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Watch the Greatest Remote Control Car Chase Scene Ever

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:30:30 +0000

And they’re off! Maxing out at a whopping 20 mph (or so) it’s the most balls-out police chase you’ll ever encounter… kinda. Okay, so there’s no illegal racing going on; these are R/C cars. It’s still an impressive video, not to mention a cool way to spend two and a half minutes. The YouTube post [...]

Diary App Brings Diaries Into the 21st Century

Lisa Bernier — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:54:14 +0000

If you want to write in a diary, but don’t want to carry around an actual, physical, heavy book (or are tired of LiveJournal), then Memoires: The Diary is the app for you. Brought to you by Victor Nakonechny, Memoires: The Diary App is the way to go to keep a chronicle of your day-to-day [...]

New Research Reveals 'Central Link' Between Computer Use and Mental Disorders

Camilla Turner — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:54:40 +0000

Facebook, Twitter and Skype users, be warned. New research has found a “central link” between mental health disorders and intensive computer use. The study also suggested a correlation between stress and always being available on the phone. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg examined over 4,100 Swedish men and women between the ages of 20 and [...]

Taggie Smartphone App Helps Kids Make Smart Food Choices [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:07 +0000

If you’re someone who wants your kids to know more about food — something we should all know more about — you’ll probably find a new app in development pretty interesting.

Taggie, the brainchild of recent Dutch design school graduate Niels van Hoof, uses your smartphone camera to scan a barcode of food items. It then launches a 3D augmented reality animation to give children a short, fun lesson about the food’s origin, growth process, and different varieties.

Scientists Discover Possibility of Turning Urine Into Power Source

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:00:31 +0000

Research done by scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol has for the first time shown the possibility of producing electricity from human urine. Testing was done to determine the viability of urine as a fuel for Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), which contain bacteria that emit electrons. After being passed [...]

New Toyota Technology Could Help the Paralyzed Walk [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:05 +0000

On November 2 in Tokyo, auto maker Toyota unveiled several robotic devices designed to help paralyzed people and the elderly walk.

These robots include sensors that detect the user’s posture, grasp and holding strength, and motor control technology that facilitates someone’s desired motion.

Bike Riding Robot Is Adorable, Will Likely Enslave Humanity [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:43:24 +0000

Learning to ride a bike all by yourself is a big step in growing up. For robots, however, it means being getting redesigned as an all new model.

Dr Guero took the Kondo KHR-3HV and upgraded it to ride a bike. Clearly it’s only a matter of time before Lil’ BikeTron 5000 achieves sentience and enslaves humanity.

New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Lifehealth to

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:17:36 +0000

Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.

The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. Any abnormalities are sent to a doctor via text or email with a picture attachment.