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Buy An Xbox One For $399 As Microsoft Slashes Price
Good news – starting on June 9th of this year, gamers will be able to purchase an Xbox One for $399. While that is still quite a bit of money for some folks to justify spending on a gaming system, one can’t argue that it’s not a better price... Read more
This Anti-Kidnapping Watch Band Helps You Escape Captivity
I don’t know if kidnapping is a legitimate fear for very many people, but as the Boy Scouts say, it’s always good to be prepared for whatever situation may come your way. You’re probably asking yourselves, “How can you ever be prepared against kidnapping?” While you may not be... Read more
3D Printed Liver Cleans Blood
The field of 3D printing is growing rapidly and in some respects it is achieving things that just wouldn’t have been possible a number of years ago.  Nanoengineers at the University of California in San Diego, US have recently developed a 3D-printed device that closely resembles the human liver. ... Read more
iTunes Update Available Now
iTunes is the world’s number one free application for Mac and PC, which can store all your digital music and video. The software is capable of syncing content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. The itunes store is always open for you to download and stream media for... Read more
DIY Hacking? Should You Choose Raspberry Pi Or Arduino?
Have you been inspired to build your own smartphone or perhaps build your own Iron Man suit? Well if you have, you’ve no doubt been considering whether to buy yourself a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. Although very similar in size and price, there are some pretty fundamental differences, which... Read more
OSX Update With Better Security & 4K Display Support
Apple has just released an update for OS X and iTunes yesterday.  The updates will make  necessary and needed changes to the OS. With this latest OS X update there is support for 4K monitors, which is an improvement on both the Mac Pro and MacBook Pro 15-inch. Contact... Read more
‘Holodeck’ Created With Kinect & Oculus
Oliver Kreylos, a researcher at University of California, has combined three Microsoft Kinect devices with an Oculus Rift headset to import a graphical 3D representation of himself into a virtual reality.  Thus the first  Star Trek ‘holodeck’ is born. The process is made by merging the Kinects’ video stream... Read more
Microsoft Comes Out Top in EFF Privacy Report
Earlier this month, the ethical question of whether Microsoft may be compromising cutting edge research was raised by someone from the inside – something that cannot be taken lightly, whether you’re in the sector or not. Something new has come up, though, with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) releasing... Read more
LogMeIn Hamachi Updated
LogMeIn Hamachi is a VPN service that easily sets up in approx 10 minutes.  Once the software is setup, it enables secure remote access to your business network, anywhere where there is an Internet connection. LogMeIn works with your existing firewall and requires no additional configuration. Hamachi is the... Read more
Autodesk Turning To Hardware
Autodesk is a global leader in 3D modelling software. The firm is now going into hardware with their own 3D printer.  The news was revealed by Chief executive, Carl Bass ahead of an appearance at the MakerCon conference in California, US.  In addition to selling the hardware, Autodesk will... Read more
[Readers Poll] Who Is Your Favorite Batman Of All Time?
Inspired by the recent tweet from Zack Synder of Ben Affleck as the new Batman in the sequel to Man of Steel, we want to know which actor you preferred as Batman. If you are having trouble remembering all the different Batmen, head over to our gallery showcasing the... Read more
US Army Gas Helmet

US Army Gas Helmet

News May 16, 2014

Recently we here at TechBeat News have covered an array of news stories surrounding the defence department and the military.  There have been numerous advances in weaponry, stealth motorcycles and robot personnel.  The smart battle suit is also an example of how the military is using cutting edge technology... Read more
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Accidentally Confirmed?
A teasing side to Microsoft seems to have come out in recent times. Last week, the company sent out invites to journalists regarding a “small” event for the 20th of May. Naturally, many of us took that as a teaser for the much talked about/rumored Surface Mini. Yesterday, though,... Read more
Show Off Your Guts with Black Milk’s New Swimsuit
The expressions “to wear your heart on your sleeve” and “it’s what you are on the inside that counts” are popular ways of telling people to not be afraid of revealing who they truly are and that looks aren’t everything. However it seems that the Australian online fashion label... Read more
Skype Update Now Available
Skype is the world’s most popular, freeware, voice-over IP and instant messaging service that is available. The software allows users to text, video and voice call over the Internet. Users of the service can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.... Read more
Your Smartphone Pictures Might Be Helping Poachers
I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone. If while I’m out and about I see something that I think would make a nice photo, I don’t hesitate to take a picture of it. This habit gets on my wife’s last nerve, but I just can’t seem to... Read more
Neptune Sound Processor – The Waterproof Hearing Aid
The company behind the Neptune sound processor, Advanced Bionics, have just announced that they have received approval by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Why should that interest you and what makes the Neptune sound processor special? It’s quite simple really; Neptune is the first and only waterproof cochlear implant sound... Read more
What Wearable Tech Are You Wearing?
Nowadays you can get a  wearable device for just about every part of your body. Everything from smart glasses and smart watches, to smart tattoos and smart bras. I have trouble deciding what to wear every morning, never mind deciding what piece of technology to strap to my body.... Read more