July 31, 2007 by Lauren
Well it's about time, I guess. Not only do we have our own underwater video cameras, we even know
how to rig them up by ourselves. I'm assuming we could probably submerge anything in the same way, but it's nice to have companies build these things for us, too. That said, this seems like one of the more pointless waterproof gadgets out there.
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July 30, 2007 by Lauren
This is the first worthy update to microscope technology in years, and it may actually fit into the 'breakthrough' category. This IDSA's 2007 Gold Winner [in the medical category] is also the first to allow scientists to view living biological cells. For once, when using this new equipment, we will not be relying on dead, preserved organisms to make deductions.
It's the same basic concept of a standard microscope slide plus one very important feature that changes the way we see the subjects.
July 30, 2007 by Lauren
Traditional door mechanisms not your thing? Perhaps you just aren't feeling laser/fingerprint/retina/face scanners as your means to security. Or maybe, you don't even approve of a standard locking system. If you're thinking you want to go back to basics, then you ought to like this new doorknob design.
It isn't just about security, though. This newer concept is the same idea of old methods that were utilized just to get some privacy.
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July 30, 2007 by Lauren
There are a couple of Mac-related updates that I'd like to cover involving a tentative revamped keyboard and a little thing we like to call Mac OS X Leopard, which is currently set for October.
I'll start off with the
changes in Leopard and how things will be different for Mac users out there. Before I get into specific features I'd like to assure you that it's still Mac, it's still the same concept, and everything is still wrapped in a pretty, aesthetically pleasing package.
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July 30, 2007 by Lauren
The prototype of the Halluc II was unveiled a few days ago by researchers at the Chiba Institute of Technology. This swank robot vehicle is equipped with eight legs that are prepared to handle rough and rugged terrain, whether it is driving or walking. In addition to those options, the robot can move sideways, conquer obstacles in either mode, and turn around in place. It's reminiscent of something from Inspector Gadget meets Transformers, and it admittedly looks like an intensely cool toy.
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July 29, 2007 by Lauren
Lomak (AKA Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is simply that; a mouse and keyboard set designed for those can't use standard tools of the trade. You may have seen similar innovations such as speech recognition, or even mind reading, capabilities in technology to accommodate any and all users. The concept here is the same, simply utilizing a beam of light instead.
The system works with the aid of a light-sending pointer, which can be worn somewhere on the head or hands.
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July 29, 2007 by Lauren
Now there are two things in this world that have really gotten better, not to mention significantly more widespread; security systems and Wi-Fi, that is.
These two systems have finally joined forces, meaning wireless technology has stepped up to the task of keeping you safe. The appropriately named FireAngel is responsible for bringing us just such a range of products.
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July 26, 2007 by Lauren
I thought Barbie had enough accessories, but apparently I'm wrong. She now has an MP3 player roughly shaped like herself. What makes this MP3 oh-so-special and exclusive for your little girl? It plugs into a dock that will unlock a slew of pages that include games an chat rooms. These pages can't be accessed without the MP3 player. I guess there goes 'sharing is caring'.
“Over the next few years, you’ll see a lot of companies finding ways to
create products that are Web enabled,” said, Marc Rosenberg, chief
marketing officer at Zizzle.
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July 26, 2007 by Lauren
We're all familiar with the fairly high-tech fingerprint scanning. More recently, we aren't so pleased with the technology. Say someone wants to break into your print-protected PC. Simple; all they have do is cut off your finger and they're in! That may not be so realistic, but supposedly the MythBusters crew fooled a print scanner with a simple Xerox copy of a fingerprint. I'm not saying it's easy, but we can do better; such is the scientific way.
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July 25, 2007 by Lauren
Having a stutter has to be frustrating, not to mention underestimated. Until recently, a stutter couldn't be cured. This is difficult for the stutterer, as they cannot sufficiently express themselves without breaking up. Some cases are more mild while others are quite severe, really meddling with life. A new device has a rather unpredicted method of potentially stopping the stutter, or close to it.
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