April 24, 2013
As an avid gamer, I’m surprised by the correlation between GPS-like features in modern video games and the proliferation of GPS technology in mundane life. When I was a kid, paper maps and cartography were still common; if you got lost, you suffered through it and found your way to your destination. Nowadays, we’ve got the wonders of GPS to guide us there and back again. What is GPS? How does it work?
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April 24, 2013
Haptics is the technology of touch. In the context of a virtual environment, it would mean being able to touch and feel something that literally isn't there, but that's certainly not its only use. From gaming and virtual reality to 3D modelling and making computers more accessible - virtual surgery, driving simulators, swinging a virtual sword, the texture of paper or moleskin on a touchscreen display - this is haptic technology at its most amazing, and the implications are far reaching.
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April 24, 2013
Gadgets come in all shapes and sizes, and boast a variety of different purposes. Whether they're designed to help you accomplish certain tasks or chores, or provide entertainment for you and your loved ones, gadgets are an essential part of the lives of most people. Since starting to write about gadgets and technological innovations, I've seen as many bad ideas as good.
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April 23, 2013
Despite the increasing shift to mobile gaming, consoles are still very popular devices for playing immersive, graphics-intensive games; and that won’t change anytime soon as long as the major console makers continue to improve with newer generations. Nintendo has been the first console maker to update its last-generation console, the Wii. As a result, we’re now greeted with the Wii U, ahead of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox (720). Luckily for us, we get to review this next-generation console; and for you, since you'll have a chance to win one at the end of the review!
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April 23, 2013
Using your computer seems like a purely visual experience, but the aural experience is surprisingly important as well. You may not notice how important it is until the sounds disappear suddenly. Then, there's a sudden recognition that something is not quite right, or if you're playing a game, that something is terribly wrong. Half of your computing experience just vanished! There's no sound coming from your speakers. What happened? Where'd it go? Don't panic.
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April 22, 2013
I'm sure almost everyone will definitely agree that typing on a tablet with its on-screen keyboard is a huge pain. To remedy that, the market is currently flooded with various tablet keyboard cases. Some are quite innovative, others are meh. Luckily the ClamCase Pro iPad Keyboard Case falls in the former group. We'll first take you on a walkthrough of the ClamCase Pro; then, you guessed it, offer it up in a giveaway!
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April 19, 2013
Technology failing to work remains the most ridiculous genre trope of the zombie apocalypse. We've seen many disgusted protagonists sneeringly discard ominously "dead" phones: That's because people in movies do not know much about technology. Smartphones will not suddenly become useless slabs of plastic and glass after the era of the undead arrives.
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April 19, 2013
The world is full of gadgets. I have plenty in my house, and I'm sure you have plenty in yours. They come in all shapes and sizes: some connect to the Internet, some broadcast radio or television signals, many make our lives easier. Or at least they're meant to make our lives easier. The truth is some gadgets turn out to be duds.
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April 18, 2013
There's a certain novelty factor to tablets, which invariably means that if one person in the household owns one, they'll be continually fighting off calls to share. Not only is this annoying, it has the potential to end in a family feud if an expensive tablet gets dropped or otherwise destroyed by a younger member of the family. The answer is, of course, to provide an alternative tablet for your kids; one that you're comfortable with them using to their heart's content. What follows are five Android tablets that fit the bill.
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April 17, 2013
Velcro was invented by a Swiss engineer who couldn't help but discover a good use for the nasty burrs of burdock that would stick to his clothes and his dog's fur after hunting trips. He examined the burrs under a microscope and saw hundreds of hooks. The name Velcro is a made-up word based on two French words: velours and crochet (hook). The other day I picked up some adhesive Velcro spots in black and white at a local shop.
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April 16, 2013
No matter which console you like or what your favorite accessories are, you're bound to like popsicles, especially on a hot summer day. The Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker makes it possible to create and prepare any kind of popsicle you can dream of, and have it ready to eat in just several minutes. We're giving 5 away, so make sure to read the review then join the contest!
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April 15, 2013
Okay, let's take a deep breath and deal with the emergency first. Any emergency requires us to take a moment or two and assess the situation. That way we aren't just reacting, we are acting with intent. Usually, that works out better in the long run. Time is precious in emergencies, but so is rational thinking and that's what you came here for, isn't it? So take another calming breath and answer the following questions.
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April 15, 2013
Quite recently, I wrote an article revealing the disadvantages to Bitcoin mining. More precisely, a major disadvantage to the actual mining process is the cost vs. revenue battle, where you may be spending more money on generating bitcoins than you are earning with the bitcoins you have mined. This can vary based on the hardware you use for mining as well as the current value of a bitcoin.
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April 14, 2013
The advent of cell phones and smartphones made us all very used to being able to call, send messages and emails from everywhere, and being available no matter where we are. This is undoubtedly useful, but it can also be overwhelming at times. Would you consider shutting off your phone for an entire day, or would that be too much to bear?
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April 12, 2013
We’ve previously looked at some excellent uses for this British minicomputer, but the fact is that it is just so versatile that there is always something amazing to talk about. Who would have thought that the Raspberry Pi could be used for so much more than its original purpose of educating, providing a platform for children to learn how to program?
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