place to go for a taco lover like myself, but I will do my best to bring you this — and other equally delicious — gadgets and technology trends during this year’s Mobile World Congress … Continue reading →

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Wanna Take a Siesta? There’s an App for that!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by

Some genius in Spain has created the SiestaApp. Sí, señor. It’s an app that will not only monitor your siesta, but will wake you up right when it’s time to go get a taco –or something. And to think I had been so negative about technology…

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Siri Sure Knows How to Please a Mexican [i.e. Me]

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

It took me a while, but after months of training in both, English and Spanish, Apple’s virtual assistant has finally understood that commands coming from Mexican people can be slightly more complex than then regular “check my mail” or “call my boss.” So, thank you, … Continue reading →

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Some Dude in Chicago Raised Money to Graph the Deliciousness of a Burrito

Posted on February 10, 2014 by

Have you ever felt compelled to rate the deliciousness of a burrito? I’m sure you have, so I have good news for you: Some basket case guy in Chicago set up a Kickststarter page to fund The Burrito Graph Project, … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cutting Edge Technology

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

Forget Google Glass, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Microsoft’s ‘smart bra’ and the like. Only in Mexico will you find baseball hats and sunglasses that double as “devices of mobile communication.” This, my friends, is what the future looks like. Greetings … Continue reading →

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This ‘App’ is so Mexican, it Spells ‘Menu’ With an ‘ñ’

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

On the hunt for fake Mexican food? There’s an app for that! Some genius in the applications world has come up with the Mexican Food app, which according to its creators will teach you the ingredients of every burrito and … Continue reading →

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