Recent Discoveries and Breakthroughs

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10 Ig Nobel Prizes For 2012: Recognition Of Funny, Obscure Research

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ACLU Warns Of Drone Nightmare Scenario

by dendory

As drones become better able to stay in the air for long hours, and get cameras that can zoom in and record entire cities all at once, the ACLU warns that a nightmare drone scenario could be happening sooner than we think. ARGUS, a recent advancement in spying technology, may be the first step towards this future.

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Gamers Reveal The Most Frustrating Aspect of Mobile Games

by Nicholas.Greene

Our society is becoming increasingly more mobile. Nowadays, everybody has a smartphone - you're considered somewhat odd if you don't. As a result, mobile gaming has become big business, and it's not hard to see why: mobile games simple, cheap, and addictive on-the-go fun. Unfortunately, they're also far from perfect. New technologies rarely are.

The biggest problem anyone has with them is, not surprisingly, controls - particularly when touchscreens neter into the equation.

Google Launches Chromebook Pixel

by dendory

Google introduces the Chromebook Pixel, the latest in the Chromebooks line.

Google Glass Now Live

by dendory

After a year of suspense, Google finally released its web page describing to the world what Google Glass is, what the features are, and how to get them.

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Lytro Light Field Camera: Focusing Not An Issue

by Arturo Rubio

Hate getting out-of-focus images? The Lytro camera lets you shoot first, worry about focusing later.

The Five Biggest Robotics Trends to Watch in 2013

by Katie Gatto

This piece looks at five of the trends in robots that it will be important to watch in 2013, but citing ongoing projects and pairing it shows the future importance of robot recycling, student competitions and other important areas of the robosphere that observers, casual or professional, should keep an eye on to stay up to date.

Is The Transparent Smartphone Coming?

by dendory

Is the transparent smartphone coming? One company would like us to think so, but others are sceptical.

Biological Big Brother - "Watch" Your Life With Basis Band

by John J. Staughton

Basis is a sleek and sexy watch, an activity monitor, a sleep sensor, and a life coach all rolled into one. For once, it's not a bad thing to have Big Brother watching you.

FDA Approves Vision System That Helps Certain Blind Patients Regain Lost Vision

by Katie Gatto

A new invention by Second Sight Medical Products, Inc, which is named the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use. The device will help those with retinitis pigmentosa to regain lost vision for those who suffer from this disease, which impacts vision in stages.

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New Car Technologies Make Driving Safer

by dendory

From sensors to warning lights and indicators, there are new features introduced every year to make driving easier and safer.