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Nintendo 3DS...

Nintendo 3DS
| June 21, 2010 | 144 Views | 1 Comment
As 3D looks set to take over the world of digital displays, Nintendo enters the stage with its unveiling of the 3DS – a handheld gaming system that supports 3D, without the need for 3D glasses. Nintendo 3DS The Nintendo 3DS has been hyped for a little while now, but the recent demo at the E3 expo finally confirmed the rumors. Although specific details remain scarce, we do know that the device will...

Touchless Mouse Interface...

Touchless Mouse Interface
| June 19, 2010 | 280 Views |
Human touch interfaces have advanced radically in the recent years, so much so that some systems have replaced the touch of a finger tip for the motion of gesture controls. But when it comes to the classic computer mouse, there have been little developments of late – aside from Apple’s cool multi-touch controls, which featured in the unfortunately uncomfortable Magic Mouse. Mouseless Touchless...

Kinect For Xbox Motion Control...

Kinect For Xbox Motion Controller
| June 17, 2010 | 148 Views |
This year’s E3 Expo was an event headlined by 3D and motion control. Several companies revealed and demoed some highly anticipated technologies, and Microsoft’s official unveiling of the Kinect for Xbox – a motion controller device previously codenamed Project Natal – was certainly one of the more talked about presentations. Kinect For Xbox Although details are still rather scarce, Microsoft...

Sony PlayStation Move Release ...

Sony PlayStation Move Release Date
| June 15, 2010 | 280 Views |
Just as expected, Sony has announced an official release date for its PlayStation Move motion controller during a demo at the recent E3 gaming expo, Los Angles. Sony PlayStation Move The PlayStation Move uses its ‘Move’ controllers coupled with the PlayStation ‘Eye’ camera to track body movements enabling gesture controlled game play similar to Nintendo’s Wii. The PlayStation Move will...

Navy Phalanx CIWS...

Navy Phalanx CIWS
| June 13, 2010 | 502 Views |
The MK-15 Phalanx is a closed in weapons system (CIWS, pronounced See-Whiz) designed as the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles and aircraft. Originally developed in 1973 by General Dynamics’ Pomona Division, now Raytheon, and sold to Hughes Missile Systems Company in 1992, the Phalanx anti-ship missile defense system has become the mainstay of defense for all classes of U.S Navy...

Free Online Fax Services...

Free Online Fax Services
| June 11, 2010 | 227 Views |
In this day and age you’d have thought that the need for a fax machine would be no more than a memory, unfortunately this isn’t the case, and many transactions still require documents to be faxed rather than emailed. If you’re stationed overseas, faxing isn’t just difficult, it can be nigh on impossible. Thankfully, as long as you have access to the Internet – think laptop or your smart...

iPhone 4G Unveiled...

iPhone 4G Unveiled
| June 9, 2010 | 256 Views |
So it’s finally here. After all the hype, creative PR (mistake my a**), and law suits that have become entwined to the saga, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to see Steve Jobs unveil Apples new iPhone 4G at the WWDC Keynote, June 7th. So what does the new iPhone – set for release 24th June – have in store for its users? First off, the device runs on the more powerful,more efficient...

Navy Large Vessel Interface Li...

Navy Large Vessel Interface Lift On Lift Off
| June 7, 2010 | 346 Views |
The U.S Navy has developed a new crane rig that is able to transfer cargo at sea whilst compensating for surging waves, effectively eliminating the need for a sheltered harbor in emergency or combat situations. Most ships need a protected port with calm waters to prevent cargo from swinging violently while being transferred. However, the Navy’s new Large Vessel Interface Lift On/Lift Off (LVI Lo/Lo)...

Highly Maneuverable DIY Drone...

Highly Maneuverable DIY Drone
| June 5, 2010 | 326 Views |
Check out this highly maneuverable DIY drone made by Daniel Mellinger, Dr. Nathan Michael, and Dr. Vijay Kumar at the GRASP Lab, University of Pennsylvania. The quadrotor drone makes some impressive moves through some tight spaces, all with seemingly precision control. The demo is certainly an eye-opener as to how advanced the world of robotic drones is becoming. If this is the DIY UAV of today, imagine...

Navy Laser Weapons System...

Navy Laser Weapons System
| June 3, 2010 | 526 Views |
In the pursuit of new high-tech weaponry, the U.S Navy is working on a modification to the MK 15 Close In Weapon System (CIWS), also known as the Phalanx, which can take down enemy aircraft and vessels at sea. The new laser upgrade, known as the Laser Weapons System (LaWS) “successfully tracked, engaged, and destroyed” a drone in midflight in recent tests over the waters off San Nicholas Island,...

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FEATURED ARTICLES iPhone 4G Unveiled
| June 9, 2010 | 256 Views
iPhone 4G Unveiled
So it’s finally here. After all the hype, creative PR (mistake my a**), and law suits that have become entwined to the saga, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to see Steve Jobs unveil Apples new iPhone 4G at the WWDC Keynote, June 7th. So what does the new iPhone – set for...
FEATURED ARTICLES Computer Keyboards Pose Security Risk
| May 4, 2010 | 271 Views
Computer Keyboards Pose Security Risk
A new study has shown that the microbes left behind on a computer keyboard form a bacterial fingerprint that can be analyzed to identify the user. While the findings may one day lead to effective new forensic techniques, they also impose further security risks on typists dealing with...
FEATURED ARTICLES JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times
| April 22, 2010 | 450 Views
JavaRa Speeds Up Boot Times
Quick boot up times are paramount for any computer geek, I mean, who wouldn’t want their machine to boot up fully ready for operation within seconds instead of minutes? While there are several ways you can tweak you system to boot up quickly – namely disabling the automatic start...
FEATURED ARTICLES Multitoe Multitouch Touch Interactive Floor
| April 17, 2010 | 383 Views
Multitoe Multitouch Touch Interactive Floor
A group of German researchers are taking multitouch interfaces the next level. But believe it or not, the next level is the ground. Multitoe does exactly as it suggests, enabling a multi-touch screen surface on any floor, controlled and triggered by the movements of your toes (well pretty...
FEATURED ARTICLES Enlarge Firefox For Living Room Viewing
| April 13, 2010 | 487 Views
Enlarge Firefox For Living Room Viewing
Set-top boxes, media centers and TV’s with built-in Internet capabilities are bringing the worldwide web to comfort of your living room. And although many of these devices offer great GUI solutions and remote controls to make surfing from your sofa easier, viewing standard web pages...
FEATURED ARTICLES Testing Bulletproof Vests
| March 3, 2010 | 1,039 Views
Testing Bulletproof Vests
Only the most effective bulletproof vests are worthy of being certified by the National Institute of Justice. But the question is – which vest stops bullets with the least pain? Over at the Oregon Ballistics Lab, one of six NIJ-certified facilities in the US, testing is carried out...