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3D-Printed Food: For NASA, the US Army and You
3D Printed Food might sound like something from the future, but we're on the precipice of a food revolution. Read more »| 15 Mar 2016 -
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The V.R. Renaissance: Will Smith Interviewed
2016 will be the first year of modern consumer Virtual Reality. With many unknowns about how this will effect the way we consume media, we spoke to Will Smith, former editor at Tested.com, about creating VR experiences and his new virtual reality company. Read more »| 12 Feb 2016 -
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Pepper: A robot to watch you sleep
Last year Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank unveiled its new humanoid robot Pepper (ペパー). It is being promoted as the “first robot that can read human emotions,” but could it become the first humanoid robot to be commercially viable? Read more »| 23 Sep 2015 -
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Who killed AIBO the robotic dog?
AIBO the robotic dog was hailed as a bold new plateau in robot-based entertainment on its release in 1999. Yet the device was a commercial failure. As owners and AI enthusiasts mourn its loss, it's time to ask who or what exactly screwed the pooch Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
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To Be Fair: Dissecting The Ethical Smartphone
Fairphone entered the smartphone market in 2013 with their first Fairphone, intent on cleaning up the tech industry's notoriously unethical supply chains. With their new smartphone releasing later this year, what progress have they made? Read more »| 20 Jul 2015 -
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Edinburgh's Bus Shelters Go Hi-Tech
Edinburgh introduces state-of-the-art bus stops. What can we expect from them? Read more »| 05 Jun 2015
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Archos Virtual Reality Glasses
French tech innovators Archos have dipped their toe into the rapidly-evolving world of VR with their budget-priced headset. Read more »| 01 Jun 2015 -
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Avatars in Virtual Worlds
Beyond slaying dragons and collecting gold there is a deeper level of interaction in MMORPGs revolving around personal identity and self-comfort – and it’s facilitated by a relationship between the gamer and their avatars. Intrigued? Let’s take a look... Read more »| 28 May 2015 -
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Light Fidelity: An Interview with Prof. Harald Haas
A near future where we'll be streaming the internet from LED light bulbs? We interviewed Prof. Harald Haas about the prospect of a brighter Li-Fi-enabled world, and discussed the burgeoning technological developments of this Edinburgh-based project. Read more »| 20 Mar 2015 -
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The Google Cardboard Experience – DIY Virtual Reality?
Virtual insanity or little box of tricks? Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
Hardware
Shining a Light: The Acer H6510BD Projector
The Acer H6510BD is a solid entry-level offering for those looking to watch Netflix on something other than a laptop screen Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
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Socket Fillers: Christmas Gifts For Tech-Lovers To Suit Every Budget
Our guide to what to buy for the gadget-obsessed this Christmas, from modestly-priced essentials to the truly covetous unnecessaries, and everything between Read more »| 03 Dec 2014 -
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Hisense Sero 8
The Sero 8 is a solid and useable budget Android tablet Read more »| 26 Nov 2014 -
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Eating, Sleeping, Walking Health: The Jawbone UP24
Physical design and digital integration features make the Jawbone UP24 a solid choice for a fitness tracker Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
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MIPOW PLAYBULB: Not the Brightest Bulb in the Box
The MIPOW PLAYBULB could be brilliant, but stumbles in the execution Read more »| 07 Oct 2014