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
Julian Horsey
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Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian explores emerging frontiers in AI, mini PCs, wearables, 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. A published author and multimedia designer, he loves building, experimenting, and occasionally escaping into online worlds of his own.
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
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
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
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
First High-Energy Collisions Completed in Geneva
The first collisions from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator, took place in Geneva just after noon today BST. This event marks the end of more than a year of frustration for scientists working on the project. "This is a major breakthrough. … [Read more...] about First High-Energy Collisions Completed in Geneva
BookArc for iPad
If you've considered buying the keyboard dock for your iPad, there may be another option for those long emails. If you already have a wireless keyboard, the BookArc for iPad allows you to use this via Bluetooth rather than purchasing a standalone dock for your iPad. Design and Build … [Read more...] about BookArc for iPad
How to View BBC iPlayer Outside the UK
Being located in the UK, I have no problems accessing the streams from the BBC iPlayer. However, if you are outside the UK and have ever wondered if there was a way to watch the iPlayer programmes, hengehog at Lifehacker has put together instructions on a few possible workaround solutions for the … [Read more...] about How to View BBC iPlayer Outside the UK
Thermaltake Element V NVIDIA Edition chassis
Following on from my early post regarding the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 and GTX 470 graphic cards, Thermaltake has joined forces with Nvidia to create the perfect case to contain those graphic monsters, the Thermaltake Element V NVIDIA Edition chassis. From its bottom-mounted power supply to the … [Read more...] about Thermaltake Element V NVIDIA Edition chassis
Concept Fold Out Keyboard Notebook
Designed by Yang Yongchang, this concept notebook takes a path away from touch screens and tablet devices with separate keyboards. Combining both a notebook and full-size keyboard in one, it offers a unique solution for those who prefer tactile typing experiences. The full-sized QWERTY keyboard … [Read more...] about Concept Fold Out Keyboard Notebook
