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Katabatic Solar Tent Powers Your Gadgets in the Wild
Are you a big fan of camping but can’t really stay away from your Facebook account or playing with your favorite gadgets for long? This solar tent might be exactly what you need to feed your tech crave. The Katabatic solar tent offers all the comfort you need in... Read more
Harvard Researchers Develop Self-Cooling Windows
Have you ever been inside a building with impressive architecture and witnessed the clear, bright sunlight streaming through the windows early in the morning?  If you return to the same spot a few hours later, maybe when the sun is at its zenith, then the mood has drastically changed... Read more
Harvard Scientists Develop Animal Mind Control
All those tales of human-animal telepathy and being able to control an animal with your thoughts may soon become reality, with the help of a new brain-to-brain interface (BBI) developed by Harvard scientists. The interface was created by a team led by radiology assistant professor Seung-Schik Yoo and used... Read more
Keep Your Gadgets Private With OFF Pocket
Remember the spy-drone blocking stealth hoodie? well, the creators of that piece of kit are back with a similar line of privacy enabled tech, in the form of the OFF Pocket.  It is the latest privacy accessory, sporting a water-resistant metal-fabric pouch which is designed to hold a smartphone and block... Read more
Samsung Smartwatch Rumours
The U.S Patent and Trademark Office have received a patent that was filed by Samsung. It is listed as a Samsung Galaxy Gear and is clearly Samsung’s entry into the smartwatch market. The trademark’s description is rather vague, specifying a “Wearable digital electronic devices in the form of a... Read more
3D Printed Gun Shoots 14 Times Before Breaking
The debate over 3D printed guns is about to start all over again, as a Canadian has come up with a weapon that does not break after use. A Canadian who only wants to be known as “Matthew”, has already printed the one-shot-and-its-dead 3D printed gun and posted videos... Read more
Wii U Sales Plummet, Wii Still Strong
Nintendo’s financial figures for the April-June quarter reveal that the company is still making a profit, even if Wii U sales plummet further. Surprisingly enough, the Wii U predecessor is still going strong and has successfully sold more than 100 million units since its launch in 2006. The latest... Read more
Glassware Developer Says Glass Made Him A Better Driver
Although Google Glass is not yet for sale to the general public and there has been no official announcement regarding date or pricing, there are a bunch of people who have the device for beta testing, to try and help Google improve it. These are the people that have... Read more
Kirobo The Robot Sets Off For The International Space Station
On Sunday morning the world’s first talking humanoid astronaut left Japan and headed off for the International Space Station. The robot, named Kirobo, weighs only 1 kilogram and stands 34 centmeters from head-to-toe. Kirobo is travelling to the ISS along with five tons of supplies for the crew and... Read more
Wireless Charging Available At Starbucks
Recently we announced that  Google have said it will be the company that provides WiFi connectivity to Starbucks customers across the coffee chain’s 7,000 locations in the USA.  Almost coinciding with this, those wonderful coffee people have taken the next step towards being a technology friendly place to drink, eat,... Read more
Has The Motorola Moto X Fallen Flat?
I suppose that it really is too soon to give the verdict on the Moto X. After all, it hasn’t been more than a week since Motorola’s new smartphone was announced. While the select few have been given a better view of the Moto X, the general public still... Read more
Xbox One Lifespan: 10 Years Always Switched On
With three months to go until the Xbox One is officially out, Microsoft apparently still have some aces up their sleeve, in their efforts to ensure supremacy for their new console over its biggest rival, the PlayStation 4 from Sony. New reports suggest the Xbox One lifespan was designed... Read more
SanDisk Connect Drives Stream Data Wirelessly
At home, at work, in your car, in your wallet – one can never have too many flash drives, as the need to store and access data on the spot is forever growing. Just stick them in an USB port and you’re ready to go. But what about a... Read more
Boxed Kit: Portable Office Furniture
What would it be like if you could carry a table and set of stools around in a neat, tight package? To be able to practically move your office wherever you want and work on your laptop while sitting comfortable at your desk in the middle of a park?... Read more
Dell Project Ophelia Ships to Beta Testers
PC market giant Dell, appears as though they are now looking to kill the traditional desktop as the company has just shipped to beta testers the first of its Project Ophelia device. Ophelia is an over-sized USB stick that turns any HDMI-capable screen into a computer running off the... Read more
The Next-Gen Kindle Fire HD is Something to Get Excited About!
Surely I am not alone in thinking that the Kindle is a nifty device. I think it still does not hold a candle to the iPad, but I also think that comparing them is not a good idea. After all, when I think of the Kindle, I mainly think... Read more
UK Government to Ban Google Glass for Drivers
Google‘s new smart, wearable glasses are set to join mobile phones on the driving blacklist.  The Department for Transport has taken action to ban drivers from using Google Glass, and even before Google’s smart eyewear launches to the general public. The government is concerned about the potential for distraction that could... Read more
Leap Motion Officially Out for $80
If you’ve seen as many science fiction films as I have, you’re probably familiar with how characters with are shown to move virtual objects in midair with their hands, without ever touching a keyboard or a touchscreen. The idea is pretty impressive and has become the staple for computer/virtual... Read more