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Apple iPhone 5 Vs Samsung Galaxy S4 – Readers Poll
Mobile May 16, 2013
With the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch in April, the interweb has been a flood with product comparisons between Samsung’s new flagship model and Apple’s fastest ever selling handset-the iPhone 5. Instead of just comparing the technical specs, dropping each device onto a concrete surface (we’ve also done that below... Read more
Naysayers have attacked Google Glass, claiming that the product is too niche to attract major mainstream attention. A new study however suggests not only will Google Glass sell well, it will actually be a huge hit for the software giant. The team at BiTE Interactive commissioned YouGov to conduct... Read more
Sony Adapts PS3 Titles for Lazy Eye Cure
News May 16, 2013
University of Nottingham scientists and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have teamed up on a research project aimed at treating amblyopia or lazy eye in children. The research uses specially designed 3D glasses and video games, more exactly specially adapted PlayStation 3 titles. It is hoped that this innovative treatment... Read more
BRCK: The Internet Backup Generator
Internet May 15, 2013
Nowadays we take Internet connectivity for granted, so much that we don’t realize how big a problem it may be to check your emails while on a trip to Africa, for instance. With this new gadget from Ushahidi, you will not have to worry about this anymore: here comes... Read more
HP Revamping Design to Revive PC Sales
Internet May 15, 2013
The PC market is crumbling and everyone knows that. The big guns in the market are worried about it, naturally. Companies are looking to get people to buy PCs but the competition from handheld devices is just too strong to counter. One of the companies suffering because of the... Read more
Whether you’re in a post-apocalyptic desert waste or well… just lost in the woods behind your house, your survival may depend on this gadget. Meet the Earl, the world’s first backcountry survival tablet that can withstand and function in virtually any adverse conditions. The Android 4.1 tablet has a... Read more
The Best And Worst 3D Prints
Internet May 15, 2013
3D printing has gotten consumers all excited because of the potential it offers. From the creative to the curious to the entrepreneur, the endless possibilities of 3D printing have been difficult to resist. Today, 3D printing is more accessible to the average person, although it still cannot be considered... Read more
A group of researchers at the Santa Cruz University of California have developed a special smartphone app that will allow visually impaired photographers to take the perfect shot. The yet unnamed app uses technology based on smartphone facial detection sensors. The project led by PhD student Dustin Adams began... Read more
Kwikset Kēvo Locks Use iPhone as Key
Mobile May 14, 2013
If you always seem to misplace your keys and are worried that you might lock yourself out of your house, you should really consider buying one of these new smartphone and tablet friendly wireless Kēvo locks, developed by Kwikset and powered by UniKey. This deadbolt lock looks like an... Read more
Project Eidos: The Masks that Give Superhuman Powers
May 14, 2013
I’m pretty sure all of us, at one point of another in our lives, wanted to be superheroes. While gaining superhuman strength and flight capabilities is still problematic, a group of students came up with a solution to give people superhuman sight and hearing. It’s only fitting that the... Read more
Will Next Xbox Be Called Xbox Infinity?
News May 13, 2013
When it comes to Microsoft’s next generation Xbox, the rumor mill is not likely to stop too soon. At least not until the big reveal event on May 21. And Microsoft is not doing much to stop the rumors, so here goes: there is a very strong possibility that... Read more
Despite all efforts and good intentions Nintendo’s Wii U console was not as successful as expected. This was partly blamed on the rather slim library of games for this platform, so the Japanese company is planning to solve this issue by making the console compatible with smartphone applications and games.... Read more
If you’re having a hard time getting your kid to sleep in the evening and reading from the old fashioned storybook doesn’t seem to do the job, this new invention might be what you need. The Smart PJs are interactive pajamas with built-in bedtime stories, promising to make that... Read more
MUVe Folding Scooter Reinvents Urban Transport
News May 12, 2013
Sick of having to put up with traffic jams, angry drivers or frustrated fellow commuters cramming in a packed bus, day after day? A new urban transportation vehicle, the MUVe folding scooter, is here to help you forget all about your worries. MUVe, short for My Urban Vehicle project,... Read more
When Google Glass was first “announced” back in early 2012, the rumor mill went on overdrive. Speculation was rife about what Google was planning to do. Wearable technology ideas were thrown left and right. Augmented reality rumors were even brought up. At this point, with Google Glass being available... Read more
Microsoft Working On $99 Set-Top Box
News May 11, 2013
Microsoft is prepping a set-top box along the lines of Apple TV, Roku, and WD Live. The new rumor claims that Xbox Live customers will be able to sign into their accounts on the box and then use apps and view streaming videos. Essentially the streaming content box would... Read more
Bug-Eye Camera Offers 160-Degree Wide View
News May 11, 2013
Scientists are working on a new digital camera imitating the eyes of insects and being able to capture an impressive 160-degree field of view. The bug-eye camera consists of 180 tiny lenses stretched along a centimeter-wide curved array, inspired by the eyes of bark beetles and fire ants. The... Read more
If you’re a fan of outdoor adventures and often go on daring journeys far away from what generally passes for the civilized world, you surely know the importance of having access to clean water. For all of those who don’t take H2O for granted, here is the NDūR Survival... Read more