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Father Arrested For Plugging in Electric Car
News December 10, 2013
Okay, this is just ridiculous. I’ve heard of people getting arrested for some crazy things before, but never have I heard of someone getting arrested for using a power outlet; until now, that is. That is exactly what happened to a father by the name of Kaveh Kamooneh in the... Read more
While the rest of the world probably is coming to terms with the fact that Windows XP is no more, the Chinese government is taking a stand. Call it the last stand, if you wish, but China is certainly putting pressure on the software giant to continue support for... Read more
A Different Kind Of “Wearable Tech”
News December 5, 2013
When you think of wearable tech, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a smartwatch or Google Glass, maybe even Sony’s SmartWig, those are the things I thought of anyway. But Microsoft researchers have really thought out of the box with their new design for a... Read more
Iron Man Suits Coming To US Army
News December 5, 2013
As one of the many fans who watched Iron Man 3 over the last summer, I wondered after leaving the theater how long it would be until someone actually developed a suit based off of the invincible Iron Man armor. Well, it only took me about 6 months to get my answer.... Read more
Get A HUD For Your Smartphone’s GPS
Mobile December 4, 2013
If you would like to have a futuristic navigation HUD on the windshield of your ride, then you should check out Sygic’s GPS app! Almost all smartphones offer free GPS navigation nowadays, but unless you have a smartphone mounted to your dashboard, looking down at your phone for navigation can... Read more
WD Launch New HDD: Black Squared Dual Drive
Software Reviews December 4, 2013
Western Digital has unveiled a slick 2.5″ hard drive it is calling the WD Black Squared Dual Drive. Unlike previous 2.5″ drives which featured either a spinning hard drive or an SSD, or the combination of the two in a caching setup (a hybrid drive). This new design features... Read more
A 28-year-old man has died from another Apple iPhone charging related death. This time the incident happened in Thailand. The man was found the next morning by his father, in his hand he was clutching an iPhone 4S. Local reports say that the victim had three burn marks left by the his fingers... Read more
The NSA Knows What You’re Watching Online – Especially Porn!
Internet December 2, 2013
The NSA has not been too quiet about its elite hacking team, TAO, although it has not been as forthcoming with its other activities. Arguably, secrecy is inherent to the NSA, but recent turn of events have raised a lot of questions. Just last week, we wrote about Microsoft... Read more
The Best & Worst Laptop Manufacturers
News December 2, 2013
Buying a laptop is a very important decision. After all, you’re hopefully buying a computer that’s going to last more than a year, and you don’t want to buy something that will be completely outdated as soon as you plug it in for the first time. You also don’t... Read more
3D Printed Lingerie From Victoria’s Secret
Internet December 1, 2013
3D printed lingerie has hit the catwalk in New York thanks to the collaberation between Victoria’s Secret and Swarovski. They enlisted the help of architect Bradley Rothenberg to help design something truly unique. The 3D printing specialist Shapeways, helped provide the technical know-how, making the designs a reality. The... Read more
Microsoft Suspects NSA Of Spying & Strengthens Encryption
Internet November 30, 2013
The NSA. Spying. Surveillance. Edward Snowden. We’ve been hearing about these left and right in the past year, and it seems that the issue is not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, major tech players have made their voices heard and are taking some steps to counter “alleged”... Read more
Harvard Scientist Creates First 3D Printed Battery
News November 29, 2013
It is amazing what has been achieved with the use of 3D printing technology, yet researchers have never managed to print a battery, that is until now. Thanks to new types of ink and tools, it is possible to create 3D printed lithium ion cells. Materials scientist Jennifer Lewis... Read more
Sony Patents A SmartWig
News November 29, 2013
Okay, now this is just plain weird. Sony has patented and created all kinds of technology in the past, and most of it made sense. Now, however, they’ve done something that makes no sense to any of us. They have patented a SmartWig. Yes, you read that right –... Read more
HTC One Max: Does Size Matter?
MobileSoftware Reviews November 29, 2013
The HTC One has been a very popular Android phone, mainly due to the fact that it has a stunning display, an industrious build and features some top specifications. So when HTC released the One Max handset it would be logical to think that bigger is better, or is... Read more
Netgear Build Worlds Fastest NAS
Internet November 28, 2013
There has been a good deal of news about network storage solutions of late and there are many players in the game. The old school manufacturers usually have the knowhow when it comes to developing high quality, low cost products that are innovative and yet stable. Take for example... Read more
Well, it seems as if people can post just about anything on Facebook these days, and as a result, Facebook is catching some flack – especially in the UK. Earlier in 2013, a user posted a video that graphically showed a man beheading a woman. It is believed that... Read more
World’s First Helium HDD Announced
Internet November 26, 2013
I can think back to the time when I was but a small boy, playing my Commodore 64 being enthralled at playing such classic titles as Daley Thompson’s Decathlon and Manic Mansion. I always wondered how many games I would end up with. What’s the latest game all my... Read more
US Army Robots Will Outnumber Human Soldiers in a Decade
News November 25, 2013
A lot can happen in 10 years, especially with the ever-increasing advances in technology. When you think about what might happen in the military in the next decade, the possibilities seem endless. With so much technology at our hands, will humans eventually become second class to machines? Long have... Read more