Augmented Reality Could be a Mainstay in Future Gaming, According to Study

Augmented reality (AR) in the form of head-mounted technology splays real-time special effects and interactive virtual environments in any room of the house. Basically, what the film industry has been doing for years in post production now happens in real-time.

Rhema tech coaches public speakers via Google Glass

Many people absolutely hate public speaking, in part because they think that they simply aren't good enough at doing it. Well, that's why Rhema was created. Developed at the University of Rochester and named after the Greek word for "utterance," it delivers real-time performance feedback to the speaker via their Google Glasses. .. Continue Reading Rhema tech coaches public speakers via Google Glass

Section: Wearable Electronics

Tags: Google Glass, Smart Glasses, University of Rochester, Voice

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Olio Joining the Smartwatch World

There is very little doubt that the wearable tech world is only growing by the day. Companies from all over the planet seem to be rolling out their own products with their own little spins on what people already recognize constantly. One new report indicates that those planning on purchasing wearable technology in the very near future are now numbering one in five. The real question now is, how can new companies stand out from the crowd?

Ideum announces new 4K resolution capacitive multitouch table

New Mexico's multi-touch hardware and software company Ideum has launched its fastest, most expandable, and most versatile multitouch table, the Pro Lab. The active 3D LED LCD touch display boasts a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and sits atop a computer-packing pedestal with up to 24 terabytes of removable storage... Continue Reading Ideum announces new 4K resolution capacitive multitouch table

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Learn To Fly With The Flippable Axis Nano Drone

Drone ownership offers fun by the bucketload, but piloting a huge quadcopter can be a little daunting for beginners. The Axis Nano drone is crash-resistant and small enough to fly in the safety of your own home, making it great for first-time pilots, and it currently has 33% off pre-orders. .. Continue Reading Learn To Fly With The Flippable Axis Nano Drone

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Porsche adds three variants to four-door Panamera model series

The four-door Panamera may not have sat well with purists when it was introduced in 2009, but it's sold well enough, especially in China, to keep the company happy. So following in the footsteps of various iterations, including the Turbo S and long-wheelbase Exclusive, Porsche is rolling out three new additions, with more standard equipment and tweaked styling aimed at both the Western and Asian markets... Continue Reading Porsche adds three variants to four-door Panamera model series

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Tags: Cars, Luxury, Panamera, Porsche

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Volvo Life Paint lights up cyclists at night

Volvo has long traded on its reputation for passenger safety, but it is also looking out for pedestrians and cyclists. In keeping with this, its newly announced Life Paint is aimed at making cyclists easier to see at night, by acting as an invisible reflective spray that glows under the glare of a car's headlights. .. Continue Reading Volvo Life Paint lights up cyclists at night

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New 12-in MacBook vs. 11-in MacBook Air (2015)

Last month Apple finally announced a MacBook Air with Retina Display … only it’s just called "the new MacBook." Apple also announced a new version of the classic MacBook Air, which is now basically Apple's budget notebook (though no MacBook is really "budget"). Confused? We don't blame you. Let's break down their features and specs to see if we can clear things up... Continue Reading New 12-in MacBook vs. 11-in MacBook Air (2015)

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Ferrari Heaven at the Australian Motoring Festival

With its screaming supercars and illustrious history in Formula One, the name Ferrari makes petrolheads weak at the knees in a way that few other brands can manage. Fans of the Prancing Horse had their fill at this weekend's Australian Motoring Festival with the chance to wander through a marquee chock full of everything from the legendary F40 to more modern offerings like the F12 Berlinetta... Continue Reading Ferrari Heaven at the Australian Motoring Festival

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NASA outlines Asteroid Redirect Mission

NASA has released new details on how it plans to boldly go to an asteroid and come back with a bit of it. The Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) is part of the space agency's Asteroid Initiative announced in 2013, which envisions the capture and return of an asteroid to lunar orbit for study by astronauts as a rehearsal for a later mission to Mars... Continue Reading NASA outlines Asteroid Redirect Mission

