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Amazing Eagle Picture Wins Drone Photo Contest
News July 15, 2014
With all the talk in the air (pun intended) about drones these days, I wonder if you’ve stopped to think about all of the possibilities they offer to the world. Yes, they can be used for weapons and military warfare, and yes, they can spy on people in the... Read more
Military Design ‘Transformer’ Aircraft
News July 14, 2014
The UK defence and aerospace contractor, BAE Systems, have unwrapped several concept designs, which it envisions as possible tools for the military in the future. If these designs are anything to go by, I think Shia Labeouf or Mark Wahlberg need to be ‘de-briefed,’ as the battlefields of tomorrow are... Read more
TSA Requires Devices To Be Charged Before Flying To U.S.
News July 14, 2014
If you thought getting on an international flight was hectic before, security is about to get a little bit tighter, at least on flights that are heading into the United States. In fact the TSA has revealed that airports in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe are now putting... Read more
MIT Finger Reader Helps Visually Impaired Read
News July 13, 2014
The FingerReader ring has been designed by researchers at MIT’s Media Lab in hopes that people with visual disabilities will be able to have the freedom and independence to read printed text or electronic devices. The device will be worn on the index finger and will be an audio... Read more
Kinect 2.0 Will Be Out For Windows On July 15th
Windows July 12, 2014
Microsoft irritated some of their fans earlier this year when they announced they were going to start selling an Xbox One minus the Kinect for $100 cheaper than the original price. Some gamers who had already purchased the more expensive bundle when it was first released felt like they... Read more
The HEXO+ drone from the California-based company Squadrone System has just six days left to run its Kickstarter campaign, yet there is no concern over reaching the funding target, as $1,110,891 has been raised (at the time of writing), smashing the original $50,000 goal. What makes the HEXO+ stand... Read more
Wearable Technology Shop On Amazon
Internet July 11, 2014
Not only does Amazon sell most products you can’t get anywhere else, they have now introduced a new online store completely devoted to wearable technology in the UK. Over 100 devices you can wear are on offer; with products like smart watches, smart glasses, activity trackers and wearable cameras,... Read more
5 Kickstarter Must Have Gadgets
News July 11, 2014
If you are always in search of the latest gadget, then the following products are worth you having a look at. They all started out as Kickstarter campaigns and more than reached their funding goals. Have a scroll through and find out which ones you want to add to... Read more
Apple Hires Tag Heuer Exec, iWatch Rumours Increase
News July 9, 2014
Apple is known for high-end products and kit that people can’t wait to get their hands on! The world is always waiting for the next amazing creation by Apple. Right now, its the iWatch. What makes its arrival even more exciting, is the fact that Patrick Prunjaux, the sales... Read more
Possibly The Best Use Yet For A Raspberry Pi?
News July 9, 2014
I’ve heard of many uses for the Raspberry Pi but I never knew you could use one to deter a cat from leaving its business in your garden. However, that is exactly what Joshua Thumim created – a feline repellent system. Thumim was disgusted at how many cat turds... Read more
From July 1, newly installed “smart” meters in the Spanish capital of Madrid will charge higher parking fees to vehicles, which consume large amounts of fuel or emit billows of exhaust fumes. When a driver pulls into a parking space, they will be prompted to enter their vehicle’s license... Read more
Charge Your Phone On A Soofa Solar Powered Bench
News July 8, 2014
Don’t you hate it when your charge runs out of your phone whilst you are out of your house? I know I have been caught out a few times and let me tell you, it’s really annoying! You could always shell out some money and purchase a battery case... Read more
Toyota Releasing A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
News July 7, 2014
I’ll tell you what, cars have changed so much since the days of Henry Ford and Co. (Then again, what hasn’t changed over the last 100 years, including gas prices?) Good ol’ Henry Ford would probably be so shocked and surprised at how far the world has come when... Read more
3D Printing Houses With Drones
News July 6, 2014
The application of 3D printing is becoming more varied with each passing day. I mean, disabled children are getting a new lease of life with 3D printed tools to assist them in their daily life. Designers are able to 3D print their creations to get a better feel for... Read more
The world has changed so much even since I was a child – and I’m by no means what I consider “old”. (Not that there’s anything wrong with being old, mind you). All I mean is this: it’s not the same world it once was. Kids today have access... Read more
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[Readers’ Poll] Google Restricts Android Wear to Newest Android Phones – Bad Decision?
News July 3, 2014
When Google unveiled its Android Wear software for wearable devices, it was also revealed that Android Wear will only work with smartphones that are running Android 4.3 or newer. This means that the new software is limited to around 24 percent of the Android devices that are currently on the... Read more
Apple’s iPod Touch Gets An Update
News July 2, 2014
The new Apple 16 GB fifth-generation iPod touch has just been launched. Although only an entry-level iPod, you can’t go wrong with a price of $199. It is available in 6 different colours. Apple has also reduced the price of its 32 and 64 GB iPod touch to $249... Read more
Oculus Acquires Carbon Design
News June 30, 2014
Oculus is on everybody’s lips at the moment. The world of VR has just become cool again. But ever since the Facebook buyout, Oculus has already been buying up nearly all of the biggest names in virtual reality tech. So what if you had, pretty much, unlimited income at... Read more