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First Bionic Hand Controlled by Smartphone App
A new discovery in the field of prosthetic technologies gives increased hope of a normal life to amputees. A UK-based company has developed a bionic hand that can be controlled via a smartphone application. The i-limb ultra, developed by prosthetics developers Touch Bionics, is the first bionic hand that... Read more
World’s Largest Telescope May Reveal Universe History
Here is some good news for astronomers and passionate stargazers: construction works on the world’s largest telescope will begin really soon! The project was recently approved by Hawaii authorities, paving the way for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) construction on top of Mauna Kea volcano. The TMT is designed... Read more
Blackberry Q10 Arrives At FCC, Prepares For US Launch
The Blackberry Q10 has passed mandated FCC testing, the final step in the US release process. The FCC revealed its final approval on Wednesday morning. The Blackberry Q10 is the company’s newest smartphone to feature a QWERTY keyboard alongside a touchscreen based Blackberry 10 OS. The Q10 is already... Read more
Can Artificial Leaf Solve Impending Power Crisis?
Scientists everywhere are trying to come up with solutions to this planet’s imminent energy crisis, but very few ideas actually get to become reality. A project developed by MIT has every chance to be successful: the artificial leaf that can create energy from sunlight and water, much like actual... Read more
Logitech Harmony Remotes Become Mobile Inspired
If there is one underlying theme that mobile devices have taught us, it is that they are capable of disrupting entire industries. When Google rolled out Google Maps for free Garmin and TomTom watched stock prices literally tumble overnight. That same type of functionality is also threatening the universal... Read more
The First Samsung Galaxy S IV Ads
As bizarre as the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV was, it does not take away from the fact that those who are due for a new phone in the next months are highly anticipating the latest Samsung phone’s release. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been... Read more
GIGS.2.GO The Paper USB Flash Drive
How many times have you found yourself needing a flash drive really badly and not having one on you? Very soon, such worries may stay in the past, as the GIGS.2.GO new portable USB flash drive kit is coming to your aid! The GIGS.2.GO basically consists of four USB... Read more
Microsoft Planning Touch-Enabled Smartwatch?
You may already have a Windows phone or tablet, but what would you say about running your favorite applications on a highly wearable Windows device, such as a wristwatch? As the market for gadgets you can actually wear is expanding, Microsoft is reportedly looking to build a touch-enabled smartwatch.... Read more
Apple Looking At Flexible Displays
The consumer tech sector continues to feed the curious appetites of its followers, and the major players have been nothing but busy in the past weeks. We’ve heard of Samsung introducing Galaxy mega devices, which is perfect for those blessed with gargantuan hands. Then there’s Microsoft, who is reportedly... Read more
4D Printing Creates Self-Evolving Objects
3D printing is yet a new technique many of us have doubts about and cannot entirely fathom, but scientists are ready to take the process to a whole new different level: they are developing 4D printing. The technique is still theoretical and is actually a subset of 3D printing,... Read more
Folding USB Solar Cells: Sun Power in Your Pocket
Does your phone have the nagging habit of dying on you when you need it most? Would you like to make sure none of your favorite gadgets will run out of juice ever again? With the folding USB solar cells kit, you can take solar power with you wherever... Read more
3D Laser Camera Takes Photos from 1km Away
A new 3D laser camera that takes images from distances of up to one kilometer (0.6 miles) may have a revolutionary impact on defense systems and various scientific projects. The camera, designed by Edinburgh Heriot-Watt University scientists, uses highly advanced lasers and superconducting nanowires to take high-resolution 3D photos... Read more
Microsoft May Launch Google Glass Competitor in 2014
For a product that hasn’t even hit the market, Google Glass is generating an insane amount of attention. Not only are consumers getting excited about this product but larger businesses, organizations and even market analysts are speculating on the effect this new innovation will have on the market and... Read more
Scientist Working Towards a Real Invisibility Cloak
Invisibility Cloaks have often been featured in fantasy and science fiction films and literature. The object is usually endowed with magical capabilities, that when worn, renders the wearer of the cloak completely invisible. But until recently, the idea what thought of only as something out of a fairytale or... Read more
Will the Next Generation Xbox Integrate TV Feeds?
The world of console gaming is eagerly awaiting the release of Microsoft’s next generation Xbox, expected to be announced next month. But the latest reports are likely to make the waiting even harder: the Xbox 360 successor may feature a stronger integration with your TV and cable box. Xbox... Read more
Trax GPS Tracker: Children and Pets Will Never Be Lost Again
Are you worried that your dog could get lost? Would you like to make sure that your kids got to school safely or are where they said they’d be? With the innovative GPS tracker called Trax you don’t have to worry about any of these things anymore. Smallest GPS... Read more
Things to Consider When Buying a Gaming PC
When looking towards gaming, it is commonly assumed by people that nowadays, for the best gaming experience, only gaming consoles can offer the graphics and the power for breathtaking visuals and amazing game play. PCs are more associated with their functionality and ease of use for other programs. However,... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 To Launch April 11 For $399
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is heading stateside and it will arrive on April 11. Samsung showed off the international version of the 8-inch tablet during February’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. At the time of its big reveal Samsung had not tagged the tablet with a... Read more