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Compenion OLED Tablet Concept For 2015...

Compenion OLED Tablet Concept For 2015
| January 5, 2010 | 231 Views |
This years CES expo was a haven for the many hyped devices promised in 2010, but here’s a concept we’ll just have to wait an another 5 years before getting a hands-on review. Compenion Laptop Concept Dubbed the Compenion Laptop, this futuristic concept designed by Felix Schmidberger takes OLED displays to the next-gen level. The sleek design incorporates a touchscreen...
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HTC Google Tablet...

HTC Google Tablet
| January 3, 2010 | 277 Views |
The Apple iSlate, Microsoft Courier and NVIDIA’s Tegra-based tablet are collectively causing a storm on the blogosphere, but what about Google? After the release of a new Internet browser, the unveiling of a new operating system, and the confirmation of the highly-anticipated Google smart phone built in collaboration with HTC, it’s not surprising that the Internet giants...
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NASA Kevlar Deployable Energy Absorber...

NASA Kevlar Deployable Energy Absorber
| January 1, 2010 | 227 Views |
NASA has begun testing an expandable Kevlar honeycomb cushion able to withstand the impact force of a helicopter crash. Researchers hope the technology may one-day be applied to all types of aircraft. Created by engineer Sotiris Kellas at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Viginia, the ‘Deployable Energy Absorber’ comprises of a highly absorbent honeycomb...
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Portable USB Battery Chargers...

Portable USB Battery Chargers
| December 28, 2009 | 299 Views |
‘Gadgets’ were likely top of the wish-list for most tech-minded geeks this Christmas, me included. And thankfully, Santa out did himself this year – with portable USB chargers. USB Wrist Band Charger First off, my house mate received a USB Wrist Band Battery able to charge a number of portable devices on the go. This Dragon-Ball-Z-esque wrist band charges via USB...
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Increase USB 3G Wi-Fi Reception With Coo...

Increase USB 3G Wi-Fi Reception With Cooking Pot
| December 24, 2009 | 381 Views |
Over time, we’ve features a few articles with tips and tricks to help improve your Wi-Fi signal/reception, and now here’s the latest hack that utilizes nothing more than a kitchen cooking pot to enhance the reception on a 3G Wi-Fi USB dongle. Looking at the nifty software you can see that the actual download speed increases considerably when the 3G Wi-Fi stick is placed...
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Panasonic Home Lithium Storage Battery...

Panasonic Home Lithium Storage Battery
| December 22, 2009 | 282 Views |
After officially acquiring more than 50 percent stake in Sanyo this month, Panasonic is planning to release the first ever home storage lithium-ion battery that the company claims will provide enough electricity to power an average Japanese home for a week. The battery will also include a system that will allow users to monitor their electricity usage through their televisions. Fumio...
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U.S Army Universal Remote...

U.S Army Universal Remote
| December 20, 2009 | 301 Views |
The U.S. Army has been testing a new ‘universal remote’ to give troops complete control over drones, robots and surveillance equipment, in one simple Common Controller. The Common Controller device currently controls the Class I Unmanned Aerial System (aka the “flying beer keg“), the Multifunctional Utility/Logistics Equipment vehicle (a robotic cart) and the Small...
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Universal Remote For iPhone...

Universal Remote For iPhone
| December 18, 2009 | 315 Views |
Here’s a useful gadget that transforms your iPhone into a super-versatile universal remote. The Remote attaches to the docking port and features an extensive library of IR codes, customizable buttons, as well as RF learning capabilities. These features will turn your iPhone into an advanced remote control with the ability to define unlimited rooms with unlimited number of...
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight
| December 16, 2009 | 269 Views |
Two years behind schedule, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has finally made its maiden flight. The Dreamliner officially left Paine Field in Everett, WA at around 1:25pm EST. Boeing 787 Dreamliner Maiden Flight The first flight is a crucial step in what has become one of the most complex aircraft projects ever. Boeing first featured its 787 Dreamliner in a roll-out ceremony held at its...
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Google Confirms Nexus One Phone...

Google Confirms Nexus One Phone
| December 14, 2009 | 225 Views |
Google has finally confirmed the existence of the long-awaited Google phone – the Nexus One. Although Google did not reveal technical specifications, numerous sources have posted pictures online. Designed by Google, the Nexus One is made by hardware partner HTC – from the same mold as the HTC Passion – and will run Android 2.1. Google's iPhone Competitor - The Nexus One...
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DARPA Iron Curtain...

DARPA Iron Curtain
| December 12, 2009 | 292 Views |
DARPA has awarded an $8 million contract to equip Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored trucks with a new Active Protection System known as the Iron Curtain. Developed by Artis LLC, The Iron Curtain system employs DARPA’s sniper-detection system, CROSSHAIRS, to help detect incoming projectiles using radar and acoustic sensors. DARPA Iron Curtain Repels RPGs The Iron...
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MIT Media Lab Develop 3D Gestural Comput...

MIT Media Lab Develop 3D Gestural Computing
| December 10, 2009 | 263 Views |
Researchers at MIT’s Media Lab have developed a 3D bi-directional (BIDI) display that reads hand gestures via embedded optical sensors. The new display also supports multitouch as well as hand movement recognition in the space in front of the screen. The gestural tracking works by using optical sensors embedded behind the display. These sensors are able to see what the user is...
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Keep Flash Videos in Full Screen On Dual...

Keep Flash Videos in Full Screen On Dual Monitors
| December 8, 2009 | 1,264 Views | 2 Comments
If you’re running a dual monitor set-up, you’ll have noticed that flash videos streamed from sites such as Youtube and Hulu, won’t stay maximized on one screen while you try to work on the other – as soon as you click, the full screen video returns to normal size. If you’re a video junkie like myself, you’ll no doubt find this very annoying. But, thanks...
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USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UA...

USAF Confirm News Skunk Works Stealth UAV
| December 6, 2009 | 559 Views |
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the existence of the “Beast of Kandahar” UAV spotted flying out of Afghanistan in late 2007. The confirmation comes after more pictures came to light on several military and aviation blogs. The jet aircraft known as the RQ-170 Sentinel, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a tailless flying wing with sensor pods faired into the upper...
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Fring Free Video Calls...

Fring Free Video Calls
| December 4, 2009 | 219 Views |
I love to feature quirky useful applications that can be used by everyone, on an everyday basis. That’s why I posted about the increasingly popular Fring application that allows free Voice over Internet Protocol calls cross-platform , on pretty much any smartphone handset. Well it seems there was good reason for me to jump on the Fring bandwagon, as the company have just announced...
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