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Google Glass Gets A Web Browser
Internet July 3, 2013
Google Glass now has a web browser, after Google added new updates to the wearable technology on Monday. They say they have made it easier to find new content and communicate hands-free. In a Google+ post the company said “We’ve been exploring ways to let you quickly dive deeper... Read more
Sony: Microsoft Finally Got the Message
News July 3, 2013
In the battle of next-generation consoles, Sony’s PlayStation 4 has so far managed to keep well ahead of its rival Microsoft’s Xbox One, benefitting from a $100 lower price and a more open digital rights management policy. The Xbox One will retail for $499, while the PlayStation 4 will... Read more
Kirobo: First Talking Robot Launched in Space
Internet July 3, 2013
It barely weighs 2 pounds and looks like an adorable toy. Its name is Kirobo and it is a humanoid robot. But this is not just a robot like the others, as Japan space exploration researchers have been putting all their hopes in Kirobo as the first robot space... Read more
Apple Apply For The “iWatch” Trademark
Mobile July 2, 2013
It looks as though Apple are following the trend for smartwatches, after the company applies for the “iWatch” trademark in Japan. The application was submitted on June 3 and appeared on the Japan Patent Office website on June 27. The name is categorized as being for products like handheld... Read more
Recon Jet: Google Glass For Sportsmen?
Internet July 2, 2013
The Recon Jet resembles the Google Glass mounted on a pair of polarised sunglasses. Recon have made similar products before (Recon’s Android ski goggles). This time the company is back with an new design for the summer sportsman. The product is called the Recon Jet, at a cost of $500,... Read more
Although there has been no official confirmation, the Internet is abuzz with reports that software giant Google aims at getting a slice of the hardware market, first by releasing an Android-powered gaming console. The rumor was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been spreading across the... Read more
‘I know what your’e thinking, did I make six calls or only five?’ So it has come down to this. People cannot be bothered to wait for a gun licence anymore and are just buying one of these instead. The clever minds at Shenzhen, China’s Sunsky Ltd., “Wholesalers from... Read more
EmoPulse Smile: Your Smart Digital Companion
Mobile July 1, 2013
Taking a whole new approach to the whole smartwatch business, this piece of wearable tech is equipped with almost any feature imaginable, turning it into a smart digital companion. The EmoPulse Smile could be described as a wearable smartphone, but it is actually so much more. It is also... Read more
Sand Grain Sized Battery 3D Printed
News July 1, 2013
The search for ever smaller batteries to power our tiny gadgets continues and so does the search for new, innovative uses of 3D printing technologies. And when the two cross paths, interesting things are bound to happen. U.S. scientists discovered a new application of 3D printing that was able... Read more
Scientists at Spain’s Universidad Carlos III en Madrid have developed software for augmented reality glasses that will allow professors to visualise how their students are understanding class material. The proposed system, called Augmented Lecture Feedback System (ALFs), requires professors to wear augmented reality glasses in order to facilitate communication... Read more
This new rumour regarding the variant of the HTC One will look very similar to the metallic flagship model, but will be powered by Microsoft’s tile-based operating system, Neowin reports. The phone won’t be a clone or carbon copy of the original HTC One, but will have a similar look.... Read more
myIDkey Keeps Your Passwords Handy
Internet June 29, 2013
Strong passwords are crucial for the security of your personal information and we’re always told to never use the same password twice and to use complex strings of letters, numbers and symbols. But how can we remember all those different passwords and where can we store them so that... Read more
KeyMe Locksmith In The Cloud
News June 28, 2013
Do you know that feeling when you reach into your pocket and you can’t find your keys? It’s horrible isn’t it? Well with new service KeyMe, launched this week in New York, it seems we have found a solution to that problem, by storing your keys in the cloud... Read more
Self-transforming Transformer Robot by Takara Tomy
News June 28, 2013
Transformers fans should really get their hands on this awesome toy. The self-transforming Transformer robot is an impressive gadget from Japanese toy manufacturer Takara Tomy and has just gone into production. Takara Tomy first revealed the self-transforming robot at the Tokyo Toy Show 2013. The Transformer bot was displayed... Read more
Pick-Pocket Proof Pants For The Traveling Gadgeteer
News June 28, 2013
Traveling and gadgets go together. Can you imagine being on a 4-hour long flight without your phone or tablet with you? Can you envision going on a vacation without a camera to immortalize your experiences? From smartphones to laptops – a plethora of travel-friendly gadgets are among the priorities... Read more
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Smartwatches: A Gimmick or The Next iPad? [Readers Poll]
News June 28, 2013
With the likes of Sony, Apple and Samsung all announcing they are working on smartwatches – it’s easy to get carried away in the hype for these new devices. Add to this the success of the Pebble, Agent and Vachen Smartwatch concepts on KickStarter, and you might already be kicking... Read more
The Danish company Create It Real, has designed a software package that can prevent people from printing 3D guns. It recognises digital gun part models and then prevents them from being printed. The software is able to compare each piece the user is trying to print with a database... Read more
A Look At Samsung ATIV Tab 3
Software Reviews June 27, 2013
It’s all about how thin gadgets are these days. People would easily make a trade off when it comes to performance specs, if the gadget is thin enough to make a difference in weight. I’m one of those – MacBook Air over MacBook Pro Retina. Never mind that Retina is... Read more