Core coverage of emerging technologies, hardware, software, AI, security, and innovations shaping the future of the digital world.
The High Tech Tattoo-Like Patch That Can Check Your Body Temperature
When I was a kid, I used to hate having my temperature taken. I would always gag when my mother stuck the thermometer under my tongue. Babies have it even worse since they get the thermometer stuck up their...you know. It seems like in the technology filled world we live in, someone would have come ...
Dad Creates Awesome Intruder Alarm So Son Can Keep His Brother Out
Having a technology master for a dad must sometimes be a true blessing, at least if you're having problems keeping people out of your room. One such kid decided enough was enough, and went to his dad for help. The problem was that he couldn't keep his brother out of his room when he wasn't at home. ...
Future Car Dashboards Will Be Completely Customizable
Technology is spreading its wings further and further into our lives. Customization is becoming one of the most important features any device, software or service can offer. We no longer want to just sit there with pre-manufactured software that doesn't allow us to use it the way we want. Customizat ...
4 Easy Things You Can Do To Increase Website Speed And Performance
Website speed is a topic we've written about many times on Bit Rebels. As a blogger, you want to grow a large, loyal readership. However, with more visitors comes more sticky problems, and one of those annoying problems can be a decrease in website speed and performance. We know from experience that ...
Guy Creates Sick Raspberry Pi Palm Top Computer
The Raspberry Pi was a success basically from the day it was announced. Many people said it wasn't possible to create a $35.00 computer that was almost as powerful as an average home computer, but the project was destined for success from the very start. Once released, the Raspberry Pi sold like cra ...
AdBlock Wants To Use Ads To Get Rid Of More Ads
AdBlock, one of the most widely used browser extensions, allows users to block the majority of online advertisements. This free (and legal) extension has been downloaded tens of millions of times. On its website, AdBlock estimates the number of users at over 80 million. Last month, it launched a cro ...
Laser Origami: The Faster Alternative To 3D Printing
Alternative technologies are now popping up which give 3D printing a run for its money. 3D printing has proven to be a formidable way to create and prototype things that would previously take weeks to put together. But even though 3D printing is becoming one of the most anticipated technologies on t ...
Biometric Security: Is Authenticating Identity With Fingerprints Safe?
Apple appears very confident with the notion of authenticating your identity via fingerprints by including the technology in their flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5s. The notion of simply touching a button to unlock your phone or authenticate purchases opens up levels of convenience that a password ...
Tech-Top: Guy Builds Futuristic Extendable Desktop Computer
Not everyone has the technical know-how to put together a desktop computer worthy of a science fiction movie. There are some custom builds out there that boggle pretty much everyone's mind once you see them. When it comes to the more futuristic builds, there are not many complete solutions. The one ...
4D Printing: Objects Can Now Make Themselves
I know what you are thinking - there is no such thing as 4D printing, but there is. This method of printing objects was first brought to our attention by architect and computer scientist Skylar Tibbits when he showcased the process that allows objects to self-assemble. It's a new approach to 3D prin ...
How To Set Up A Slow Motion Photo Booth For Your Next Event
If you are a fan of Vimeo, you've probably seen the slow motion photo booth video (from a wedding reception), which went viral a few weeks ago. If you didn't see that, it's definitely worth checking out. You can click over to Quang + Ellie: Slow Motion Booth to watch it. In response to the over 300 ...
EmoPulse Smile: A Bracelet Smartwatch Jam-Packed With Useful Features
Many of the big technology companies are now gearing up efforts to produce the best and most innovative smartwatch on the market. There have been plenty presented so far, and some have been quite intriguing. It's hard to say what features people are expecting, but they for sure sure want a smartwatc ...
Scientists Accidentally Created The World’s Thinnest Glass
Some of the world's most life-changing inventions were created by accident. Amongst other things, this includes Penicillin, the Pacemaker, Post-It notes, microwave ovens, ink-jet printers and even potato chips and chocolate chip cookies. Now we can add another thing to that list of innovations that ...
Transmit Sound Through Your Body And Turn Your Finger Into A Speaker
How would you like to hold your finger up to your friend's ear so he or she could hear something? You would be using your finger as a speaker. You could get rid of those pesky earbuds and use a fingerbud...or something like that. It is possible to transmit sound through your body like that. Disney R ...
10 Photography Hacks That Will Improve Your Skills And Save You Money
With all the popular photo-sharing sites, it seems everyone is a photographer these days. I've been playing around with DOF apps lately. People keep telling me that 'real photographers' use a camera instead of a smartphone, but I've found that with the right app, smartphone photography can still get ...