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LG Smart Lighting Comes With Full IOS Support
Mobile March 25, 2014
A few months ago I wrote a story on the Phillips Hue Smart Lightbulb system. Well, it didn’t take long for other tech giants to jump on the band-wagon. LG has introduced their version of the Smart Bulb. The LG Smart Bulb is a connected light bulb that is... Read more
Be A Secret Agent in This Bulletproof, Diamond Studded Suit
News March 25, 2014
The Swiss company Suitart has created the most elaborate suit that even James Bond would aspire to wear. Not only is it covered in diamonds, it is bullet-proof and has built-in air conditioning. Oh and it is waterproof too. The company says that each suit is custom-tailored to the wearer,... Read more
A new exhibition that uses complex 3D models and a giant touch screen has been unveiled in Stockholm, Sweden. The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities is allowing budding archaeologists to look deep inside an Egyptian sarcophagus. As BBC News reports, the museum in Stockholm recently used computed topography and photogrammetry... Read more
Microsoft Offers $100 Discount On New PCs to XP Users
Windows March 24, 2014
Last week, Microsoft held up a carrot on a stick with a $50 gift card to customers who buy a device from a selection. It seems like the stunt didn’t really work as expected, though, as before the week ended, Microsoft doubled the incentive. Now, people who purchase select... Read more
LG Creates An Aesthetic Energy Saving Air Conditioner
News March 22, 2014
Let’s just get it out of the way now and say it – those with access to central heat and air conditioning might just be a tad bit more fortunate than those without it. There are of course other ways to compensate for not having central air conditioning –... Read more
Google’s Chromecast Launches in 11 Countries This Week
Internet March 21, 2014
Only last week Google’s Sundar Pichai gave the first indications of just when the tech giant’s Chromecast streaming device would be available outside the United States. Google originally launched the Chromecast HDMI streaming dongle along with the second generation Google Nexus 7 in July of 2013. The wait for the rest... Read more
Diver Captures Shark Attack On A GoPro 3 Camera
News March 21, 2014
Jason Dimitri not only lived to ‘tell’ of his shark attack ordeal but also captured and shared video footage of the event on YouTube. Whilst diving and hoping to catch a glimpse of a lion fish in the Caribbean Sea, Dimitri got more than he bargained for when he... Read more
Can Experienced Pilots Learn From Flight Simulators?
News March 21, 2014
Malaysia Airlines flight 370’s missing flight was captained by Zaharie Ahmad Shah. In his home, a flight simulator was found amongst his belongings by Malaysian police during their investigation. Could a pilot learn more from this source? Experts say, a pilot couldn’t likely learn much more, especially if he... Read more
In this day and age you normally only see sundials as a feature at stately homes or historic buildings; they just can’t compare to the accuracy of atomic clocks. However, a Toronto-based artist has created the coolest looking sundial, made from metal plates. The Sun Cube is made up... Read more
Hang Your Clothes With Magnetic Cliq Hangers
News March 19, 2014
When you stop to think about it, clothes hangers in general are pretty standard. They either come in wood, plastic, metal, or something similar. Overall, they are all pretty bland and boring – there’s not much creativity when it comes to a hanger. And really, I guess there doesn’t... Read more
Pioneering 3D Printing Reshapes Patient’s Face
News March 19, 2014
Imagine being in a traumatic car accident and suffering from wounds that leave you with deformities on your face. This is what happened to survivor, Stephen Power, 29, who experienced a serious motorcycle accident and was left in hospital for 4 months. Despite wearing a helmet, Power still suffered... Read more
Surely real life Mario-kart would be horrendously dangerous and crazy, right? Shooting turtle shells at other cars must be a breach of traffic laws, not to mention potential harassment from Greenpeace! However, Remi Gaillard from France has created extreme street go-carting in Tokyo and is now a growing tourist... Read more
Be Wary Of Using Drones When in France
Internet March 18, 2014
With the popularity and availability of drones seemingly increasing everyday, it’s not all that hard to order a drone, set it up, and send it to the skies. You can even buy drone kits on the internet if you’re interested enough. But just because you can do something, as... Read more
Microsoft Surface 2 With 4G LTE Now Available – AT&T Only
Mobile March 18, 2014
Finally, Microsoft Surface enthusiasts have the option to use their favorite tablet on the go without having to rely on establishments offering Wi-Fi – free or for a fee. Today, the Microsoft Surface 2 with 4G LTE is being launched and will be available via Microsoft Retail Stores, MicrosoftStore.com, and... Read more
LeBron James’ Galaxy Phone Deletes Everything
Mobile March 18, 2014
If you use Twitter and/or Facebook, it’s only natural every once in a while to want to vent about your frustrations. It doesn’t matter if you have two followers on Twitter or if you have thousands of friends on Facebook – a bad day is a bad day when... Read more
Lego Robot Smashes Rubik’s Cube World Record
News March 17, 2014
I absolutely loved lego when I was a kid but what I built was nothing compared to what two British engineers have created. The Cubestormer 3 robot was built by David Gilday and Mike Dobson and has just smashed the world record for completing a Rubik’s Cube. In just... Read more
3D Acoustic Cloak Can Hide Objects From Sound
News March 17, 2014
Underwater invisible super lairs may be just around the corner! Duke engineers have created the first 3D acoustic cloak. This device can reroute sound waves which makes it seem as if the cloak, and whatever is beneath it, is not there. All it took to make was a few... Read more
The Ski Helmet That Knows When It’s Time To Be Replaced
News March 17, 2014
Helmets are funny things – especially the ones used while skiing. They’re great, of course, because they protect your head and all, but how do you know when it’s time to replace your trusty helmet? It’s not like you put it on and all of a sudden realize it’s... Read more