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Human-Like Visions Helps Robot...

| June 29, 2009 | 2 Views | No Comments |

Traversing cluttered or unpredictable terrain is one of those seemingly trivial tasks that pose extreme difficulty for robots. But a new robotic vision system based on key functions of the human brain promises to let robots maneuver quickly and safely through cluttered environments. Researchers envision this technology will lead to a robot developed specifically to help guide the visually impaired....

The Best Battery Hacks...

| June 27, 2009 | 4 Views | No Comments |

1.Turn C Batteries Into D Batteries This great tip (courtesy of the guys over at LifeHacker), could be a lifesaver in certain situations. Because only a few electronics require D batteries, it’s highly unlikely you’ll have some spare ones lying around. So, in times of need, you can turn the slightly more common C batteries into those hard-to-find- D batteries by using a few quarters. 2.Prolong...

Holographic Video Meeting...

| June 25, 2009 | 10 Views | No Comments |

Microsoft have plans to re-invent the way we hold virtual meetings. In May, the company submitted a patent for “Virtual Office Devices” which will allow users to hold holographic video meetings. Although the patent is rather vague on the actual hardware and software that would be used, Microsoft did include 21 pictures and diagrams of how these meeting would take place. Microsoft submitted the...

BlackBerry Storm 2 Confirmed F...

| June 23, 2009 | 3 Views | No Comments |

The release of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Storm 2 has been confirmed for September. While full specifications were not revealed, RIM (Research In Motion) co-CEO Jim Balsillie confirmed the news that Verizon has given the go for the company to release the next-gen storm later this year. The BlackBerry Storm was RIM’s first touch-screen device and was quickly hailed as the company’s...

Wood iPod...

| June 21, 2009 | 3 Views | No Comments |

This stylish iPod mod was done by Josh D from Australia. Utilizing Australian red cedar and camphor laurel, Josh recovered his is iPod Mini with a wooden case built around an original iPod case. Using his trusty Dremal tool, Josh craftily recovered the guts of his old pod Mini with red cedar. The click wheel is constructed from a piece camphor laurel that has been shaved down to just a few millimetres...

The SNES PC Case Mod...

| June 19, 2009 | 3 Views | No Comments |

A good case mod is certainly something to be appreciated, and although some concepts might wander into the realm of ‘over-geek’, the sheer amount of time, effort and ideas that are crammed into projects like these, simply has to be admired. This retro mod from quangDX and DuPP sees the 8.9 inch Acer Asipre One A150 netbook hacked up and delightfully rigged into the oldschool Super Nintendo....

Wet Cell Phones and Electronic...

| June 17, 2009 | 855 Views | No Comments |

Everybody knows water and electronics don’t mix. But if you do happen to drop your cell phone in the toilet, or spill a drink over your laptop, don’t panic, by reacting quickly, it’s possible to save your device from any permanent water damage. 1. Get it out of or away from the water. As soon as your phone or laptop gets wet, you need to remove it from the water. Some designs will...

Computer Games To Improve Brai...

| June 15, 2009 | 82 Views | No Comments |

Over the recent years, computer games and simulations have been inching their way into the medical world. Helping to improve health and fitness, as well as mental acuity, experts say we can expect to see more games geared for medical use, especially those focusing on improving brain functions. Earlier this month, around 350 medical experts, computer gaming developers, and entrepreneurs gathered for...

The Worlds Worst Cell Phones...

| June 13, 2009 | 9,954 Views | 10 Comments |

Some mobile phones are beautiful, packed with features and easy to use, but others, have none of these traits. In this article we look at some of the world’s ugliest and most impractical mobile phones. The Siemens Xelibri Line The Xelibri phones from Siemens were so odd and ugly that instead of becoming the ‘consumer must have’ as many first envisinoed, the brand only lasted 18...

MacBook Increased Battery Life...

| June 11, 2009 | 79 Views | No Comments |

This year saw a dramatic price drop in Apple’s MacBook and MacBook Pro lines, and along with these reduced prices, Apple have actually managed to increased the MacBook’s battery life. Older specifications of the MacBook pro claimed a battery life of up to 5 hours, however, the new version of the MacBook Pro 17-inch promises a whopping 8 hours of wireless productivity. The reason behind...