Tag: Gadgets - Page 3
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Use a Raspberry Pi as a low-power network storage device
The much-loved microcomputer has yet another use, this time as a NAS for backing up all your digital files.
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New infrared camera detects greatest cause of acid rain
The camera can detect sulfur dioxide and other major pollutants that are invisible to the human eye.
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The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights
This bike helmet wants to make sure drivers know where your head is at, and where it's going.
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10 environmental sensors that go along with you
These sensors fit in a pocket or on your wrist and give scientists and us all a better look at air and water quality at highly local levels.
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Electrostatic film harvests energy, makes you better at sports
A new wearable sensor technology that measures things like stance and force for sports also has the potential to harvest energy from waves, machinery or human movement.
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Review: SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station
Keeping your gadgets charged with clean energy while on-the-go couldn't be any easier.
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Raspberry Pi developing a camera module for DIY photographers
From robotics to wildlife monitoring, the new module is bound to be used in some cool projects.
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Battery stretches to 3x its size, recharges wirelessly
This stretchy battery is the newest creation in the drive for wearable, flexible power sources.
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Make a human-powered, MacGyver-style emergency cell phone charger
Cobble together a 40-watt, hand-crank electrical generator with a cordless drill and a few other household items that can charge a cell phone or illuminate small lights.
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Russian inventors build walking ostrich robot
The design, which cost only $1,500 to make, comes equipped with a saddle for taking its owner for a ride.
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Draw 3D sculptures with world's first 3D printing pen
This gadget takes the basics of 3D printing and puts it in your hand, literally. But is it more than just a novelty?
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Interactive map shows where Apple sources materials and manufacturing
Curious about where all the parts and materials for your Apple products come from? This map will show you the details.
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15 great books for making your own gadgets
Here are great titles on everything from beginner Raspberry Pi projects to DIY home automation.
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How the Nest thermostat is making a big impact
A new profile of the device's creators shows how the Nest has reinvented the thermostat.
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Laser GPS navigation for cyclists promotes safe riding
This concept device puts the navigation instructions on the road in front of you, where your eyes should be, instead of on the handlebars.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet fails iFixit's teardown test
iFixit's team breaks apart all the latest devices hitting the market and gives its opinion on the gadget's pros and cons. Here's how the Surface Pro rates.
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Air Quality Egg collects and maps real-time air pollution data
Through a community approach, the device can provide better local and global air quality data.
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First satellite powered by a smart phone is set to launch into space
This tiny nanosatellite is running on the run on a Google Nexus One smartphone and Android operating system, and will be the first smartphone to orbit in space.
