Your bag of potato chips may be spying on you. What? Scientists have worked out a way to listen to your conversation through a potato chip bag. Researchers at MIT, Microsoft and Adobe have created an algorithm that can reconstruct an audio signal by analyzing minute vibrations. From these minute vibrations, scientists were able to … Read more
A never been seen before malware called Backoff, which has infected point of sale systems and remote desktop applications, has gone virtually undetected causing a huge security threat. Hackers have developed a virus that has infected point of sale (PoS) software for retailers and businesses as well as remote desktop applications which are commonly used … Read more
The UK has launched a driverless car campaign which could see self-driving cars on public roads in as little as six months. In an effort to peak interest, the UK government is asking cities who wish to host the first self-driving trials to submit an application. Businesses in the area can also choose to nominate … Read more
Is it possible for BitCoin to remain stable for a long period of time? There are arguments on both sides of the case, but one thing is for sure that the Bitcoin is currently worth over $580 as of the time of this post. For something that was once available 6x+ lower than that, it … Read more
Forget having your notifications pop up on a screen, why not your hand? Ritot, a new wristband concept device projects your notifications, such as emails and incoming calls straight onto your hand. Ritot is being marketed as the first projection watch and has already raised $375,000 on Indiegogo to bring the wearable device to consumers. … Read more
Humanizing technology is the way of the future and thats exactly what Dr. Breazeal and her team have been doing with Jibo. Jibo is the first family robot, which promises to make your life easier and brings technology right to your finger tips. Having a family robot is really something we have all wondered about … Read more
Sometimes technology makes our life easier and sometimes it changes the world, and the latter is what this MIT device may be able to achieve. The FingerReader is a 3D printed ring that fits onto the index finger and reads aloud words in real time as the finger follows the text. Developed by researchers at … Read more
We can control almost everything from our smartphones so why not contraception? A new chip has been invented to give women the power to wirelessly control their own fertility. Of course, the idea of having a wireless implant inserted into the body does create some security and safety concerns but the team at MIT, led … Read more
Bell Labs researchers have just broken broadband internet speed records, reaching speeds of 10 gigabits per second. Bell Labs have worked out a way to make internet speeds up to eight times faster using existing copper landlines, making it about 1000 times faster than traditional internet speeds. The big clincher however, is that it is … Read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is set to become the first space tourism company and in order to make the journey a smoother, more luxurious one, exclusive accommodation has been set up in New Mexico. Virgin announced that Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces in New Mexico will have exclusive suites available for those taking the trip … Read more
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