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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 →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E83- iCalm, Muse Headband, Hendo Hoverboard | Red Headed Geek Show

iCalm Dog, is an iPod of sorts for dogs that uses calming music –specifically “doggy soothing music” to help with their anxiety. Elements that need to be adjusted for animals are tone, tempo and pattern, and dogs and cats can … 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 →

 

SMARTPHONES & MOBILE DEVICES
Google Inbox Became Available by Invite Only This Week

After secretly working on the project for years, Google launched the beta for its invite-only iOS and Android app Google Inbox this week. It has quickly become the most buzzed-about item to hit the web since its big reveal on … 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 →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E 82- Iron Man Prosthetic, Anonabox, WEDG, Butt Morphing Chair | Red Headed Geek Show

Don’t trust SnapChat? One way to permanently destroy a photo is this new silly self-destructive printer. The machine coats its printouts with glycerol and potassium salt, triggering an exothermic reaction that makes the photo spontaneously combust after printing. This is … 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 →

 

APPLE
Apple iPad Air 2 Is Here, but Wait, so Is Google’s Nexus 9

Apple announced a brand new upgrade to its iPad Air, the new 6.1mm thick iPad Air 2. This comes just one day after Google announced its only flagship tablet, the Nexus 9. The talk of the town is which one … 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 →

 

INTEL
WEDG- for Those Who Prefer Their Data to be Private

Using the cloud to store data, personal files, and photos does not equal the picture perfect idea of privacy. Forget all those celebrities who decided to store naked photos of themselves in the cloud, only to find them spread all … Continue reading →