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This Astronomical Watch Puts A Planetarium On Your Wrist
News February 1, 2014
Van Cleef & Arpel have showcased the stunning new astronomical watch at Geneva’s annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. The 44mm Midnight Planétarium displays the numerical time along with the rotation of the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, all of which are visible from Earth.... Read more
New E-Whiskers Could Help Robots “Feel” Their Environment
News February 1, 2014
Faculty scientist Ali Javey is leading a research team made up of researchers from Berkley Lab and the University of California, in a bid to create tactile sensors from composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles. These are loosely based on highly sensitive whiskers that would normally be... Read more
Stratasys Unveils Multi Material 3D Printer
News January 31, 2014
A multi-material 3D printer that can print in a wide range of colours has been unveiled in San Diego. The model has been unveiled recently by the manufacturers of the Makerbot series of printers, Stratasys at the SolidWorks World trade show. According to the printing company, the new 3D printer... Read more
Microsoft Slashes Prices on Windows 8.1 Tablets!
News January 30, 2014
Microsoft is making a huge push with some of its Windows 8.1 tablets, both in its online and physical stores, so it might be the best time to get yourself a brand spanking new Windows 8.1 tablet soon. Starting the 24th of this month, the prices of select Windows... Read more
It must be devastating to watch your home become engulfed by flames, while you, powerless to do anything about it, have to stand by and watch everything you treasure be destroyed beyond repair. Although there must be an overwhleming feeling to just salvage everything you can, most people would... Read more
Honda Unveils Automatic Braking Feature
News January 30, 2014
It seems vehicles are continually becoming more and more automated these days. Pretty soon, all we may have to do is strap ourselves in to the “driver’s” seat and tell the vehicle where we want it to take us, close our eyes and enjoy the ride. I’ve read recently... Read more
Driving An Electric Car Will Not Save The Planet
News January 30, 2014
If you were thinking of buying an electric or hybrid car in order to do your bit for the environment, then you might want to read the new research printed in the Environmental Science & Technology journal first. The research claims that even if we see a great increase... Read more
Samsung Set To Unveil ‘Galaxy Glass’ This September
Internet January 29, 2014
The Korea Times reports that Samsung is in the process of creating a product to rival Goolge Glass. Anonymous officials from the company claim that “Galaxy Glass”, could be unveiled at the September’s IFA event in Berlin. At last year’s IFA, Samsung debuted the Galaxy Gear smartwatch. One of... Read more
Google Acquires AI Firm DeepMind For $240 Million
Internet January 29, 2014
Is the rise of the machines nearly upon us? It maybe nearer than you think, as Google’s latest acquisition is in line with their recent purchases of seven robotics firms, including Industrial Perception, which specialises in machines that can package goods and Mekabot, which makes humanoid robots. However, as... Read more
Fly Underwater With Subwing
News January 29, 2014
Not everyone can scuba dive but most people can snorkel. This new device could be about to take snorkelling to the next level. Take a look at the Subwing. Designed by the Norwegian sailing enthusiast, Simon Sivertsen, Subwing has been created to be towed along by a boat, whilst... Read more
Pocket Sized Ultrasound Devices To Soon Replace Stethoscopes
News January 28, 2014
The days of seeing a doctor with a stethoscope hanging around their neck may soon be a thing of the past, as hand-held ultrasound devices are being predicted to replace the 200-year-old medical tool, in near future, doctors say. Pocket-sized ultrasound machines look similar to smartphones and are able to diagnose... Read more
It’s 30 Years Since The First Apple Mac
Mobile January 28, 2014
Last Friday marked the 30th birthday for the Apple Macintosh. Three decades have passed since Steve Jobs first launched the iconic personal computer and Apple are still going. Phillip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of world wide marketing was keen to emphasize just how well the company has done... Read more
What Star Wars fan hasn’t wanted to carry around a lightsaber at some point in their life? The elegant weapon of Jedi Knights would be sure to gain the immediate respect of everyone who saw it hanging from your belt. And you could even add to that respect if you... Read more
Man Yanked Out Of Cinema For Wearing Google Glass
Internet January 27, 2014
A man from Columbus, Ohio recently had a different kind of experience while sitting down to enjoy a movie at one of AMC’s theaters. Somewhere around the one hour mark of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, officials came out of the shadows and pulled him from his seat. The reason? He... Read more
Virtual Retina Display Smashes Kickstarter Goal In 4 Hours
News January 24, 2014
The head-mounted “personal theatre” designed by Avegant, named Glyph, is the new wearable device that uses a technology which the company calls “Virtual Retina Display”. Glyph is a media-centric device, with high-end headphones and a headband that is capable of transforming in to an immersive display. The Virtual Retina... Read more
Russia is Building An Army Of Drones
News January 24, 2014
How do you envision the world ending? Global warming? Do you see aliens finally coming to take us to the mothership? Maybe you imagine some kind of cataclysmic nuclear warfare? Or, maybe you picture some kind of all out World War 4 where all of the citizens left on... Read more
Playstation Now: EU Earmarked For 2015 Release
Internet January 24, 2014
Sony has been at the cutting edge of gaming technology for a number of years now with the Playstation brand. It seems like only yesterday when I was gripping a wired controller attached to a Sony Playstation, skilfully negotiating the levels of Bubble Bobble and the like. Soon gamers... Read more
AI Controls Microsoft Research’s Smart Elevator
News January 24, 2014
It seems that everything around us is developing its own intelligence. Microsoft Research now wants to take elevators to a complete different level, one where they can acually tell which floor you require, without you pressing a single button. Bloomberg reports that a research team applied sensors to the... Read more