Smart Key Locks Like “August” Use Your Smartphone To Open Your Door [VIDEO]
Do you hate having to dive into your bag to try and find the key to your door? You may no longer need to do that thanks to August Smart Lock. This device is set to make your life a whole lot easier.
Amish Teens Are Using Facebook To Get Drunk And Hook Up
Rumspringa is the time when Amish teenagers can let loose and run wild in the world. But first up on the Rumspringa bucket list is to open a social media account and get connected.
What Does Liberty Reserve’s Downfall Mean For Bitcoin?
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice shut down online payment system Liberty Reserve. The network was charged with money laundering, with the founder Arthur Budovsky and four others being arrested. This closure has raised the question if Bitcoin will be next, because Bitcoin’s exchange is very similar to that of Liberty Reserve.
Gmail Has A Brand New Look – Check It Out [VIDEO]
Gmail’s new look was announced on Google’s blog with updates coming to the desktop in time. These updates will be available on Android and iOS in the next few weeks. The new inbox will assist users in organising their inbox life, with horizontal tabs and categories.
This Robot Will Learn To Serve You A Beer [VIDEO]
Are you holding a heavy pot of food with two hands and need to open the fridge to put it in? Don’t stress, this robot can anticipate your next move and assist you. Yes, he can open the fridge door for you. He could even prove to be very handy in pouring your ice cold beer.
What Will Apple Unveil? The WWDC 2013 Invite, Deciphered [PICS]
What can we expect from Apple next month? Techies have been trying to uncover the secret meaning of the WWDC 2013 Apple invite. This is Arron Hirst’s understanding of the invite.
Obviously The Porn Industry Is Very Excited About Google Glass
Look ma, no hands. Despite many consumers’ fear that Google Glass will remove all privacy, the porn industry seems to be buying into exactly that. That is what the porn industry intends to use Google Glass for. That and some strange product placement.
The Beginning Of Human Engineering – Bionic Ear More Powerful Than The One You Were Born With [VIDEOS]
Scientists at Princeton University have successfully cultured a bionic ear that is capable of hearing radio frequencies a million times higher than the human ear. Suprisingly, the purpose of the bionic ear is not to provide a hearing aid for the deaf but rather superpowers for humans who can already hear.
Here We Go Again: Google Bids Against Facebook To Buy Waze
Has Facebook’s interest in Israeli startup, Waze, spurred Google to also bid for the company? It seems so, the Internet giant is considering making an offer for the company for an amount larger than $1 billion.
The 10 Sexiest Tech Executives [PICS]
It is a lethal combination, beauty and brains. These are a few of the sexiest women in the tech industry, either making millions or set to be serious contenders.
5 Robot Suits That Could Turn You Into Iron Man [PICS]
Your dreams of one day wearing a “bionic exoskeleton” may soon be coming true. Headway is being made in the area of rehabilitation, where exoskeletons are used to assist people with lower-body paralysis to walk upright.
The Google Factor: 5 Excellent Perks These Startups Offer Their Employees
Tech startups try to instill a culture of great perks for their employees, like free food, fooseball tables, bars and snooker tables. But there always has to be a group that is better than the rest, and these are the guys.
It’s Basically Official: Foxconn Is Making Screens For iWatches
Is the iWatch coming to town any time soon? The word on the street is that Foxconn has already produced the product and made it available to a select few.
The 3D Printed Gun Arms Race Has Begun – Geeks Replicate Last Week’s Design At A Fraction Of The Cost [VIDEO]
When the first 3D printed gun was successfully manufactered and printed, the world sat up and listened. Then the company who made the world’s first 3D printed gun posted the blueprints online, causing America to freak out. Now these engineers have managed to reproduce the 3D printed gun at a fraction of the price.
3D Printed Gun Fired For The First Time In Texas, Obviously [VIDEO]
A 3D printed gun was fired successfully for the first time at a firing range in Austin, Texas in the United States on Saturday morning. Defense Distributed headed by University of Texas law student Cody Wilson, created the gun. The company now plans to make the blueprints available online
Are You A Student? Check Out This Excellent Portal For Entertainment, Jobs, Life, Etc
Have you noticed the lack of online student communities? How you people are even surviving your first years on campus is frankly astonishing. You need books. You need a job. You need a place to live. You need the notes of the people who took them in class. This website has all of that stuff, in one place.
