Rheumatoid arthritis is no joke, especially when the person suffering from it likes to work with their hands. Seeing how arthritis sufferers toiled in the kitchen, inventor/designer Ching Hao Hsu came up with a super-simple device so that these same people can lift pots and pans. … [Read more...] about Arthritis Handle Makes Kitchen Work Easier
Solar Uniforms To Power British Soldiers Equipment
Soldiers have to carry a large amount of equipment around with them, one piece of that equipment is a chemical battery which is currently being used by British soldiers to power a range of gadgets. Now a new 'Solar Uniform' is being developed for British soldiers by the University of Glasgow, … [Read more...] about Solar Uniforms To Power British Soldiers Equipment
Pepsi Unveils New Line Of PET Bottles
Pepsi are leading the way in bottling technology with fresh news of their plant- based ambitions announced this week. PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is an incredible material and Coca Cola's archnemesis has perfected how to create it out of plant byproducts as sundry as orange and potato peel. … [Read more...] about Pepsi Unveils New Line Of PET Bottles
Internet Explorer 9 Hits 2.3 Million Downloads On First Day
On its release day, March 15th, statistics released now show Internet Explorer 9 notched up 2.3 million downloads, which on first impression would seem an impressive figure. Yet when you start comparing it to other browsers' first-day scores, the number soon starts to lose a little of its … [Read more...] about Internet Explorer 9 Hits 2.3 Million Downloads On First Day
Asus Looking To Launch $200 Chrome Netbook?
Before tablets became popular, we would get a press release virtually every day from a manufacturer telling us about their latest netbook. New ones seemed to be launching all the time, but things have changed over the last 12 months. Netbooks were designed originally to be ultra-cheap computers. … [Read more...] about Asus Looking To Launch $200 Chrome Netbook?
HTC Thunderbolt Finally Goes On Sale
It certainly has been a long time coming. The HTC Thunderbolt launch was delayed a number of times, but it has finally gone on sale today and is now available from Verizon Wireless. The HTC Thunderbolt is available from Verizon for $249.99 with a new two-year contract. It can also be purchased … [Read more...] about HTC Thunderbolt Finally Goes On Sale
HTC Flyer 3G Tablet Up For Pre-order In The UK
We just got an email from UK retailer Clove, who now have the new HTC Flyer Android tablet up for pre-order and according to the email it will be released in mid-April. They have the HTC Flyer priced at £600 including taxes, although they did mention in the email that this price could change … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer 3G Tablet Up For Pre-order In The UK
Sony Wins Access To George Hotz PayPal Records
The case between Sony and PlayStation hacker George Hotz continues to develop. Recently, we heard that Sony was granted access to the IP addresses of anyone who had visited Hotz's website from January 2009. This move was seen as a significant step in Sony's ongoing legal battle against Hotz, who is … [Read more...] about Sony Wins Access To George Hotz PayPal Records
PlayStation Move Creator Says Brainwaves Not Next Gaming Frontier
I don't know if this is Sony's attempt at spoiling Nintendo's E3 announcement or just a pre-emptive strike against insolent OnLive-style start-ups with big ideas, but Move controller architect Richard Marks has a bone to pick with brainwave-harnessing input technology. And that bone is um, sweat. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Move Creator Says Brainwaves Not Next Gaming Frontier
Ubisoft Considering Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon Movies
An Assassin's Creed movie? It's already got so many of the Hollywood clichés ingrained they'd hardly even need to have a writer look over it. The franchise, known for its intricate plots, historical settings, and parkour-inspired action sequences, seems like a natural fit for the big screen. … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Considering Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon Movies
Activision vs EA Lawsuit Full Steam Ahead
Apart from LG impounding a few thousand PlayStations some days ago, nothing much was shaking in the glamorous world of video game lawsuits. Leave it to the EA and Activision grudge match to liven things up a bit after a California judge gave the go-ahead for the trial. Just to recap for … [Read more...] about Activision vs EA Lawsuit Full Steam Ahead
Sky News iPad App Hands On
Sky has just launched their new Sky News iPad app here in the UK, it is be available as a free download for a limited time, and it will let you watch live TV from the Sky News as well as videos on specific news items. It comes with a very nice interface that will either let you watch videos … [Read more...] about Sky News iPad App Hands On
