Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology created the LEeCH robot inspired by leeches, creating the world’s first free movement climbing robot which uses suckers to help move its frame. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the “LEeCH: a sucker for walls” robot.Equipped with a flexible body the LEeCH robot is capable of ambidextrous movement which … [Read more...] about Robot inspired by leeches moves using suckers
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Nest is now known as Google Nest
Google has owned Nest for some time but it has been run as a separate company, Google has now announced that going forward Nest will be part of Google and is now known as Google Nest.The company revealed this at their Google I/O Conference last week, they also unveiled the new Nest Hub Max.Since Nest joined Google’s hardware team last year, we’ve been working to make … [Read more...] about Nest is now known as Google Nest
Nike App uses Augmented Reality to measure your shoe size
Buying shoes and clothes online can be hard, getting the exact size you need is not easy as sizes often differ by brands, the new Nike app is designed to get you the perfect shoes size as it measures your feet.The new Nike app can measure your feet to withing a millimeter and it is capable of telling you if one of your feet is larger than the other.To measure you feet … [Read more...] about Nike App uses Augmented Reality to measure your shoe size
eBay opens high street store in Wolverhampton, UK
Ebay has opened its first UK concept store in the United Kingdom allowing customers to use QR codes to purchase items from eBay sellers. The new eBay store is located in Wolverhampton and currently supports 40 small businesses as part of its Retail Revival programme. As well as selling products the experiential space will also provide visitors with a series of free, interactive … [Read more...] about eBay opens high street store in Wolverhampton, UK
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Nintendo Switch Boost Mode performance analysed
Recent updates to the Nintendo Switch have been providing gamers with increased performance, faster loading times thanks to CPU upclocks and 20 percent increases to switch mobile graphic GPU frequencies. But how do all these new tweaks, improvements and enhancements being rolled out by Nintendo help improve the performance of the Switch handheld console.Rich from Digital … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Boost Mode performance analysed
Netflix gets top 10 most watch lists in the UK
Netflix has announced that it is launching new top 10 most watch list in the UK, these new lists are designed to highlight the most popular content on the platform,The company will be releasing these new top 10 lists every week, the first lists released cover April and they will now be updated every week. The lists were posted on Twitter and you can see the tweet … [Read more...] about Netflix gets top 10 most watch lists in the UK
Amazon Taking Steps Against Toxic School Supplies
An investigation by the Washington Attorney General’s Office has revealed that many children’s products sold on Amazon had high levels of lead and cadmium. Not good news. In fact, dangerous. The levels were higher than what’s allowed and we are talking school supplies that kids use. Amazon now says that it will have stricter rules across the country on sales of school supplies … [Read more...] about Amazon Taking Steps Against Toxic School Supplies
QNAP introduces QDA Series of PC NAS drive adapters
Hardware manufacturer QNAP has introduced a new range of drive adapters specifically created for PC and NAS projects. The new QNAP QDA Series of adapters offers a range to provide users with the ability to install various drives into PC, workstation or QNAP NAS system to meet a variety of storage needs.The new QNAP adapters take the form of the :- The QDA-A2AR … [Read more...] about QNAP introduces QDA Series of PC NAS drive adapters
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SK Hynix 96-layer 4D QLC NAND flash memory
SK Hynix has this week announced it has started delivering samples of its new 1TB Quadruple Level Cell (QLC) product to major SSD Controller companies. SK Hynix has applied its own QLC technology to its world's first 96-Layer "CTF (Charge Trap Flash) based 4D (Four-Dimensional) NAND Flash (or 4D NAND)."QLC stores four bits of data in one NAND cell, allowing higher density … [Read more...] about SK Hynix 96-layer 4D QLC NAND flash memory
Samsung announces 64 megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 smartphone camera
Some smartphones are just starting to get 48 megapixel cameras and now Samsung has announced a new 64 megapixel camera.The 64 megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1is designed to be used in smartphones and we should see it in devices later this year.The company also announced a new 48 megapixel ISOCELL GM2 camera which should also be in devices later this year.Over the past … [Read more...] about Samsung announces 64 megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 smartphone camera
Windows 10 Linux kernel arriving summer 2019
During the summer months of 2019 Microsoft has confirmed they will be rolling out an integrated Linux Kernel to their latest Windows 10 operating system. The Windows Terminal will be provided via the Microsoft Store and will be updated regularly says Microsoft to ensure users can enjoy the newest features and latest improvements with minimum effort.The Windows 10 Terminal … [Read more...] about Windows 10 Linux kernel arriving summer 2019
AmbaSat-1 programmable space satellite kit from £35
If you have ever wanted to own your very own satellite, a new DIY kit launched via Kickstarter allows you to build your very own satellite launched into space. The AmbaSat-1 is a tiny Space satellite kit that you assemble and code yourself is now available from £35. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the project providing an easy way to build your very own … [Read more...] about AmbaSat-1 programmable space satellite kit from £35
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