Dispel those smartphone fantasies though. It's not like this breakthrough means that in a few years, breathing into your iPhone can juice it up. (Don’t you wish?) But the concept is feasible in the medical field at least. Thanks to the ongoing miniaturization revolution, a trio of scientists devised … [Read more...] about Brilliant Trio Create Breath Powered Charger
Canadian-Built Water Calligraphy Device Pays Tribute To Chinese Art (Video)
In more civilized parts of the world (ahem!), the measure of a man is his calligraphy. Sad to say this particular kind of bragging right is near extinction in this day and age. That doesn't mean calligraphy no longer inspires, as shown by Nicholas Hanna's massive effort to reinvent the water … [Read more...] about Canadian-Built Water Calligraphy Device Pays Tribute To Chinese Art (Video)
Scientists Cultivate Bacteria That Can Fuel Rockets
The lucky species of microbes are collectively known as anammox bacteria. The anammoxians (let the awkward handle suffice for now) are blessed with a rare appetite for bodily fluids, which isn't very surprising for bacteria. What makes them extra special is their unique role as converters in the … [Read more...] about Scientists Cultivate Bacteria That Can Fuel Rockets
Waterbuggy Perfect For Lazy Days At The Beach
For those occasions when zipping around in anything high-speed across the waters is not an option, here's the Waterbuggy for a bare modicum of fun. Let's better 'emphasize bare modicum: the Waterbuggy operates best in shallow waters just three feet deep at the most. Also, its modular engine … [Read more...] about Waterbuggy Perfect For Lazy Days At The Beach
iCloud & AirPlay Bring iOS Gaming To The Cloud & TV Screen
Still astounded that we live in a world where you can play your Steam saved games on any device? How about doing the same thing on iOS? Bought a new iPad? Want to continue playing that game you started on your iPhone right where you left off? Bam, iCloud. Also, how do you feel about maybe putting it … [Read more...] about iCloud & AirPlay Bring iOS Gaming To The Cloud & TV Screen
Unreal Engine 3 Coming To Flash
We're not sure if Epic's Unreal engine is feeling the heat from upstart Unity, since the former is still the de facto AAA engine and not doing too shabbily on mobile either, but it's now muscling in on Unity's home turf: the browser. And what's more, it doesn't even need a separate, special plugin … [Read more...] about Unreal Engine 3 Coming To Flash
Bioware: EA Not The Boss Of Us
Fears that we're seeing the reprisal of EA hegemony that steamrolled studios like Bullfrog and Westwood are apparently greatly exaggerated. It turns out that the recent missteps of one of the most celebrated studios in the industry, the Hallowed Redeemer of the Western RPG if you will, have been … [Read more...] about Bioware: EA Not The Boss Of Us
Korean Designers Invent Wi-Fi Enabled Corks
Ah wine, beverage of the old gods. No other alcoholic beverage feels as good as a glass of wine at meal time. But for wine to soothe your senses of taste, it needs the right temperature. Usually corks do this job well enough, but two designers have come up with a better solution. Kwang Wi Park … [Read more...] about Korean Designers Invent Wi-Fi Enabled Corks
50/50 Savings Bank Puts Fresh Spin On Saving Dimes And Pennies
No flashy lights, no LED bulbs, no Bluetooth. There really isn't much to the 50/50 except it stores money, a habit that seems to have gone out of vogue. The novelty of this particular 'savings bank' is there are separate parts for different future expenditures. As indicated by the pic below, each … [Read more...] about 50/50 Savings Bank Puts Fresh Spin On Saving Dimes And Pennies
Scary Stuff: Harnessing Twitter Data Allows Mass Emotional Mapping
A report from a Cornell University research team has revealed that across the world, a standardized emotional rhythm runs our daily lives. So what kind of methodology did they use? Tweets, lots and lots of tweets, somewhere in the neighborhood of two million people across several dozen countries. … [Read more...] about Scary Stuff: Harnessing Twitter Data Allows Mass Emotional Mapping
Holy Cow! Google To Open Its Own Retail Stores
In London, a so-called Chromezone has already gone live over at Tottenham, and it's primarily a hub for people to buy laptops. If you're wondering how come you missed the launch, that's because the Tottenham Chromezone only opened its doors on Friday. Plans for another store are already underway as … [Read more...] about Holy Cow! Google To Open Its Own Retail Stores
The Guy Behind The Flip Camera Is Now Into Grilled Cheese Franchises
Several years ago, the Flip video camera became such a huge hit it was acquired by Cisco for half a billion dollars. Sure, it made the guy who first marketed and founded the company behind the Flip rich, but it also guaranteed he had no more say in his product. Thus, the Flip isn't as exciting as … [Read more...] about The Guy Behind The Flip Camera Is Now Into Grilled Cheese Franchises
