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The Galaxy Note 4 is Arriving This September!
Mobile May 1, 2014
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is tipped for arrival later this year. The Korea Times claims that it will be unveiled at this year’s IFA, which is certainly a distinct possibility when you consider that all three previous Notes were released there. So with IFA 2014 set for September, we... Read more
Virtuix VR Treadmill
News April 30, 2014
Virtuix raised $1.1m during their Kickstarter campaign last year. Now they have $3m seed investment to be added to that pot, to make a sizeable amount of funds with which to further the virtual reality field. One of the investors, Tekton Ventures, said regarding Virtuix: “We believe Virtuix’s virtual... Read more
Build Your Own Smartphone Using A Raspberry Pi
Mobile April 29, 2014
How would you like to be the owner of a touchscreen smartphone that is unlike any other? – Well you can be, just build your own! That’s what David Hunt did, using his Raspberry Pi and a few other bits that came to a total cost of $158. That... Read more
Microsoft Shows Off Delicious Side Of The Surface 2
News April 26, 2014
I don’t know about you, but the Microsoft Surface is usually NOT associated with adjectives such as sexy, delicious, and hip. Many people who prefer to use Microsoft tablets (as opposed to other brands) highlight their use for business and productivity purposes. For fun, though, the Surface is not... Read more
Man Creates A Spider-man Web-Shooter
News April 26, 2014
If you’ve watched any of the Spider-Man movies released in the last decade and thought it would be awesome to actually be Spider-Man, you’re definitely not alone in the universe. I’d say it’s probably a fair bet that most all of us have wanted to be the web-slinger at some point... Read more
Awesome Coffee Gadget: AeroPress
News April 25, 2014
A barista I am not, but I do really enjoy fresh coffee. In fact, my good friend Manfred has just introduced me to a great coffee suplier who provides imediately roasted beans that are then shipped to you by UPS/Fed Ex and arrive on your doorstep the next day. Like... Read more
Oculus Rift Star Trek Demo
News April 24, 2014
Oculus Rift is a really clever piece of kit, isn’t it? It can take you to places that just wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Recently though, a developer has begun taking gamers beyond the final frontier. So don your uniform, phaser and communicator and get ready to board the USS Voyager.... Read more
Fake Your Mood With AgencyGlass
News April 23, 2014
We can fake a lot of things, as that old saying “fake it till you make it” didn’t just come out of nowhere – but it’s really hard to fake things with our eyes. Unfortunately, our eyes are often tell-tale signs of exactly how we’re feeling inside – if... Read more
Ineda Raises $17 Million For Wearable Device Chip R&D
News April 23, 2014
Some of the low power chips which are used in many wearable tech products are designed and made by Ineda Systems, a US and Indian start-up firm. The company develops low-power SoC’s (system on a chip) for wearable technology markets. The company has managed to raise US$17 million in... Read more
Nike Fires Fuelband Team But New Colours On The Way
News April 22, 2014
Recent reports towards the end of last week said that Nike were allegedly going to be shutting down its FuelBand department following a spate of layoffs on Friday. If this were true however, it would marked a significant exit in the wearable fitness device market by one of the most prominent... Read more
Microsoft Opening 11 New Specialty Stores Across The US
News April 22, 2014
Online stores have made it so much easier for us to throw our money at companies like Microsoft (to name only one, of course), but there is still something about going to a brick-and-mortar shop to browse, touch, and actually play with devices. Whether or not we actually buy... Read more
Now that it seems all things “drone” are here to stay, people are coming up with all kinds of practical uses for drones. As Techbeat recently reported, Amazon is already working on the 6th generation of their delivery drones, drones can be bought online and assembled at home, and... Read more
Meet The Mini Mobile Printer
Mobile April 20, 2014
Printing things can be a real pain sometimes if you are frequently on the go. Sure, most smartphones now have the capability to send something to a printer to print, but what if there’s no printer available? What do you do if you really need to print something, but... Read more
Did you know that according to one study, some smartphones and tablets harbour more germs than a toilet seat and flush handle? Disgusting I know but the research indicated that this germ fest is due to our busy lifestyles that often leave us snacking on sticky and greasy food... Read more
At the beginning of last month Google released its Chromecast Software Development Kit (SDK) and API, meaning that the inexpensive HDMI dongle is about to get a whole lot more apps. Add the fact that Chromecast is now available in another eleven countries, including the U.K., Canada, Italy, Sweden,... Read more
Which Fitness Tracker Should You Choose?
Software Reviews April 18, 2014
Wearable technology is one of the more recent categories of the ever-growing gadget market. Fitness trackers have become more popular, especially amongst fitness fanatics and the health conscious alike. They can monitor everything from your exercise and diet, to your overall body movement and sleep patterns. But with so... Read more
Missouri To Use Loud Noises To Slow Down Drivers
News April 17, 2014
Apparently the state of Missouri is having some trouble keeping their drivers from barreling through construction zones at full speed. It’s nothing to worry about, though, as the folks at the Missouri Department of Transportation have a brilliant idea that is supposed to fix the problem. What do they... Read more
Solar Lamp For Developing Countries
News April 16, 2014
Currently in the world there are more than one billion people in the world that still use the traditional oil lamp. It is considered less effective, more expensive and more dangerous than other forms of cleaner illumination; such as the solar lamp that has been developed by start-up LEDsafari.... Read more