A new and very unique audio speaker has been created that is stretchy, filled with gel, and totally transparent. This innovative speaker is the very first to use ions in place of electronics to generate sound. A team led by Zhigang Suo of Harvard University has created this groundbreaking speaker, … [Read more...] about New Transparent Speaker Uses Ion Gel To Generate Sound (video)
Design News
Autodesk Maya LT Software Launches For Indie Developers
This week Autodesk has launched a new version of their comprehensive 3D animation and creation software Maya in a new version called Autodesk Maya LT which has been created specifically for indie developers and smaller companies. The new Autodesk Maya LT release follows on for previous LT versions … [Read more...] about Autodesk Maya LT Software Launches For Indie Developers
$40 Hex Nanocopter Is Hackable And Smartphone Controlled (video)
A tiny Hex nanocopter has been created by Benjamin Black and his team which brings a the world's first personalised smartphone controlled nanocopter to users starting for just $40. Th kits contain an open source Hex nanocopter made by a community of makers from around the world and also the … [Read more...] about $40 Hex Nanocopter Is Hackable And Smartphone Controlled (video)
Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus Offers 2048 Pressure Senstitive Levels
To compliment their new range of creative tablets and updated Bamboo iOS application Wacom have also this month released a new Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus that connects to iOS devices using Bluetooth 4.0. The Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus offer users 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and has … [Read more...] about Wacom Intuos Creative Stylus Offers 2048 Pressure Senstitive Levels
Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Arriving On Android Devices In The Future?
In an Interview with the Eurogamer website this week, Oculus VR the development team behind the awesome Kickstarter funded explained that their Oculus Rift might be launching on to Android devices in the near future. Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey explained to Eurogamer at GDC Europe that the … [Read more...] about Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Arriving On Android Devices In The Future?
Micro Phone Lens Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Microscope (video)
A tiny soft plastic lens has been created in the form of the Micro Phone Lens that has been designed to easily attach to your smartphone cameras lens transforming your smartphone into a microscope. The new Micro Phone Lens is optically identical to glass but the soft lens is impervious to … [Read more...] about Micro Phone Lens Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Microscope (video)
KEEO – Fund This!
KEEO is the world’s first keyholder that connects with your smartphone. With it, you can store your keys in your pocket quietly without fear of them possibly biting you in the leg when you wear those jeans with the small pockets that you like so much. It does much more than that though. The … [Read more...] about KEEO – Fund This!
Defibrillator Drones
Emergency response units do their best, but there are many incidents where they simply can’t get to the patient in time. One such incident is a heart attack. Many times the people calling emergency services for the heart attack victim are the only ones who can save the victim’s life, which is why a … [Read more...] about Defibrillator Drones
Bing Implements New Shopping Results
Bing has continued to add new features and improve its service in a bid to compete with Google. Its latest attempt is an overhaul of its shopping results in order to better accommodate online shoppers. The new function works when you type in any general product term, like “digital cameras”. The … [Read more...] about Bing Implements New Shopping Results
Instagram Buys Luma
Not long ago, Instagram added video in order to combat Vine’s growth and stay supreme in the realm of smartphone photo and video creation. To better its video service, Instagram bought Luma, a start-up video creation and sharing company that’s been around for about a year and a half. Luma is going … [Read more...] about Instagram Buys Luma
Yahoo! Buys IQ Engines
As you probably know by now, Yahoo! is undergoing a major overhaul. It’s cutting programs and acquiring companies left and right in order to stay up-to-date and relevant. As of August 24th, IQ Engines is the latest firm to be bought up by Yahoo!. IQ Engines is a budding image recognition firm … [Read more...] about Yahoo! Buys IQ Engines
Modus III iPad Office Desktop Workstation Unveiled (video)
iPad owners that carry out work from their Apple tablets might be interested in a new concept called Modus III has been launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website this week. The Modus III transforms your tablet back into a desktop laptop style system making it easier to type and charge … [Read more...] about Modus III iPad Office Desktop Workstation Unveiled (video)