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Revology introduces a brand-new 1960s Mustang

We've seen a lot of boutique revivalists in the auto industry in recent years, companies that revive true-to-original or retro-inspired car bodies with advanced modern powertrain and cabin technologies. Over the course of 2014 and 2015, we've taken a look at the classic-Mustang-inspired Equus Bass, the all-electric Shelby-based Renovo Coupe, and now the Revology Mustang. This post-modern reinterpretation of the iconic first-generation Mustang includes a full suite of the latest features. .. Continue Reading Revology introduces a brand-new 1960s Mustang

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Tags: Automotive, Convertible, Ford Mustang, Retro

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LivingHomes sustainable prefab houses are judged by their own standard

Back in 2013, Gizmag covered the launch of the C6 sustainable prefab homes from LivingHomes. The residences were designed to be low-cost and to be LEED Platinum certified. Since then, the company has installed one in LA, recently broke ground for another in San Diego and has yet another ready for installation... Continue Reading LivingHomes sustainable prefab houses are judged by their own standard

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Tags: Building and Construction, House, Prefabricated, Sustainable

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It Is a Very Exciting Industry, Where Nothing Is Set in Stone

In the run up to our first conference in Milan we interviewed speaker Reka Kovacs from startup LIBER8. 1. What is the most important thing you learned while being involved in the topic of wearable technologies? I learned to appreciate how diverse and complex this industry really is, and how crucial wearables are in building a [...]

Periscope turns any iPhone user into a live broadcaster

Not all that long ago, to call yourself a broadcaster you needed the blessing of station executives and pretty smile. But communications technology is advancing quickly. So much so, that anybody with an internet connection can now share their perspective with the world. Twitter and Facebook brought this idea into the mainstream with text, photos and emails and now new players are arriving to take things in almost-scary new directions. Launched today, the Periscope live video app can turn anybody with an iPhone into a citizen journalist, whether they be streaming the scene of an disaster-zone or coming at you live from the breakfast table... Continue Reading Periscope turns any iPhone user into a live broadcaster

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Scientists developing healthier, better-tasting chocolate

Good news if you're hooked on chocolate. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and the University of Ghana have developed a new technique for making chocolate that results in it being both healthier and more flavorful. The technique differs from conventional chocolate production in that cacao beans are roasted at a lower temperature and bean pods are left unopened for five days rather than split open right away. It is expected to be particularly useful in countries where cacao beans have less natural flavor and antioxidant activity... Continue Reading Scientists developing healthier, better-tasting chocolate

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Production Audi R8 e-tron headlines all-new R8 lineup

We took a quick look at the all-new Audi R8 in our Geneva Motor Show exotic car photo gallery, but the new supercar is definitely worth a deeper dive. That's because beyond the basic styling and engineering refresh, there's an all-new R8 model: the 455-hp (340-kW) e-tron. On paper, Audi's electric sports car bests Tesla with a claimed 279.6-mile (450-km) range and performance to match. Take a look at the world's latest high-performance EV, along with the new R8 V10 models. .. Continue Reading Production Audi R8 e-tron headlines all-new R8 lineup

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Say Goodbye To Your Annoying Bulky Key Ring With KeySmart

Until we’re all using smart locks, carrying around a bunch of keys will continue to be a necessary evil. The KeySmart is a neat little device that does away with the usual bulk and thigh gouging, by filing your keys like a multi-tool. Right now, it also has 26% off... Continue Reading Say Goodbye To Your Annoying Bulky Key Ring With KeySmart

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NexusHaus Solar Decathlon entry aims for increased water efficiency

There are still over six months to go until the next US Solar Decathlon, but competitors are already hard at work building their prototype sustainable home entries. The first to come to our attention is NexusHaus, a collaborative effort between the University of Texas at Austin and Munich's Technische Universität München that will run solely on solar power and focuses on water efficiency. .. Continue Reading NexusHaus Solar Decathlon entry aims for increased water efficiency

