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
Enhance Your Home Security Via Webcam and Mobile Apps
Something fairly complicated and costly comes to mind when the talk is about home security with video surveillance capabilities. It is entirely possible however to set up a system that can provide adequate security on your own and without resorting to specialized service. All it takes is your home … [Read more...] about Enhance Your Home Security Via Webcam and Mobile Apps
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
Philips Vital Signs App Uses Your iPad 2 Camera To Measure Your Heart Rate And Breathing (video)
It does sound a little far-fetched, but Philips has created and this week launched a new iPad 2 application called Vital Signs Camera. This innovative app has been designed to monitor your heart rate and breathing remotely, by just using the iPad 2's camera. This groundbreaking technology leverages … [Read more...] about Philips Vital Signs App Uses Your iPad 2 Camera To Measure Your Heart Rate And Breathing (video)
Flipboard Unveils New User Accounts And New Flipboard iPhone App
Flipboard, the popular iPad content reading application, has just received a new update together with a new user account feature. This new feature allows users to sync content across multiple devices, enhancing the user experience significantly. Additionally, the much-anticipated new iPhone … [Read more...] about Flipboard Unveils New User Accounts And New Flipboard iPhone App
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
SwiftKey X Keyboard Android App Updated With Multitouch Typing Support
SwiftKey has today rolled out a new update for its SwiftKey X Android application, which brings with it support for multitouch typing. This new feature allows users to type more fluidly and efficiently, especially on larger screens where multiple fingers can be used simultaneously. Together with … [Read more...] about SwiftKey X Keyboard Android App Updated With Multitouch Typing Support
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Headed To AT&T?
It looks like the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus could be headed to mobile carrier AT&T in the US, as the device has turned up at the FCC with HSPA+ bands which suggests it will be landing on AT&T. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus features a dual core 1.2 GHz processor and comes with a 7 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Headed To AT&T?
Deckstool : Furniture Created From Broken And Recycled Skateboards
If you are looking for something a little more original to sit on, you might enjoy these Deckstools, created from broken and recycled skateboard decks. Unfortunately, broken skateboards are part of skateboarding and are usually destined for the landfill. But Deckstool uses and recycles these … [Read more...] about Deckstool : Furniture Created From Broken And Recycled Skateboards
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
Nintendo Builds Full Size Mario Carts (video)
Nintendo has this week unveiled two full-size Mario karts it had made by West Coast Customs, to promote the launch of its new Mario Kart 7 game, which will launch in December. The two cars consist of the classic Mario Standard kart, complete with a glider attachment, and the Luigi Bumble V kart, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Builds Full Size Mario Carts (video)
iBuyPower Chimera 4 Gaming PC Announced
iBuyPower has added another high-end gaming PC to their range with the launch of the Chimera 4, which comes with a choice of Intel Core i4, i7, and AMD FX-4100 processors. Other specifications include up to 64GB of DDR3 RAM, a choice of multiple AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards, and enough room for 8 … [Read more...] about iBuyPower Chimera 4 Gaming PC Announced
