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Take VR Gaming To The Next Level With The Sixense STEM

Take VR Gaming To The Next Level With The Sixense STEM by Nicholas.Greene

Sixense - the same folks responsible for the development of the Razer Hydra - earlier this month announced a new VR sensor system that, quite frankly, makes the Hydra look a little bit old-fashioned. It's called the Sixense STEM, and it allows you to take full-body control of your video game.

Researchers Have Figured Out How To Power Your Cell Phone With...Pee?

Researchers Create Pee Powered Cell Phone by Tech Light
The next time you go to the bathroom, you might end up charging your phone in the process. Researchers at the University of Bristol and the University of West England have discovered a means of powering up a cell phone using a stream of urine; a technology known as "microbial fuel cells."

Gaming, LoTR and New Media: Interview With Professor Jay Clayton

Gaming, LoTR and New Media: Interview With Professor Jay Clayton by Nicholas.Greene
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Clayton - the man behind "Online Games: New Media, Literature, and Narrative; a course taught primarily through Lord of The Rings Online - to talk about his thoughts on video games, literature, and the future of narrative fiction.

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Looking For A Link Between Video Games And Violence Distracts Us From Real Issues

Looking For A Link Between Video Games And Violence Distracts Us From The Real Issue by Nicholas.Greene
In light of the media frenzy kicked up by GTAV, the topic of video games and their link to violence seems worth a revisit. To be frank: video games do not cause violence or aggression. We need to stop arguing about whether or not they do and move on: there's more important things to discuss.

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Add A Bit Of Deep Space Charm To Your PC With The Astronaut USB Light

Add A Bit Of Deep Space Charm To Your PC With The Astronaut USB Light by Tech Light
Are you looking to add a bit of the universe to your PC? The Astronaut USB Light might be just what the doctor ordered. It's small, it's practical, and it's...well, it's actually really, really cool.

Get Plugged In To The 2013 Tokyo Game Show!

The Tokyo Game Show is in late September! by Invention Ideas
It’s almost time for Japan’s answer to America’s E3- Are you ready for the Tokyo Game Show?

LittleBits Brings Modular Design To Electronics Innovation

LittleBits Modules Bring DIY Electronics To The Masses by Tech Light
Inventor Ayah Bdeir thinks she might just have a lock on a reliable, unique way to foster electronics innovation in the average consumer: modular design. To that end, Bdeir has invented littleBits - circuit-board building blocks that quite literally make electronic design a snap.

Vanderbilt Literature Professor To Teach About MMOs Through Lord of the Rings Online

Coursera Course Teaches About MMOs Through Lord of The Rings Online by Nicholas.Greene
If you're interested in learning about MMORPGs - or the games industry as a whole - I've a spot of news for you. There's a course that'll teach you a great deal of what you want to know. It's called Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative; and it's taught in Lord of the Rings Online.

Wrap Your Device In A USB Condom Before Using Strange Ports

USB "Condom" Will Shield Your Phone From Attack On Public PCs by Tech Light
No, this isn't a euphemism. There's actually a peripheral known as a USB condom; designed to keep you safe when using public USB ports. Designed by int3.cc, it works by allowing only the power pins of a USB jack to connect - meaning you can charge your devices in even the dirtiest port without fear.

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SpecialEffect Launches Playing With Your Eyes Crowdfunding Campaign For Disabled Gamers

SpecialEffect Working To Release Eye-Operated Video Game System by Nicholas.Greene
SpecialEffect is looking to unlock gaming as a pastime for more than just the (relatively) able-bodied. On Friday, the UK-based charity launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Gambitious. Its goal is simple: it wishes to purchase a specialized controller that will let the disabled play  video games with their eyes.
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