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Grifta gamepad splits in two and changes size

If you've ever wished for a gamepad that conforms to your needs rather than forcing you to conform to its rigid shell then you'll appreciate the idea behind Grifta. It's a modular gamepad system that divorces the left and right units from each other and offers three interchangeable handle sizes. The three-piece Grifta's main selling point is backed by a keyboard mode for play with one grip plus a mouse as well as eight extra buttons on each of its two handgrips... Continue Reading Grifta gamepad splits in two and changes size

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FAA loosens rules for commercial drone flight

If you want to operate your drone for commercial reasons in the US at the moment, there are considerable hoops you'll need to fly through first. But an announcement today from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to make this process more efficient, throwing a blanket approval over operators that meet a certain criteria. .. Continue Reading FAA loosens rules for commercial drone flight

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Tips & tricks to get more from Skype on the desktop

Skype has come a long way since it first appeared in 2003. Now owned by Microsoft, the video calling service is available on just about every platform currently in use and is set to be a core part of the messaging services integrated into the upcoming Windows 10 OS. These tips and tricks should help you to get more out of Skype... Continue Reading Tips & tricks to get more from Skype on the desktop

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What's new in the latest Windows 10 tech preview (build 10041)

This latest build of the Windows 10 Technical Preview released last week to members of the Windows Insiders program doesn't offer many notable new features compared to the previous release, build 9926. But it does introduce is a handful of UI changes, and some new features, like improved virtual desktops, Start menu tweaks, and Cortana for desktop finally comes to the UK, China, Spain, and more. Here's a look at where Microsoft is with its future OS... Continue Reading What's new in the latest Windows 10 tech preview (build 10041)

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Saccharin could sweeten the deal for cancer-fighting drugs

Whether it be advice from a dentist or preparing their body for beach season, there's a host of reasons people might reach for an artificial sweetener rather than sugar – though its cancer-fighting properties are unlikely to be one of them. But new research shows that the common sugar substitute known as saccharin could hamper the growth of particular cancers, with scientists claiming it could form the basis for new kinds of drug treatments... Continue Reading Saccharin could sweeten the deal for cancer-fighting drugs

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A Look at Smart Clothing for 2015

Products for shirts, babies, and others. 2015 will be one of those banner years when it comes to the emerging smartwatch and smartclothes market. The market across the world for smart technology products is looking to increase big time over last year’s numbers. The technology is starting to become more and more popular as consumers [...]

Hands-on with the small but powerful Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 was a game-changing camera which made many photographers sit up and take notice of mirrorless cameras for the first time. But can its successor, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, have the same sort of impact? Gizmag recently spent a bit of time with the new camera at the UK Photography Show to see what it can do... Continue Reading Hands-on with the small but powerful Olympus OM-D E-M5 II

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Fitbit To Add Cycling Support to Surge, Multi-device Support to Apps

Most fitness trackers don’t do a very good job of tracking cycling; you don’t move your arms very much while biking, so it’s hard to measure with step-based accelerometers. Fitbit, though, just announced that they’ll be adding cycling support on its high-end Surge tracker within the month. The Surge will use its GPS to track […]

World Records galore at E.J. Cole Collection Motorcycle Auction

The E.J. Cole Collection auctioned on the weekend and the ramifications are as profound as we'd expected. The top two motorcycle prices ever fetched at auction were achieved, 28 bikes sold for more than US$100,000, 12 forced their way into the top 100, 32 forced their way into the top 250 motorcycles ever sold at auction, and American-made bikes are now statistically more valuable than British bikes... Continue Reading World Records galore at E.J. Cole Collection Motorcycle Auction

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Review: The keyless, combo-less Quicklock Bluetooth padlock

