Report: Amazon to Reveal New Smartphone

First the Kindle brand, then the new Kindle Fire TV, and now…a smartphone! Amazon is rumored to be releasing a new smartphone by the end of June. Seattle and San Francisco have reportedly been shown demo versions by the company. Features include a screen that appears to be three-dimensional without special eyeglasses, similar to a […]


Toroflux: The Amazingly Cool Kinetic Flow Toy [Video]

Mesmerizing, educational kinetic sculpture and interactive “flow toy” Folds flat and pops open, surprising everyone Interactive: Rolls along your arms and can be passed from one arm to another Diameter ~5″ when flat. All handmade, exact size may vary Great gift for science and math lovers! [Product Page on Amazon.com – $19.95 | Thinkgeek.com – […]

Nanodots Can Help You Fully Charge Your Phone In Less Than 30 Seconds

An Israeli firm says it’s made a phone charger that can recharge a battery in less than 30 seconds. But as so often in such cases, it will be at least a few years before it’s ready for commercial release. StoreDot demonstrated the technology by recharging a Samsung S4 from dead battery to full capacity […]

Amazon Enters Streaming Video Gadget Market with FIRE TV

Amazon has launched its own Apple TV/Chromecast/Roku-style gadget, the Fire TV. It’s got a few nice touches, but nothing that stands out as a killer feature in an increasingly-crowded market. The $99 box is 4.5″ square and 0.7″ thick and comes with both HDMI and optical audio connections, plus Ethernet and Wi-Fi and a USB […]

SONY Unveils Virtual Reality Prototype for the PS4 [Project Morpheus]

It looks like the Oculus Rift has a competitor in its backyard now: Sony’s new virtual reality headset for the PS4: Project Morpheus. 1080p display 1000Hz motion detection Only one headset at a time is supported Headset is currently connected to the PS4 by a 5-meter wire Positional/rotational head tracking Tracking is handled by the […]

Augmented Reality Helmet Wins ‘Wearable Tech’ Award at SXSW

Wearable technology is no longer this vague idea we think of from sci-fi films. While walking around downtown Austin during SXSW, I stopped noticing how many people were outfitted with their Google Glasses or Samsung Smartwatches anymore. It was just as commonplace an accessory as a hat or sunglasses. These devices, which create a deeper, […]

The Miracle Machine Lets You Turn Water into Wine With the Power of Technology

I don’t know about you guys, but I want one of those machine really badly. An average bottle of wine, which would cost $8 to $10 in the U.S. usually cost around $20 here in Quebec. Plus, I have neither the time nor patience to start making my own wine. Bringing together Silicon Valley technology […]