Author: Jordan Cumberland

Expo 2010 Shanghai Ready to Open to Public

Apr 30 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

Expo 2010 Shanghai China begins on May 1 and runs until October 31 and it has been made possible with the help of 189 countries and 57 international organizations. The theme of the expo is “Better City – Better Life,” and more than 70 million visitors are expected to attend the traditional fair. That more »

Doctors Monitor Pregnancy With Smartphones

Apr 30 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

There are some pretty awesome phone features and apps out there lately but it doesn’t seem like much can top AirStrip Technologies new way of tracking pregnant women and their babies using Smartphones and iPhones. Using the AirStrip OB, this has become possible and is a huge breakthrough for the medical more »

Unboxing of the iPad 3G Feels Like Christmas Morning

Apr 30 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

The long-awaited release of the Apple iPad 3G is over for US residents! iPad 3G’s are on their way to every greedy hand who ordered the massively popular device and the excitement is overwhelming. Some buyers who pre-ordered and have already received their goodies have taken to the Internet, posting more »

Tea Infuser Designed with the Future in Mind

Apr 30 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

Who doesn’t love a nice steaming cup of tea? It’s not just something you drink at high noon with crumpets and jam, it can be enjoyed anywhere at anytime. With this new idea by Mexican designer Emma Moreno, doing just that will be even easier. The small egg-like diffuser dubbed, “Duo,” uses nanotechnology more »

Knitting Without Needles With Wind Power

Apr 29 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

If you’ve ever made an attempt to learn how to knit you’ll know that while it’s rewarding to create something from your own two hands, it’s also slow and can be painful for your fingers. With this futuristic piece designed by Merel Karhof, who is an RCA grad, there’s no chance of cramped fingers or get bored of slow more »

Apple Rumored to Charge up to $10 million for iAds

Apr 29 by Jordan Cumberland | 1 comment

Rivaling ads that are displayed during the Superbowl, Olympics and other popular events, Apple may soon start charging companies up to $10 million to have their mobile ads on their devices. Apple has indicated that prices for their online advertisements for their new iAd platform for iPhone more »

Shake it Like a New and Improved Polaroid Picture

Apr 29 by Jordan Cumberland | 1 comment

Remember old-school Polaroid cameras? They were big and clunky. After a picture was snapped, the film was greedily pulled from the device and held carefully until it was ready to shake and see your image appear. There were cork boards filled with snapshots, held on by thumbtacks. Since being largely more »

The Eye: Flowerpots For Dummies

Apr 28 by Jordan Cumberland | 1 comment

Ever wondered exactly what it would look like, to be able to watch the growth of your favorite flower or plant? Well with this concept piece, you can do just that. Olga Kalugina, a designer hailing from Russia, has come up with this imaginative but highly useful tool called the, “Eye.” For hardcore more »

Apple Fourth-Generation iPhone to Possibly be Revealed in June 2010

Apr 28 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

On June 7, 2010, Apple Inc is set to host their annual developers conference. It is anticipated that during this year’s conference, the newest version of the massively popular iPhone will be revealed. The conference was announced today and we’ve learned that it will run through until June 11, more »

Sony Wants Your Scrap Electronics

Apr 28 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

When you purchase a new car these days, a lot of companies offer potential buyers incentives like money back for their old vehicle or other trade-in options. Sony has jumped on the bandwagon and started a new ‘scrapping’ program to try and create added interest in their products, as well as cut down on more »

MiLi Power Skin Cases Charge Apple Devices

Apr 22 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

The new MiLi Power Skin case for the iPhone is not just a protective case but can also juice up the battery at the same time. The MiLi Power Skin is able to work as a charging system because of the 1,200-mAH lithium polymer battery that is housed in the thin case. The MiLi will be equipped with a USB port more »

Benjamin Franklin is Cracking Down on Counterfeiting

Apr 22 by Jordan Cumberland | 1 comment

It seems to be a lot easier to copy and counterfeit currency nowadays and there are constant concerns about using or being given a fake bill. The U.S Department of Treasury has recently refreshed the $100 bill, in an attempt to curb the counterfeiting epidemic that has taken over in the last few years. more »

Farmer's Homemade Robots Pour Drinks, Chop Food, Paint, and More

Apr 21 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

Chinese farmer turned inventor, Wu Yulu, is finally getting some recognition after designing and building homemade robots. Yulu has faced some hardships in his life: a fire that burnt his house to the ground, being splashed by battery acid, and the stress of being heavily in debt. Yulu is finally more »

Blu-Ray Players Use Apple Devices as Remote Controls

Apr 21 by Jordan Cumberland | add comment

Pioneer announced their new line of Blu-ray players yesterday. These new models are exactly the same as older versions, except for one new detail. The new line is now able to be controlled with an app on your iPhone or  iPod Touch. Along with Pioneer’s free iControlAV app, users can connect to their network more »