So basically, the intrepid rider slips their feet inside each wheel and zooms away. The top speed is a capable 20mph. That's not exactly fast and furious, but it's enough for essential errands like buying Cheetos. Another interesting aspect of this Wheelrider, which is powered by a two-horsepower … [Read more...] about Ride Into The Sunset With A Motorized Wheelrider
Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Knives are fast becoming an anachronism these days, which is too bad. Thanks to soda cans, bottle caps, and junk food, few situations in everyday life call for knives. Unless, of course, you're slicing salami or gutting fish. Oh well, kids these days would much rather OD on Modern Warfare than learn … [Read more...] about Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
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
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
Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
For the parking-impaired, Chinavision’s Complete Car Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Kit would be the perfect automobile add-on. It provides a wireless rearview camera that practically removes all blind spots. While this new gadget makes backing up easier, it also offers so many more features that you … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
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
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
