In April the bio-company Organovo produced the first ever 3D printed human organ — a liver. The liver, which was only a few millimeters across, only lasted 5 days but its success opened up a new realm of possibilities for hu...
For those who can’t wait to get their Amazon package, the wait may be minimized. Amazon has struck a deal with the United States Postal Service to include Sunday delivery of packages to its customers. The new delivery agreement we...
The future of motion detection could mean the end of something most people take for granted: the mouse. No, it’s not going away in the next few years or even by the end of the decade but according to a panel on the future of gestu...
Geologists already work in three dimensions. They have rocks and fossils that they can pick up with their bare hands and analyze. However, some geologists are seeking to revolutionize their field through the use of 3D printers. Th...
Curious if your mobile broadband provider is giving you the speed of promises? So is the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is so interested, in fact, that they are launching an app that will help you track how fast your m...
In early October, Adobe’s security was penetrated and millions of online credentials were stolen. A recently analysis of the passwords that were taken show that the most popular password among Adobe’s 38 million users was &#...
Using a PIN on your cell phone is a great way to secure you phone, data, and apps from hackers but research has found that your PINs may not secure your phone and apps as much as you think. Rather than keeping your passwords from ...
Tired of losing your glasses? Phone Halo is a new way for you to keep from losing your glasses. The new tracking device is attached to the ear piece on your spectacles and works by connecting to your smartphone. This creates a pro...
Researchers are looking for a new way to power stationary bots by utilizing something we all produce every day — pee. The idea is to power these bots with urine that is pumped through the bot via the use of an artificial hea...
3D printing is still something that is not a mainstream consumer product. While there are lots of affordable 3D printers on the market, the fact that you have to learn to use software such as CAD to effectively make models makes i...
You should always watch what you say on Facebook, it can come back to bite you. Ruben Santiago, police chief in Columbia, South Carolina, found that out the hard way when he answered a post on the department’s Facebook page. He an...
Think all Americans are against the National Security Agency’s policies regarding spying? Think again, because in a recent survey most Americans actually approve of the NSA’s policy. The survey in question has the public not overw...
There has been a big step forward in the use of drones in US air space. The Federal Aviation Administration has released its “roadmap” for allowing drones to operate in US airspace. These guidelines spell out recommendations for d...
The City of Los Angeles is accepting proposals for free citywide WiFi. That’s right, after months of batting around the idea, LA is moving forward. Creating a city wide network is not going to be a quick, simple project. In fact t...
No one wants malware on their computer. It’s dangerous and can allow the person who created the malware access to information you’d rather keep private. Keeping your antivirus software up to date is a good start but it often catch...
