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Lenovo Announces Miix2, Its First 8-inch Windows 8.1 Tablet
News October 21, 2013
While a huge chunk of the tech world is looking forward to tomorrow, when Apple makes the official announcements about its latest iPads, the rest of the world continues breathing. In fact, other tablets are being designed, announced, and released as well. One of them is the Lenovo Miix2,... Read more
Nokia was always at the forefront of the mobile industry. It has proved it can produce a decent smartphone based on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system but what about plans to move into the tablet market? Here’s what we know. It has emerged that Nokia’s first tablet will... Read more
US Military Tests Ground Robot That Fires Machine Gun
News October 20, 2013
Although drones have been used to attack targets from the sky, the US military are now exploring the possibilty of employing ground robots capable of firing machine guns. Last weekend, four companies tested robots armed with guns that can shoot at targets up to 500 feet away. Also present... Read more
The FlyKly Smart Wheel Makes Cycling Easier
News October 20, 2013
Some of the world’s biggest cities have seen an increase in the popularity of commuting to work on bicycles. As the focus shifts onto finding more environmentally friendly ways of travelling, companies are also finding easier ways for us to be greener in our everyday activities. That’s the intention... Read more
Apple’s very own Jony Ive came together with his longtime friend and fellow designer, Marc Newson to create the one of a kind, Leica M Camera for charity. Although the two designers have known each other for years and are both incredibly successful designers, their preferred styles are quite... Read more
European Space Agency Plans To Use Metal In 3D Printing
News October 17, 2013
3D printing has revolutionised how plasic products are designed and produced. The European Space Agency has revealed that it is about to “take 3D printing into the metal age” by using the technology to produce parts for jets, spacecraft and fusion products. Twenty eight institutions are working together as... Read more
The LG Nexus 4 is a great smartphone. It rivals more expensive handsets available and it is no wonder that it sold out faster than hot cakes when the price was dropped recently. However, it did have one flaw, the lack of support for LTE. Good news though, as... Read more
Robot Petting Zoo To Help Develop Robot Personalities
Internet October 17, 2013
The face of the petting zoo has undergone a huge change thanks to the Minimaforms exhibition. Instead of petting furry little animals, visitors can be seen interacting with long plastic light-up tubes that move around according to the level of interaction visitors show them. This is the first robot... Read more
ARCHOS GamePad 2 Tablet Available In The US In Q4
News October 16, 2013
Android device pioneer ARCHOS has made the official announcement regarding the second version of its gamer-centric handheld device, the GamePad 2. While it may not have reached the mainstream status of the iPads, Kindle Fires, and Samsung tablets, the ARCHOS GamePad did make waves in its niche: the handheld gaming sector.... Read more
The champion of wireless home audio systems, Sonos has recently launched their most compact wireless speaker to date. The Play:1 also carries the smallest price tag of all of the speakers to come from Sonos at only $199 per speaker. As a special treat to fans of the wireless... Read more
Ford Car Takes Control Of Steering To Avoid Accidents
News October 16, 2013
Ford has being showing off the new Obstacle Avoidance system at a facility in Lommel, Belgium. The equipment, once fitted to a car, can take control of the steering wheel when it detects the risk of a collision. The car manufacturer explained that the system would warn the driver... Read more
The Future of Mobile Streaming
Mobile October 15, 2013
“Where do you watch TV?” As few as ten years ago, the answer would’ve been relatively simple. You might’ve answered, “Uh, in my living room. Why?” Or maybe you would’ve said you watch in your bedroom. In your kitchen. Man-cave. From the shallow end of your giant indoor pool.... Read more
Super Strong Skateboards Injected With Resin From Hydroflex
News October 14, 2013
Skateboards, normally made from laminated wood, just got a lot more exciting thanks to the surfboard producing company Hydroflex. The company uses its 3D-Glassing technology along with a unique honeycomb design to create a strong and stunning skateboard. Originally the creators were producing 70s-style retro decks for their own... Read more
The Future of Curved Smartphones
Mobile October 14, 2013
Curved screens are all the rage currently. The new screens help to deliver the latest in television tech. Many providers will be using the curved screens in their new releases of phones, televisions, and other devices. Here is what you should expect in the coming years: LG Curved Screens... Read more
Shower Tunes Curtain For The iPad
Mobile October 14, 2013
I don’t know about you but I love singing in the shower, despite the fact that my family do not love my singing. I also happen to be a fan of slightly strange, if not seemingly pointless technology. So imagine my delight when I stumbled upon a “gadget” that... Read more
With reports stating that over 5 million smart watches will be shipped in 2014, it makes sense to look at smart watches as one of the key emerging markets for communication technology in the near future. The watches are meant to be accessories that work with the user’s smartphone,... Read more
McIntosh MT5: The Silent Magnetic Turntable
Software Reviews October 13, 2013
Vinyl has been making a comeback over recent years and for serious music lovers, there’s just nothing that compares to the sound of vinyl. It’s not about how many songs you can fit on a memory card in your smart phone or iPod, it’s about hearing every single stroke... Read more
Disney Research Team Generate Electricity Through Paper
News October 12, 2013
Devices with e-paper displays like the Kindle use a very low amount of power. A team at Disney Research has developed a flat, flexible power generator that can be incorporated into sheets of paper, plastic or other common materials. The team were able to lay materials like Teflon between... Read more