Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the first smartphones to come with a built-in heart rate sensor, which could technically make the handset a medical device. Now, according to a recent report, the Health Agency in South Korea has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will not be certified as a medical … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S5 Will Not Get Medical Certification
PiScreen 3.5 Inch TFT Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display (video)
Raspberry Pi mini PC owners who are looking for a small 3.5 inch TFT screen for their Raspberry Pi projects might be interested in a new display called the PiScreen. The PiScreen Raspberry Pi touchscreen display offers users a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels and supports 65,536 colours, together … [Read more...] about PiScreen 3.5 Inch TFT Raspberry Pi Touchscreen Display (video)
Oculus VR Drops Out Of Immersive Technology Alliance
This month it has been announced that a selection of companies within the virtual reality world such as Epson, Avegant, EA and GameFace Labs to name a few. Have banded together to create the Immersive Technology Alliance which has developed from an earlier consortium, The Stereoscopic 3D Gaming … [Read more...] about Oculus VR Drops Out Of Immersive Technology Alliance
Google Nexus 8 To Launch with 8.9-inch Display (Rumor)
It seems it's time for the rumor mill to switch its focus on the Google Nexus 8. The alleged tablet was spotted last year on Google's website and was removed, and we've heard a few rumors since then about its launch. As far as it's launch is concerned, we've seen a few rumored release dates with … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 8 To Launch with 8.9-inch Display (Rumor)
Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
If you are in the market for a new fun style of transportation you might be interested in the innovative and very unique Halfbike created by Kolelinia. The Halfbike as the name suggests is a vehicle that you power by peddling but offers a smaller form factor than a bike and s equipped with a … [Read more...] about Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
HTC Desire 816 Gets Over 1 Million Pre-orders
It was reported a few days back that HTC managed to rack up 450,000 pre-orders of their latest HTC Desire 816 in China. The number is quite impressive, and so far it seems that the handset might be a good choice in the mid-range market, especially if HTC price the handset wisely. Now, HTC … [Read more...] about HTC Desire 816 Gets Over 1 Million Pre-orders
Sony Xperia Z2 Pre-orders Removed From Sony Store Online
There have been rumors over the last week that the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone may be delayed. The handset has been available for pre-order from a number of retailers and also directly from the Sony store online. Now it looks like Sony has stopped taking pre-orders of the Sony Xperia Z2 on their … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z2 Pre-orders Removed From Sony Store Online
Moto X Launched in Australia for A$549
Last month in Barcelona, Motorola said during a Q&A session that Moto X will hit the retail shelves in Australia and India in the coming weeks, but didn't give out an exact release date. If you're residing in Australia, waiting for the Moto X to hit the retail shelves, you be glad to find out … [Read more...] about Moto X Launched in Australia for A$549
Sound Pegs Transform Any Object Into A Musical Instrument (video)
Nick Brennan, a designer and maker living and working in London, has created a revolutionary new style of instrument called Sound Pegs. This innovative device allows you to transform everyday objects into musical instruments, opening up a world of creative possibilities for musicians and hobbyists … [Read more...] about Sound Pegs Transform Any Object Into A Musical Instrument (video)
Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto Hires Lawyer To Prove He Is Not Bitcoin Inventor
Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto has been the subject of a lot of press over the last few weeks. He has been credited with inventing Bitcoin, even though he says he has nothing to do with it. Now, Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto has decided to hire a lawyer in order to 'clear his name'. He wants to prove that he … [Read more...] about Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto Hires Lawyer To Prove He Is Not Bitcoin Inventor
Cubestormer 3 Lego Robot Smashes Rubik’s Cube World Record (video)
This month two engineers from the UK have set a new world record for completing the Rubik's Cube using a Lego based robot they have built, called the Cubestormer 3. The latest Cubestormer 3 robot set a world setting record of just 3.253 seconds smashing the pervious world record the duo also held … [Read more...] about Cubestormer 3 Lego Robot Smashes Rubik’s Cube World Record (video)
Vector Graphics Plotter Created From Old Inkjet Printer And Arduino (video)
If you have an old inkjet printer gathering dust in your office or home and fancy building your own vector graphics plotter, you might be interested in this project created by YouTube user The Enchanted Beer to create a Vector Graphics plotter. The SVG plotter has been created using an old Epsom … [Read more...] about Vector Graphics Plotter Created From Old Inkjet Printer And Arduino (video)
