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Touch Communication Bracelet Lets You Touch Someone Who Is Far Away
Ever since people have been falling in love on social media, they've been coming up with ways to bridge the distance. There have been a lot of 'touch communication' devices released. They've included everything from ways you can feel your loved one's heartbeat to ways you can kiss and it supposedly ...

New Tool Enables Mid-Air Molding Of Digital 3D Models
Now that we have seen a bit of what 3D printing can do, it's time to set our eyes on the way we create 3D objects to be printed. For a long time, 3D objects have been created using either scanners or a "click to add polygon" kind of approach. The 3D software available is both powerful and optimized, ...

Potential Google Glass Killer Recon Jet Now Taking Pre-Orders
There has been an insane amount of talk about the Google Glass concept over the last year. We have seen demonstrations of these glasses that are meant to draw us in, and they'll most likely find a place within our lives once they are made available. But with a new technology product comes a lot of c ...

LED Tie Automatically Plays Tetris For Everyone To See
Every once in a while we all like to look spiffy for special occasions. There are various ways to look sharp, and it's up to everyone's preference. There will be a time though when you will want to look a little different than the crowd. Some may put on a lime green suit, while others hook their sle ...

DIY Magnet Ear Implant Is An Echolocation Tool For Visually Impaired
Recently we featured some navigation glasses that allow the blind to 'see through audio.' It was a concept design that used a microphone, detectors and sensors to act as a sort of echolocation tool. Rich Lee, who is partially blind (but doctors have told him he will eventually be completely blind), ...

Future Of Cinema Is On Demand While Movie Going Becomes Less Practical
With the rapid pace of technological progress, the future of cinema, it seems, is in on demand and streaming content. The explosion of mobile and internet-connected devices has fueled a revolution in the way we, as the audience, get our entertainment.
Thanks to our smartphones, tablets, smart tel ...

3D Printed Battery Shrinks Battery Size Down To A Grain Of Sand
Everyone knows that without batteries, all our favorite gadgets are of no use. It's the constant bane of any mobile device user. Even though development has pushed them to last longer, they still don't last long enough. I am sure almost every single one of you has felt the annoyance of having your b ...

Phone Glove: Inspector Gadget’s Thumb & Pinky Phone Realized
Usually new things here at Bit Rebels come from futuristic movies and series like Star Trek and Star Wars, but that's not always the case. Sometimes a new technology can be spawned from something as insane as an animated movie as well. Even though it might look weird and not fit in with the way we d ...

Interactive Food: High Tech Sushi With Edible QR Codes On Top
Most of the high tech food creations we've seen over the past year have to do with 3D printing. Today we aren't featuring an edible 3D printed creation, but instead, a high tech interactive food delight that will make your dining experience educational. It will also give you an excuse to be on your ...

Breathalyzer Watch Knows If You Should Get A Ride Home Or Call A Cab
There have been so many personal breathalyzer devices, smartphone add-ons and apps released over the past few years, but this is the first time I've seen one incorporated into a watch. This high tech watch breathalyzer could be an effective way to monitor your alcohol level when you're not paying at ...

WinX Mobile Android Video Converter With 5-Day Software Giveaway
Here we go again! This is another valuable software giveaway by Digiarty. For the next 5 days, there are an unlimited number of licenses for the new WinX Mobile Android Video Converter available for anyone who wants to try it (it normally sells for $49.95). We've had the pleasure of featuring many o ...
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The Impressive Effects Of Smartphones On Society [Infographic]
I don't think any of us could have imagined when we saw a cellphone for the first time what its impact would have on society. In the beginning, even I admit that when I saw someone on the street walking around talking "to themselves," it was kind of awkward. Now it's an everyday endeavor for pretty ...

Concept Bracelet Purifies Air And Provides Wearer A Cleaner Atmosphere
The pollution is quite apparent in some cities around the world. It causes illness and increases the severity of what might otherwise be minor infections. The air we breathe is the source of all life, and we should really take care of it better than we currently are. Everyone knows that. Even though ...

DIY Smart Cycling Helmet With GPS And Compass For Navigation
Smart cycling helmets seem to be a huge source of inspiration lately, and we've written about many of them. This particular helmet, which is one of the most visually appealing ones I've seen, is one you can make yourself. The light strips allow you to create some wild animations. Those animations wi ...

New Skateboard Concept Uses 8 Wheels To Take On Stairs
The trendy skateboard has been one of the top hobby activities for kids for a long time now. If you master it, you can pretty much do anything, right? But there is one thing that still remains an obstacle for people who love their skateboard and ride it wherever they go. I am of course talking about ...