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Beam: The Smartphone-compatible Toothbrush

February 24, 2012 by noemi

Say what? Yup, you read that right. There is now such a thing as a smartphone-compatible toothbrush. Off the top of my head, I cannot find any plausible reason for me to need, or even simply want, smartphone-compatible toothbrush. However, it really does exist, and it is called Beam. [Read more…]

Meet Aakash: The World’s Cheapest Tablet

February 23, 2012 by noemi

The tablet wars continue to rage, and it seems that Samsung and Apple remain at the forefront. Ardent fanboys and fangirls will stick to their preferred brands, but in the meantime, there are other players who are not-so-silently entering the game.

A British firm has developed its own tablet, dubbing it the world’s cheapest tablet. Datawind Ltd. released the first version of Aakash in October, primarily targeted at students. It cost as low as $35. You can’t get much cheaper than that, can you? [Read more…] about Meet Aakash: The World’s Cheapest Tablet

Hasbro to Release Lazer Tag Guns for iPhone

February 22, 2012 by noemi

Who has not been suckered into NERF guns at some point? Hasbro has indeed sealed its name in history, thanks to these toys that children of all ages enjoy. Heck, even adults who have kept their playful side will not say no to NERF guns!

This year, you will be treated to something entirely different, and from the looks of it, even more exciting. Hasbro has announced new Lazer Tag guns which are compatible with the iPhone and the iPod Touch. [Read more…] about Hasbro to Release Lazer Tag Guns for iPhone

Neurologists Diagnose Harry Potter’s Mysterious Headaches

February 20, 2012 by noemi

I don’t know if you got suckered in by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, but it is rather hard not to at least want to read/watch the franchise once. I remember burying my nose into the books – well, the first several ones. I have not watched all the movies, but there is something to be said about the story of this young boy with that lightning scar on his forehead.

For sure, one of the things that has been the topic of many a debate or discussion are the headaches that Harry Potter experiences. Whatever the “real” reason for those headaches may be, it seems that real life science might have something for us. [Read more…] about Neurologists Diagnose Harry Potter’s Mysterious Headaches

Mattel to Release Back to the Future Hoverboards

February 16, 2012 by noemi

Back to the Future is something I grew up with, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Call it mushy if you want, but I am sure that many people of my generation will say the same thing. Never mind the 80s fashion and everything else that went with that era. The Back to the Future franchise is still hard to beat!

Of course, when it comes to Back to the Future, hoverboards will always be part of the discussion. I bet that anyone who was even remotely influenced by the movies dreams of having a real life hoverboard one day. [Read more…] about Mattel to Release Back to the Future Hoverboards

Avatar Robot Created by Japanese Scientist

February 15, 2012 by noemi

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James Cameron’s Avatar made a very big splash when it came out, with practically everyone raving about the movie. Well, maybe not about the story line but the movie in general. It was not my first 3D experience, but I found it pretty fun. Truth be told, I have never seen it again in its entirety. Once was enough, in my opinion.

What is interesting about Avatar is the concept of being able to project yourself as another being. Now that is the stuff that science fiction is made of, and these things are always fascinating. What if this can actually be done in real life? [Read more…] about Avatar Robot Created by Japanese Scientist