In what amounts to a huge scientific achievement the world will forget about in a couple of days, esteemed nerd journal Science has published the exciting research conducted by California-based HRL Laboratories. The scientists involved have developed an ultra-lightweight metallic structure that can … [Read more...] about Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
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iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
In a country where almost everyone makes a living off the land, a useful mobile phone app would be one that helps farmers increase their productivity. This is how Su Kahumbu, an organic farmer from Kenya, explains how she started developing her program. The iCow allows cattle farmers to register … [Read more...] about iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Practical and functional cleaning robots are now a commercially available product in Japan. The latest model is one designed and developed by major companies Fuji Heavy Industries and Sumitomo. Ten years ago, the two industrial giants had come up with a similar machine. This current model is said to … [Read more...] about Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Design of Future Flying Robots Possibly Based on Dragonflies
Scientists sometimes look to nature for inspiration, and for flying robots, the likely model seems to be the lowly dragonfly. The research is being conducted by a team from Duke University in cooperation with another group from Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The aim is to better understand the … [Read more...] about Design of Future Flying Robots Possibly Based on Dragonflies
SlingPlayer for Facebook Debuts
OK Slingbox users, if you have been wishing for a way to watch your favorite shows on a computer without having to install anything, your wish is here. Slingbox has announced a new Slingplayer for Facebook that you can download right now. Once the app is installed, you can watch your content on … [Read more...] about SlingPlayer for Facebook Debuts
BlackBerry Bold 9790 Headed To Vodafone And O2 UK
Earlier this week, RIM announced its latest BlackBerry smartphones, one of which is the new BlackBerry Bold 9790. This sleek and powerful device is set to make its way to at least two major mobile carriers in the UK, O2 and Vodafone. According to the guys over at Unwired View, the Bold 9790 will be … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Bold 9790 Headed To Vodafone And O2 UK
iPhone 4S Owners Reporting SIM Card Problems
There have been a number of problems reported for the iPhone 4S since it was launched, and also some for other devices including the iPhone 4, with iOS 5, the main one being the battery problems reported by a number of users. Now it would appear that there may be another problem, although from … [Read more...] about iPhone 4S Owners Reporting SIM Card Problems
US Samsung Galaxy Nexus Launching 21st November?
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus went on sale in the UK yesterday, and now it looks like it will launch in the US next Monday, the 21st of November, a date we have previously heard would be the launch date on Verizon Wireless. The guys over at The Verge have been told by Google that the Samsung Galaxy … [Read more...] about US Samsung Galaxy Nexus Launching 21st November?
BMW i8 And i3 Concepts To Debut At LA Autoshow (Video)
Some of our readers will remember the BMW i3 and i8 concept cars that we showed you a while back. Both models will be shown off at this week's LA Auto Show, and both cars feature hybrid engines. These innovative vehicles represent BMW's commitment to sustainable mobility and cutting-edge … [Read more...] about BMW i8 And i3 Concepts To Debut At LA Autoshow (Video)
Google Music In Action (Video)
The other day Google announced the launch of Google Music, which has been in beta for a while, and they also announced the launch of the Google Music Store for Android devices. The guys over at Pocket Now have been testing out the latest version of Google Music, and the video below shows us how … [Read more...] about Google Music In Action (Video)
New Metallic Micro Lattice Becomes The Worlds Lightest Material
A new metallic micro-lattice material which has been developed by a team of researchers from the University of California, has become the world's lightest material. The new micro-lattice material is so light it can be placed on top of dandelion fluff without causing it damage, as shown in the image … [Read more...] about New Metallic Micro Lattice Becomes The Worlds Lightest Material
Sony’s PlayStation 3 Celebrates Its 5th Birthday Today
This week has seen two of the major gaming consoles celebrating their birthdays. With Microsoft's Xbox celebrating its tenth birthday earlier this week, together with Sony celebrating its PlayStation 3 gaming console and PlayStation Network turning five years old. Five years ago today, the … [Read more...] about Sony’s PlayStation 3 Celebrates Its 5th Birthday Today
