Google Glass was doomed from the start
Eight months after Google Glass was released and it's becoming ever clearer that the device was doomed from the start. Fore one, the devices are too hard to acquire and have...
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Ultrasonic array is able to move objects in 3D space
Three Japanese researchers, Yoichi Ochiai, Takayuki Hoshi, and Jun Rekimoto, have managed to create an ultrasonic array that can push items around in 3D space. The system has two original features. One is the direction...
Canadian build a working pick-up truck out of ice
It was only matter of time before the Canadians did something like this, a Canadian company has managed to build a working pick-up truck out of ice. The truck was made...
Galaxy Grand Lite could be named Galaxy Grand Neo upon release
Samsung’s Galaxy Grand Lite has been leaking quite a bit lately, and today it looks like we’re finally getting some confirmation on specs and naming. The Grand Lite will likely be marketed...
Samsung may see its dominance over the Android market challenged
One of the problems with selling Android phones is that nobody can compete with Samsung, instead they're left with competing for the scraps. This could all change in 2014, however,...
iMpulse is the smallest portable controller out there
iMpulse is a tiny portable controller for touchscreen devices that connects through Bluetooth. Despite its size, the controller still manages to squeeze in a directional pad, seven buttons, and a rechargeable...
Plex website relaunches as Plex.tv
Plex has grown rapidly over the last few years and its increased focus as a cloud service for your pictures, videos, and music has resulted in a relaunching of the main...
Specs leaked for Samsung’s huge 12.2-inch tablet
Reports of Samsung’s huge 12.2-inch tablet only began late last month, but it looks like the official specifications have already been uncovered. The tablet will feature a 12.2-inch display with 2560×1600 pixel resolution, 2.3GHz quad-core...
Syrian Electronic Army hacks Skype’s Facebook, Twitter, and official blog
The Syrian Electronic Army has claimed responsibility for hacking Skype's Facebook, Twitter, and official blog and demanding an end to public spying. Skype managed to regain control and delete the hackers...
Netflix’s CEO is getting a 50% salary increase this year
Considering that Netflix's shares quadrupled in value last year, its no surprise that the company's CEO is getting a salary increase. A recent regulatory filing shows that the CEO, Reed Hastings, will get...
Amazon is now charging sales tax in three more states
Starting Wednesday, Amazon.com shoppers in Indiana, Nevada and Tennessee will have to pay sales tax on their purchases. This brings the number of states in which Amazon automatically adds tax to purchases to...
Control a swarm of drone minions with hand gestures
The University of Illinois' Aerospace Robotics and Control Laboratory has released a new video demonstrating how someone can control a swarm of drone minions with hand gestures. The quadrotors were purchased from...
New phone will run both Android and Firefox OS
Not much has been heard from Mozilla recently in regards to its new mobile Linux operating system, Firefox OS. However, the company's hardware partner for unlocked Firefox OS phones revealed...
Biggest threat to Windows is that people don’t really care about it
If Windows ever dies out, it will likely go out with a whimper and not with a bang.Windows enthusiast Paul Thurrott worries that the biggest problem facing Microsoft right now is that Windows...
TSA agents could end up being replaced by machines
The Transporation Security Administration is the main reason why so many Americans hate flying. Not only is it annoying to have to strip down at security checkpoints, submit to the occasional patdown, and...
Augmented reality tech will revolutionize the medical industry
An augmented reality software platform that integrates digital eyewear, smartphones, and tablets into one platform is trying to revolutionize the medical industry. The platform, called Infinity Augmented Reality, has released a special...
Winamp and Shoutcast sold to Radionomy by AOL
AOL originally announced plans to sell off Winamp and Shoutcast but has instead decided to sell them to a Belgian company called Radionomy. The company, based in Brussels, is an international aggregator of...
How U.S. laws are killing the future of robotics
Robots are the future, but even as the amount robotics inventions rises at a rapid pace, the U.S. is lagging behind. While the U.S. military has invested a lot of time...
New website is essentially an eBay for cosplayers
A new website called CosTrader is essentially an eBay for cosplayers. Users can buy and sell anything from whole-body costumes to colored wigs to plastic-cast accessories, all from a number of...
Motorola aims to sell more phones as part of its New Year’s reolution
It's no secret that Motorola's flagship Moto X hasn't been a hit with consumers, and with considerable inventory likely building up, it's time to move some product. The base configured Moto X will now...