from the Developmental Robotics Laboratory at Iowa State has started a projects to explored how proprioceptive sensory feedback, in the form of detected joint motor efforts, can be used by the PR2 robot and used by it for object perception. To allow it to tell when a bottle is either empty or … [Read more...] about PR2 Robot Taught To Sort (video)
Apple Giving Away 100 x 64GB iPads On Twitter
The official Apple Twitter account that covers Apple news has tweeted a great offer that states Apple will give away 64GB iPads to 100 Twitter followers once their account reaches 1 million followers. So if you want a chance of winning, drop over to the @appleincnews Twitter account and sign up. … [Read more...] about Apple Giving Away 100 x 64GB iPads On Twitter
Angry Birds iPhone 4 Decals
We have featured quite a few fun decals for the iPhone 4 here at Geeky Gadgets. The latest ones will appeal to all the Angry Birds fans out there (although we doubt these ones are officially licensed by Rovio Mobile): the Angry Birds iPhone 4 decals. There are 6 different Angry Birds versions … [Read more...] about Angry Birds iPhone 4 Decals
MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Announced
MicroVision has just announced a new version of its SHOWWX laser pico projector, the MicroVision SHOWWX+, which is powered by the same PicoP display engine that was featured in the first-generation version. The new MicroVision SHOWWX+ features a 50 percent brighter display than the previous model, … [Read more...] about MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Announced
Touchscreen Created From Solid Ice (video)
Nokia researchers in Finland have created a fantastic demonstration of ubiquitous computing, where computers are embedded into everyday objects such as tables, walls, or doors. In this case, a solid wall of ice was created using ice blocks cut from a frozen river to build a 2 x 1.5 m (6.5 x … [Read more...] about Touchscreen Created From Solid Ice (video)
Starship Enterprise Z 2 Meter Zepplin (video)
Check out this incredible indoor Starship Enterprise that has been meticulously constructed for the occasion of the BVC participation at the 20th F.A.C.T.S. Convention, held on October 23-24, 2010, in Ghent. This event is a significant gathering for fans of science fiction, fantasy, comics, and … [Read more...] about Starship Enterprise Z 2 Meter Zepplin (video)
Jolicloud Jolibook Now Available In The UK
We told you last week that the Jolicloud Jolibook would be going on sale last Friday. It looks like it has finally gone on sale today and is now available in the UK for £279.99. The Jolicloud Jolibook comes with a dual-core Intel Atom N550 1.5GHz processor, which provides a significant boost in … [Read more...] about Jolicloud Jolibook Now Available In The UK
Chrome OS Launch Delayed
Unfortunately, Google has now officially announced that their Chrome OS will not be launching before the end of the year, according to eWeek. This delay has left many tech enthusiasts and potential users disappointed. However, neither Google nor the computer manufacturers believed to be building the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Launch Delayed
Asus Eee Note EA800 eReader Gets Detailed
Asus has released some details on their new eReader, the Asus Eee Note EA800, which will come with an 8-inch anti-glare display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels. This device is designed to offer a paper-like reading experience, making it ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who enjoys … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Note EA800 eReader Gets Detailed
Angry Birds 2 Confirmed
Rovio has confirmed that a sequel to the popular Angry Birds game is in development, and Angry Birds 2 will be available on consoles and Facebook. CEO Peter Vesterbacka revealed a few details of Angry Birds 2 at the Virtual Goods Summit in London. Saying that Angry Birds 2 will “surprise people.” … [Read more...] about Angry Birds 2 Confirmed
Google Cloud Connect For Microsoft Office
Google has launched its new Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office into public testing. The system allows users of Microsoft Office to make sure that their documents are securely backed up on their Google Cloud Connect account. Google's new Cloud Connect is a great platform to entice Microsoft … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Connect For Microsoft Office
Redsn0w iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak For Mac And Windows Released
Yesterday, Apple finally released iOS 4.2 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, marking a significant update that brings a host of new features and improvements to these devices. This update has been highly anticipated by Apple users worldwide, as it promises to enhance the functionality and user … [Read more...] about Redsn0w iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak For Mac And Windows Released
