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Sony Reveals New PS Vita Model & PS Vita TV
The next few months are shaping up to be quite busy for Sony. Besides the launch of its next generation PlayStation 4 console in November, the Japanese company has also announced a new PS Vita model and unveiled an exciting piece of hardware called PlayStation Vita TV. Sony made... Read more
PrioVR: A Full Body Gaming Motion Capture Suit
A current Kickstarter project seeking funding uses real-time motion capture to put your body’s movements inside a video game.  The YEI Technology’s “suit” for real-time in-game motion capture to control your onscreen character, admittedly is a really smart piece of kit, in fact it blew most people away who saw... Read more
Logitech G602 Gaming Mouse Has 1,400h Battery Life
A wireless mouse can be a gamer’s best friend as it allows more freedom of movement when your virtual in-game life depends on it. But what if the battery runs out in the middle of a crucial battle? What if there’s a delay between the commands and the onscreen... Read more
Zeoform: Building with Water and Cellulose
A new building material invented by Australian company Zeo has every chance to become the next big thing in the industry and a viable alternative to the traditional use of wood, plastics and resins. Called Zeoform, this new building material is made only of cellulose fibers and water, but... Read more
LG Reveals G Pad 8.3 Tablet Ahead of IFA
On Sunday, LG revealed some more details about the 8.3-inch tablet it plans to show off at this week’s IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany.  The LG G Pad 8.3 tablet is the first 8-inch tablet to offer a Full High Definition display, the company said. It has a 1,920-by-1,200... Read more
Self-healing Fluid That Can Help Nanosatellites Travel Through Space
It is thought that one day tiny satellites known as nanosatellites could propel themselves in space by expelling fine streams of liquid, in the same way that a squid shoots jets of water to move itself forward. At the moment researchers use tiny, fragile needles to build tiny jet... Read more
Crucial New Breakthrough For Quantum Cryptography
Finally there is some good news for cryptography. Even though it was discovered that the NSA could overcome the most common  web encryption standards, a Toshiba research lab has announced a crucial breakthrough in quantum cryptography, potentially making way for a new generation of private communications networks. Quantum cryptography... Read more
NASA Orbiter Brings Broadband Capabilities To The Moon
NASA plan to launch an orbiter this week that will bring broadband capabilites to the moon. The orbiter, which is called the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE), has on board technology to enable two-way laser communication between the moon and Earth. Nasa explained this technology by saying,... Read more
Kisai Blade Puts Unique Spin on Telling Time
If you’re a fan of planes and fancy cars and are looking for an accessory that would match both, this new funky timepiece from Tokyoflash may be the answer. The Kisai Blade is an interesting blend of aviation and automotive themes with a unique design that turns reading the... Read more
Mobilizer Inc: Helping Hospital Patients
For medical patients, one of the best ways to reduce the time of hospital stays and also decrease the risk of complications such as blood clots and pressure ulcers is to simply get up and walk around. But some patients still have attached to their person, medical equipment, such... Read more
Qualcomm Releases A Smartwatch
Despite the hype surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy Gear, it is not the only company to release wearable tech. Qualcomm has arrived to the market with a device called Toq, a touchscreen smartwatch that is designed to be used with android devices. The Toq is showcasing Mirasol, Qualcomm’s low-energy display technology,... Read more
A Flying Car For $279,000

A Flying Car For $279,000

News September 5, 2013

The company Terrafugia is close to producing a flying car that consumers could actually afford, with a possible price tag of $279,000. Carl Dietrich, Terrafugia’s co-founder, CEO and CTO, has been working on the project since 2006. He has had a lifelong passion for flying and for many years... Read more
Xbox One to Launch November 22
After much speculation, Microsoft has officially announced a release date for its next generation console. The Xbox One will launch on November 22, a bit later than anticipated and a week after its main rival, Sony’s PlayStation 4. The Xbox One will retail for $499 and will be available... Read more
Nintendo Launches 2DS Handheld for $130
In a rather surprising move, Nintendo has recently announced the launch of a new handheld console, slated for an October release in both North America and Europe. The new 2DS is an entry-level console which will support all DS and 3DS games but will not feature 3D capabilities. Featuring... Read more
Pavlov Poke: Electric Shocks to Cure Facebook Addiction
Your deadline is looming yet you can’t stay away from checking your Facebook news feed every five minutes? You are most likely a social media addict and the sooner you accept that the better. This new invention might help you on your path to recovery. Called Pavlov Poke, it... Read more
Google Unveils The New Nexus 7
Google appears to have done it again with their new Nexus 7 tablet. It is a tablet that’s just about as good, if not better than, the market leader but far cheaper. The original Nexus 7, which pre-dated the iPad Mini by a few months, finally gave consumers an... Read more
The Galaxy Gear In More Detail
The wearable tech hype is certainly going nowhere but up. Last weekend, I gave in and went to one of the handful of local stores selling the Pebble watch. Not that I was totally excited, but I just had to see how it works. The final verdict is yet... Read more
Sony QX10 and QX100 Smartshot
The fight to get a decent camera inside a smartphone has been a long and arduous battle.  There are a few devices on the market that give you a really good camera experience, such as the Nokia Lumia 1020 with 42 megapixels, but even that has no digital zoom... Read more