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While it is generally accepted that Google Chrome has taken the dominant position in the global browser market, it’s still amazing to see just how big the discrepancies between websites that record user browser preference are. So for example, if you head to Netmarket Share, it tells you that... Read more
Approximately eight years ago, DARPA, the advanced research agency for the US Defense Department, began their mission to find a better answer for amputees than the current options that are available, i.e. metal hooks and pincers. Â The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to one of the... Read more
Man Arrested in Japan For 3D Printed Guns
News May 12, 2014
According to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, a 27-year-old man named as Yoshitomo Imura, from the Tokyo area, has been arrested for the alleged possession of illegal firearms, which have been made using a 3D printer. A total of five guns (two of which were capable of firing bullets) and a... Read more
It seems like I’ve seen a lot of news items lately regarding ATM’s getting robbed all over the world. While they may seem like a pretty tempting target for criminals since they don’t fight back or give them any “real” trouble, ATM’s might not be so simple to break... Read more
Vanhawks Valour: The Smart Bike
News May 12, 2014
There is a new bike on the horizon; Vanhawks Valour and it is smart. Very smart. The Vanhawks Valour uses Bluetooth to relay information from the on-board gyroscope; the accelerometer, a magnetometer, a speed sensor, a GPS receiver, and blind spot detectors form the bike to a smart phone. ... Read more
Best Budget Tablets For Under $350
Best SoftwareMobile May 12, 2014
When it comes to tablets, you are absolutely spoilt for choice. Even if you are on a tight budget, there are plenty of options for you but it’s important to bear in mind that for under $350 (or ÂŁ200), the choice is narrowed and you are certainly not going... Read more
This five minute video written and directed by Gary Turk has taken the internet by storm, as it urges all of us to “look up from your phone, shut down the display, take in your surroundings and make the most of today”. Its message has divided opinion, with some labeling... Read more
The Best Timed Selfies Ever!
MobileSocial Media May 6, 2014
We recently told you about the woman who spent $15,000 in order to make herself look better on selfies, yet these people didn’t need to spend a penny. What they had was perfect timing for the most hilarious selfies! As an adult he will claim this was his first... Read more
Build Your Own Smartphone Using A Raspberry Pi
Mobile April 29, 2014
How would you like to be the owner of a touchscreen smartphone that is unlike any other? – Well you can be, just build your own! That’s what David Hunt did, using his Raspberry Pi and a few other bits that came to a total cost of $158. That... Read more
There is nothing more irritating than a PC that is running slow but rather than dashing out to splash out on a brand new machine, there are a few simple things you can try first. The following tips will help speed up your computer and get it working at... Read more
New Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Found!
News April 28, 2014
Internet Explorer users, listen up, and very carefully, too! Over the weekend, Microsoft announced that a new vulnerability has been found, one that affects each and every version of Internet Explorer. The attacks that have been noted particularly target Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11, although all the other... Read more
With the likes of iOS and Android dominating the smartphone market, it can be difficult for anyone else to get a look in but finally it seems that Microsoft’s mobile phone OS is finally coming into its own and with the release of Windows Phone 8.1, it surely looks... Read more
Man Creates A Spider-man Web-Shooter
News April 26, 2014
If you’ve watched any of the Spider-Man movies released in the last decade and thought it would be awesome to actually be Spider-Man, you’re definitely not alone in the universe. I’d say it’s probably a fair bet that most all of us have wanted to be the web-slinger at some point... Read more
If there is one thing I hate more than hearing a recording of my own voice, it’s using a webcam. I always feel awkward and self-conscious, which is fine if you’re only chatting to a friend or family member because they love you anyway. But what if you’ve got... Read more
Amazon’s Delivery Drones in Stage 6 of Development
News April 16, 2014
Some time ago, it was reported by Techbeat and various other sites that Amazon had announced they were going to be using delivery drones in the future. The news caused quite a stir as it sounded a bit too futuristic for some, while others thought it was a great... Read more
Chrome, the powerful browser from Google, is full of features and with the right know-how it can speed up your browsing experience. In this article we are going to look at some of Chrome’s features that can be used on a desktop PC, tablet or smartphone. Google Voice Search... Read more
Last week on TechBeat we reported on the lethal Heartbleed bug, which has allowed hackers to steal user names, passwords, emails, credit card information and more, all without detection for the past two years. Hopefully by now you have followed the advice to change all of your passwords as... Read more
It is well known that there is a long-standing rivalry between lovers of Mac and lovers of the good old PC, rarely do the two cross over. Researchers over at Hunch put together a heap of data to try and define the Mac and PC stereotypes, concluding that Mac... Read more