The first time we ever heard about a padlock that can be unlocked by Bluetooth instead of a key or combination, it was the Noke by FŪZ Designs. While it won't be shipping until this June, however, SafeTech Products' similar Quicklock will begin doing so next week – reportedly becoming the world's first Bluetooth padlock to actually reach consumers. We recently had the chance to try out an engineering sample unit. .. Continue Reading Review: The keyless, combo-less Quicklock Bluetooth padlock

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Video Recap of the 14th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 EUROPE

Official video recap of the 14th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 EUROPE in Munich on February 2-3, 2015. Enjoy! Do not miss the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 MILAN on April 29 – our Fashion Edition. Besides giving you the great all-round view of the entire wearable technologies ecosystem as all our WT [...]

Smart Sensors: Enabling Detection and Ranging for the IoT and Beyond

The IoT has started interconnecting all types of devices across numerous industries. With its expected growth comes an anticipated explosion of the sensors market. Smart sensors may represent a small part of the overall IoT infrastructure, but they definitely play a vital role in its implementation, by gathering critical environment data and represent a key enabler for many new applications... Continue Reading Smart Sensors: Enabling Detection and Ranging for the IoT and Beyond

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Tiny Ringo teaches kids about robotics

Though you can work with your kids on all sorts of crazy electronics projects by adding numerous shields, break-out boards and attachments to existing development platforms or going wild with Lego Technic building blocks, such solutions just weren't cute enough for Kevin King and his kids Halley and Parker. Their digital pet is called Ringo and thanks to a successful crowdfunding effort, the teeny Arduino-based robotics and programming learning tool could be swarming toward backers in the coming months... Continue Reading Tiny Ringo teaches kids about robotics

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Apple Watch to Get Mango Health's Drug Prescription App

Slightly less than a year ago, a new startup called Mango Health raised $5.25 million in first round funding to develop the company's enterprise business. What is interesting about this company is that most of its top executives come from a mobile and social gaming background.

Towable chapel lets you tie the knot, tiny house-style

We've reported on our fair share of tiny houses here at Gizmag, but the recently-completed Tiny Chapel by Richmond, Virginia-based Bil Malbon, is the first towable tiny structure we've seen that you might want to get married in. With a total floorspace of just 9.2 sq m (100 sq ft), the working chapel is currently available for would-be newlyweds and around 20 guests. .. Continue Reading Towable chapel lets you tie the knot, tiny house-style

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Orgasm Tracker for Women

Let’s try to be grown-ups here, OK? We all know about fitness trackers, and we’ve seen articles about various kinds of interactive women’s underwear. Now here’s a company that’s using sensor technology — admittedly not wearable, but still — to track female sexual response. SmartBod, the product of a couple of entrepreneurs out of UC […]

Noted Briefly: Hot Stuff from SXSW, Chinese Tech Shoes, Wearable Design Principles

Three quick items from around the web: Here’s a roundup of interesting-ish wearable stuff from SXSW, none of which should be new to you. Reuters reports that an athletic wear company, Li-Ning, is partnering with Chinese giant Xiaomi to produce smart running shows. Li-Ning is apparently in some financial distress. And a Citrix exec lays […]

Researchers identify how cells get their orders to heal wounds

When you cut on your finger or scrape your knee, cells rush to the wound and repair or replace the damaged tissue. But how exactly this works – in particular how certain cells become "leaders" in the process – has long been a mystery. Now researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) have identified the mechanisms that cause and regulate this collective cell migration. Armed with this knowledge, biomedical engineers will be able to design new tissue regeneration treatments for diabetes and heart disease as well as for slowing or stopping the spread of cancer... Continue Reading Researchers identify how cells get their orders to heal wounds

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Percepto open-source drone attachment to enable drone apps for that

Though drones are capable of some pretty incredible things, different models tends to specialize at one incredible thing in particular, be it shooting 4K video or avoiding crashing into obstacles. An Israeli company called Percepto hopes to allow drone owners to bring new functionality to their existing vehicles by way of an open-source attachable camera, controlled by an ever-growing suite of drone apps. .. Continue Reading Percepto open-source drone attachment to enable drone apps for that

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Winners of the 2015 Wearable Technology Product of the Year Awards Announced

Norwalk, CT, March 17, 2015- TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, today announced the recipients of the 2015 Wearable Tech Product of the Year Awards.

