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Scientists at Spain’s Universidad Carlos III en Madrid have developed software for augmented reality glasses that will allow professors to visualise how their students are understanding class material. The proposed system, called Augmented Lecture Feedback System (ALFs), requires professors to wear augmented reality glasses in order to facilitate communication... Read more
KeyMe Locksmith In The Cloud
News June 28, 2013
Do you know that feeling when you reach into your pocket and you can’t find your keys? It’s horrible isn’t it? Well with new service KeyMe, launched this week in New York, it seems we have found a solution to that problem, by storing your keys in the cloud... Read more
Self-transforming Transformer Robot by Takara Tomy
News June 28, 2013
Transformers fans should really get their hands on this awesome toy. The self-transforming Transformer robot is an impressive gadget from Japanese toy manufacturer Takara Tomy and has just gone into production. Takara Tomy first revealed the self-transforming robot at the Tokyo Toy Show 2013. The Transformer bot was displayed... Read more
Pick-Pocket Proof Pants For The Traveling Gadgeteer
News June 28, 2013
Traveling and gadgets go together. Can you imagine being on a 4-hour long flight without your phone or tablet with you? Can you envision going on a vacation without a camera to immortalize your experiences? From smartphones to laptops – a plethora of travel-friendly gadgets are among the priorities... Read more
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Smartwatches: A Gimmick or The Next iPad? [Readers Poll]
News June 28, 2013
With the likes of Sony, Apple and Samsung all announcing they are working on smartwatches – it’s easy to get carried away in the hype for these new devices. Add to this the success of the Pebble, Agent and Vachen Smartwatch concepts on KickStarter, and you might already be kicking... Read more
Microsoft Corp released a test version of Windows 8.1 on Wednesday. Many computer users were left confused and unsure of the new tile-based interface that was launched with Windows 8. The interface, which works best with touch-screen devices, left fans of the traditional desktop PC longing for the old-style... Read more
At its Build developer conference, Microsoft announced that it is opening up a large amount of Bing‘s advanced functionality to software developers. As Microsoft corporate VP Gurdeep Singh Pall noted, developers are already using Bing APIs, of course, but apps can now use Bing’s natural user interfaces, optical character recognition and new mapping and visualization capabilities, which... Read more
The Danish company Create It Real, has designed a software package that can prevent people from printing 3D guns. It recognises digital gun part models and then prevents them from being printed. The software is able to compare each piece the user is trying to print with a database... Read more
During a recent press conference the Microsoft Corporation said it would support Oracle software on its cloud-based platforms. This tie-up is aimed at improving the rivals’ chances against smaller Web-based rival companies chipping away at their traditional businesses. The two industry leaders have been in competition for many years... Read more
FAA Gadget Policy Changes: Expect Delays
News June 26, 2013
Since news broke regarding a possible change in the Law regarding using gadgets during flights, airline passengers in the United States are eager to be able to start using their electronic devices on board aircraft but will have months to wait until new rules are ironed out. After Washington’s... Read more
WigWag: The Future Of Connected Homes?
News June 26, 2013
Every technophile dreams of having the ultimate connected home. Perhaps, you’ve even made steps to attain that goal. It can start with the entertainment system being controlled via your phone and/or tablet. Then there are lighting schemes also controlled by smartphones, not to mention keyless locks. One appliance at... Read more
The popular internet browser Mozilla Firefox launched their first stable version of the new browser that supports the WebRTC protocol in the form of firefox 22 and includes support for asm.js JavaScript subset (this offers near-native performance for web apps). Most browser releases with the exception of Microsoft’s I.E. have switched to a... Read more
Cheaper Nvidia Shield Console Goes on Sale
News June 26, 2013
The upcoming handheld gaming console from Nvidia got an official release date and a $50 price cut, but it remains to be seen if this is enough to make the portable system competitive against its older peers from Nintendo and Sony. The Nvidia Shield packs some serious muscle and... Read more
Tiny Robot Bugs Move at Impressive Speed
News June 26, 2013
After unveiling miniature robot bugs that were able to fly just like real insects earlier this year, Harvard scientists have now revealed a new bug prototype that can move around at an impressive speed of over 14 inch (37cm) per second. The robot bugs are called HAMR, short for... Read more
The Leap Motion Controller is Only A Month Away
News June 25, 2013
Leap Motion is set to release its controller in late July. This week it enters the next stage of the beta test with its early access developers. Later this week, the company also plan to open up the developer portal to the public, giving developers who aren’t in the... Read more
Get The Kobo Mini For Only $39!
News June 25, 2013
Not too long ago, I wrote about the Kobo brand being a good option for people who want a dedicated ebook reader. While practically any smartphone and tablet can be used to read ebooks, there is something about setting aside devices for specific purposes. The ebook reader market is... Read more
Although Microsoft bravely made a U-turn on its controversial data rights management policies last week, the hefty price tag on their next generation Xbox One console is still a matter of debate. A pricing expert and economist, Rafi Mohammed, said the Xbox One price is too high and risks... Read more
The Buccaneer 3D Printer Anyone Can Use
News June 24, 2013
A new 3D printer is likely to make good on its promise to offer easy affordable 3D printing to everyone, after it breezed past its initial campaign goals on Kickstarter and is now at over $1 million. The Buccaneer 3D printer from Pirate 3D Inc is described as easy... Read more