Added 25 February, 2013
The School of Mines & Technology in South Dakota is testing a new system that uses biometric readings for purchases at campus shops. After setting up an account, customers can then make purchases simply by pressing their fingers onto a reader. Security features include a pulse monitor that checks to see that the print is not simply a photo.
Added 25 February, 2013
As the economy cools, sharing heats up. So can websites that encourage borrowing rather than buying turn consuming less into the Next Big Thing? Several websites, including Freecycle, Neighborgoods, SnapGoods, Sharehood and SwapStyle are betting just that, competing to be the place for neighbors to lend to each other. Yerdle, cofounded by Andy...
Added 25 February, 2013
Using a technology called digital watermarking, you can now view augmented reality content while watching video on your mobile device. The tech is being pioneered by the company NTT which has created a system called Visual SyncAR to display companion content on a second screen, in sync with the content being viewed on TV. For example, you can show...
Added 24 February, 2013
Brooklyn Nets fans seeing a game at the new Barclays Center no longer have to worry about missing big moments of play. They'll just have to open up the Barclays Center app on their iOS or Android device, where thanks to Cisco's new StadiumVision Mobile technology, they'll have instant access to live game footage from a handful of different angles...
Added 24 February, 2013
myIDkey is one of the best new ideas for securely storing ID and password information. This is a portable USB device that incorporates biometric finger-swipe technology for displaying passwords and ID info on the go. The device features voice-search for quick access to stored data and a screen for easy viewability. Three levels of security include...
Added 24 February, 2013
Having the info you need right on your wrist is the next frontier in personal tech. Now Magellan has jumped into the fray with their Switch Series of GPS watches for sports people who run, bike and swim, and want to track their speed, time and activity. Information is recorded, analyzed, and shared on their dedicated website,...
Added 22 February, 2013
Essentially a high-end tablet PC, the Chromebook Pixel is a stylish notebook with a minimalist housing made of anodized aluminum alloy. Vents are hidden, screws are invisible, and stereo speakers are seamlessly tucked away beneath the keyboard. Performance conveniences include a boot-up time of seconds and little to no setup or maintenance along...
Added 21 February, 2013
Mobile devices never again need be at the mercy of a drained battery and an electrical socket. The iSolar Backup Battery Charger, a stylish, sun-powered battery, is the latest in a slew of new devices that free owners from the grid.
Added 21 February, 2013
3D printing is an undeniably exciting technology, but until now you needed a pretty good understanding of the related software to maximize its potential. Not so with the 3Doodler, a pen-shaped tool that uses the same ABS plastic as many printers, but allows you to draw anything you like, in the air or on a surface. As you doodle, the pen extrudes...
Added 21 February, 2013
Today marks news from Google that they're moving out of the "project" phase and into a whole new testing cycle with a recently announced contest for Google Glass aimed at people who aren't entrenched in the tech field. To kick off the "contest" they launched a new website that details simplistic questions for the augmented reality glasses like "...