Amazon is back at it again, this time with the Kindle Fire HDX, an
updated version of the super popular Kindle Fire HD. Available in two
screen sizes, 7" and 8.9", and boasting a much higher pixel count; the
HDX is a strong contender this holiday season.
There are situations which require human intervention in order to be solved. However, some of them might represent dangers which can be avoided by using another mechanism of action. CAIPORA, a robot developed in Brazil, aims to be used in these situations, whether it is for military or safety goals. From firing weapons to disable explosive devices, CAIPORA replaces humans in those precarious scenarios.
With exercise and fitness ever increasing in popularity, many products
have been released over the past couple years that track user’s
activities. But many of them have at least one downfall; you either have
to strap it on your wrist, or it requires the conscious effort to
remember to charge the device. Enter the Shine. An activity monitor that
is not limited to tracking running and walking, and stays charged
for close to six months at a time.
If we’re to create robots that can truly relate to human beings, they can’t simply be developed in a laboratory. That’s a recipe for disaster. Instead, more researchers across the world are turning to other men and women to help them develop their machines…through simple interaction.
Robots of the future might be the ultimate expression of symbiosis. That is to say, they might be powered by human waste products. Researchers in London have developed an artificial heart that pumps human urine, converting it into electricity. Quite the interesting alternative to a toilet, isn’t it?
The job of undersea archaeologists just got a whole lot easier. A team of Estonian engineers today unveiled a small, pill-shaped turtle robot dubbed U-CAT. Equipped with four flippers and an on-board camera, U-CAT is designed to make the job of exploring deep-sea shipwrecks both easier and considerably more affordable.
It amazes me as to the variety of survaillance cameras are on the market. They come in almost every shape and size, can be hidden inside anything from a USB drive to car keys, to fake air fresheners. How paranoid are we that this has become a thriving market? Check some of these mini spy gadgets out…
The AirPatrol Crew is actively looking for designers to create a
controller casing for the latest model of the AirPatrol heater and air
conditioning control device. They’re ready to reward up to five
designers for their efforts, with a cool $750 going to the top case
design…
Black Friday is once more just around the corner; the beginning of the hectic holiday season is almost upon us. Now, as I’m sure most of you probably won’t be too keen on shaking off your turkey comas to shop for the best video game deals, so I’ll be gathering here every offer I can find.
There’s a whole host of incredibly deep, meaningful video games on the market, if one knows where to look. This Christmas, why not take the time to play a few of them? Who knows? You might just gain a deeper appreciation of friends, family, and gaming as a whole.
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