CES: These Are The Top Wearables For 2014 So Far
Wearable technology has always seemed a stretch too far. Sure your smartwatch does cool things – but don’t you feel like a massive idiot?
Augmented Reality Glasses Will Be Here In 2014 [VIDEO]
This may give you a semi if you’re an engineer, designer, or an architect. Meron Gribetz is the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley startup, Meta. Meta is dedicated to creating an augmented-reality headset that will let you interact with virtual reality objects in the real world.
Mashable Gives 5 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Facebook
It always seemed like only a matter of time before Facebook users started questioning how much time they were expending online, and now the questions have started coming thick and fast from the group of people Facebook relies on most – the millinials.
Now You Can Make Your Own Street View On Google
Google has just dropped their very own DIY-street-view-tool that lets you contribute to their global network of images with your own camera.
The Complete History of Computers [INFOGRAPHIC]
A machine called ‘Collosus’ was the first real computer. Designed to help codebreakers in WWII, it was one huge motherclunker. And it didn’t even have ‘snake’.
This Is How Technology Is Changing The Face Of Blue-Collar Industries
The world used to be hard. Our days used were filled with unpleasant tasks that we just couldn’t escape or make easier. Notice how we say used to – because it’s no longer true. Technology is not just a thing that makes you MacBook work – it’s changing the way we live our everyday lives.
This New Sleep Mask Let’s You Control Your Dreams [VIDEO]
We’ve all had those flying dreams. You know, the ones where you can fly around endlessly – until you touch the ground and then can’t fly anymore. If you knew you were dreaming, that is, if you were “lucid dreaming”, you would be able to pick yourself up and fly again.
This Is How Vice Media Makes Money [VIDEO]
Watch the videos and find out how the co-founder and CEO of Vice Media transformed what started out as a small, free magazine into a company that is worth $1,6 billion. Read that number again. Now press play.
Elon Musk Talks About The Time He Almost Had A Nervous Breakdown [VIDEO]
Musk talked about a period in 2008 when he had a “major meltdown.” (Does this remind anyone else of Tony Stark’s existential crisis in Iron Man 3?) On the verge of financial ruin, he faced the impossible choice between his two beloved companies: Tesla Motos and Space X. And how does one choose between the future of electronic cars made and adventures of space exploration?
This Man Implanted A Massive Computer Chip Into His Arm [VIDEO]
What do you do if you want a live feed on your smartphone that displays all of your body’s biometric data? You shove a massive computer chip under your skin, of course. Tim Cannon, a biohacker, recently became the first person to have one of these implanted – and it looks pretty painful.
New Apple Patent Gives Insight Into Their Plans To Control Your Home
Is this a good thing,or a bad thing? The thought of your home being controlled by Apple gives off a distinctly ‘I, Robot’ kind of vibe. Imagine you come home and within minutes your TV is set to your favourite channel, your lights are all on and the kettle is already boiling – without you having to lift a finger. All because your iPhone sensed that you just got home.
Forbes Gives 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Xbox Over The PS4, And Vice Versa
It’s every gamer’s conundrum – the Playstation or the Xbox? Of course, those loyal to desktop PC’s will dismiss both options, but those gamers who need more than a keyboard and mouse will be looking to invest in one of these new devices – but which one?
Google Is Building A Mysterious Barge – Check It Out Here [VIDEO]
There have been sightings of four mysterious ‘barges’ floating in the San Francisco bay area. Journalists and coast guards have gone to extra lengths to find out precisely what these things are, and to whom they belong. Sadly, they’ve managed to find out nothing, except for the fact that they belong to Google, and that the internet-giant is using them for some sort of secret project.
They’ve Gone Very Hard With The Tech In The New MINI
The next generation Mini is not only keeping up with the times, its taking giant leaps ahead of them and going big on technology. Take the “Driving Experience Control” switch for instance, with a flick of this switch you can turn your already pimping car into a party-mobile by changing the entire cabin’s colours and turing the footwells into a ‘Mini Disco floor.’
They’re Using Drones To Shoot Surf Videos Now – And They’re Awesome [VIDEO]
Surf videos just got even more gnarly than before. Surfers are being shot from whole new angles using drones. Check out the fresh new perpective in this video.
