Drones have made a big splash in pop culture recently. You can’t seem to watch a movie, read a book or play a video game that concerns modern military topics without broaching the topic of drones. That’s not to mention all the conspiracy theorists and their drone paranoia. Unfortunately, drones … [Read more...] about Drone It!
Spider-like Conductivity
I hate spiders, but this is too interesting not to report on. We all know spiders use their webs to catch prey, but, according to a new study reported in the Scientific Reports journal, spiders also make use of electricity to attract their dinner. Robert Dudley and Victor Ortega-Jimenez, … [Read more...] about Spider-like Conductivity
The HTC One 4.2 Update
The HTC One is one of the hottest, and arguably best, smartphones on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Like all devices, it can stand to be improved quite a bit. It’s taken a bit to get here, but the HTC One is finally receiving its first major update in the form of the 4.2 … [Read more...] about The HTC One 4.2 Update
Instagram Landscape Update
Two days ago, on July 5th, Instagram for iOS received an update that introduced a new landscape mode for both picture and video use. This update, numbered 4.0.2, is a significant enhancement for users who prefer taking photos and videos in a horizontal orientation. Capturing images and videos … [Read more...] about Instagram Landscape Update
Solar Impulse Finishes Its Trek
Solar Impulse, a solar-powered airplane, finished its trek across the United States yesterday to become the first solar-powered airplane ever to fly coast-to-coast in the U.S. The plane, officially dubbed the Solar Impulse HB-SIA, is powered by more than 11,000 solar panels laid across its 208 foot … [Read more...] about Solar Impulse Finishes Its Trek
SpaceX Shows-Off New Nav Sensors
Okay, so this is admittedly a little geeky to get excited over, but it’s awesome to watch nonetheless. Last month SpaceX, a private spaceflight company, tested its new navigational sensors by launching its Grasshopper rocket 325 meters (1,066 feet) into the air and then landing it safely in the same … [Read more...] about SpaceX Shows-Off New Nav Sensors
The Google Difference on the S4
By now you’ve probably heard of the Google Editions of the Galaxy S4 and HTC One that have hit the Play Store and are available for purchase without carrier contracts and whatnot. Both phones now run Android 4.2 since they’re being offered by Google and also have a few other differences you may want … [Read more...] about The Google Difference on the S4
Diagon Alley on Street View
Have you ever tried to use Google Maps to get to fictional destinations? I won’t embarrass myself by naming said destinations, but you might be interested in knowing that a mystical place is now available via Google’s Street View. Diagon Alley, the popular magical marketplace from Harry Potter can … [Read more...] about Diagon Alley on Street View
Final Bids are in for Hulu, again
So Hulu, which is jointly owned by Disney, Fox and Comcast, is looking to sell and the final bids from prospective buyers DirecTV, AT&T and Guggenheim Digital Media have come in. While we don’t know who bid what yet – it’s entirely possible Hulu turns down all three bids and keeps things … [Read more...] about Final Bids are in for Hulu, again
New Casts for a 3D World
Breaking a bone sucks from beginning to end, and the initial injury isn’t even the worst part. Yes, the pain is usually excruciating at first, but the months of moving around with a cumbersome cast are torture! It’s bad enough that you can’t move part of your body, but you also can’t wash or even … [Read more...] about New Casts for a 3D World
New Gaming Giant
Right now the gaming community is dominated by three companies – Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. It’s been that way since Microsoft came out with the Xbox more than a decade ago; however, a new player may come onto the scene to challenge the three for gaming’s top spot. Google is apparently working … [Read more...] about New Gaming Giant
3D Printing gets more Support
There’s been a ton of 3D printing news during the last couple of months. Most of it has been positive, some has been negative, but there’s one major bit of news it all culminates into – 3D printing is getting big! It just got bigger too. Microsoft just announced that Windows 8.1 will come with … [Read more...] about 3D Printing gets more Support
