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This year’s edition of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles kicks off on Tuesday with plenty of goodies for video game fans, including new gaming systems and hundreds of exciting titles. This year’s E3 video game conference and show will run June 11-13 at the Los Angeles... Read more
Linux Mint 15, Entitled ‘Olivia’ Launched
News June 9, 2013
Linux Mint 15 ‘Olivia’ has been received with enthusiasm as users have been eagerly awaiting this release. It is considered an ambitious release due to features that were not anticipated. In contrast to previous releases, this release sets new standards due to the extra mile achieved. Linux Mint 15’s... Read more
Space Diving Suit in the Works
News June 8, 2013
It seems the future is indeed happening now, as the list of sci-fi inspired gadgets finding their way to real life is growing longer. Scientists are working on a futuristic space diving suit inspired by famous science fiction franchises Star Trek and Iron Man. Star Trek has already served... Read more
It’s probably a good idea for you to consider getting yourself a Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup when you find yourself connecting to free wireless hotspots on a regular basis. With a VPN, you will have a free and protected tunnel through the Internet. Your data will be safe... Read more
Chameleon Scarf Matches Clothing Color
News June 7, 2013
Do you have a hard time finding the perfect scarf to match your outfit? And then you don’t and have to change your outfit to match the scarf and you’re running late for work… How about making your clothing match automatically, by pairing it with some electronic devices? A... Read more
Windows as an OS has traditionally supported biometric devices such as fingerprint readers through third party software and drivers. Microsoft has now announced that Windows 8.1 will bring native support for fingerprint readers. It will also allow users to lock individual folders in the system with fingerprints! The Build conference... Read more
Urwerk EMC, the Mechanical Smart Watch
News June 6, 2013
Smartwatches are very much “in” right now, but they don’t all have to be about developing a flexible, wrist version of your smartphone. We have taken a look at several smartwatches here at Techbeat, most of them designed for easy pairing with your mobile devices. Swimming against the current... Read more
Tag on That Lets You Print on Anything
News June 6, 2013
Wouldn’t our life be so much cooler if we could just around printing our name and motivational quotes on everything around us, from food items to rocks and gadgets? Well, probably not, but if you’re into this sort of thing, take a look at the Tag on That machine.... Read more
A Guide to Debian 7.0 “Wheezy” Linux OS
News June 6, 2013
Each time a new Debian is out, people get excited. Releases aren’t frequent, which makes one special. The releases are also appreciated because many distributions such as the Linux Mint, Mepis and Pinguy among others have been based on it. Setting Up Your Desktops As opposed to other distributions,... Read more
Fedora 19 Linux Enters Beta Testing
News June 5, 2013
Schrödinger’s Cat is out of the bag – Fedora 19 is now undergoing beta testing! Fedora is always mocked for being late with scheduled releases. However, according to the company, these delays were due to technical overhaul. Moving on from that, Fedora 19 beta has now arrived 6 months... Read more
Quick Reference (QR) codes are practically everywhere and anywhere, we all know what they do, but don’t really use them much. But now, German car manufacturer Daimler AG is planning to incorporate QR code stickers to its Mercedes-Benz automobiles, as part of a push to support rescue operations in... Read more
Polar Stride Sensor: New GPS-Free Activity Tracker
News June 4, 2013
U.S. fitness product manufacturer Polar has launched a new activity tracking device called Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart. Unlike many other fitness products, the device works indoors because it does not require a GPS signal. Similar to TomTom’s Runner Watch, the Polar Stride Sensor was designed especially for runners and... Read more
Sony & Lego Create Interactive Lego Bricks
News June 4, 2013
Sony and Lego have sealed a partnership to create a new generation of Lego building bricks. Dubbed Toy Alive, the new electronic brick project was recently unveiled in Tokyo, at the Sony Computer Science Laboratories 25th anniversary open house. The interactive Lego bricks are still in prototype stage. They... Read more
New devices have been unveiled ahead of the start of Computex, a tech show that will be running in Taipei, Taiwan from Tuesday to Saturday. Amongst some of the launches announced was a laptop that can run both Windows 8 and an Android OS. The Transformer Book Trio was... Read more
Roku Seeks To Dominate Your Living Room
News June 4, 2013
Home entertainment setups have come a long, long way since I was a kid. I don’t know about you, but I still remember the days when having a Betamax was such a novel thing. If you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, then you’re wonderfully young. Revel... Read more
Are you a fan of Google Glass and Nest thermostats? Then you will definitely want to try this fun application called Glass Nest, which combines the two and allows users to remotely control the Nest using voice commands. The unofficial app was developed by an Atlanta developer named James... Read more
Intel has announced its latest generation Core i3,i5 and i7 processor, promising that they will offer “the biggest improvement in battery life in Intel history” compared to previous models. Intel is calling these chips “4th generation”. The logic behind this is due to the increased number of people using... Read more
New Waterproof Fabric Can Drain Sweat
News June 2, 2013
This summer, we may have one thing less to worry about. Okay, maybe not this summer, but very soon, we’ll be able to say goodbye to those uncomfortable patches of sweat, as scientists have discovered a new waterproof fabric that can drain your perspiration and keep you dry. The... Read more