If you've been waiting for the day when a robot helper can tidy your house and fold towels dropped on the floor, that day has just edged a little closer. UC Berkeley’s Pieter Abbeel has created an algorithm that allows his PR2 robot to fold towels and other rectangles. See the video after the jump … [Read more...] about Towel Folding Robot
Archives for 2010
Logitech Harmony 300i Universal Remote
Logitech has added another universal remote to their range, although this new version is a little more budget-friendly than some of the other models available, the Logitech Harmony 300i. The Logitech Harmony 300i Universal Remote features Logitech's connect-to-computer software that lets you easily … [Read more...] about Logitech Harmony 300i Universal Remote
Cravendale Milk Jug Lets You Know When Your Milk Is Off
We haven't featured that many kitchen gadgets here at Geeky Gadgets, but this one certainly looks like it might be useful, the Cravendale Milk Jug. The Cravendale Milk Jug is designed by UK dairy Cravendale, and it will let you know if your milk is still fresh or if it has gone off. The milk jug … [Read more...] about Cravendale Milk Jug Lets You Know When Your Milk Is Off
Wrapsol Gadget Protection Skin Created by Accident
Wrapsol, the manufacturer of adhesive skins used to protect mobile phones and gadgets, has created a new product called 'Wrapsol Ultra.' Similar to other accidental inventions like Post-it Notes, Silly Putty, and the fantastic Slinky, Wrapsol Ultra was discovered by chance during the experimentation … [Read more...] about Wrapsol Gadget Protection Skin Created by Accident
Android 2.1 Now Available For Motorola Droid
Good news for Motorola Droid owners who have been waiting patiently to get their hands on the latest version of Google's Android OS, as Verizon and Motorola have finally released Android 2.1 for the Droid. The latest version comes with a range of new features that users have had in the Google Nexus … [Read more...] about Android 2.1 Now Available For Motorola Droid
Internet Addiction Clinic Opens in London
A new Internet addiction clinic opened its doors as a private London hospital for the first time this week. Becoming the UK's first dedicated technology addiction clinic. The Addiction clinic is hoping to help children as young as 12 with their internet issues. But it's mainly aimed at 15-17 years … [Read more...] about Internet Addiction Clinic Opens in London
Apple Releases iTunes 9.1
Apple [AAPL] has released the latest version of iTunes, iTunes 9.1, just in time for the launch of their first tablet computer, the Apple iPad. The latest version of iTunes features support for the new iPad, including syncing as well as adding Apple's new iBooks to the iTunes store, although at … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iTunes 9.1
Worlds First USB 3.0 2.5 Inch Portable Hard Drive
PQI's new portable hard drive, the PQI H566, boasts a theoretical bandwidth of 5Gbps/sec, which is approximately 10 times faster than USB 2.0. According to PQI's press release, it is officially the world's first USB 3.0 2.5” portable hard drive. The new PQI drive comes in a variety of storage … [Read more...] about Worlds First USB 3.0 2.5 Inch Portable Hard Drive
Apple To Charge For iPad Software Updates?
It looks like Apple [AAPL] intends to treat the iPad the same way it does the iPod Touch with regards to software updates to the iPad OS. According to recent documentation released by Apple, iPad owners will receive one major update to the OS for free and then each update after that will be charged … [Read more...] about Apple To Charge For iPad Software Updates?
LG Display First to Obtain Windows 7 Touch Logo
Today, LG Display became the world's first manufacturer to receive the Microsoft Windows 7 Touch Logo Certification with its in-cell touch panels. The certified device is their new LG 13.3" Capacitive In-Cell Multi-Touch LCD Panel with multi-touch functions that enable simultaneous recognition of … [Read more...] about LG Display First to Obtain Windows 7 Touch Logo
Google to Consolidate Android OS Versions
With four different Android OS versions 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, and 2.1 across nearly 20 or more devices and a few new phones being released with already out-of-date versions of Android, consumers are very confused. With this in mind, Google has now made the decision to rectify these problems and make the … [Read more...] about Google to Consolidate Android OS Versions
Warner Bros Hiring Student to Spy on File Sharing Pirates
Warner Bros is looking to recruit a student intern to spy on filesharers and monitor message-boards for "pirate groups and other pirate activities". They are offering £17,500, about $26,000, for the place. To be applicable for the job, you have to be studying an IT-related subject. File sharing … [Read more...] about Warner Bros Hiring Student to Spy on File Sharing Pirates
