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Trade In Your iPad For A Surface, Microsoft Says
News September 17, 2013
Who wants an iPad? Practically everyone I know. I do know for sure that I am very happy with my iPad 3, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world – except for an iPad Mini with a Retina screen, that is. For sure, I would... Read more
The World’s First Invisible Skyscraper: An Optical Illusion
Internet September 16, 2013
The international architectural firm GDS Architects has received a construction permit for the world’s first invisible tower. Named Tower Infinity, the building will stand 450 meters tall and located in Cheongna, just outside Seoul. To achieve invisibility, the architects are using optical illusion. Tower Infinity, or City Tower as... Read more
Google Street View Car Hits 3 Other Vehicles
Internet September 16, 2013
It seems that Google better get a move on with its self-driven car. The Google Street View car has been involved in accident where it hit two public transport buses and a truck in the city of Bogor, Indonesia. According to the police, the driver panicked after hitting a... Read more
Nymi Turns Heartbeat into Universal Password
News September 16, 2013
Biometric password systems are generally thought to be tighter and harder to break than traditional security codes, but they can still be easily replicated. A Canadian-based biometrics company called Bionym came up with a solution: using a specific biometric that is hard to obtain and mimic, which makes it... Read more
Intel Launches Bay Trail – A Family Of Chips For Low Power Devices
News September 16, 2013
Intel has launched a new family of chips, which it has named Bay Trail, in a bid to challenge its rival ARM. The chips are designed for use in low-power devices like tablets, using what Intel call “3D transistors”, which boost computational power but use less energy. This could... Read more
NASA Joins Instagram
Internet September 15, 2013
NASA has officially joined Instagram, so anyone who enjoys sharing photos of the universe, be prepeared to be seriously outdone by the new account. NASA social media manager John Yembrick explains that “We’re always looking at new ways to connect the public with NASA, which produces a lot of... Read more
Scientists Say Dinosaur DNA Cannot Be Pulled From Amber Fossils
Internet September 14, 2013
A team of UK scientists have said that it is virtually impossible to extract genetic information from fossils that have been preserved in amber, devastating the hopes of Jurassic Park enthusiasts. This follows experiments using highly sensitive sequencing techniques in the hope of detecting ancient DNA molecules in fossilized... Read more
Ring Clock: A Unique Watch for Your Finger
News September 14, 2013
Although largely taken out of fashion by the smartphone and smartwatch age, timepieces are fighting back. So if you’re still a fan of time telling devices that do just that, but want something that feels modern and unusual at the same time, you might want to give this Ring... Read more
Nettlebox: View Real TIme 3D Images From All Angles
News September 14, 2013
Russian startup Nettle is showcasing a holographic gaming set-up at Disrupt SF’s Hardware Alley costing $28,000. The Nettlebox, as its called, consists of a 3D plasma display, with four fisheye lens infrared cameras at the corners to track the position of the gamer who then wears a pair of 3D glasses... Read more
Meet Tamu Massif – the World’s Largest Volcano
Internet September 12, 2013
You thought Mauna Loa was big? Think again, as scientists have just discovered what they believe to be the world’s largest volcano and one of the largest in the Solar System. And it is truly gigantic. The Tamu Massif, as it was named, was discovered on the bottom of... Read more
Developers Get Early Access To Windows 8.1
News September 12, 2013
Microsoft have given in to developers and allowed them to have early access of Windows 8.1. The company had announced that they would receive the new release at the same time as everyone else but programmers raised an outry, as normally certified developers get early access to new versions.... Read more
Nissan’s First Wearable Tech: Nismo Smartwatch
Internet September 11, 2013
The latest to hop a ride on the smartwatch bandwagon is none other than car manufacturer Nissan. As surprising as it may sound, the Japanese car maker has unveiled an impressive Nismo smartwatch model that has a sleek look and a wide range of unique features. The Nissan Nismo... Read more
Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours
Mobile September 11, 2013
It has been announced that Nokia is preparing to launch a 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone. The Verge released a few sneaked pieces of imformaiton last month but new photos of the device have now emerged. The rumours are that the device will have 2GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon... Read more
Toshiba Unveils 8 inch Windows 8.1 Encore Tablet
News September 11, 2013
Acer may have secured a significant edge when it released the Iconia W3, the first 8 inch tablet running Windows 8, back in June, but we all know records don’t last long in this industry. At the IFA 2013 show, Toshiba has just unveiled a brand new 8 inch... Read more
We have waited long enough and now the moment has passed. Apple have given us more than enough products over the years to make our mouths water with anticipation and grin with happiness at using their shiny technological breakthroughs and with yesterday’s product reveal, the Cupertino company has, yet... Read more
Does Life on Earth Come from Mars?
Internet September 8, 2013
We’ve all heard the theory that life on Earth originated on Mars, but now there is fresh evidence to support it. New research presented at a recent scientific conference suggests that the Red Planet was actually a much better place for life billions of years ago and therefore the... Read more
Self-healing Fluid That Can Help Nanosatellites Travel Through Space
News September 8, 2013
It is thought that one day tiny satellites known as nanosatellites could propel themselves in space by expelling fine streams of liquid, in the same way that a squid shoots jets of water to move itself forward. At the moment researchers use tiny, fragile needles to build tiny jet... Read more
Crucial New Breakthrough For Quantum Cryptography
News September 7, 2013
Finally there is some good news for cryptography. Even though it was discovered that the NSA could overcome the most common web encryption standards, a Toshiba research lab has announced a crucial breakthrough in quantum cryptography, potentially making way for a new generation of private communications networks. Quantum cryptography... Read more