It looks like Nokia's first Android smartphone, the Nokia X, could end up being a popular smartphone in China, as Nokia has announced that they have hit 1 million pre-orders for the device. It apparently took Nokia just four days to reach 1 million pre-orders for the new Nokia X, the news was … [Read more...] about Nokia X Hits 1 Million Pre-orders In China
MIT Creates Soft Body Robot Fish That Moves Like A Real Fish (video)
Researchers at MIT have this week unveiled a new robotic fish they have created which is fitted with a soft body and is capable of replicating the movements of a real fish as it moves through the water. The new soft body robotic fish has been built by Andrew Marchese, a graduate student in MIT's … [Read more...] about MIT Creates Soft Body Robot Fish That Moves Like A Real Fish (video)
In Vehicle Face Recognition Can Detect Angry Drivers (Video)
A lot of people get angry when they are driving their car, for some people this can lead to road rage, and now a new system has been developed to recognize when a driver of a vehicle is getting angry. The system uses facial recognition, it is still in the prototype stages, but is is capable of … [Read more...] about In Vehicle Face Recognition Can Detect Angry Drivers (Video)
XCAM Sabre Mini Video Stabilizer (video)
Photographers looking for a small and convenient stabiliser to take video footage whilst using their DSLR cameras might be interested in the XCAM Sabre Mini Video Stabilizer. The XCAM Sabre Mini Video Stabilizer offers good results for a reasonable $263 price tag and can easily be folded up for … [Read more...] about XCAM Sabre Mini Video Stabilizer (video)
Apple iOS 8 May Remove Game Center App
We have already seen some of the new features that will be included in Apple iOS 8, which include improvements to Apple Maps, a stand-alone iTunes Radio app, and more. Now according to a recent report by 9 to 5 Mac, Apple iOS 8 will come with some changes to the iOS notification center, there will … [Read more...] about Apple iOS 8 May Remove Game Center App
$99 Xbox 360 Subscription Bundle Quietly Closed By Microsoft
It has been revealed today that Microsoft has quietly closed its $99 Xbox 360 console bundle which was available when you purchased a two year subscription to Xbox Live. The $99 Xbox 360 bundle was first launched back in October 2012 and tied gamers into a 24 month $14.99 a month subscription to … [Read more...] about $99 Xbox 360 Subscription Bundle Quietly Closed By Microsoft
SimCity Offline Mode Update in Final Testing According To Reports
SimCity launched for PC and Mac gamers a while back. This is the game that lets you build up cities as you see fit and strike them down with all sorts of catastrophes if you want. One of the biggest complaints with the new game in the franchise was that an internet connection was required to play. … [Read more...] about SimCity Offline Mode Update in Final Testing According To Reports
Sony PlayStation Store rental links spied
PlayStation gamers have been looking forward to a new on-demand streaming game service that Sony announced previously. The game service is called PlayStation now. Not too long ago rental prices for the games were tipped and the prices were under $6. It looks like Sony is currently testing some game … [Read more...] about Sony PlayStation Store rental links spied
Arcadia Quest Board Game Raises Over $510,000 On Kickstarter (video)
Its been a good month on the Kickstarter crowd funding website for a couple of board games with both Arcadia Quest and DreadBall Xtreme raising over $1,000,000 between them in funding via the Kickstarter website. Arcadia Quest is one game I have personally pledged for the family to enjoy and … [Read more...] about Arcadia Quest Board Game Raises Over $510,000 On Kickstarter (video)
Google And Microsoft Crush Dual Boot Devices
Back in January, Asus announced a dual boot device which would run Google's Android OS and Microsoft's Windows 8.1, the Asus Transformer Book Duo. This innovative device promised to offer users the best of both worlds by combining the flexibility and app ecosystem of Android with the productivity … [Read more...] about Google And Microsoft Crush Dual Boot Devices
Amazon Kindle TV Game Controller Leaked
We have been hearing more and more about the new Amazon Kindle TV device. Earlier in the week, we heard that it would come with apps from rivals like Netflix and Hulu. Now it would appear that the Amazon Kindle TV will be more than just an entertainment device for TV shows and movies, as a photo … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle TV Game Controller Leaked
Logitraxx Robot Kit Built On Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA Available From $230 (video)
A new robot kit has been unveiled this week in the form of the Logitraxx Robot Kit built on Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA, and which is now available to purchase from $230. The Logitraxx Robot Kit has been created by Shane Lewis and is an open source design under the Creative Commons … [Read more...] about Logitraxx Robot Kit Built On Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA Available From $230 (video)
