Students at Yale University have developed a spokeless bicycle wheel. As you can see from the photo, only the rear wheel is spokeless. This was done for cost reasons as the prototype was expensive to produce. The nine students developed the wheel as part of their mechanical engineering project, and … [Read more...] about The Spokeless Bicycle Wheel
Low Cost 3D Video Produced With Just $250 Worth Of Gear
3D seems to be the popular format for movies this year, but if you wanted to make your own 3D movie, you would have had to shell out around $20,000 for a 3D video camera. Scientists at Weber State University have come up with an innovative solution that lets you shoot 3D video with two cheap … [Read more...] about Low Cost 3D Video Produced With Just $250 Worth Of Gear
Notepod+ iPad Notepad
Some of our readers will remember the Notepod, which was a paper notepad shaped like the Apple iPhone. It was designed to be used by developers to sketch ideas for iPhone applications, and it also made a pretty cool notepad for taking notes. It was an ideal accessory for all the iPhone fans out … [Read more...] about Notepod+ iPad Notepad
HTC Smart – Qualcomm Brew Based Low Cost Smartphone
HTC has launched another smartphone, although this one is aimed at the budget smartphone sector, the HTC Smart. The HTC Smart is based on Qualcomm's Brew mobile platform, and it will feature the latest version of HTC's custom users interface, the Sense UI. The HTC Smart will come with a 300MHz … [Read more...] about HTC Smart – Qualcomm Brew Based Low Cost Smartphone
BBC Launching A Range Of iPhone Apps
The BBC has announced that it will be launching a range of mobile applications for the Apple iPhone from April, and that they also intend to launch the applications for other mobile phone platforms which include Google Android and for the BlackBerry range of handsets. Initially there will be two … [Read more...] about BBC Launching A Range Of iPhone Apps
LG New Skinny Frame PDP TV’s
LG, the world's second-largest TV manufacturer, has just launched a range of new plasma display projection (PDP) televisions in Korea: the X Canvas 60” 60PK550 and 50” 50PK550. These two PDP TVs feature a 600MHz panel with a sleek 25mm thin edge around the screens, making them not only … [Read more...] about LG New Skinny Frame PDP TV’s
Portable Hard Drive Duplicator
If you need to quickly and easily duplicate hard drives for your backup purposes or recovery, then the Aleratec 1:1 HDD PortaCruiser portable hard drive duplicator could help. It lets you clone 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch hard drives with ease and supports both IDE and SATA I/II hard disk drives. This … [Read more...] about Portable Hard Drive Duplicator
Runcom IXI WiMax GSM Handset
Runcom and IXI have just released their brand-new WiMAX-enabled GSM cellphone. WiMAX is a long-range system that can provide connection speeds up to 10 Mbps over large areas and uses licensed or unlicensed spectrum to deliver a point-to-point connection to the Internet. The new WiMAX phone features … [Read more...] about Runcom IXI WiMax GSM Handset
HP’s Inertial Accelerometer IS 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Ones
Accelerometers are appearing in a wide range of devices, mostly due to the success of the Apple iPhone, which was one of the first devices to use an accelerometer. These sensors have become integral in various applications, from gaming and fitness tracking to navigation and beyond. Scientists at HP … [Read more...] about HP’s Inertial Accelerometer IS 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Ones
Energy-Recycling Artificial Foot
An innovative new prosthetic foot has been developed and explained in a PLoS-One paper by Steven H. Collins (Department of Bio-mechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology) and Arthur D. Kuo (Departments of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan). The groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Energy-Recycling Artificial Foot
Verizon Wireless To Offer Skype Calls Over 3G From March
Verizon Wireless and Skype have announced a new partnership that will offer Skype calls to Verizon customers over 3G from March of 2010. Verizon customers will be able to make and receive unlimited Skype to Skype voice calls to any Skype users anywhere in the world, they will also be able to call … [Read more...] about Verizon Wireless To Offer Skype Calls Over 3G From March
Hanwa’s X-Tube Adds DTS Audio To Your PC
Japanese company Hanwa has launched a new USB dongle that adds DTS audio to your PC or laptop, the Hanwa X-Tube. This innovative device is designed to enhance your audio experience by providing high-quality DTS sound, making it an excellent addition for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The … [Read more...] about Hanwa’s X-Tube Adds DTS Audio To Your PC
