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What is Google TV?...

What is Google TV?
| May 20, 2010 | 225 Views |
Google TV has just been announced, but what exactly is it? With little hype surrounding Google’s newest venture, it’s not surprising that many people still have no idea what Google TV really is. So here’s the low down on the software platform that could pave the way for the future of TV. Google TV Software Platform First off, if you didn’t gather from the italics above, Google TV is a software...

The iPhone 4G...

The iPhone 4G
| May 16, 2010 | 298 Views |
Well folk’s, it’s that time again when yet another device from Apple is causing a huge storm on the Internet. The saga behind the upcoming iPhone 4G has been treacherous for some, profitable for others, and simply entertaining for the rest of us. So I thought it was about time to cover the happenings so far. Apple iPhone 4G Thanks to North Carolina State University 2006 graduate, talented amateur...

XM-25 For US Special Forces...

XM-25 For US Special Forces
| May 14, 2010 | 613 Views | 1 Comment
U.S Army officials announced May 5th that U.S Special Forces will take the highly-anticipated XM-25 weapon with them to Afghanistan later this summer. The XM-25, while essentially labeled a grenade launcher, is much more than that. Firing laser guided smart rounds able to explode at a range set by soldier, provides increased lethality with a reduced loss of civilian lives. XM-25 Smart Weapon For US...

iPad Vs Microwave...

iPad Vs Microwave
| May 12, 2010 | 269 Views |
Judging by the popularity of our previous “Putting things in the microwave” article, it would seem that many of our readers have destructive thoughts. That’s why I thought this clip might put a smile on some people’s faces – namely those who despise Apple. Kenny Irwin, an artist who lays claim to over 500 microwaving episode and hundreds of unique microwave art creations, decided to...

Emergency Power Source Uses So...

Emergency Power Source Uses Sodium Or Urine
| May 10, 2010 | 300 Views |
South Korean battery makers have developed a renewable battery charger based on 2,000 year old technology that generates power from saltwater or urine. The power generated by the portable emergency power source is sufficient to power a laptop for more than four hours, claim the maker. MetalCell was designed for military use. The growing number of high-tech devices being used on the battlefield has...

Chinese Multifunctional Milita...

Chinese Multifunctional Military Shovel
| May 8, 2010 | 612 Views |
This Chinese military shovel is a superb multifunctional tool. Although it doesn’t fire any projectiles, there isn’t much else it can’t do. Check out the demonstration in the clip below. To witness the shovel working to its full potential, skip the first 50 seconds – that shows some simple digging techniques – and check out the rest of the clip. This thing cuts down trees, saws...

Fake Beretta Shotgun Revolver ...

Fake Beretta Shotgun Revolver Mod
| May 6, 2010 | 419 Views |
Check out this shotgun revolver that was (possibly?) recovered by the Taiwanese police. Notice the nice Beretta logo and a Made in the USA stamp??? It seems that over in Asia, even homemade guns are passed off as counterfeits… Beretta Shotgun Revolver Mod Here’s a “rough translation of key points from the original article,” Police said 19-year-old gang brother Zhuangren dimension, usually...

Computer Keyboards Pose Securi...

Computer Keyboards Pose Security Risk
| May 4, 2010 | 271 Views |
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 classified and personal information. Human Fingers Bacterial Fingerprint In the new study, microbiologists Rob Knight...

New Film Offers Cheap Night Vi...

New Film Offers Cheap Night Vision
| May 2, 2010 | 300 Views |
Night vision goggles are great for seeing in the dark, however having the gift of sight after nightfall comes at a price – conventional night vision goggles are heavy, bulky and extremely expensive. But now, a DARPA funded research at the University of Florida has adapted a technology usually found in flat-screen OLED displays, to create a thin film that can turn any infrared signal into visible...

Robotic Underground Munition...

Robotic Underground Munition
| April 29, 2010 | 342 Views |
The Weapons and Capabilities Division (RD-CXW) of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is calling for an innovative advance in technologies that would enable the development of an air delivered Robotic Underground Munition (RUM). The UGV would be deployed by air with the objective of burrowing underground – away from Global Positioning Satellites – navigating its way to hidden underground...

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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...