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Top Five Arduino Projects
After reading our guide to Arduino and Raspberry Pi, you may have decided that Arduino is the way forward for you. If that is the case then here are some project ideas to get you started. We’d love to hear from you if you have already done your own... Read more
Top 5 Hacks For Raspberry Pi – Build R2-D2!
If after reading our guide to Raspberry Pi and Arduino you decided that Raspberry Pi was the one for you then these projects will act as inspiration, a few ideas as to what you can achieve with your Pi. We’ve selected a variety of projects so there is something... Read more
Fumo Ash Tray Rewards You For Your Butt
First off, I am not a smoker, so I’ve never had to deal with an ash tray. I have had to pick up several cigarette butts from the ground while I’ve helped out with various sidewalk cleanup projects, though. Apparently, some people have a problem putting their butts in... Read more
Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 3
So the speculations were correct: Microsoft’s event yesterday did not yield a Surface Mini but a larger Surface Pro 3. The event was centered on the newest version of the company’s tablet, which is indeed a 12-incher. The average person has separate devices for specific uses. If you’re like... Read more
Don’t Expect A Surface Mini Announcement Today
Sorry, folks. In spite of the not-so-subtle hint about the “small” event that Microsoft is going to hold today, May 20, it seems that the Surface Mini is not going to materialize. Rumors about the Surface Mini have been going around, and the logic behind all the speculation is... Read more
Essential Summer Holiday Gadgets
A recent online survey carried out by Holiday Hypermarket found that 72% of the more than 2100 adults who took part, would sacrifice the usual holiday essentials (like sun cream, beach towels and swimwear), in favour of squeezing technology and power cables into their suitcases. Participants of the survey... Read more
Electric Jet Engine Surfing
Ever since I was a small boy, I was always fascinated with new technology.  Whether or not that came in the form of a Commodore 64 home computer or a Sony Walkman, no matter what new and fun gadget came on the market, I wanted to have a play... Read more
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
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
Light Up iPhone Notification Case
If you are an iPhone owner, then no doubt you have case for it?  I started off with a rubber case.  Then I moved on to hard plastic.  I really liked ‘the band’ cases that were popular a couple of years back.  I tried dout the wallet case too. ... 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
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
Smart Cushion For Better Backcare
The majority of fitness trackers available, which help to monitor your pulse and gather data about your health, require you to move around a bit.  I think that’s how the device works out if you are a couch potato or not? The Darma smart cushion is a way better device for... Read more
Navy Creates Special E-Reader For Submarines
I love my Kindle – I really do. There is rarely a day when I don’t use it for at least a little bit of time, and I usually use it for multiple hours most days. It makes reading so much more convenient; I can carry around one little... Read more
iStick: USB Flash Drive With iOS Connector
Do you own an iPhone or iPad?  Isn’t it just infuriating sometimes that you need an Internet connection to get files off the device!  It has taken a while, but there is an emerging market for flash drives which are able to assist you in this battle. The i-FlashDrive by... Read more
Man Arrested in Japan For 3D Printed Guns
According to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, a 27-year-old man named as Yoshitomo Imura, from the Tokyo area, has been arrested for the alleged possession of illegal firearms, which have been made using a 3D printer. A total of five guns (two of which were capable of firing bullets) and a... Read more