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Day Two Highlights At Computex 2013
Internet June 5, 2013
Day two of Computex 2013 in Tapei was full of new and innovative releases, that’s despite some of the showcasing companies making early announcements at the pre-show press conference. The Dell XPS 11 Windows 8 hybrid caused a stir with a flip-around lid and flat keyboard, while Asus unveiled... Read more
3D printing technology uses may expand even further with the invention of a new type of plastic. Two 3D printing services announced almost at the same time the creation of new flexible 3D printing materials. Called Elasto Plastic and Rubber-like, the two flexible materials could be used to create... Read more
Polar Stride Sensor: New GPS-Free Activity Tracker
News June 4, 2013
U.S. fitness product manufacturer Polar has launched a new activity tracking device called Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart. Unlike many other fitness products, the device works indoors because it does not require a GPS signal. Similar to TomTom’s Runner Watch, the Polar Stride Sensor was designed especially for runners and... Read more
Sony & Lego Create Interactive Lego Bricks
News June 4, 2013
Sony and Lego have sealed a partnership to create a new generation of Lego building bricks. Dubbed Toy Alive, the new electronic brick project was recently unveiled in Tokyo, at the Sony Computer Science Laboratories 25th anniversary open house. The interactive Lego bricks are still in prototype stage. They... Read more
If you like your music really loud but still want to be able to enjoy extremely accurate sound, this is definitely the speaker system for you. The Klipsch KMC 3 is the first portable Bluetooth speaker manufactured by the company and it can definitely make some noise! The Klipsch... Read more
Roku Seeks To Dominate Your Living Room
News June 4, 2013
Home entertainment setups have come a long, long way since I was a kid. I don’t know about you, but I still remember the days when having a Betamax was such a novel thing. If you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, then you’re wonderfully young. Revel... Read more
Tattoos & Electronic Pills to Replace Passwords?
Mobile June 3, 2013
As more and more of our lives is moving on the Internet, the need to protect our privacy with the help of unbreakable passwords is ever stronger. But what can you do to actually remember all the different passcodes you use for your different online operations and accounts? Telecom... Read more
Are you a fan of Google Glass and Nest thermostats? Then you will definitely want to try this fun application called Glass Nest, which combines the two and allows users to remotely control the Nest using voice commands. The unofficial app was developed by an Atlanta developer named James... Read more
3D Printed Guns Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
Internet June 3, 2013
The successful test firing of the Liberator last month has triggered a massive wave of criticism, but has also led to the expansion of 3D printed gun designs and plans. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been several reports related to the topic, including the manufacture of... Read more
Intel has announced its latest generation Core i3,i5 and i7 processor, promising that they will offer “the biggest improvement in battery life in Intel history” compared to previous models. Intel is calling these chips “4th generation”. The logic behind this is due to the increased number of people using... Read more
Razer Blade: The Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop
Gaming June 2, 2013
Razer, the PC peripherals manufacturer, are making bold moves to break away from the current gaming-laptop pattern. They have announced the release of something slim and light that still packs plenty of gaming prowess. The new Razer Blade is a gaming laptop that is just 0.66 inches. It will... Read more
New Waterproof Fabric Can Drain Sweat
News June 2, 2013
This summer, we may have one thing less to worry about. Okay, maybe not this summer, but very soon, we’ll be able to say goodbye to those uncomfortable patches of sweat, as scientists have discovered a new waterproof fabric that can drain your perspiration and keep you dry. The... Read more
Patch Planter for Self-Watering Urban Gardens
News June 1, 2013
Eco-conscious folks who like growing their own food but don’t actually have room to plant an outdoor garden will absolutely love this invention. The Patch Planter, from Let’s Patch, is a self-watering, compact herb planter that will turn you into a real gardener. Not that you will have to... Read more
Pet owners who always worry about what their cat or dog are doing all alone at home will be thankful for this new gadget. The Petcube is a cube-shaped device with a built-in webcam and speaker that lets you check in on your pet and talk to it, wherever... Read more
Linkbot Lets You Create Your Own Robots
News May 30, 2013
Have you always wanted to be a robotics expert, but didn’t actually manage to pull in all the necessary skills and patience? The Linkbot modular robotic platform can help: it allows users to build their own robot any way they want it, piece by piece. Manufactured by California-based firm... Read more
Fedora have announced the release of their new Pidora 18 operating system based on their popular Fedora 18 Linux operating system, giving Raspberry Pi users another choice when it comes to operating systems. This new “remix” OS has been optimised for the Pi’s ARMv6 architecture and includes packages from... Read more
Helios Bars: Turn Your Bike into a Smart Bike
News May 30, 2013
Changing the way your bike works forever, here come the Helios Bars: a modern, elegant set of handlebars that add a lot of smart features to the traditional bicycle. The Helios Bars are presented as the world’s first integrated blinker and headlight system for bikes, fitting almost any bicycle... Read more
Gigabyte Launches BRIX Mini-PC
Software Reviews May 29, 2013
Computer hardware manufacturer Gigabyte has entered the mini-PC market with the BRIX mini-PC, a miniature system that is nonetheless highly customizable and packs a lot of power. The palm-sized system, known officially as the GB-XM1-3537 but referred to with the much-easier to remember term BRIX, was first unveiled at... Read more