INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Google wants Detecting Cancer to be as Easy as Popping a Pill

America and our pills. Got an ailment? The docs have a solution, and it’s usually in pill form. Make fun of that all you want, but it’s the way the world works now. The best kind of medicine is the … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Virtual Reality Isn’t About Seeing and Hearing Anymore

When thinking about virtual reality, most of us picture putting on a headset, such as the Oculus Rift, and becoming immersed into a new world. One thing we might not consider is how limited that immersion is, only including our … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Raspberry Pi Touchscreen and Upgraded Model A+ Announcement

Some news in the Raspberry Pi front. Aside from the micro computing board’s continual popularity (yes, these things still sell like hot cakes), the foundation has some news on what we can expect soon. Pi founder Eben Upton has unveiled … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Pivotal Fitness Band- Get it Free, Pay $12 a Year!

I feel like I’m always writing about fitness trackers. Everyday, another band you wear on your wrist that tells you how many steps you’ve taken or how many calories you’ve burned. They all seem to do the same thing and … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
PhotoMath: The World’s First Smart Camera Calculator

This year’s TechCrunch Disrupt Europe has been epic. We’ve seen some of the coolest advancements in portable medical gadgets and cutting-edge smartphone apps that the tech world has to offer. One creation that took the Disrupt forum by storm was … Continue reading →

 

BATTERY & POWER TECHNOLOGY
Our Childhood Dream has Come True-The Hendo Hoverboard

As children we are inspired by the things we see in movies, on TV, and commercials. After seeing a friend with a toy car, we want a toy car. After watching ET, we desperately wanted a bicycle (and an alien … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Take Augmented Reality to Another Level with Magic Leap

Ever considered how weird it would be to see an actual elephant in the room? How ’bout a baby elephant in the palm of your hand? Extra weird, and extra cool. That’s what newly funded, secretive startup Magic Leap can … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
This Week in Medical Technology: An iPad-Connected Portable Ultrasound Machine

It’s no secret that healthcare in developing nations is severely lacking. In fact, several international health forums describe the conditions as “abysmal”. According to a company called Oscadi, an Apple-approved constructor of MFI (Made for iPhone) accessories designed for iOS, … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
MasterCard’s First Credit Card Using Biometric Security

Contactless payments, the waving of your credit or debit card over a terminal to make a payment, may sound super convenient and quick, but they’re more than that. They’re dangerous. You’re completely taking security out of the transaction by not … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
August Smart Lock Wants to Win You over, Could Thanks to Apple

Home automation company, August, first announced its Smart Lock back in May 2013, a keyless entry system that works by using Bluetooth LE in your smartphone. We’ve heard of internet-connected locks before, we’re just still not ready to fully entrust … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Anonabox Claims There Is a Discreet Way to Anonymously Browse

As technology gets bigger and our gadgets get smarter, it has become increasingly crucial to care about our privacy. Today, we suffer from invasive advertising, spying governments, and hackers, such as the recent Bash Bug, that just enjoy screwing with … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
iRobot Turns Any Android Tablet into Robotic Controllers

Bedford, Massachusetts company iRobot, A.K.A. the maker of the popular Roomba household vacuum-cleaner, does a lot more than cleaning living rooms these days. The company’s robots are being deployed across the world, nearly 6,000 of them actually; cleaning up after … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Kano Makes Coding “Lego Simple, Raspberry Pi Powerful”

Around this time last year, Raspberry Pi coding kit extraordinaire Kano was pummeling its $100,000 Kickstarter goal. After raising over $150,000 in just one day, Kano has been excited to release its coding toolkit for programming lovers everywhere. Fast forward … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Bitcoin Plummets Just in Time for Blockchain To Invest $30 Million

Paying for items in the virtual world has drastically changed over the years. Re-entering those card numbers and pins on your tablet is so last year. Today, thousands of businesses now accept digital currency for goods and services. Bitcoin is … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Peel Back a Cooler Tablet Experience With FlexSense

During the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) User Interface Software and Technology Symposium, Microsoft Research announced its new FlexSense project, a technology said to incorporate “tactile, malleable electronics”. The concept involves using a flat, bendable plastic cover that can expose … Continue reading →