It very well should after the countless hours spent engineering it into its current form. If this is the first time you've ever read about PETMAN, be warned that it represents the farthest frontier of robotics. Asinine Terminator references aside, PETMAN could finally bridge the gap between robots … [Read more...] about Boston Dynamics New PETMAN Prototype Walks Real Smooth
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Hands On
Android devices had found a large portion of their audience among lovers of diverse hardware offerings, but Google and Samsung are now making it official. The flagship Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device is taking the ubiquitously humongous screen one step further and doing so in style. It's also … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Nexus Hands On
Samsung Galaxy Note Hands On: The Tablet Phone Has Arrived
Our first look at the lower profile half of Samsung's new flagship device line-up left us intrigued and confused in equal measure. And impressive as the technology on display was, the implications of seeing a new device category just whooshing into existence in front of your very eyes would give … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Hands On: The Tablet Phone Has Arrived
Bill Gates Delivers Some Sort Of Revelatory Speech
What happens when you put Bill Gates in front of a lot of computer science nerds? A keynote happens, that's what. This happened at the University of Washington where the entire computer science crowd converged for a rare live event. But since it's Bill gates speaking, a lot of Bill Gates specific … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Delivers Some Sort Of Revelatory Speech
iSave Electric Car Finally Coming Out Next Month (Video)
Remember this? What was once a mere prototype is ready to hit the road in Japan. It's pretty obvious these days that all the big automakers are developing compact city cars whose uniform appearance hardly leaves any space for creative flourishes. As city cars go, at least in concept, they're either … [Read more...] about iSave Electric Car Finally Coming Out Next Month (Video)
Dark Sky App Predicts The Weather Much Sooner Than You Think
As in an hour before that apocalyptic hurricane rolls into town. Nah, kidding. Like most apps, Dark Sky is a small-time project between a couple of developers. It hasn't gone live yet though, since Adam Grossman and Jack Turner are still looking for the funds ($35,000) to get it off the … [Read more...] about Dark Sky App Predicts The Weather Much Sooner Than You Think
This Just In: Microsoft Claims Patents For A Bunch Of Interesting Features
Not to get bogged down in technical excess, but what Microsoft's latest patents reveal is they now have dibs on grasping simulated objects and moving them around with gestures. The patents become more relevant if you've watched a short video Microsoft circulated about what it wants 2019 to look … [Read more...] about This Just In: Microsoft Claims Patents For A Bunch Of Interesting Features
Eccentric DIYer Builds Google Street View Helmet
Neil Fraser is the kind of geek who's lovable and totally insane at the same time. For Halloween this year, he had a crazy idea involving Google Street View. What he did was build himself a Street View helmet using papier-mâché and an aluminum shell. The result is quite startling. What he … [Read more...] about Eccentric DIYer Builds Google Street View Helmet
Detailed Star Wars Erasers Attract The Faithful
Ha! This fancy eraser set even comes packaged inside a lightsaber. The Gomu Star Wars Eraserland is a Lucasfilm licensed eraser set whose eight different pieces are shaped after some very popular Star Wars icons, including Darth Vader himself and an X-Wing. The really incredible part is the detail … [Read more...] about Detailed Star Wars Erasers Attract The Faithful
Bicycle Mechanic Goes Around With His DIY Mobile Shop (Video)
In a time when joblessness is a bare fact of everyday life, it's heartening to learn about Ben Wyse's business. Having read his story, it's no exaggeration to call him a true American hero for the simple fact that he pursues an independent livelihood. As the mainman literally driving Wyse Cycles, … [Read more...] about Bicycle Mechanic Goes Around With His DIY Mobile Shop (Video)
PhD Student Builds Game Changing Robot Eye Surgery Tool
His name is Thijs Meenink and he now has a bright future ahead of him. This is because of the innovation he has brought to eye surgery with his yet unbranded robot. The reason why this constitutes a game changer is the precision it allows eye surgeons to operate in. If you're wondering how it … [Read more...] about PhD Student Builds Game Changing Robot Eye Surgery Tool
Essential Reading: Incredible Arduino Origin Story Surfaces
Arduino is pretty ubiquitous these days. In fact, that's an understatement. Arduino boards are at the heart of a revolution in electronics. But ever wondered about the people behind it? In a feat of exceptional journalism, David Kushner blows the lid on this incredible company and its origins. The … [Read more...] about Essential Reading: Incredible Arduino Origin Story Surfaces
