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Brain Computer Interface: Paralyzed Artists Brainpaint Using Thoughts
The first time I ever experienced a brain computer interface was when that Star Wars Force Trainer toy was released several years ago. People everywhere were amazed at how kids could control it with their minds. At the time, it was a big deal, and a great introduction to brainwave biofeedback. Now i ...
Bike Wheel Light System Lets You Design Your Own Wheel Graphics
I don't know what's going on lately, but there has been so much innovation for bicycles that I feel like I'm in high tech bike heaven. Maybe it's because summertime is finally here, or maybe people are just trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Whatever it is, I love it. We've written about a lot of ...
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How Google Glass Will Affect Our Driving Experience [Infographic]
I am excited to try Google Glass so I can see firsthand what all the fuss is about. There's no doubt it will enhance our lives in almost every way, but what about when we are driving? How will wearing Glass affect our driving experience? I've had two car accidents in the past two months, and one thi ...
High Tech Bike Handlebars Use GPS & Bluetooth To Log Rides
As technology gets more mobile, we are bound to see more gadgets and devices that previously were not technofied get connectivity. We have seen the this "revolution" with technology being incorporated into ovens, fridges and a whole list of other devices. The incredible power of WiFi and Bluetooth h ...
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Custom Handheld Laser Raises Hope Of A Real Lightsaber [Video]
Not too long ago, most Star Wars enthusiasts' dreams of one day wielding a real lightsaber were crushed. It was said that in order to generate the energy necessary to fuel a lightsaber, we would literally have to harness a power too great to ever be put into a handheld device. This put a jolt throug ...
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Photography History Illustrated In 100 Landmark Cameras [Chart]
Regardless of what the smartphone revolution has done to the image of professional photography, I think all photo enthusiasts can appreciate how important photography history is as it relates to our ability to take quality photos today. After Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer made a misstatement about profess ...
DIY Tech Fabric Changes Colors To Match The Rest Of Your Outfit
Wouldn't it be great if there was a tech fabric that you could just touch to a color and it would automatically change colors to reflect the color of the thing you touched? In that case, you would suddenly have accessories to match every outfit you own since you could change the colors of your acces ...
Rumored iWatch Concept Showcases Slim Maps UI
There are several rumored reports from independent sources that say Apple is working on an iWatch. It is also rumored that Foxconn was asked to produce 1,000 trial iWatches for Apple in order to analyze the result and speed of a large scale production order. There will no doubt be a whole lot of gro ...
Interactive Mood Lamp Changes Color Based On Your Facial Expressions
I've heard of a 'mood ring' that reacts to your body's temperature to change colors, but this is the first time I've heard of a 'mood lamp.' This is what happens when you hack a lamp from IKEA and turn it into an emotional interaction system that can detect how you feel based on your facial expressi ...
Smart Swimming Goggles With Augmented Reality To Identify Organisms
I don't go anywhere without a few gadgets in my bag, which is probably one of the reasons I don't dive or go underwater much. Water and gadgets don't typically go together unless you go out of your way to buy the waterproof stuff. These smart swimming goggles could change all that though. They are s ...
Nintendo Themed Arcade Cabinet Epically Retrofies Your Life
When the weekend comes, many people look forward to some relaxation and recreation time, but that's far from everyone. There are actually people who kick it up a notch when the weekend comes, and they create the most incredible custom builds. It could be whatever really, just as long as they get to ...
Fully Augmented Reality Glasses Merge All Things Virtual With Reality
I can honestly say that it's not often that I come across something that thrills me so much as what I came across today. 3D printing, new holographic technologies and a whole bunch of other really exciting innovations come secondhand to the device that I personally think is going to change user inte ...
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Use Google More Effectively: The Google Operators Guide [Infographic]
We write a lot about optimization, and how you can optimize your habits and routines to get more work done in fewer hours. Optimization is tricky because it's not about cutting corners or being less effective. It's about keeping the quality of your best practices high while doing them in a more opti ...
Innovative Shoe Attachment Generates Electricity When Walking
Everyone is trying to harvest energy as seamlessly and efficiently as possible. There are large innovations that power entire neighborhoods as well as small innovations that only power small gadgets like our smartphones. The endeavor of trying to find the most optimized and efficient way to harvest ...
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How To: Safe Up Your Website For Penguin Update 2.0 [Infographic]
Whenever Google releases a new algorithm update for Google search indexing and search results, it's something that most webmasters dread. That's not because they are necessarily doing anything to bypass the competition in a shady way, but because usually their site is demoted because they are not do ...