Latest Stories in Gadgets - Page 7
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From rotary to Siri: How the phone numbering system came and went
The fascinating story of how we got the phone numbers we have, and how it may soon be no more.
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Test for mercury-contaminated water with a mobile phone
Checking for mercury contamination in water just got a lot easier, thanks to a new simple, inexpensive, and accurate test.
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What's the Best Way to Read a Book?
A recent experience doing a book review on an iPad raises some questions.
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Home Automation Hacks Using Siri and Raspberry Pi
Control lights, the television, the thermostat, even security alarms and cameras using these cheap tricks.
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Scientists Use 3D Printed Tags to Track Big Fish
Tuna, swordfish, marlins, sharks... these threatened species are about to benefit from 3D printing!
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At Free Geek, Computer Repair Paves the Path to Jobs
Free Geek is a non-profit reuse organization. Its mission: provide access to computers, the internet, education, and job skills to the local community.
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20 Awesome Projects for Raspberry Pi Microcomputers
The internet is overflowing with DIY projects involving the popular tiny, cheap computer. Here are 20 of the best.
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3D-Print a Robot for $800
A French inventor is in the process of designing, 3D printing and assembling the parts for an entire robot.
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Google Street View Now Covers Grand Canyon Hiking Trails
If you want to explore your Grand Canyon hike before you set off on the trail, you can now just turn to Google Maps.
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28 Affordable 3D Printers You Can Buy Now
Engadget does a roundup of the printer scene, including some interesting new technologies
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Balancing Happiness and Consumerism in the Digital Age
When I decided to purchase an e-reader, I didn't realize the consumerist conundrum it would crack open.
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Samsung 13-Watt 900 Lumens LED Lightbulb Review
I spent a few weeks testing this new 13W 900 Lumens LED lightbulb by Samsung. Here's my experience with it, along with thoughts on LED technology in general.
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DIY Beer Can Pinhole Camera Takes 6-Month-Long Exposures (Photos)
This DIY pinhole camera project by photographer Matt Bigwood has succeeded in taking some enviable long exposure images.
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HarvestGeek Automates Your Entire Garden
Created for the urban food movement, this system is an open-source, wireless Internet of Things for your farm or garden.
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Just What We Needed Dept.: The Laptop Compubody Sock
Because sometimes you need a little private time with your laptop.
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Jail for Cell Phones Sets Mandatory Tech-Free Time
This lock-up for cell phones makes sure you take a mental health break from your cell phone during the day.
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Can Wireless Sensor Technology Make Us Happier People?
We seem to have a dependent relationship on technology these days, but is it possible that technology can make us happier people?
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High Speed Cameras Capture Falling Snowflakes in 3D
The University of Utah has developed a camera system that creates 3D images of snowflakes as they fall, giving scientists a better tool for measuring and predicting snowfall.
