Added 2 September, 2013
Artist Anthony Antonellis has implanted a Near field communication (NFC) chip in his arm for use as a wireless storage device. The re-writable chip – a passive device that does not require a battery – contains an animated GIF file that can be read by compatible smartphones and tablets when placed next to the skin. As a form of micro-curation, the...
Added 30 August, 2013
Mobile attachments are in vogue and great new products are coming out almost daily now. Vaavud, a wind meter for both Apple and Android devices enables you to take precise measurements of wind speed with little more than the phone that's already in your pocket. Designed for surfers, kiters, BASE jumpers and other sports enthusiasts, the gadget add...
Added 30 August, 2013
Since you've been following tech news lately, you know all about the incredible potential of home 3D printers. What you might not know is that there are a slew of new scanners out there too, like the Makerbot Digitizer (pictured), which lets you scan everyday objects and easily create digital models for 3D printing. Just place an object on the...
Added 29 August, 2013
The smartwatch race is heating up and Samsung Electronics will be first to market with the release of the Galaxy Gear in Berlin, Germany, on Sept. 4, two days ahead of the official opening of this year’s IFA consumer electronics fair, according to a senior company executive. Designed to work in concert with the mobile phone in your pocket, this...
Added 29 August, 2013
After a flurry of app development when mobile devices first debuted, it's looking like most of the life-changing mobile software has been thought of, written and distributed. Sure, there will always be a must-have new app that comes along every once in a while, but for the most part, we already have what we need. Not true with mobile attachments...
Added 28 August, 2013
Umphrey's McGee, an American progressive rock band, is now offering fans at their concerts the opportunity to wear headphones that are wirelessly connected to the engineer's soundboard. The goal is to provide pristine sound through an audiophile quality headset. Concert-goers are fitted with a Sennheisser in-ear monitor wireless pack and high...
Added 28 August, 2013
Crowdsourcing, the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from the online community, is a major trend that has grown as the world has become more wired and more connected. Many companies have adopted the model to create new products, even books and films and other creative endeavors have been fulfilled...
Added 27 August, 2013
Facial recognition is at the forefront of trends at the moment. It's similar to the apps that recognize songs and apps that recognize products in stores. Now, just as Shazam tells you what you are listening to, a new app for wine labels will let you know what you're drinking. Called Drync, it's kind of like having a sommelier in your pocket. The...
Added 27 August, 2013
People are already talking about the activities they do and the businesses they like online, so it makes sense that places and brands are inserting themselves into those conversations by making it even easier for people to share. While we have seen lots of companies offer websites and contests that encourage customers to talk about them, the New...
Added 27 August, 2013
Marketers have been collecting digital data on their customers for a while now. But when a young couple learns they are pregnant, and a retailer sends them coupons for diapers a couple of months later, well, some people are finding that more than a bit creepy. In response, more and more retailers are now asking permission to collect data, in the...