Category: Technology
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Turn Your Smartphone into a Laptop
Laptops allow us to take our work with us anywhere we go, but unless you own a top-of-the-range laptop, they are still quite heavy. One of the biggest problems I have when traveling is that my laptop and charger alone weigh more than my hand luggage allowance. As my laptop is a necessity, it means…
MBLOK – A Miniature Hard Drive with Massive Potential
A new device has hit Kickstarter today and it may well be the answer to our portable storage problems. MBLOK, by Kwelea Inc., has a storage capacity of up to 256GB which will allow users take huge amounts of files and media with them on the go.
Virtual Reality Technology 11: STEM System’s Full Body Tracking
The STEM System has blown past it’s minimum funding requirements needed for development. This latest innovation into the VR world has a lot of potential, and appeals to gamers who want the most immersive VR experiene possible.
Best Lightweight Music Player for Windows 7 and 8
If you’re finally ready to make a change and try something new, there are plenty of decent music/media players free to download online with great feature sets. I’ve read a number of Top 5 and Top 10 lists on the best lightweight music players
Virtual Reality Technology 10: Atlas, Real Life Holodeck Technology
Atlas is on it’s way and will bring an affordable holodeck into our living rooms. Star Trek fans should be overjoyed to hear that we can finally step into and explore our fantasy worlds. VR is stepping up in a big way and this Kickstarter project will allow gamers to
Virtual Reality Technology 9: Leap Motion Gesture Controller
Leap Motion is a motion sensing device that takes what the Kinect attempted to do on Xbox 360, but refined it for use in a variety of other areas. This miniature device allows for touchless control of your computer by sensing motions made above it with a
Virtual Reality Technology 8: Aireal Tactile Feedback Device
Disney’s Aireal is the latest addition to the ever-growing virtual reality family. This device will attempt to bridge the gap between what we see onscreen and what we feel in real life. With the use of the Aireal, we’ll be able to receive haptic feedback from virtual objects, and it’s pretty impressive to see.
Virtual Reality Technology 7: Tactical Haptics Motion Controller with Reactive Grip Feedback
Tactical Haptics is a company founded by Professor William Provancher earlier this year. They hope to bring their own version of haptic feedback, called Reactive Grip, to the market. Early viewings of this technology show a lot of potential, but I’m especially interested
Virtual Reality Technology 6: Razer Hydra PC Motion Controller
The Razer Hydra is the answer for motion gaming on your PC. If you haven’t heard about it already, the Razer Hydra is a high quality device that aims to allow PC gamers to experience accurate motion controls with their favorite PC games.
Virtual Reality Technology 5: MYO Electric Impulse and Muscle Controller
The MYO armband will see you controlling games, computers and even radio controlled cars and planes with simple hand gestures. Don’t be fooled though, this is no Kinect clone. It’s a serious device with some cool features that could revolutionize the way