If you are aged 13-18 and enjoy science, log on to www.google.com/events/sciencefair . Here you will find all the information regarding the upcoming young scientist competition. Open to both single contestants and groups of up to 3, the contest is looking for projects that are interesting, creative and relevant. There are 3 age groups – 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18. Once on the homepage of the site, there is an informative Read More ...
After a few false starts over the years, 3D technology looks to have finally got its act together. After conquering the cinema, it was inevitable that it would come into our homes via our television sets. It should also come as no surprise that electronics giant Samsung is leading the way. They have spent a lot of years, and an awful lot of money, perfecting this technology before releasing it Read More ...
Is there any form of technology in human history that has developed as rapidly as the mobile phone? Let’s consider what is generally acknowledged to be the first ever commercially available portable cellphone. Made by Motorola and launched in 1983, the DynaTAC 8000X was 13 inches high, weighed 28 ounces, and gave a maximum talk time of one hour (imagine!). It was, in short, a brick, and although it gained Read More ...
3D technology is not limited to the silver screen and small screen anymore as Nintendo is bringing it into the gaming world on March 25th with the release of the Nintendo 3DS. However, unlike the theatre the cutting edge technology behind the 3DS allows you to experience state of the art 3D graphics without any special glasses so that you can use it pretty much anywhere. Small enough to still Read More ...
Improper disposal of mobile phones, or dumping them in landfill can be a much more serious issue than many people realise. They are not only non-biodegradable products, but also release toxins and carcinogens (cancer producing substance) as they disintegrate. Recycling is fast becoming a safer, and in some cases more profitable option, when it comes to old, unused, or even broken mobile phones. If the handsets are in a good Read More ...
With the new wave of impressive television technology on the market, 2011 may be a great year to consider upgrading your viewing experience. Consumers now have far more technology choices to consider when looking into upgrading their television sets, and it is worth taking a bit of time to ensure that you make the right choice. You’ll want to consider the pros and cons of plasma TV versus LCD and Read More ...
The iPhone is a fantastic tool for people on the go. It’s a phone, a music player and lets your surf the internet and pick up emails; on top of this there are also thousands of different apps available which help make your life easier when you’re away from home. These apps cover a huge variety of functions from finding the closest gas station to helping you run conference calls Read More ...
The new Asus SonicMaster is a technology update for the Asus computers, matching the latest in audio software with cutting edge audio hardware. With SonicMaster, Asus is setting a new, higher standard in computer audio experience. With the release of the SonicMaster, Asus has developed a kind of personalised greeting card program that’s almost a game – it’s so fun to play around with. You make a music box, as Read More ...
HTC is a purveyor of many fine Android handsets, with the HTC Gratia become another of the mid range options produced by this firm, following on from the HTC Hero, Legend and Wildfire. It will run Android 2.2 and it is being seen as a European edition of the HTC Aria which was available only on Asian markets. The HTC Gratia definitely looks like a gorgeous piece of kit. With Read More ...
Portuguese games developer Seed Studios today announced the launch of Under Siege™, a real time strategy (RTS) game developed exclusively for PlayStation®3 and The Playstation®Network. The game will be available for download towards the end of the year and will retail for £11.99 in the UK, $19.99 in the US and €14.99 throughout the rest of Europe. Set in a medieval fantasy world, Under Siege™ sees players control a small Read More ...
