Robot Wars: Google Challenges Amazon With New Patent
Jun 10, 2016
One of Amazon’s hardest working employees could have some stiff competition. At last count, the e-commerce company was using about 30,000 robots to speed-up the
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‘Smart’ Blocks Turn Lego Creations into Web-Connected Toys
Jun 8, 2016
New Lego-compatible blocks created by quantum physicists could amp up your best creations by adding internet connectivity, electronic sensors, motors and lights to existing Lego
Microsoft Patent for Hey Cortana””
Jun 6, 2016
Microsoft has applied for a patent on a technology that prevents multiple devices from activating Cortana all at the same time when you say “Hey,
6 Scientists Who Regret Their Greatest Inventions
Jun 1, 2016
Memorial Day is a holiday devoted to remembering lives lost in war. The soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect civilian freedoms deserve nothing
Laser Beam Harmful and Annoying Bugs
May 30, 2016
Maybe you don’t cower in fear when you spot a bug making its way across your arm, but disease-carrying insects can have a devastating effect on the health of humans and animals, despite their diminutive size.
Shape-Shifting Touch Screens Can Morph on Demand
May 27, 2016
Imagine if when you launched a gaming app on your smartphone, the device could automatically morph into the shape of a console. Then, if you
iPhone to Unlock Your iCar
May 24, 2016
Patent applications often provide some valuable insight into a company’s thinking, even if the products they mention never make it to market, and Apple has
‘Second Skin’ Covers Up Wrinkles
May 23, 2016
Imagine walking down the aisles of a cosmetic store and picking up a tube of wrinkle-free skin to layer over your face. That’s exactly what
Wearable Keyboard Tap Strap Does Away With Touching Your Mobile Device When Typing
May 20, 2016
A new one-handed wearable device aims to do away with having to tap your phone, tablet or keyboard whenever you want to type. That’s the
Cairns couples’ Toilet Makes a Splash
May 16, 2016
TRINITY Beach couple Kymmie and Michael Corbell may have saved more than 7000 marriages with their simple invention for the household “throne”. The pair have
