There’s one true fact in technology – you can never ever have too much storage space. It doesn’t matter if it’s a megabyte, gigabyte or petabyte, we’re going to fill it up with millions of photos of cute kittens and videos of our last birthday party that no-one will ever watch. Sensing this reality, the giant Chinese Internet service Tencent has decided to step up and make the world an offer it can’t refuse.
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Adlens Focuss – exclusive hands on report of this revolutionary new eyewear technology [Video]
A new technology called Variable Power Optics launched today by Oxford research company Adlens promises to revolutionize the eyewear industry, and replace the old varifocal and progressive lens eyewear which millions of people use to combat aging eyes. Recent reports suggest that over a billion people could suffer from impaired vision due to age (aka presbyopia ), where the lens of the eye loses its flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects.
Read MoreWeatherSignal Personal Weather Station – crowdsource your weather report from your phone [Freeware]
Everyone loves weather, especially when it’s nice. We’re not so fond of it when it’s surly and nasty, but hey, we’re only human, right? Up till now our relationship with the weather has also been hampered by a fairly random prediction system, but now the power of the smartphone is trying to change things for the better.
Read MoreAnimated Tinsel Dinosaur Christmas Decoration – Because nothing says Christmas like a stegosaurus in your yard
It’s that time of year, when thoughts start wandering towards Santa, presents, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and… dinosaurs???
Read MoreHow to fix a cracked smartphone screen – because accidents
Your phone is like your best friend, always there to provide helpful information, offer advice, and play games with you, but sometimes it seems like our friend wants a little space. You pull your phone from your pocket and it leaps from your hand or you set your phone on the corner of the table, only to discover a little later lying facedown on the floor, it’s mad dash for freedom cut short by the tragedy of a cracked screen….
Read MoreThumbs Up iRecorder – old school tape recorder meets cool iPhone speaker. Crazy happens…
You know how we all ache for those simpler times back in the 80s, when mixtapes weren’t digital and things had to bright colors and not matt metallic grey? Yeah those times. OK, maybe they weren’t that great after all, but they feel like they should have been great.
Read MoreICOO D70G1 – ultra cheap GSM Android tablet gives you calls and messaging on the move for just $28.30
Yeah things have definitely gone crazy out there. We knew that tablet computers were heading into commodity product land, but boy we didn’t realize quite how fast things were moving. Of course the commodity products come with their own share of cheap tacky risk, but at this sort of price who really cares?
Read MoreBring The Popcorn – brilliant way to find and watch movies and more from YouTube
Everyone knows there’s a bunch of cool stuff on YouTube nowadays, including movies, documentaries and the rest. The only problem is it’s kind of hard to find. Yes you can do a search, but then you’re typically wading through lots of junk to get to the gold, and even category searches don’t really improve things much. But now there’s another very cool option.
Read MorePolaris Sportsman WV850 ATV – Don’t think of it as an All-Terrain Vehicle. Think of it as a tank.
The king of all-terrain vehicles has been unleashed on the world. All others can go home now. The tires alone are more awesome than the ATV that’s currently parked in your garage.
Read MoreVaporizR Nano – RC fun on land and sea… or lake… or other small body of water
Remote-control cars for land? Remote-control boats for water? Why not cut down on the confusion and use one RC vehicle for both?
Read MoreSpace Invaders Light – The aliens have landed and they fear the dark
If you were – or still are – a fan of the classic Space Invaders video game, you’ll want to set your sights on this extraterrestrial intruder.
Read MoreLevitron Lamp with Levitating Shade – Bringing a whole new meaning to ‘light’
Lamps provide light but how light does a lamp shade have to be in order for it to float in the air?
Read MoreUse 3D Printing to Recreate Smithsonian Artifacts at Home – Bring the museum to you
Not sure if you’ll ever be able to cross visiting the Smithsonian off your bucket list? With 3D printing, the hottest tech trend around these days, you can bring the Smithsonian to you.
Read MoreElectronics Essentials Starter Tool Kit – A solid foundation for computer repair and upgrade
Maybe you just want to play around in your computer or maybe you’d like to start a new career as a computer repair technician. Either way, you’re going to need the right tools for the job.
Read MoreCHECKLIGHT – technology that could save an athlete’s life
The dangers of brain concussion in athletes have been increasing in the past few years. Almost all sports (especially American Football is seems) have the potential for injury to impact the most important part of the body, the brain. These concussions can lead to permanent injuries in the long run, which means there’s a big need for something to monitor blows to the head before they become life threatening.
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