By David Ponce
Every now and then, R&D departments spew out prototypes that look promising enough that we can imagine them making their way into finished products one day. Recently, Olympus has announced the development of an “Axial symmetrical...
By David Ponce
We're used to seeing OLED screens in small-ish electronics. But the technology is moving forward by leaps and bounds, and displays getting ever larger. The nice thing about OLED displays is that they don't have...
I've nursed a cough for nearly a month when the year has started. I had worst days, but coughing and sneezing are affecting my productivity. It's also kind of embarrassing when you can't stop coughing when you're in public.
So, for...
By David Ponce
Not-being-lost is a nice feeling. It sure beats the pretending-to-know-where-you-are-until-the-wife-punches-sense-into-you feeling. And, to help you keep your bearings with the use of your cellphone, Yamaha has announced the development of the YAS529 three-axis Geomagnetic Sensor...
By Evan Ackerman
The next time you find yourself spoonless and craving a single serving pudding cup (and in New Zealand), you may be able to snag some of these CrushPaks. Rather than relying on a utensil, just shove your...
By David Ponce
What happens when you combine a cellphone, a GPS module, a compass and an Internet connection? A kickass service from American GeoVector and Japanese CyberMap Japan (aka Mapion), sadly only available in Japan. It's called "Mapion...
By Andrew Liszewski
The two largest telcos in Canada, Rogers and Bell recently announced the availability of what they're calling 'portable high-speed internet.' Typically high-speed access flows into a home via the phone lines or though cable tv and in...
For the outdoorsy man with a thirst for adventure, the Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch will complement your lifestyle and can cope up with most of your bold activities. The watch has activity tracking and mountain hiking tools like...
By Andrew Liszewski
Oh inventors! What won't you attach a camera too these days? Adam Sutcliffe a graduate of the Royal College of Art apparently wondered what it would be like to ride a frisbee in flight. Since physics basically...