DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Avegant Glyph’s Headset: A Multimedia Experience

I remember reading this particular headline from The Verge back in 2013: Avegant Glyph: The virtual reality headset made for the mainstream. Part Google Glass, part Oculus Rift, part Beats by Dre”. Where the heck did these things go? They’ve … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
ODG to Release New Google Glass Competitor

You won’t believe the next Google Glass competitor. This one’s from the very low-key Ralph Osterhout. He’s the guy who created underwater vehicles for James Bond films, has been building heavy duty smart glasses for military for years, and invented … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
2014 Kickstarter Projects: What Survived and What Surpassed?

Kickstarter had a huge year, backing projects that will influence new technological innovations in the years to come. Sometimes, the best ideas don’t come from multi-billion dollar companies, but individuals and groups who have a sincere vision for change. According … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
After Two Years, the Ubi Smart Hub Is out of Beta Testing

Ubi wants to one-up other similar smart hubs that connect devices around the home by being voice-operated. Similar to the Smart Plug from D-Link, Ubi simply plugs into an AC outlet. However, the added bonus of using speech-recognition technology makes … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Control from Your Smartphone with D-Link’s Wi-Fi Smart Plug

D-Link, Taiwanese Wi-Fi product manufacturer, decided to provide us with a reasonably-cost, substantial Smart Plug for controlling Z-Wave (low-power RF) home sensors and Wi-Fi devices. In actuality, it is rather unintelligent in the way it works, because all it has … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
New Lens-Free Microscope Uses Smartphone Technology

UCLA is known for being a leader in microscope technology and now its scientists are working on something extremely innovative in the hunt for cancer detection methods. Using a silicon chip found in smartphones and digital cameras, UCLA’s Dr. Aydogan … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Soon, RRAM Will Store 1TB on a Chip the Size of a Postage Stamp

California based company, Crossbar, has shown itself to be advanced enough to demonstrate RRAM, a technology considered to be a leader in the race towards next generation memory. After some issues, the company is ready to push its non-volatile 3D … Continue reading →

 

CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
Sony Is Ready to Rival Google Glass with a Clip-on Version

Google Glass, step aside! Sony has come up with its own alternative to your smart glasses, a new prototype for a device that slips on to any existing pair of glasses. Called SmartEyeglass Attach (kind of a weird name), the … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
3D Printed Knee Joint for Meniscus Injuries

Knee problems involving the meniscus, the protective lining around the knee joint, can cause a bunch of problems, including long-term pain and arthritis. Orthopedists also have a hard time repairing a torn meniscus, usually involving the removal of the tear, … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
New Quantum-Security for Credit Cards

There’s no doubt that credit card fraud and identity theft is a problem. In fact, protecting your personal data from criminals is harder than ever. All you can really do is check your statements, and be mindful of where you … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Top Tech Holiday Gift Ideas for Under $100 in 2014

While some of you may be sitting pretty with right at a week of shopping time left until Christmas, I’m sure many of you (like me) have just entered the mad scramble to find those last few gifts on your … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Cellulon Epic: The Virtual Keyboard

As we move farther away from the bulky set-ups of our home PCs and ever into the world of smaller, thinner, lighter and more portable, a few “niceties” get lost in the mix. One of the things that I miss … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Artificial Skin on the Way to Provide Sensation to Prosthetics

We’ve come a long way in prosthetics. Those who have lost their limbs in war, accidents, and other causes have been able to benefit from the advancements in this technology. Some options these days are even low cost, as 3D … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Create 2, iRobot’s Robotic Platform For Students, Educators, and Developers

We know iRobot, whether we actually know it or not. If you’ve ever had a Roomba, or simply seen one, iRobot is the company behind the cute robotic vacuum that cleaned your house so you could put your feet up … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Thingsee One, The Worlds First Smart Developer Device for IoT Projects

Founded by a group of ex-Nokia employees in September 2012, Finland based company Haltian Ltd. is creating the worlds first smart developer device for Internet of Things projects, called Thingsee One. Similar to what the Raspberry Pi has done for … Continue reading →