It wasn't that long ago that bamboo-framed bikes
were thought of as a weird rarity. Thanks to its combination of
durability, stiffness and vibration-damping characteristics, however,
the material has been gaining popularity in recent years. That being
said, some designers still find that the random nature of pure bamboo
makes it a little too unpredictable for producing frames of a consistent
character and quality. That's why two frame builders have developed
some interesting work-arounds. Read More
Samsung has revealed a pocket-friendly mirrorless
interchangeable lens camera that's claimed to be the thinnest and
lightest on the market. The 20 megapixel Smart Camera NX mini sports a
flip up, touch-enabled display panel designed to take the guesswork out
of self portraits, has built-in NFC and Wi-Fi with Smart Camera
features, and is available with a new NX-M mount wide-angle lens for
inclusive group shots. Read More
There's no two ways about it: your common or
garden sprinkler (so garden, in all probability) is a blithering
half-wit. Rain or no, if you don't turn it off, it'll water your lawn
whether it needs it or not, and much more besides. The Droplet wants to
change all that. A sort of "smart" water cannon, it knows which parts of
your garden to water, and when. Read More
Sony has revealed its prototype virtual reality
(VR) headset for the PlayStation 4 at the Games Developers Conference
2014, in San Francisco. Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios
president Shuhei Yoshida stated in a blog post that the Project Morpheus
device has the potential to "shape the future of games." Read More
Respawn Entertainment’s first-ever title is a
complex and engaging first-person shooter that adds parkour wall-running
and giant mech combat to the somewhat tired genre. Not only does the
title have a lot riding on it, but with so many gameplay mechanics vying
for position, the developer has given itself a significant balancing
act to perform. Read on to find out how it fares. Read More
Mobile phones have proven invaluable for
connecting communities in developing countries where there is no wired
telecoms infrastructure. Often, however, there is no electricity
infrastructure either, making device charging problematic. BuffaloGrid
solves this by providing solar charging hubs to communities, and sharing
its profits. Read More
Israeli startup DigiGage has created
a display system for elevators that shows images and information moving
along with viewers as they go up or down. The system is already being
used in several countries, including the US and China. Read More 
The TED Conference has a long history of artworks
and performances accompanying its talks and the conference taking place
this week in Vancouver is no different. It's featuring a huge net
sculpture floating above the city that's hung from a skyscraper and
incorporates an interactive light-show at night. Read More
Gi electric bike folds-up and charges your phone
By Stu Robarts
March 19, 2014
Bikes are an area of constant innovation, with
their simplicity and popularity making them ripe for adaptation. But how
much functionality can you squeeze into one bike? Cycle firm Gi has
tried to find out by creating what it says is "the lightest, safest,
folding smart eBike." Read More
Sony targets audiophiles in latest wireless speaker release
By Paul Ridden
March 19, 2014
Sony has announced the immediate availability of
three new wireless speaker systems, one of which features support for
audiophile-pleasing high resolution audio. The flagship SRS-X9 promises a
total output of 154 W, packs Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and
offers the company's ClearAudio+ and advanced Digital Sound Enhancement
Engine audio modes. The remaining models benefit from an included
rechargeable battery for portability. Read More
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