Tech Report – Should You Buy The Nokia Lumia 920? [VIDEO]
Has Nokia finally launched a product capable of swimming in the same smartphone pool as Apple and Samsung? It’s a fair question, given that you, the consumer currently find yourself in a tricky position. Do you go for a now considerably cheaper S3 or iPhone 5, or for the rather foreign, but attractively-priced Lumia? Check this out to decide.
Tech Report – How To Get To Inbox Zero
Inbox zero is an almost-mythical technological Nirvana that we all strive for. Seeing as most of us make a living out of the information in our inbox, a stress free life really does mean a big fat zero. Seth explores how to get there.
The World Is Amazing And Terrifying – A Round Up Of News In Pictures [PICS]
The world is an amazing, terrifying, and wonderful place, and nothing describes a situation with the impact and immediacy of a good photograph. Gleaned from news streams, our social network feeds, and television, here’s a look at some of the top stories from yesterday, in pictures
Tech Report – Save The Life Of Your Cell Phone Battery [VIDEO]
We’ve all had that phone that constantly drains itself of battery power, way faster than it should. Well, you may actually be to blame for this one. Check out the video below to make sure your charger never wrecks your phone
Tech Report – Apps To Keep You Calm And Chill You Out [VIDEO]
If you’re struggling to unwind, maybe its time you realigned your chakras. And your smart phone can help you do just that. Check it out!
Tech Report – How To Book A Hotel Online, And Always Get The Lowest Price [VIDEO]
Last week’s episode of eNCA’s Tech Report featured our insert on Tingo.com, TripAdvisor’s latest offering in foolproof online hotel booking. More often than not, hotel’s drop their room rates after you’ve made your booking, in an effort to meet booking quotas for calendar months. The result is that you’ll be punished for being organised and […]
Prepare For Jealousy – Top 10 Google Employee Perks
Unless you’re reading this from Google. In which case, welcome. You lucky SOB. It’s no secret that careers at Google are the most sought after in the tech industry. And that’s not all that surprising, given, “the array of benefits of perks aim to ensure that Googlers remain happy and healthy in all aspects of their lives.” […]
Step Aside Silicon Valley – Ghana Plans To Build Africa’s IT Hub
Ghana’s President, John Mahama has launched the Hope Project. The project aims to build an IT university near the capital of Accra within three years, at an estimated cost of R91 billion, including a residential area, a hospital and social and sports amenities. The university will be built on empty land and house Africa’s tallest building at […]
The Computer Of The Future Fits On Your Forearm [VIDEO]
Oh boy. Oh boy, just breathe. A new armband uses the electrical activity in your muscles to let you wirelessly control digital devices. The new Myo wristband runs on electromyography techniques. Electric pulses that surge throughout your body when you move your muscles are sensed by the Myo, which sends corresponding commands to linked devices. Thalmic Labs co-founder […]
Thanks, Science – New Technology Allows Patients To Grow Their Own Hips
British scientists are working on a new type of prosthetic material that could allow you grow your own hip, in the event that the one your mother gave you no longer works. This technology could be available within the next 10 years. Patient implants would be made from a revolutionary type of plastic material which […]
US Military’s Headless Robotic Mule Responds To Voice Commands [VIDEO]
The Pentagon’s blue-sky researchers recently took an upgraded LS3 (Legged Squad Support System) robot out on a walk through the woods and hills of Fort Pickett, Virginia. This was the first test conducted on the LS3 after bolstering the autonomy functions for this R459m project – now in its fifth year.
Which Celebrities Were Also The Biggest Technology Investors Of 2012?
Business Insider has compiled a list of this year’s celebrities who also invested the most money into technology. First up is Black Eyed Peas member, Will.i.Am (pictured above). He has become the latest celebrity to release his own brand of technology products – with a range of iPhone accessories to also go on sale later this month. His consumer electronics and app venture, foto.sosho, is the world’s first digital camera and app combination for the iPhone 4s and iPhone. It purpose is to transform the iPhone into a 14 megapixel camera!
Business Insider’s Top Ten Tech Accessories Of 2012
Merry Christmas, little chickens. If you’re still stumped for Christmas presents, here’s a good start. Presenting Business Insider’s Top 10 tech accessories of 2012, in no particular order. Parrot Zik Headphones. Apparently the world’s best. Nest 2.0 is a smart thermostat that autonatically regulates the temperature of your house. The Wicked Laser. Protector […]
Stellenbosch University Gives Companies Free Access To Its Research
In a bold move that is the is the first of its kind in the country, Stellenbosch University is making its intellectual property and research findings available to companies and firms, for free.