A team of researchers from the University of Bristol in the UK have created a portable battery powered, Wi-Fi equipped Kinect sensor, which has been constructed using a Linux computer, and a WiFi adapter. The portable Kinect sensor is capable of automatically mapping it surroundings without the … [Read more...] about Battery Powered Wi-Fi Kinect Sensor Created (video)
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Raspberry Pi Supercomputer Combines Lego And 64 Mini PCs
Some of our readers might still be waiting to get your hands on one Raspberry Pi computer, but when you do it might be worth while ordering a few more to build your very own Raspberry PI supercomputer. Computational Engineers at the University of Southampton in the UK have built this awesome … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Supercomputer Combines Lego And 64 Mini PCs
Raspberry Pi Kindle Screen Hack Creates A KindleBerry Pi
If you own a Raspberry Pi mini PC and a Kindle device, you might be interested to learn that a hack has been created that will allow you to transform them both into a KindleBerry Pi. This innovative hack enables you to use the Kindle's screen as a display for your Raspberry Pi mini computer, … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Kindle Screen Hack Creates A KindleBerry Pi
NVIDIA Quadro K5000 4GB GPU With 4K Support Arrives For Mac Systems
NVIDIA has today announced the launch of a new Quadro K5000 for Mac systems, which includes a number of great creatures and enhancements for designers and digital content creators. The NVIDIA Quadro K5000 is the most powerful professional GPU ever created for Mac systems and will dramatically … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Quadro K5000 4GB GPU With 4K Support Arrives For Mac Systems
Cheetah Robot Sets New 28.3 mph Speed Record (video)
As the robot apocalypse edges closer and closer, you may have thought you would be able to outrun them, if the worst came to the worst. Unfortunately for most of us, that's probably not going to be possible. Boston Dynamics' Cheetah robot has now been tweaked, refined, and improved, and is now … [Read more...] about Cheetah Robot Sets New 28.3 mph Speed Record (video)
James Bond vs James Bond Car Chase Movie Mashup (video)
Sky has created an exhilarating Bond vs Bond movie mashup using snippets from a range of James Bond films, which includes all six Bonds, to mark the arrival of the new Sky Movies 007 HD, James Bond Channel. The new Sky James Bond channel will bring you back-to-back James Bond movies, and it is the … [Read more...] about James Bond vs James Bond Car Chase Movie Mashup (video)
50 Quadrocopters Perform Synchronised Nighttime Formation Flying Routine (video)
50 Quadrocopters equipped with LED lights have taken to the night skies over Austria to perform a synchronized flying routine for your enjoyment. We have featured a number of quadrocopter swarms performing a variety of tasks, including construction and formation flying. However, 50 quadrocopters … [Read more...] about 50 Quadrocopters Perform Synchronised Nighttime Formation Flying Routine (video)
The Inebriator Arduino Powered Robot Bartender (video)
If you can't afford to employ a full-time bartender to keep the cocktails pouring at your next party, you could have a go at building your very own bartender, just like this Arduino-powered one called The Inebriator. The awesome Inebriator bartender machine is a DIY project that has been created to … [Read more...] about The Inebriator Arduino Powered Robot Bartender (video)
Free Online Course Helps You Build A Simple Raspberry Pi Operating System
If you have already received your new Raspberry Pi $35 mini PC, and have been doing a little tinkering, and are looking for an interesting project to help you learn more about the Raspberry Pi mini PC. You might be interested in a new free online course which has been developed by the University of … [Read more...] about Free Online Course Helps You Build A Simple Raspberry Pi Operating System
Tokyoflash Kisai Zone Watch (Video)
The guys over at Tokyoflash have released their latest Geeky timepiece, the Tokyoflash Kisai Zone watch, and as usual, it takes a bit of working out to tell exactly what time it is on the watch. The Tokyoflash Kisai Zone uses hexagons to display the time. It also comes with the date and an alarm … [Read more...] about Tokyoflash Kisai Zone Watch (Video)
Gamera II Human Powered Helicopter Sets New Unofficial Altitude Record (video)
Gamera II the human powered helicopter has set a unofficial altitude record this week in its bid to win the $250,000 Sikorsky Prize money for creating a human-powered helicopter that can can reach and stay above 10 feet for one minute. The Sikorsky Prize has been unclaimed since 1980, watch the … [Read more...] about Gamera II Human Powered Helicopter Sets New Unofficial Altitude Record (video)
Disney REVEL Adds Tactile Effects To Your Sense Of Touch (video)
Disney Research Hub has created a wearable tactile technology which has been designed to modify the user's tactile perception of the physical world they are in. The REVEL system does this by adding a layer of artificial tactile texture to nearly any object or available surface, to provide … [Read more...] about Disney REVEL Adds Tactile Effects To Your Sense Of Touch (video)
