Google has confirmed it will offer Google Glass in special frames for people who wear prescription lenses. It’s even found one healthcare insurer who will subsidize the costs in the same way as with traditional spectacles. It still won’t be possible yet to simply clip the gadgetry to the arms of an ordinary pair of […]
A brilliant innovation that should help improve the health of people who sit down all day in front of a computer. Unfortunately, at $3,890 per unit, the Stir Kinetic Desk is just not for everyone. The Stir Kinetic Desk is a connected, learning desk that moves from sitting to standing, senses your presence and responds […]
A woman given a traffic citation after wearing Google Glass while driving has been cleared of wrongdoing. However, it’s not necessarily a precedent that such behavior is legal. Cecilia A. was pulled over in California last October on suspicion of speeding. The officer concerned then issued a separate ticket for violating California code 27602, which […]
Google has paid $3.2 billion to buy a company that makes high-tech smoke alarms and thermostats. The purchase of Nest suggests Google wants to have more involvement in non-traditional Internet-connected devices. Nest launched in 2011 with a Wi-Fi controlled thermostat system. Although you can program it or manually alter it in the same way as […]
A flying drone that folds up and fits in your pocket will be available in the US later this year. It’s being marketed as a tool for producing dramatic action video rather than dropping explosives. The Pocket Drone reached its Kickstarter funding goal of $35,000 in a matter of hours after being demonstrated at the […]
Yep, you read that headline right, you can actually purchase tiny underwear for your smartphone in Japan. These are made by Bandai Japan and can be purchased from vending machines for 200 yen (about $2 USD.) [Japan Subculture | Via Technabob]
Even though that iPhone 5 Batmobile Tumbler protective case doesn’t look like the most practical thing in the world, its coolness factor more than makes up for it! Unfortunately, the case won’t be available until January 7th 2014, but for those of you who are interested, you can pre-order it right now! (Japanese, not sure […]
This. Is. BRILLIANT. I just contributed at the $58 level! Oh, if you’re interested and are looking to use your Thingcharger with gadgets that use a Lightning plug, don’t forget to add $9 to your contribution! thingCHARGER is a simple, elegant new way to charge all your things. Just plug it into any outlet and […]
An Indian firm has begun selling a tablet computer in the United States for $37.99. However, it does appear you get what you pay for. The UbiSlate range is the work of DataWind, a company which set out to make the cheapest possible devices to sell to the Indian market where the average income is […]
Gamer Guys and Gals, please be aware: 4chan’s /b/ forum — the same one that convinced lots of people to dunk their phones in water — has now promised new Xbox One users a way to “hack” their new gaming units so they will be backwards compatible. INSTEAD, IT BRICKS THE CONSOLE, RENDERING IT INOPERABLE. […]