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Single-Pixel Camera Takes 3D Images
Scientists have discovered an affordable way to take 3D images. A Glasgow research team developed a system that uses a single-pixel camera to take pictures. The one-pixel camera is smaller and cheaper than traditional digital cameras that have millions of pixels, and can also see frequencies that are beyond... Read more
Samsung’s New Display Resolution Blows Away Macbook & Chromebook
Wasn’t it just the other day that I was raving about Macs and not going back (to Windows, of course)? With the Retina screens, Apple has done so much more to make people like me really happy with their devices. Of course, it was only a matter of time... Read more
Vachen Smartwatch: Traditional Look with Smart Features
While all major tech companies trying to come up with high performance smartwatches are cramming them with as many features and apps as possible, this new product takes pride in taking wearable timepieces back to basics by maintaining the looks and feel of a traditional wristwatch. And a very... Read more
Xbox One, an All-in-One Entertainment System
The wait is finally over and hopefully, so is all the speculation. Microsoft has finally unveiled its next generation console, the Xbox One. And the new device is a lot more than just a gaming platform, it is designed to be an all-in-one entertainment system. Xbox One was presented... Read more
Pebble Smartwatch Secures $15 Million and Launches Official SDK
The rise of the Pebble smartwatch is nothing less than a fairy tale. What began as a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter is on its way to become one of the most important technological innovations of modern times. In recent news, the makers of the smart watch have been able... Read more
Microsoft Surface Mini: Does it Have a Chance?
The trend of gadgets becoming smaller and slimmer has been around for quite some time, only to be broken by those devices some like to call phablets. I don’t think that anyone can deny that there is a market for smaller gadgets, though, as evidenced by the popularity of... Read more
LulzBot TAZ 3D Printer Boasts Largest Build Area
The constantly expanding market of 3D printers has just grown by one more: the LulzBot TAZ 3D printer from Aleph Objects, Inc. The TAZ 3D is 100 percent open source and boasts having the largest printing volume for a 3D printer in its price range. The device is one... Read more
Meta 1: Most Advanced Augmented Reality Device
Wearable gadgets are becoming increasingly popular, largely thanks to Google Glass, with more and more developers producing similar designs. But this new gadget is a lot more than a smart device or a VR headset. The meta 1 is an augmented reality device that allows users to interact with... Read more
Dell Project Ophelia to Ship in July [Rumor]
Are you ready to buy a USB drive based PC? A new rumor suggests that Dell will begin shipping its Project Ophelia PC in July 2013. The thumb-sized USB drive contains Google Android’s mobile operating system and plugs directly into any HDTV with a HDMI (and possibly USB according... Read more
JD Sound Portable Disc Jockey Rig Arrives
What’s a party without some nice, DJ looping and mixing to keep the guests dancing and having a great time? For all the DJs out there who want to be ready to show off their skills at all times without carrying a bunch of cumbersome equipment around, the Portable... Read more
NeoLucida, the 21st Century Camera Lucida
A 200-year-old device primarily used by artists to sketch their subjects before falling into oblivion is making quite a comeback. NeoLucida is a 21st century camera lucida that is very easy to use and highly affordable, making it one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in recent months. The... Read more
3D Printed Gun Controversy Rages On
The world’s first 3D printed gun successfully test fired, to our knowledge, continues to flare spirits as the U.S. government ordered all blueprints for the gun to be taken offline. The creator of The Liberator, as the gun is called, believes the decision is political. Ever since it was... Read more
Square Card Swiper Turns iPad Into Register
For most people, the iPad is probably a device used mainly for entertainment purposes – to play games, watch videos, browse the Internet, or read ebooks. Some use it for work purposes, to write perhaps. But we’ve also seen commercial establishments using iPads to enhance customer experience. And this... Read more
Fitbit Flex: The New Activity Tracker in Town
There is a fast growing market for activity and sleep tracking devices, especially for wearable ones, but this little gadget is something else: Fitbit Flex is actually a rubber wristband that is very comfortable to wear and you will never have to take off. The Fitbit Flex is the... Read more
Samsung Flexible TV that Twists and Bends
We already know about the amazing curved displays both Samsung and LG are working on, using advanced OLED technology. LG seems to have won this fight, as they have already released their curved OLED TV set in South Korea, with plans to hit the U.S. market soon. But Samsung... Read more
Staples Starts Selling Cube 3D Printers
Are you as excited about 3D printing as we are and can’t wait to get your hands on this mind-blowing technology? The latest 3D printers are making the headlines almost every day, and still they are not really accessible for the general public, but only for a small niche... Read more
GamePop Console Brings 500 Mobile Games to TV
Wouldn’t you like to play your favorite mobile games on a larger screen, say, the TV? With the GamePop console from BlueStacks, you will be able to do just that, for as little as $7 a month. The Android-powered GamePop allows users to play their games on the TV,... Read more
Nuplug: The Attachable Extension Cord
As smart devices are growing more powerful and popular, there is a growing demand of easy solutions to keep these gadgets charged or at least to be able to charge them while we use them. And this is exactly what this new product does: the nuplug extension cord was... Read more