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Samsung has patented a smartwatch that uses gesture controls

Patent applications from Samsung suggest the company is looking at moving beyond the touchscreen for its next wearable device. Spotted by blog SammyToday, the eight patents draw a picture of a smartwatch that uses a wide array of different sensors to accept interface options. These include a touch sensor built into the wristband, a processor to… Continue reading Samsung has patented a smartwatch that uses gesture controls

Autodesk and the NPS are creating a virtual tour of the USS Arizona

Have you ever wondered what the USS Arizona battleship would look like if it were raised from the deep? For the past year, the National Park Service has collaborated with Autodesk and other partners to use sonar, photo imaging, and other technology to survey and create a 3-D model of the USS Arizona in its… Continue reading Autodesk and the NPS are creating a virtual tour of the USS Arizona

Solar Roadways is inching closer and closer to reality

Going green is one of the ways that can go about to help reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, but it is a seemingly slow effort. We have seen attempts to make going green more widespread, like glow in the dark highways that can help reduce the need for street lights, but what about installing solar panels… Continue reading Solar Roadways is inching closer and closer to reality

Images of the Galaxy S5 Active for AT&T have been leaked

AT&T is set to offer a new Galaxy S5 to its customers in the form of the more tough and rugged Galaxy S5 Active. A press image with the carrier’s branding has just leaked. Samsung isn’t wasting any time in using the Galaxy S5 name to its advantage. When the company announced its flagship Galaxy… Continue reading Images of the Galaxy S5 Active for AT&T have been leaked

Nature could greatly influence the drones of the future

Drone developers from around the globe are taking inspiration from nature for the latest generations of automated aerial vehicles. Researchers are faced with challenging problems of navigating tight environments, whether in urban environments, or underground. A total of 14 research teams have turned to nature for inspiration to develop superior capabilities in drones. Drones are… Continue reading Nature could greatly influence the drones of the future

F5 Networks has acquired a DDoS prevention startup called Defense.net

F5 Networks has acquired Defense.net, an 18-month-old startup that helps customers prevent distributed denial-of-service attacks to servers with a cloud-based security product. The deal will help Seattle-based F5 compliment its software offering, which already includes an existing on-premise DDoS Protection service. Belmont, California-based Defense.net was founded in December 2012 and had previously raised $9.5 million. Network hardware and software vendor F5… Continue reading F5 Networks has acquired a DDoS prevention startup called Defense.net

Firefighters might soon be equipped with high-tech exoskeletons

We’ve often seen it in science fiction: an exoskeleton worn over the body that turns an average human into a super human, sort of like Iron Man. An exoskeleton not only protects the body, but also lets a person carry heavier loads and get assists in things like walking, running, and other muscular movements. DARPA is… Continue reading Firefighters might soon be equipped with high-tech exoskeletons

Samsung is working on a VR headset for its mobile devices

Got pockets big enough for a Samsung phablet? You might want to stitch an extension into them: Samsung is said to be working on its own virtual reality headset to be paired up with its mobile devices, according to Engadget. Whereas the Oculus Rift focuses on PC gaming, and Sony’s Project Morpheus will do the same for… Continue reading Samsung is working on a VR headset for its mobile devices

Elevate is a new app that is basically a personal trainer for your brain

Apple has just begun featuring a rather interesting app as its Editors’ Choice in the App Store. The app is called Elevate, and it’s touted as a personal brain trainer of sorts. Elevate seeks to improve articulation, reading and listening focus, writing abilities, and information-processing speed. Based on your goals, the app creates a personalized training… Continue reading Elevate is a new app that is basically a personal trainer for your brain

Amazon Prime users now have access to several HBO shows

The first wave of popular HBO series and movies has officially landed on Amazon Prime. As of Wednesday, Prime members in the US can now catch a full lineup of HBO shows, films, miniseries, documentaries, and specials at no extra cost. Amazon has even cooked up a special page called theHBO Collection through which Prime subscribers… Continue reading Amazon Prime users now have access to several HBO shows