Epic has their finger in many pies, but they're not calling all of them a "ridiculously compelling experience," that's for sure. So all of you organizing candlelight vigils for the PSP, DS, and good old traditional Gameboy-style portable gaming in general can hold firm for a while yet. Epic's Mark … [Read more...] about Epic Says Hardcore Portable Gaming Is Alive & Well, NGP To Die For
Australian Blokes Build Impressive Off Road Skateboard
It's called the FiiK. If you think it's an odd handle, so did we until we learned it stood for "Future Is In Knowledge." You see, the Queensland natives (brothers actually) have been improving their motorized skateboard technology for the better part of 10 years. … [Read more...] about Australian Blokes Build Impressive Off Road Skateboard
Microsoft Looking For Next Generation Xbox Staff
It makes sense that news of the impending Microsoft next-generation console effort would be broken via social media of all places, but I'd have hoped for a more dramatic outing process. Instead, we get three job ads Microsoft has placed on LinkedIn for a swashbuckling Graphics Hardware Architect, a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Looking For Next Generation Xbox Staff
Georgia Tech Geniuses Want To Open Source Augmented Reality
You see, the problem with augmented reality today is a variety of apps support it without being able to share data with each other. According to the whiz kids led by a certain Blair Macintyre over at the Augmented Environment Las at Georgia Tech, the solution is KHARMA. … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech Geniuses Want To Open Source Augmented Reality
Stem Cell Reprogramming Triggers Mutations, Apparently
It has alarmed scientists quite a bit, since stem cells are like the holy grail of modern medicine. The problem is the mutations bear a worrying semblance to those of cancer cells. Okay, before we move to the heavy part of the discussion, please cleanse your mind. Just because we mentioned … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Reprogramming Triggers Mutations, Apparently
Finally, Super Expensive Retinal Implants Can Restore Sight
Retinal implant technology has been advancing at a brisk pace in the European Union. Tiny devices that can be surgically implanted into the eyes of patients suffering from degenerative eye disorders are now clinically available, meaning people with the cash to spare (upwards of $100,000) can afford … [Read more...] about Finally, Super Expensive Retinal Implants Can Restore Sight
New Wrist Sensor Maps Your Stress Levels
The Q Sensor looks and feels like a wristwatch, but it isn't. It's exactly that—a sensor. Sensing what? Thanks to a couple of silver electrodes underneath its face, it measures the wearer's stress level throughout the day by sending low pulses. Stress registers thanks to the increase in skin … [Read more...] about New Wrist Sensor Maps Your Stress Levels
The Zerg Are Taking Over The Minds Of Ants
Nah, just kidding! It's not the Zerg who are lurking in fungal form somewhere in the Amazon so there's no need to call the Marines and Jim Raynor. Four new species of fungus have been noted for infecting the minds of ants and then killing them. How, see those antler type growths below? Yeah, it's … [Read more...] about The Zerg Are Taking Over The Minds Of Ants
HP And Fossil Are Working On A Gadget Aggregator
In fact it's so so secret, it's existence was recently unveiled to a Chinese audience by HP CTO Phil McKinney. Yup, those are his hands on the picture clasping the MetaWatch and gesticulating. … [Read more...] about HP And Fossil Are Working On A Gadget Aggregator
These Snazzy ByteSpotter External Hard Drives Are Not Cheap
Take it from us, at $487 each, you must be the type who's really susceptible to classy hardware if you're itching for these babies. Recently showcased during last week's CeBit, the ByteSpotter line is from CONVAR, who are well-known for their top-of-the-line PC accouterments. What you see is what … [Read more...] about These Snazzy ByteSpotter External Hard Drives Are Not Cheap
Do These Krator Speakers Resemble The Sydney Opera House?
Because they should. At least that's what the promotional literature says. Pictured below are the Neso 04 model we're referring to. Hmmm. There is a slight resemblance. A slight one, no doubt. The latest from Krator was recently unveiled at last month's CeBit that wrapped the previous week. … [Read more...] about Do These Krator Speakers Resemble The Sydney Opera House?
Is Cute Your Weakness? Then Check Out These Futurama Plush Toys
Futurama always struck us as the show that was torn from the fabric of time. Not because it was set a thousand years from now, rather, the series never caught on and reached its potential. Compared to Family Guy, for example, Futurama has bitten the dust. Indeed, such a dreadful fate merits an … [Read more...] about Is Cute Your Weakness? Then Check Out These Futurama Plush Toys
