| Domino's DomiCopter takes pizza delivery airborne Posted: 06 Jun 2013 12:11 AM PDT |
| Mutator silences your iPhone, no exceptions Posted: 05 Jun 2013 10:21 PM PDT |
| Omni gaming treadmill really gets moving on Kickstarter Posted: 05 Jun 2013 08:01 PM PDT 
When we first checked in on the Omni, an omnidirectional treadmill from Virtuix designed to translate the user's physical movements into a virtual world, the company was hoping to launch a Kickstarter campaign in May. It missed that target, but only just, with a launch on June 4. The campaign target has already been exceeded many times over, meaning backers could be getting physical within virtual worlds by January 2014... Continue Reading Omni gaming treadmill really gets moving on Kickstarter Section: Games Tags: Kickstarter, Motion Controller, Omni, Omni-Directional, Treadmill, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Virtuix Related Articles:  |
| DARPA's Unattended Ground Sensor uses smartphone techology Posted: 05 Jun 2013 07:59 PM PDT 
While the needs of the modern digital warrior are growing rapidly, military sensors take three to eight years to develop while private industry can produce similar technology in only one or two years. In the hope of speeding things up, DARPA's Adaptable Sensor System (ADAPT) program is looking to smartphone industry technologies and practices... Continue Reading DARPA's Unattended Ground Sensor uses smartphone techology Section: Military Tags: DARPA, Sensors, Smartphones, Surveillance Related Articles:  |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Galaxy S4 Posted: 05 Jun 2013 07:17 PM PDT 
Samsung's mobile approach is simple: make a device in every conceivable size, for every conceivable price point, and for every conceivable demographic. So it shouldn't be too big of a surprise to see a new Galaxy aimed at the rugged, outdoorsy set. The Galaxy S4 Active is a niche device for sure, but, fortunately, it also has some promising features under the hood. Let's see how its specs (and other features) compare to the standard Galaxy S4... Continue Reading Samsung Galaxy S4 Active vs. Galaxy S4 Section: Mobile Technology Tags: Outdoor, Outdoor Technology, Product Comparison, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S4, smartphone, Smartphones, specs Related Articles:  |
| NASA shows that icing inside turbofan engines kills power Posted: 05 Jun 2013 06:44 PM PDT 
About once a month on average, an incident is reported in which turbofan jet engines flying at high-altitude lose power. The pilots report that there is little if any bad weather that might explain the power loss and although uncommon, this fault is potentially disastrous. The culprit is called ice crystal icing, and NASA scientists are making progress in understanding the problem using a world first test facility that creates an artificial ice cloud similar to that encountered by planes at high altitudes... Continue Reading NASA shows that icing inside turbofan engines kills power Section: Aircraft Tags: Flying, High Altitude, Ice, NASA, Turbine, Weather Related Articles:  |
| Sports broadcasts could soon feature Matrix-style replays Posted: 05 Jun 2013 04:14 PM PDT |
| Transformer Book Trio leads Asus Computex assault Posted: 05 Jun 2013 02:52 PM PDT 
Asus has unveiled the next step in the evolution of the hybrid note/tablet at the company's "We Transform" press event at Computex 2013 in Taipei, Taiwan. In addition to two CPUs and dual operating systems, the Transformer Book Trio adds a powerful desktop element to the mix. Other devices introduced by chairman Jonney Shih include 6- and 7-inch Pads, a wireless media center and a touchpad mouse. .. Continue Reading Transformer Book Trio leads Asus Computex assault Section: Mobile Technology Tags: Android, Asus, Intel Core, Jelly Bean, Mouse, Multi-touch, Tablet, Windows 8 Related Articles:  |
| The 800-hp Zonda Revolucion ends an era (for now) Posted: 05 Jun 2013 02:21 PM PDT 
After close to a decade and a half, including a run of super-limited editions and one-offs, Pagani has released its final Zonda. Or so it seems. A "car designed to amaze both on the track and in a car collection," the Zonda Revolucion brings the legendary line to a close with a bang. .. Continue Reading The 800-hp Zonda Revolucion ends an era (for now) Section: Automotive Tags: Pagani, Supercars Related Articles:  |
| New resin can be used for custom-shaped electrodes – or bacterium-sized bunny sculptures Posted: 05 Jun 2013 02:11 PM PDT |
| OrCam aims to improve quality of life for the visually impaired Posted: 05 Jun 2013 01:45 PM PDT |
