The average wheelchair may be turned into an electric vehicle, thanks to Japanese company WHILL, which came out with the innovation. Personal mobility is a must for those using wheelchairs, and WHILL developed an accessory that will attach to the standard wheelchair, revolutionizing the way … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Turned Electric Vehicle With WHILL Attachment
Pope Benedict XVI Goes Android To Light Giant Christmas Tree
In an exercise that dispels the myth that the papacy is behind the times, Pope Benedict XVI activated a giant Christmas Tree light display in the faraway town of Gubbio with an Android tablet. How is this news important? First, it's a publicity boost for Android. Second, maybe the fact that blessed … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict XVI Goes Android To Light Giant Christmas Tree
Xbox Game Banned Then Gets Award
An Xbox game called Privates may have seen the door shut down on them after getting banned due to risqué content, but at least the British Academy Children’s Awards sees it differently. The game features a tiny gang of condom-hatted marines that go to people’s private parts to blast away those … [Read more...] about Xbox Game Banned Then Gets Award
Microsoft May Remotely Delete Apps
With a horde of applications expected to clog the upcoming Windows Store, Microsoft is making sure it is ready to go after apps that are deemed offensive and malicious. The company has updated its Windows Store terms of use and noted that it has the ability to remotely remove apps if the need … [Read more...] about Microsoft May Remotely Delete Apps
The Espro Fresh Puts Fresh Spin On Age Old Coffee
Long story short, a designer and an engineer teamed up to create an elite class coffee brewer that's supposedly one of a kind. The resulting product is the Espro Fresh. Wrapped in stainless steel and featuring vacuum insulation and micro-filters (patent pending), the Espro Fresh would rank as best … [Read more...] about The Espro Fresh Puts Fresh Spin On Age Old Coffee
Evernote Serves New Food App
There’s nothing like a fine meal and a good conversation to perk up your day. Evernote wants you to remember those good times and came up with an app for such a purpose, the Evernote Food. Known for their note-taking application, Evernote is hoping the free app now available for the iPhone will … [Read more...] about Evernote Serves New Food App
Bullets With Holes Make Better Bullet Holes
If the title above elicits a surprise 'What?' hold on a bit because there's a rational part to it. Apparently, an Italian munitions firm has outed a special multi-caliber line of bullets that are specially engineered for greater velocity. Dubbed the CompBullet, the copper rounds have vents that … [Read more...] about Bullets With Holes Make Better Bullet Holes
Large Hadron Collider People Expect A Peek At Higgs Boson
Mind you, that's Higgs Boson. You might have been going Freudian and reading it Higgs Bossom. That would be very inappropriate of Higgs, wouldn't it? Anyway, according to the news grapevine, people are getting pretty excited over at CERN. The vast underground science lab along the Franco-Swiss … [Read more...] about Large Hadron Collider People Expect A Peek At Higgs Boson
Crazy Bad Ass Battlefield 3 Footage For The Weekend (Video)
What really set apart the Battlefield franchise back when it first exploded was the fact that the multiplayer carnage took place in a real battlefield. Not just a big map, but tanks, airplanes, an assortment of role-specific weaponry, and even the big guns on a warship. Fortunately, Battlefield 3 … [Read more...] about Crazy Bad Ass Battlefield 3 Footage For The Weekend (Video)
Apple Faithful Flock To Grand Central Opening (Video)
Oh right, Apple Store @Grand Central went live yesterday, as previously reported. No surprise that a bunch of people (an extreme understatement) crowded around Grand Central Station to catch the historic moment. There's already speculation that having a mere Apple Store (it's one of the largest at … [Read more...] about Apple Faithful Flock To Grand Central Opening (Video)
California Girl Wins Pile Of Money In Science Competition
Fortunately, not every female from California is like what's described in Katy Perry's insipid pop ditty. Rather than go for daisy dukes with bikinis on top, Angela Zhang researched hard enough to create a particle that could tackle cancerous growths on a cellular level. Her minor breakthrough, … [Read more...] about California Girl Wins Pile Of Money In Science Competition
Android Phones, Robots Get Special Connection
Still thinking what else you could do with your Android-powered smartphone? Here's one worth checking out: your own robot that may be programmed using your very own Android device. South Korean company Dongbu Robot is offering its HOVIS kits for those looking to unleash their robot programming … [Read more...] about Android Phones, Robots Get Special Connection