What is Your Alcohol Level?

There is nothing wrong with having fun as long as you are in control. Drinking and driving is another story and in most countries driving with alcohol in your blood is legal as long it does not exceed a certain threshold. There are wearables that can support you in your endeavor of not exceeding a [...]

Here comes the sun: NBBJ unveils shadow-reducing concept towers

With over 230 new towers planned for London, the UK's capital could soon be left in the shade – literally. Though shade has always been a concern for architects and planners, London's dramatic increase in tall buildings will mean more darkness than before for those at street level. NBBJ has developed a custom algorithm that could mitigate this, and the firm used it to design a pair of concept towers that promise to reduce shadows on the ground by 60 percent, compared to similar-sized buildings. .. Continue Reading Here comes the sun: NBBJ unveils shadow-reducing concept towers

Section: Architecture

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Electrode-embedded suit claims to intensify any workout

A new wearable suit called the Antelope uses muscle-targeting electrodes to increase the intensity of your gym workouts and other types of exercise. Wearable Life Science, the German startup behind the suit, says 20 minutes of exercise using the suit could be as effective and beneficial as three hours of activity without it... Continue Reading Electrode-embedded suit claims to intensify any workout

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Izabelin House camouflages into the forest

Polish architectural studio, Reform has plans to construct a dramatic mirrored home in the middle of a forest landscape. Dubbed Izabelin House, the home's exterior design heavily features a mirrored facade which clads most of the lower level, giving the illusion that the upper half of the home is floating in mid air above the forest bed... Continue Reading Izabelin House camouflages into the forest

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Sealz sunglasses become sealed goggles with the push of a button

When someone goes to the beach, chances are great that they'll be wearing a pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes from the UV rays. It's also likely that they'll want a pair of goggles for getting a clear view under water. Sealz is a new pair of sunglasses that can actually become a pair of goggles with a button press, allowing them to be used for both purposes... Continue Reading Sealz sunglasses become sealed goggles with the push of a button

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Goggles, Kickstarter, Sunglasses

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ESA successfully corrects sixth Galileo satellite's orbit

The ESA has successfully corrected the orbit of its sixth Galileo satellite following its launch into an elongated orbit in August 2014. It took 14 maneuvers to reposition the probe, which is designed to form part of a new global navigation system on par with existing GPS and Glonass solutions. .. Continue Reading ESA successfully corrects sixth Galileo satellite's orbit

Section: Space

Tags: ESA, Galileo Satellite Navigation System, Orbit, Satellite

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Breitling B55 Connected watch puts smartphone at its service

Is the mobile phone threatening to kill off the wristwatch? Not if Swiss watchmaker Breitling has anything to say about it. With an apparent motto of "if you can't be 'em, then make 'em work for you," the Breitling B55 Connected combines smartwatch technology with haute horlogerie in a partnership where the phone serves the watch instead of the other way round... Continue Reading Breitling B55 Connected watch puts smartphone at its service

Section: Wearable Electronics

Tags: Breitling, Chronometer, Rechargeable, Smartwatch, Watches, Wireless

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Bulletproof laptop bag can stop a .44 Magnum round

You know you're having a bad day when you wish you had a bulletproof laptop bag – as in proof against actual bullets. The Savior Multi-Threat Shield laptop bag unfolds into a shield that can stop a .44 Magnum round... Continue Reading Bulletproof laptop bag can stop a .44 Magnum round

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Tags: Bulletproof, Law Enforcement, Luggage, Security

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Honda takes all the wraps off 306 hp Civic Type-R

