Review: The camera-packin' Hubsan X4 FPV mini quadcopter
By Ben Coxworth
January 26, 2014
It was just a few months ago that we showed you
what is probably the world's smallest consumer quadcopter, the tiny Estes Proto X.
Although it's a marvel of modern engineering, Gizmag writer Jonathan
Fincher noted that it lacks any particularly interesting features, such
as a camera. Well, late last year, Hubsan released its X4 H107D FPV.
It's not much bigger than the Proto X, and it has a camera that transmits a real-time video signal to the user. When I heard about it, I knew I had to try it out. Read More
Caffeine is one the world’s favorite
productivity fuels and in many countries people choose a caffeinated
drink, mainly coffee, to ignite the day. Although some people rightly
worry about over-consuming the stuff, a new study suggests that a
moderate daily dosage may enhance our memory. Read More Waterwolf electric surfboard speeds over lakes and rivers
By C.C. Weiss
January 26, 2014
Not every surfer is lucky enough to live near a
world-class break. In fact, many would-be surfers live hundreds of miles
from the nearest piece of coast. For them, the new MXP-3 from Germany's
Waterwolf represents the chance to transform the local lazy lake or
river into a riveting surfer's playground. Part surfboard, part personal
watercraft, the MXP-3 zips clean across flat water at speeds up to 21
mph (35 km/h). Read More
Phase One reveals world's first CMOS medium format camera back
By Simon Crisp
January 26, 2014
It's all about CMOS sensors in the medium format
camera world at the moment. Just a couple of days ago, Hasselblad
announced that it would launch the world's first CMOS-sensor-toting medium format camera
in March. Now, Phase One has muscled in on the action and revealed the
world's first CMOS sensor medium format camera back, the IQ250 ... and
this one is already available. Read More
Lemur Studio Design develops mine detector in a shoe
By David Szondy
January 26, 2014
Boot insoles can turn a pair of really
uncomfortable brogues into podiatric clouds that can take a long hike
and remove the foot ache. Now, Lemur Studio Design based in Bogota,
Colombia, has come up with a concept for insoles that won’t just save
your instep, but could save your life. A submission to the World Design
Impact Prize 2013-2014 competition, SaveOneLife is a wearable mine
detector that fits in a shoe and warns the wearer if and where a
potentially deadly landmine might lurk nearby. Read More
Samsung has four new high-end tablets set to
launch in the next few months. The smallest of the bunch, the Galaxy
TabPRO 8.4, looks like Samsung's best answer yet to the iPad mini. Let's
plop it down next to the iPad mini with Retina Display, and see how their features and specs compare. Read More
Bikes designed for snow, ice and weather have
really become all the rage over the past few years. A new Colorado-based
outfit thinks it has a solution for snow biking that's considerably
better than fat tires. The BikeBoard puts a ski underneath the front
tire, providing float in deep snow and metal-edged traction on hardpack.
Bikes have officially gone skiin'. Read More
Breva's Génie 02 Terre watch features mechanical altimeter
By David Szondy
January 25, 2014
Altimeter watches are nothing new. They've been
around for years and a quick glance at the internet will uncover some
for as little as US$50. However, these altitude-measuring timepieces
have one thing in common: they're all electronic. Now, for those who
want to get away from the digital and have the money to do so, Breva
Genève launched its Génie 02 Terre all-mechanical altimeter watch this
week at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, Switzerland. Read More
If there's one thing liable to ruin the
backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The
problem is there are several things considered essential for the
serious backpacker who spends his or her day hiking and his or her
nights camping in the wilderness. One of which is a stove. The Vertex
Ultralight Backpacking Stove could solve the dilemma of traveling light
vs. eating every evening. Read More
Tango PC promises desktop functionality in a pocketable package
By Dave LeClair
January 24, 2014
It seems like every single PC builder is looking
to make a device that works in the living room. Even PC gaming giant
Valve is trying with the introduction of its Steam Machines. A new entry is coming to the market called Tango, and as far as size goes, this thing is positively tiny. Read More
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