Shut Up And Take My Money: Jet Pack Test Flights Are Happening [VIDEO]
Jetpack received a flying permit which means test flights can begin and the flying machine could be in stores soon. And yes it has been designed for the general public, but with a hefty price tag
The Power Of Twitter: How A Single Tweet Boosted Apple Shares 5% In 2 Hours
Billionaire and chairman of Icahn Enterprises, Carl Icahn was the man behind Apple’s share price increase. Icahn didn’t make a huge announcement, neither did Apple. All it took was a message that contained 140 or less characters of positive news.
More Interesting Than You Think: Behind The Scenes At Dyson’s Obsessive Vaccuum Testing Plant [VIDEO]
This video walk through of Dyson testing lab in Malmesbury, England where they are testing the Dyson DC41 shows you have ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Dyson testing lab, without you even knowing that you wanted to know it.. This is the place where the dust sucker is tested against all the elements that the real world could possible throw at it.
Finally, Elon Musk Unveils The ‘Hyperloop’ – The Future Of Transportation [PICS]
It has been a painstaking wait since entrepreneur Elon Musk first dropped hints at the development of a super fast transportation system. Musk unveiled the Alpha plans for his Hyperloop yesterday afternoon, including sketches.
Hack My Life – Just How Vulnerable Are You? [INFOGRAPHIC]
With so much of our private information online, and with more and more of our personal devices connected to the net, the likelihood of our being hacked increases on an almost daily basis. And with that in mind, this infographic hits us with a big truth stick. You need to know just how hackable your life really is.
70% Of The World’s Biggest CEOs Are Not On Social Media
Aa new study by Domo and CEO.com determining Fortune 500 CEO’s presence on social media platforms; LinkeIn, Google+, Twitter and Facebook has released these results.
This Is How The SnapChat Founders Screwed Their Business Partner Out Of His Share Of R7,8 Billion [PIC]
Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown were friends. They developed the unsuccessful app Future Freshman and then came Snapchat. The popular photo sharing app is cashing in for the boys but one, Brown has been left out of the $800 million pay day. His contributions are reportedly not worth any equity in the company.
No Phubbing: Australian Group Campaigns To Stop People Checking Phones During Conversation
There is nothing worse than feeling like the third wheel, especially when your friend’s mobile gets more attention than you. A new term has been coined for the antisocial behaviour, “phubbing” . Phubbing is the act of “subbing others in a social setting by checking your phone”.
Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Use Your iPhone Earphones To Take A Photograph
Here’s today’s top tip, friends. This isn’t a new feature, but it is an old hack that you probably don’t know of yet. By simply using the volume controls on your Apple Earbuds, you can remotely control your camera shutter. All you have to do is open the camera app, position the camera, and press the volume+ function on the earbuds.
IKEA’s Genius Augmented Reality App Lets You Virtually Decorate Your Place Before Buying Furniture [VIDEO]
The IKEA catalogue app available for both iOS and Android on smartphone or tablet enables users to virtually place furniture in their home. All you have to do is place the 2014 IKEA catalogue in the room that you wish to furnish, use the app to scan the catalogue and then chose which furniture pieces to view in your home.
Lab-Grown Burger Eaten In London – So What Does It Taste Like? [VIDEO]
The world’s first lab-grown burger has been cooked and eaten at a news conference in London. Food critics sample the ‘frakenburger’ and explain how realistic the taste is.
Japan Is Sending A Talking Robot To The International Space Station To Cure Loneliness [VIDEO]
The Japanese HTV-4 cargo vessel launched on Sunday, beginning its journey to the International Space Station. Along with 3,5 tons of supplies for the astronauts aboard the space station, a tiny talking robot will join the crew.
Of Course This 3D Printed Robotic Bass Guitar Rocks Hard [VIDEO]
Some people think bassists are dispensable. Some bands, like the Black Keys for instance, don’t even have a bassist! Victoria University of Wellington engineering student, James McVay (no relation), may have put a lot of bassists out of work, thanks to his bachelor’s degree project, the MechBass, a four-string robotic bass guitar. Built with laser-cut 3D-printed […]
Aston Martin Enthusiast Has 3D Printed The 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Model – And It Might Run [PICS]
This New Zealand Aston enthusiast chose the 1961 Aston Martin DB4 model to replicate. Ivan Sentch has undertaken the painstaking task of 3D printing the replica which has plenty of detail on the body.
Attention Entrepreneurs: Will.I.Am Gives Surprisingly Insightful Business Tips
There doesn’t seem to be any enterprise that musician William Adams aka Will.i.am is not involved in. The 38-year-old has successfully made the transition from pop group front man to the tech industry player. As an early consultant in Beats Electronics, Adams recently launched his own hardware business.