A new technology has been created called Acoustic Barcodes which consist of a pattern of physical notches on an object that when swiped with a finger nail, or the edge of the smartphone, created a complex sounds that can then be converted by a smartphone or similar device into a binary ID. The … [Read more...] about Acoustic Barcodes Are The Audio QR Codes Of The Future (video)
Concepts
Bicymple Concept Bike Drops The Need For Chains (video)
A radically new and unique bike design has been created by Josh Bechtel of Scalyfish Designs, which provides a much more compact size than traditional bikes frames, and has removed the need for a bicycle chain to power the rear wheels. The Bicymple Concept Bike has been designed to incorporate a … [Read more...] about Bicymple Concept Bike Drops The Need For Chains (video)
Microsoft Digits Gesture Control System Tracks Hand From Wrist (video)
Microsoft Research and Newcastle University have collaboratively developed an innovative gesture control system designed to be worn on the wrist like a watch. This cutting-edge device, known as Microsoft Digits, is engineered to monitor and interpret the intricate movements of the wearer's fingers, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Digits Gesture Control System Tracks Hand From Wrist (video)
The M Lamp Rechargeable LED 2700 K Lamp Hits Kickstarter
If you are looking for something a little more aesthetically pleasing than your current torch, you might be interested in the new M Lamp which has landed on the crowd funding Kickstarter website. The M Lamp has taken its inspiration from the olden day miners lamp, and has given the design a … [Read more...] about The M Lamp Rechargeable LED 2700 K Lamp Hits Kickstarter
PandaBot 3D Printer Lands On Kickstarter (video)
Panda Robotics has this week launched a new Kickstarter campaign to help it generate enough funds to transform its concept PandaBot 3D Printer into reality. The PanadaBot 3D Printer is currently available to pledge for $800, and has been designed to bring high quality affordable 3D printing to … [Read more...] about PandaBot 3D Printer Lands On Kickstarter (video)
Futaba 0.22mm Flexible OLED Watch Concept
Futaba has unveiled a groundbreaking new concept watch that features an ultra-thin flexible OLED screen measuring just 0.22mm in thickness. This innovative design allows the watch to be completely bent around your wrist for a comfortable and futuristic wearable experience. The OLED display on this … [Read more...] about Futaba 0.22mm Flexible OLED Watch Concept
MacPro Modular Design Concept Makes Upgrading And Customisation Easy
Peter Zigich has come up with an interesting modular concept for Apple's MacPro system, allowing users to modify, upgrade, and customize systems to their exact requirements and budgets. The MacPro modular system consists of system components that lock together like Lego bricks and house the … [Read more...] about MacPro Modular Design Concept Makes Upgrading And Customisation Easy
Beech Wood Frame Bike Unveiled For $70,000
If you would prefer a more natural material finish used to create your bike frame rather than metal, carbon fiber, aluminium or titanium, you might be interested in this new bike frame which has been created by Andy Martin, from steam bent beech tree wood, for the furniture manufacturer … [Read more...] about Beech Wood Frame Bike Unveiled For $70,000
Toyota Install Kinect Motion Controller In Its Smart Insect Concept EV (video)
Toyota has this week unveiled a new Smart Insect prototype vehicle at CEATEC, which has been installed with a Microsoft Kinect motion controller and voice recognition technology. Inside the Smart Insect Concept EV, Toyota has equipped it with everything a gadget geek could want, including a … [Read more...] about Toyota Install Kinect Motion Controller In Its Smart Insect Concept EV (video)
MetaWatch Demos Its Customisable Widgets Via A Smartphone App (video)
Back in July, the MetaWatch landed on Kickstarter and successfully funded its way out of being just a concept and into production. As the MetaWatch edges ever closer to shipping the first wrist watches to backers, the company behind its development has released a new video this week. Which … [Read more...] about MetaWatch Demos Its Customisable Widgets Via A Smartphone App (video)
Helios iPhone Telepresence Robot (video)
A new design has landed on the crowd funding site Kickstarter this week, which has been designed to transform your iPhone into a telepresence robot, that can be controlled via remote. The Helios has been designed by Tian Long Wan, and has been created as an affordable, and portable way to have your … [Read more...] about Helios iPhone Telepresence Robot (video)
Xi3 Modular Computers Hit Kickstarter For Funding (video)
Lately there has been talk of the death of desktop computers, due to the release of new technology over the past years such as tablets and the major advanced seen in smartphones over recent years. However one company is looking to change this downward trend in desktop sale and has created a pair … [Read more...] about Xi3 Modular Computers Hit Kickstarter For Funding (video)
