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One of the world’s leading Internet browser providers has joined the smartphone business with a new operating system. Mozilla’s smartphone OS was officially released in Spain. First details about the operating system emerged at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress in February and Mozilla has just released the first two... Read more
Wood Battery for Large-Scale Energy Storage
News July 10, 2013
While traditional batteries cater to most of our everyday energy storage needs, they are generally not a feasible solution for large-scale energy storage, both in terms of cost and environmental sustainability. So how about using a wood battery instead? As strange as it may sound, scientists are researching a... Read more
Earlier this year, Kim Dotcom made it back to the spotlight, thanks to his new venture, Mega. We all know about Megaupload, and how it has “helped” people all over the world in various ways – many of which were deemed illegal, hence the takedown of the popular site.... Read more
Google has been granted official permission to develop its plans in the USA to use portions of the unused television broadcasting spectrum for broadband Internet access. This method is typically used for remote areas where traditional cable hookups cost far too much money. White Space Database called “TV white... Read more
Google to Shut Down Adult Blogger Sites
Internet July 8, 2013
It looks like Google is doing some spring cleaning, although we’re in a totally different season now. Round about the time that people were gearing up to say their last goodbye to Google Reader, some bloggers using Blogger received an email to the effect that Google is going to... Read more
PairASight: See Through Other People’s Eyes
Mobile July 8, 2013
At a loss for words when trying to depict what you’re seeing? Imagine if you could show any of your friends what you’re seeing in real time, and almost literally through your own eyes? The PairASight project is the answer to both these questions. With this system, that can... Read more
Drone-It-Yourself Kit Makes Objects Fly
News July 8, 2013
What if you could turn virtually anything you own into a flying object? Luckily for you, somebody has already thought of this and came up with a solution. The Drone-It-Yourself (get it?) kit, from Dutch designer Jasper van Loenen, allows you to turn almost any object into a drone.... Read more
Have you ever wished you had vision that could zoom in and out, like the Terminator? Well maybe soon you can. A team is working on a new telescopic contact lens that is just over a millimeter thick. The lens is surrounded by a ring of movable components that... Read more
Opera 15 Chromium is officially launched as of 2nd July. While the non-final build of Opera’s new browser for PC and Mac was simply called “Next,” the company have now chosen the more fitting title of “Opera 15” for its official release. There aren’t any features of note that... Read more
X-Ray Vision On Your Smartphone: It May Be Possible
News July 4, 2013
X-ray Vision: The Future Of Smartphones? Dina Katabi, a professor in MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and graduate student Fadel Adib, used low-power Wi-Fi signals to track human movement behind walls. These researchers have created a new system that could be used in future electronic devices... Read more
Google Glass Gets A Web Browser
Internet July 3, 2013
Google Glass now has a web browser, after Google added new updates to the wearable technology on Monday. They say they have made it easier to find new content and communicate hands-free. In a Google+ post the company said “We’ve been exploring ways to let you quickly dive deeper... Read more
Apple Apply For The “iWatch” Trademark
Mobile July 2, 2013
It looks as though Apple are following the trend for smartwatches, after the company applies for the “iWatch” trademark in Japan. The application was submitted on June 3 and appeared on the Japan Patent Office website on June 27. The name is categorized as being for products like handheld... Read more
Recon Jet: Google Glass For Sportsmen?
Internet July 2, 2013
The Recon Jet resembles the Google Glass mounted on a pair of polarised sunglasses. Recon have made similar products before (Recon’s Android ski goggles). This time the company is back with an new design for the summer sportsman. The product is called the Recon Jet, at a cost of $500,... Read more
Although there has been no official confirmation, the Internet is abuzz with reports that software giant Google aims at getting a slice of the hardware market, first by releasing an Android-powered gaming console. The rumor was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been spreading across the... Read more
Just how adventurous are you when it comes to “upgrading” to the latest OS – even if it’s still on beta? Last week, I was taken down a peg or two because I installed iOS 7 Beta 2 on my iPad. Contrary to my initial reaction – immediately roll... Read more
EmoPulse Smile: Your Smart Digital Companion
Mobile July 1, 2013
Taking a whole new approach to the whole smartwatch business, this piece of wearable tech is equipped with almost any feature imaginable, turning it into a smart digital companion. The EmoPulse Smile could be described as a wearable smartphone, but it is actually so much more. It is also... Read more
This new rumour regarding the variant of the HTC One will look very similar to the metallic flagship model, but will be powered by Microsoft’s tile-based operating system, Neowin reports. The phone won’t be a clone or carbon copy of the original HTC One, but will have a similar look.... Read more