| Can Flexiskates kickstart a new pavement roller-skiing craze? Posted: 05 Jun 2013 12:21 PM PDT |
| Mini humanoid robots are beginning to walk more like people Posted: 05 Jun 2013 11:57 AM PDT 
While there are several humanoid robot kits available to hobbyists, most of them leave much to be desired when it comes to walking the way we do. The fact that they can move on two feet at all is pretty cool, but most simply bend their knees and make a series of quick little steps, resulting in a gait which looks like they're shuffling rather than really walking. Professional roboticists and programmers are now beginning to show some improvements that are worth seeing in action... Continue Reading Mini humanoid robots are beginning to walk more like people Section: Robotics Tags: Humanoid, Robots, Walk Related Articles:  |
| UV-LEDs make bygones of strawberry mold and decay Posted: 05 Jun 2013 09:57 AM PDT 
A truism as old as strawberry picking is the observation that the juicier and tastier the strawberries, the more quickly the berries turn to a mushy heap of rot and mold, even in the fridge. An answer to longer fruit storage may come with research showing that selective UV light inhibits both decay and the growth of mold. With new LEDs able to produce specific types of UV light, we might see gadgets for use in the fridge that keep produce fresher longer. .. Continue Reading UV-LEDs make bygones of strawberry mold and decay Section: Science Tags: Food technology, Fresh, Fruit, LED, Ultraviolet Related Articles:  |
| Offshore floating prison concept would create electricity for the mainland Posted: 05 Jun 2013 09:09 AM PDT |
| Thunderbolt 2 twice as speedy for 4K video streaming Posted: 05 Jun 2013 07:40 AM PDT |
| MotoCzysz wins IOM TT Zero electric bike race demonstrating 4 decades of progress in just 4 years Posted: 05 Jun 2013 05:00 AM PDT 
MotoCzysz today won its fourth TT ZERO race in a row, demonstrating just how far the electric motorcycle has come in a short time. The first five runnings of the TT ZERO event at the 105 year-old Isle of Man motorcycle racing festival suggest electric bikes will catch up to the fastest gas-powered bikes in about five years. Every practice session has seen lap speeds increase. The inaugural 2009 electric lap record was run at the same speed as the circuit record in 1936 on the first Manx Norton. This week, electric motorcycles have surpassed the laps times of Hailwood's RC181 Honda 500, Duke's Gilera, Agostini's MV Agusta fire engines, and they're about to better the Kawasaki KR750, Suzuki RG500 and Yamaha TZ750 two-strokes of the mid-seventies. Four decades of progress in 48 months. Read on.. Continue Reading MotoCzysz wins IOM TT Zero electric bike race demonstrating 4 decades of progress in just 4 years Section: Motorcycles Related Articles:  |
| WoodSkin aims to bridge the gap between virtual design and real construction Posted: 05 Jun 2013 04:43 AM PDT 
These days it seems software and technology can take design beyond feasible construction in the real world through its increasing ability to create fantastical projects and shapes in a virtual domain. Interdisciplinary design studio MammaFotogramma hope to go someway towards bridging this virtual to reality design gap through the development of a flexible wood surfacing material named WoodSkin. This wood and mesh composite product can be applied to static structures whilst facilitating movement and maintaining some form of visual appeal. .. Continue Reading WoodSkin aims to bridge the gap between virtual design and real construction Section: Architecture Tags: Construction, Flexible, Materials, Structure Related Articles:  |
| Brabus B63 620 Widestar puts Mercedes-Benz AMG sibling in the rearview Posted: 05 Jun 2013 03:53 AM PDT |
| MIT maps solar potential of Cambridge, Massachusetts with record accuracy Posted: 05 Jun 2013 03:48 AM PDT 
MIT researchers have developed a new technique that can be used to accurately predict the annual yield of a photovoltaic solar array located anywhere on the planet, taking into account local climate, panel orientation, and obstructions from nearby buildings. As a proof of concept, the scientists have mapped out the 17,000 rooftops of Cambridge, Massachusetts and created a user-friendly web interface that residents can use to look up their homes and get an accurate projection of the cost and return on investment of placing a PV panel over their heads... Continue Reading MIT maps solar potential of Cambridge, Massachusetts with record accuracy Section: Environment Tags: LIDAR, MIT, Photovoltaic Related Articles:  |
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