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Early Warning Earthquake System Developed
News September 18, 2014
Only a few weeks ago, on Aug. 24, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck terror across the Bay Area. Almost all were unaware until it had already struck, but one UC Berkeley professor received an early warning time of five seconds before the quake hit. It came from a $110 homemade device.... Read more
SmartCane That Vibrates “Sees” For The Blind
News September 17, 2014
A device that has been developed in India has the prospective of giving people that have near or total blindness a greater amount of freedom and independence in their lives. The new device, dubbed the ‘SmartCane’ acts like personal radar. By tapping on to the top of the SmartCane, it... Read more
Most People Don’t Want The Apple Watch, Survey Says
News September 17, 2014
I know Apple made a huge deal about their forthcoming Apple Watch at their big media event last week, but I have to wonder how popular it will turn out to be. This might just be my opinion, but I don’t think smartwatches are as popular as many once... Read more
Modern day consoles are awesome, but they can’t really compare to the original Nintendo. I love the Xbox and PlayStation, but they can’t hold a candle to how I felt about the original NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). For me, the Nintendo had everything I could ever want in a... Read more
Android Wear Smartwatches Compared
Software Reviews September 14, 2014
If you are looking for an Android smartwatch then you really are spoilt for choice. Plus there are now six smartwatches that feature Google’s new platform, Android Wear so to help your decision a little easier, we’ve compared prices, specs, designs and screens. Take a look and then tell... Read more
Take a Closer Look at the Gear VR By Samsung
News September 13, 2014
Samsung recently announced that its Gear VR has finally arrived and features not only a Super AMOLED display that shows content in 3D but also lets you enjoy a 360-degree viewing experience. It can also be paired up with the newly released Galaxy Note 4 and Gear Circle. Now... Read more
Take A Trip Into A Volcano With The Latest GoPro Video
News September 13, 2014
GoPro has certainly given us new perspectives on some of the most extreme activites but here is a new one for you – exploring the inner workings of a volcano! This latest video comes from the Marum Volcano Expedition, where some very brave participants captured some extreme close up... Read more
Want The Apple Watch? You’ll Have to Charge it Every Night
Mobile September 12, 2014
Aside from the two new iPhone models Apple announced this past Tuesday, Apple also announced the upcoming release of the Apple Watch. Long been rumored, the iWatch Apple Watch is set to come out sometime in 2015. It will connect to the iPhone 6’s, as well as the iPhone... Read more
Apple is making a lot of changes lately, including coming out with the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus as well as the Apple Watch. (I really thought they’d name it the iWatch, but what do I know?) While they have exciting new products soon to be released, they’re also discontinuing... Read more
Apple Watch Officially Unveiled At Flint Center Event
News September 10, 2014
Apple has officially announced the “Apple Watch”, not the iWatch, at their event in Flint Center, Cupertino. The Apple Watch is the company’s first wearable and is a huge change on the original idea of a “smartwatch”, using a new type of interface for pinch-to-zoom. The Apple Watch has... Read more
iOS 8 Release Date Revealed
Mobile September 10, 2014
9/9/14 was a historic day for Apple. Not only did they announce two new iPhones to be available on September 19th of this year, but they also unleashed the Apple Watch. If those two announcements weren’t big enough in their own right, Apple decided to make the announcements from... Read more
Keep Tabs On Your Children With The LG Kizon
News September 10, 2014
Back in July LG announced a wearable for kids: the Kizon Smartwatch. The tech allows parents to track and call their children directly. The Kizon comes in a few designs and a couple of colours, blue and pink, which I assume is aimed at boys and girls respectively. The blue and pink Kizon Smartwatches feature... Read more
iWatch Could Have Various Models, Should Cost $400 Or Less
News September 5, 2014
The iWatch might be the biggest product announcement in the technology world this year, but this time Apple needs to worry about price. The iPhone and iPad came into the each market at the high-end price, but the technical advancement allowed that higher price tag to work. This time,... Read more
While it would be an awesome experience to witness Apple’s big media event on 9/9/14 in person, for many of us that’s not even close to being a reality. Apple hasn’t forgotten about us, though, and they’re providing a way for everyone who’s interested to watch everything that happens... Read more
Wow. We are less than a week away from Apple’s big reveal on September 9th, and while many people are excited, some people are extremely excited. While that’s the date we expect Apple to officially reveal two new iPhones and possibly the first iWatch, apart from rumors and speculation, there’s not... Read more
NASA Rover To Undergo A Remote Memory Format
News September 4, 2014
The NASA Mars rover, Opportunity, will be facing an overhaul. Its memory will be reformatted in hopes that recurring errors will be corrected. These errors have interrupted work efforts of the long-running rover for a day or two at a time over the last month. The 10 year old... Read more
NASA Is Making A Drone Air Traffic Control System
News September 4, 2014
There have emerged some reports that NASA is developing an air-traffic control system, which has been designed specifically for drones, such as the ones that are currently being tested by Amazon and Google. The programme is in response to a growing interest in drones for a variety of different... Read more
Sony Looking To Announce Smartwatch 3 And SmartBand At IFA
News September 4, 2014
Sony has a lot on their plate for IFA 2014 next week, not only does the Japanese company plan to launch the Xperia Z3, but the Xperia Z3 Compact and new wearables should be on the menu, alongside the Smartwatch 3 and SmartBand Talk. These two new wearables will... Read more