We’re not even half way through the year and we’re already getting plenty of awesome gadgets hitting the “hot” level that are worthy of infographic fame. That’s the premise of the graphic below.   3D printers started getting some attention in 2011, but now they’re more than just a novelty. They’re being used for practical reasons every day by universities, tech companies, and even individuals with a little extra money for the latest in geek toys. That’s just one example of the gadgets gaining attention.   Here’s the graphic from Mushroom Networks.    …

Getting a ticket for speeding is a fear that most drivers face every day. For 16 percent of drivers this year, that fear will become a reality. Of those, only 5 percent of people will not contest their ticket, costing them an average of 150 dollars. While many drivers do get pulled over for speeding, there are others who have learned to avoid the police officer’s radar gun with a device of his or her own — The radar detector. A radar gun uses radio waves to detect distance and speed of objects based on the doppler effect. A radar detector is able to detect these waves before they catch the speeding car. A…

It’s a gadget-overload world. Society and advancing technologies are making us more gadget heavy than ever, by far. It’s not even close. A recent study showed that we carry 2.9 gadgets on average. To put that into perspective, we have more gadgets on us at any one time than most of have arms. Smartphones are the obvious winner in the gadgets-on-hand segment, followed by laptops and a growing number of tablets that are approaching the half-way mark. MP3 players, hit hard by the musical capabilities of other devices, still account for 40%, and eReaders aren’t quite dead yet, rolling in at 29% despite…

Ever watched a science fiction television show or movie and suddenly wished all the futuristic gadgets being portrayed were real? You may be surprised as to how many of the gadgets you see in sci-fi entertainment that emulates ones that exist. Such gadgets like the underwater car like the one James Bond had and a Jetpack similar to the one from the Jetsons cartoon. The futuristic gadgets you dreamed of as a kid are actually in existence, who knew the future would be now? …

We’ve all seen the casino movies where the cheaters come up these elaborate plans to rob the casinos of millions of dollars. Not to mention they always use the coolest gadgets to do so. Well, for those of you that thought that was only something that happened in the movies, you’re wrong. Casino cheaters have been around for quite a while, and they are still cheating their way to thousands, if not millions of dollars today. However, it’s a lot harder to get away with cheating now-a-days. Casinos are stepping their game up when it comes to their cheater-catching gadgets. In fact, on average, there are…

Quirky gadgets are ones that make us want them, obsess over them and then… eventually they are the ones that we cannot live without. They almost become like little art pieces that create conversation and much like on the web, they become viral amongst friends. The best part is that you found them first and can own the cred for having a keen eye for cool things. Therefore, we wanted to ensure that we keep you up to speed on the gadgets that lean on the quirky side yet are useful and will serve you well for a decent amount of time, here are 4 quirky gadgets that will make your head turn.   1. BLACK Element…

Google has never been the best when it comes to plugging their own products. It has resulted in poor launches of other items such as all of their first phone attempts, their Chromebooks, and just about everything else they’ve pushed, even the big Google+ blast that they’ve been hammering for the last several months. Their push for the Nexus 7 tablet has been stronger and the advertising shows promise. In an almost Applesque way, the latest video they’ve released introducing their tablet hardware attempts to touch people where they are most likely approachable – the family. Instead of going into…

In a space close to home… the Internet can guide you to magical places that will fulfill your technological dreams and bring you closer to the future, today. Items that can aid in making your lifestyle more enjoyable and help you make your home fit your personality even more. Here are 10 cleverly designed items that will leave you drooling and yearning for their company. Prepare to have your mind blown.   1. Darth Vader Lamp Light the Force be with you. You totally saw that coming right? via: popgadget 2. e-Zip E750 Electric Scooter Go green with this electric scooter that can take you to work,…

They can’t seem to catch a break. News has been bad for the former leader in handset sales worldwide and it’s only gotten worse recently. They announced today that the Lumia 900 Windows phone, their flagship, will be sold at 50% off only three months after its launch. With a 2-year AT&T agreement, the phone costs $49.99. This was expected to some extent after Microsoft announced that the current phones would not be able to run their upcoming Windows 8 software. It has consumers believing that there’s no reason to get any of the current Windows phones and they would be correct. This news comes on…

Going green is getting easier, and the products and ideas reach every corner of life. You can get a greener car, a greener kitchen, and now, and a greener office space. Whether working from home, or organizing your own cubicle, these five great bamboo office products will help you work with a greatly reduced carbon footprint.   1) Bamboo Flooring Linoleum, tile, concrete, and carpet are often used in office settings, but if you really want a greener and warmer office, consider making the switch to bamboo flooring. It is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also strong, functional, and…