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This section honors the most innovative technological innovations, ranging from robots and drones to ground-breaking devices. It keeps readers motivated by the limitless possibilities of human creativity by showcasing future ideas and visionary concepts that push the envelope of what is possible.

Consolidated Review: iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom

Consolidated Review: iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom

As the rush to get hands on the iPad 2 starts, there are still some who want to make a...

T-Mobile and Sprint Considering A Merger?

T-Mobile and Sprint Considering A Merger?

Rumors by an anonymous source reported by BusinessWeek are revealing that two of the top four U.S. wireless providers are...

One Billion Reasons Nokia Likes the Microsoft Deal

One Billion Reasons Nokia Likes the Microsoft Deal

Let the money exchange flow both ways. That's what is starting to transpire in the Nokia/Microsoft deal and there are...

Android Activations – Amazing Visualization

Android Activations – Amazing Visualization

You have to hand it to the Android Developers team. They deliver the goods when it comes to news and...

Lavo: The Wash-Your-Clothes-In-A-Backpack Invention

Lavo: The Wash-Your-Clothes-In-A-Backpack Invention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V-DKlFg-BU Lavo is a backpack that functions as a hand-washing device for clothes. It operates by giving users a way...

Everything You Need to Know About the Death Star

Everything You Need to Know About the Death Star

One aspect of geek credibility is knowing random facts and figures pertaining to the most powerful weapon in the universe:...

Solowheel: What The Segway Should Have Been

Solowheel: What The Segway Should Have Been

The Segway was going to revolutionize the way we travel medium distances. It didn't. Now, there is a new personal...

iPhone: Verizon for Calls, ATT for 3G

iPhone: Verizon for Calls, ATT for 3G

In a recent test using Speedtest, the AT&T iPhone proved to be around twice as fast as Verizon for 3G...

Guys… We Just Broke Science

Guys… We Just Broke Science

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v2xnl6LwJE And here is a visual riddle to help ferry you into the weekend - Escher's Waterfall, come to life....

Apple Rolls Out Subscription Service on App Store for Content Publishers

Apple Rolls Out Subscription Service on App Store for Content Publishers

Apple rolled out a subscription service today that will allow publishers to put their content on apps and charge for...

No Escape: SIM Card Released With Facebook Integration

No Escape: SIM Card Released With Facebook Integration

Gemalto has released the first SIM card with built-in Facebook functionality - meaning pretty soon, every GSM handset, regardless of...

WP7 – Not Dead Yet!

WP7 – Not Dead Yet!

If you're not an iPhone-toting Macolyte, you may be following the adventures of Windows Phone 7, the little operating system...

As Apple Feels the Heat, A Cheaper iPhone is Coming

As Apple Feels the Heat, A Cheaper iPhone is Coming

On the heels of the Microsoft/Nokia deal and with Android making tremendous strides in sales, Apple is planning on releasing...

The Garage-Built Gadget Every iPhone Video Addict Needs

The Garage-Built Gadget Every iPhone Video Addict Needs

Every now and then, an idea comes along that springs from a garage and turns into gold. Such will hopefully...

HP/Palm Announce “TouchPad” WebOS Tablet, Looks Impressive

HP/Palm Announce “TouchPad” WebOS Tablet, Looks Impressive

Though WebOS never really got much traction, HP/Palm are looking to change that with today's announcement of a new tablet...

N-3D: Your Smartphone, iPad Now Produces 3D Images

N-3D: Your Smartphone, iPad Now Produces 3D Images

https://vimeo.com/19380592 I'm not going to attempt to explain how this is working because, to be honest, I don't know how...

Every Man On Earth Will Want This Thing

Every Man On Earth Will Want This Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bgRszdUdhQ I'm not sure whether or not to believe what I'm seeing, but if what I'm seeing is true, this...

Telus to Unlock iPhones in Canada

Telus to Unlock iPhones in Canada

Those of the Frozen North, rejoice - Telus has introduced a new unlock policy that will unlock a GSM handset...

Turn Your iPod Touch Into a Phone Using Its Own Packaging

Turn Your iPod Touch Into a Phone Using Its Own Packaging

You thought you were on the cutting edge of geek chic with that iPhone 4. You ain't seen nothing yet....

1 out of 4 Apps Are Used Only Once

1 out of 4 Apps Are Used Only Once

Geeks love smart phones, but if I see another "fart" application, I might just go kamikaze on my Droid X....