Gadgets posts

  There has been a welcomed invasion in our lives, one that greets us as in the morning much like the paper use to, one that tucks us in at night and keeps us socializing all day through. It is our computerized friend and all of its abilities to make our lives less of a hassle and even a little more organized. We don’t need an alien attack or a zombie apocalypse (although the Walking Dead makes it look oh so cool); we already have something that we have succumbed to… This isn’t the age of Technology; instead, it is a Technology takeover. …

Robots are ultra-cool, something we have wanted since long before Rosey the maid from the Jetsons. Technology has allowed us to turn ideas into reality but the robots that have been created are either too expensive or have brutally failed. Our smartphones have almost become our robotic limb, a gadget that we cannot live without; in fact we have chosen to become heavily reliant on this multipurpose tech. So, it would be super awesome if we could turn or smartphones into robots right? Yep. …

Hello my far away galaxy friend. We meet at last… Charge forth with light sabers, wookies and storm troopers and be sure to banish all non-Star Wars loving creatures from your area on Planet Earth, for we are about to sound like R2-D2 to them as we pivot ourselves into galactic history. Ahhh… R2-D2, only the most beloved android there is, and no we are not talking about phones here people! We are talking about the human cyborg C3PO’s best matched counterpart R2-D2. The resourceful and spunky droid, though only able to communicate through beeping sounds easily became a much loved astromech…

The product isn’t new. The concept has been around for a while. The need will be around for much longer if we don’t look more closely at it. Power. It’s the one thing that nearly every device, gadget, and piece of equipment in the world needs. We get power from different sources but in most cases the end result is either combustion, electricity, or both. There is no shortage of power potential (between solar, wind, natural gas, and nuclear, potential power is virtually limitless), but there are two things that are preventing us from transcending current power challenges: A reliable and affordable…

With QR readers in our pockets and digital book readers in our bags, it makes sense that something like this would start to pop up. There should no longer be a reason for books to be inaccessible. It’s not like we have to go to the library to find out that the book we wanted was checked out. They’re all available in one form or another online. Here’s a close-up view if you want to try it out and download The Iliad. I tested it out myself – no malware. …

Independence is something we all strive to accomplish within our lives; we like to be able to rely on ourselves to get through our everyday routines. However, imagine if you couldn’t, if someone had to be with you in order for you to use their eyes to see for you, even for the smallest detail. That feeling is imaginably frustrating and although we have advanced in ways to accommodate the visually impaired through technology, there has been nothing as close as this that will change the way the visually impaired will see themselves and the world around them unlike ever before. …

The wait is finally nearly over. After a false start earlier in the year that got everyone excited about the iPhone 5 only to be offered the iPhone 4s instead, Apple appears to be ready to release their latest generation smartphone to its adoring fans. According to iMore, the iPhone 5 event will be held September 12 with pre-orders opening up that day. The information on Apple pre-orders comes from sources that have provided iMore with accurate iPhone related launch dates in the past. The information on the international launches comes from sources that have provided our network, Mobile Nations,…

The way they made bicycles in the 50’s were beautifully designed and crafted; they looked like a metal piece of art on two wheels. Today, that vintage look is making a comeback with many bicycle companies looking to replicate that old school style. As cool as that is on its own, there is one company that is upping the ante by adding a motor to its sleek design and optimizing comfort for easy riding. Hammacher offers an electronic bike for extended hours of riding, with its 500-watt electric motor you can get that extra push up a hill or add speed to your journey. Its design is made for ultimate comfort…

As the world advances in Technology, we are using a lot of electricity without giving it much thought; after all, we cannot live without our devices. This does not mean that we do not care about our environment, since we are very well aware that we need our planet in order to live (unless Mars pans out). For those of us who want to find a balance by remaining able to use our electronics conscious free and prevent the unremitting damage we collectively cause to our ecosystem, this portable solar panel will light up your life, literally. The Fuse 10W made by Voltaic Systems is a three panel 3.4 watt light-weight…

Long before Curiosity landed on mars, people were discovering the moon. Plantronics is the company that back in 1969, provided the ability for “One small step for mankind” to be transmitted from the moon. They are the electronics company that produces audio communication equipment that has enhanced our Technology in space and here on Earth too. Being that they were also the chosen sole supplier in the 1960’s of headsets for air traffic controllers improving the way we have been communicating for decades. …