GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
More Than Just A Good Photo: Illum, From Lytro Uses Unique Light-Field Technique

Lytro is a Silicon Valley startup company that showed us its very first Lytro model back in 2011. This kaleidoscope-shaped camera gave a sneak peek at the promise of light field photography, and won people over by its capability of … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
FingerReader May Give The Visually Impaired An Electronic Alternative To Braille

FingerReader, developed by a team of MIT Media Lab scientists, is the name of a wearable gadget for the visually impaired. Strapped onto the finger, the ring-like device reads printed text out loud to the individual using a synthesized voice. … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Gramofone Is A Wi-Fi JukeBox For The 21st Century

Fon is a Spanish company founded on Kickstarter, and has since become one of the world’s largest dual-access Wi-Fi network operators. Back in July of 2013, Fon held over 8 million hotspots, while today it has over 13 million around … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Google’s Project Tango To Partner With NASA To Built Autonomous Robots

The Google 3D project, Project Tango, might be something you’ve heard about in the news since it was unveiled in February. Google decided to embark on an experimental smartphone, packed with several high-quality cameras for mapping a 3D visual of … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Amazon’s Close To Showing Off Its First Smartphone

It has been years of rumors regarding an Amazon-branded smartphone, and just last Friday the Wall Street Journal reported that the company could finally announce the phone in June, for a third quarter 2014 release! Amazon has been working on … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Robohand: A Tragic Accident Transforms into Worldwide 3D Printing Prosthetic Company

Carpenter Richard Van As was the victim of a terrible accident in his workshop back in May 2011, when his saw slipped and diagonally sliced through the four fingers on his right hand. The way a true carpenter’s mind would … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
The Kickstarter Micro 3D Is Making Printer’s Dreams Come True For Only $300

3D printing is commonly recognized as a great technology, usually coming with a great big cost. Sure, the industry has its share of multi-thousand dollar machines, but there’s also a continual growing market of more affordable printers. This week, Kickstarter … Continue reading →

 

DISPLAY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Google Coming To The Living Room: Launching Android TV

Considering Google’s recent rumors of launching its very own wireless cellular service, is it surprising to hear of Google taking over the living room with a new set-top television box? Is the company not content with the millions of Chromecast … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Rumors Of Google Considering Its Own Wireless Network

Google is probably one of the most familiar names the world knows. Starting off as a search engine, and now the world’s largest and most widely used Internet search engine, Google continues to spread its wings. Google is now a … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
Amazon Fire TV: The Latest in Streaming Media Devices

The newest streaming media device to hit the market was unveiled yesterday, and she’s a gem. Packed in a tiny black box no thicker than the height of a dime, the Amazon Fire TV looks to be one of those … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
US Navy Develop Android Fire Fighters, SAFFIR

The United States Navy has been working on some serious alternative heros; if an on board fire were to erupt, taking the ship hostage. Described as a “creepy human-like” line of androids, the Navy has dubbed its new Shipboard Autonomous … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Smart Patch Worn To Detect Symptoms Of Disease And Even Deliver Drugs

At this point in the wearable gadget market, we know about the possibilities! There are smart glasses, smartwatches, and smart bracelets. We know about wristbands worn on your arm working side by side with your smart device, such as the … Continue reading →

 

GADGETS & PERIPHERALS
First Possible Wheelchair Replacement Could Be A Mind Controlled Body Suit

The annual World Cup will be kicking off in Brazil on June 12th, and we can bet on the world cheering during the opening match. Before the competition actually begins, the crowds are going to be full of hope. The … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
Zuckerberg Revealed Drone, Satellite, & Laser Plans For Worldwide Internet Connectivity

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg just revealed his plans to deliver Internet to the developing world via Free Space Optic lasers, low earth satellites, and solar-powered drones. He also said in his post that the project has already helped 3 million people … Continue reading →