Honda has finally fully unveiled its latest entry into the competitive world of hot-hatches, with the launch of the Civic Type-R. Powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC motor, the new hot-Civic has already claimed the title of fastest front drive production car around the Nurburgring Nordschelife from Renault, and Honda is also claiming that the car is the quickest front-drive hot-hatch in the sprint to 100 km/h... Continue Reading Honda takes all the wraps off 306 hp Civic Type-R

Section: Automotive

Tags: Honda, Hot hatch

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Lockheed Martin previews next generation space cargo ships

Lockheed Martin has provided a glimpse at the next generation of commercial spacecraft by revealing its proposal for NASA's Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) program. The new cargo ships, which Lockheed compares to the US transcontinental railroads of the 19th century, are designed to not only resupply the International Space Station, but also support manned deep space missions, such as the first expedition to Mars. .. Continue Reading Lockheed Martin previews next generation space cargo ships

Section: Space

Tags: International Space Station, Lockheed Martin, Mars, MAVEN, NASA, Spacecraft, Spaceflight

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Giancarlo Zema makes a splash with his eco-friendly solar-powered floating home

Italian architect Giancarlo Zema has designed a new eco-friendly floating home. The WaterNest 100 is a circular pod-like structure that provides 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft) of living space. Up to 98 percent of the structure is made of recycled materials and it is powered by a roof-top solar array... Continue Reading Giancarlo Zema makes a splash with his eco-friendly solar-powered floating home

Section: Architecture

Tags: Floating, Giancarlo Zema, Home, Solar Powered, Sustainable

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Let’s Go Surfing!

Summer is around the corner and along with it water sports!!! There are actually wearables out there that can make your next surf more fun and even safer. And we don’t even mean GoPro here- even though this product is one of the most successful wearable products ever. No there’s more! No wind no surf. [...]

Machine automatically assembles complex molecules at the microscopic level

The synthesis of complex small molecules in the laboratory is specialized and intricate work that is both difficult and time-consuming. Even highly-trained chemists can take many years to determine how to build each one, let alone discover and describe its functions. In an attempt to improve this situation, a team of chemists at the University of Illinois claim to have created a machine that is able to assemble a vast range of complex molecules at the push of a button... Continue Reading Machine automatically assembles complex molecules at the microscopic level

Section: Science

Tags: Automation, Chemicals, Molecules, Synthesis, University of Illinois

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Save 77% On The Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds

The nightmare of tangled wires strikes all too often when you want to listen to your favorite tunes. The Bluetooth Cloud Buds fix that by going wireless, and they offer some other great features, too. Currently, they are on 77% discount... Continue Reading Save 77% On The Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds

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BBC to give away a million micro computers to coders of tomorrow

By today's standards, early 1980s home computing was a very BASIC affair (excuse the pun). But for those who lived through it, it was an enlightening period of simple wonder and creative experimentation. In the UK, the odds are pretty good that students of code performed their programming magic using a big beige box connected to a chunky monitor known as the BBC Microcomputer. Many of those early digital tinkerers went on to careers in computing and it's this pioneering spirit that the BBC is hoping to recapture with the launch of a new education initiative named Make it Digital. At its center is a new micro computing platform called, for the moment, the Micro Bit... Continue Reading BBC to give away a million micro computers to coders of tomorrow

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Tags: BBC, Computers, Education, Programming

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New self-cleaning paint stands up to wear and tear

How would you like to be able to wash your car by just hosing it off – no soap, scrubbing or drying? You may be able to in the not-too-distant future, thanks to research being led by a team at University College London. Drawing on earlier research, they've developed an ultra-hydrophobic (water-repelling) paint that can be applied to a variety of surfaces, and that stays on once applied. .. Continue Reading New self-cleaning paint stands up to wear and tear

Section: Science

Tags: Dalian University of Technology, Hydrophobic, Imperial College, Paint, Self-cleaning, Titanium dioxide, University College London

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