How Do You Feel About A Robot Reading Your Mind?

University of Cincinnati Researchers Working On Brain-Computer InterfaceThe concept of a robot that’s actually capable of reading a user’s thoughts sounds like a sci fi pipe dream. It’s not, though: the University of Cincinatti’s Anca Ralescu and her team last week revealed that they’re working on a piece of technology which, when completed, could change the world.

Lytro Announces New 3D Living Picture Experience

Lytro CameraLytro delivers a new 3D living picture experience across mobile devices, desktop PCs and 3D-capable TVs. Extols its camera as the first that allows photographers to create a 3D image with a single exposure.

Great Thanksgiving Turkey Technology To Make The Holidays Less Stressful

Thanksgiving is the time to enjoy food and family. It is also time you can easily lose your mind trying to get everything cooked and on the table before the family starts eating the furniture. Don’t forget what it takes to get ready for Black Friday shopping! You can make the day less stressful for everyone with some cool free apps and spiffy high-tech gadgets this year!

IBM’s Watson Supercomputer Is Now A Software Developer

IBM Opens Up Watson Technology As Development PlatformIBM’s Watson supercomputer is now open to the public. Well, sort of. The manufacturer this week announced that its cognitive computing system will very soon serve as a cloud-based development platform, helping programmers create software with its ‘cognitive computing intelligence.’

Motorola Moto G Offers A Solid Low-End Smartphone

Moto G by MotorolaWhen Google purchased Motorola, their intentions were a little bit
unclear. Why would a powerhouse like Google want to buy out Motorola, a
struggling company? It seems that today’s announcement and soft launch sheds some light
on the acquisition. Meet the Moto G, a high powered Android phone for a
low price.

The YotaPhone: Double-Headed Smartphone with LCD and E-Ink Screens

The two screen technologies used in Yota Devices’ creation provide some interesting usage models. Victim of a lengthy development time and many delays, these YotaPhones look to finally reach customers’ hands in December.

Industrial Designer Develops Wireless ‘Smart Jacket” For Premature Babies

Smart Jacket for premature babiesAn industrial design student received her PhD cum laude last month for
her design of a Smart Jacket for premature babies. Her creation will, no doubt, launch a successful career for a new graduate, but change the
lives of millions of premature infants and their families…

This Robot Will Never Stop Drawing

Artist Uses A Robot To Preserve His Creative Aesthetic ForeverLadies and gentlemen, meet Robo Faber. Designed by LA-based Matthias Dörfelt, this little robot is designed to be a self-portrait of the artist’s creative style, and is programmed to replicate it until the end of time…or until it breaks down and stops working. Whichever comes first; really.

Why I Don’t Plan To Go “Next Gen” Any Time Soon

Why Waiting To Buy A Next Gen Console Could Be A Good ThingUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the launch of the PS4 is just a few days away, with the Xbox One following soon after. Virtually every publication is buzzing about them; people are already lining up to buy them. Me? I think I’m going to wait – and maybe you should, too.

Google’s Conversation Neck Tattoo With Lie Detector Version

Google's diagram of neck tattoo…. On its face,
or throat, as is the case, the tattoo is innocent enough, but an optional
use for the tattoo includes the exhibit of galvanic skin responses to reveal whether one is "nervous or speaking falsehoods…." This widens
the application to include everyone from criminals to politicians to
cheating spouses to, well, just about anyone whose truthfulness one
may want to test!