Qualcomm, Samsung pass AMD in microprocessor sales
Thanks to PC sales slowdown coupled with increase in smartphone and tablet sales, AMD slipped to fourth in MPU sales for first time since 1990s. View the full article HERE......»»
Taiwanese researchers take aim at environmental issues
Taiwan has long been recognized for its contributions to microelectronics, but its research labs are now working on pressing social issues.View the full article HERE......»»
Slideshow: Maker Faire returns to Silicon Valley
Our man in Silicon Valley spent his Saturday af6ternnon taking in Maker Faire and here's a glimpse of some of the makers, robots, LEDs and whatnot he saw there.View the full article HERE......»»
Gundam: Clothes Hanger Edition
Gundam fans, here’s a collectible you won’t want to miss. It’s a clothes hanger that conceals a model of a Gundam. Our pal Francesco, over at Hobby Media (IT) spotted this bit… Gundam fans, here’s a collectible you won&#.....»»
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone! Take This Throw.
It’s probably the most oft repeated seven-word phrase in the history of gaming – but the admonition by the old man in The Legend of Zelda are wise words for life in… It’s probably the most oft repeated seven-word phrase in the .....»»
Seashell iPhone Passive Speakers: Shellphone
Thanks to the pathetic speakers on iOS devices, we’ve seen many types of passive speakers come about. A sub-type of these passive speakers are ones that repurpose other items. We’ve seen one… Thanks to the pathetic speakers on iOS de.....»»
Android drives cameras to GPUs, plans IR support
Google will update am Android camera API this year to support computational photography on graphics cores and build support for infrared into Android.View the full article HERE......»»
Amazing Spider-Man Costume: Does Whatever a Spider-Man Costume Does
We’ve seen a lot of cool costumes over the years and many look amazing, but this Spider-Man costume may be the most movie accurate costume we’ve ever seen. It isn’t just the… We’ve seen a lot of cool costumes over the yea.....»»
Could Intel enable $200 Ultrabook?
Market research firm IHS believes the chip giant could reinvigorate the PC industry--if it's willing to sacrifice its own margins. View the full article HERE......»»
PS4 Console Design Sneak Preview Outed in Announcement Video
Sony today posted a video announcing that more details about the PS4 will be revealed during E3. In digging through the 39-second-long video, I found plenty of juicy tidbits which give a… Sony today posted a video announcing that more details ab.....»»
Tech Deals of the Day: 5/20/2013
Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell… Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help y.....»»
ST to deny rivals FDSOI access
In an interview Jean-Marc Chery, ST's CTO (shown), said his company could install its FDSOI process in multiple foundries but for now has an agreement in place that will deny certain companies access to the process.View the full article HERE......»»
Functional Trash Compactor Replica: Proto Wall-E
Most of the replicas I’ve seen are of robots, vehicles and weapons. The inspiration behind Darius Bode’s creations is a lot humbler than that. But it’s one that is quite intriguing when… Most of the replicas I’ve seen are.....»»
Great White Shark Made from Junk: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Garbage Truck
I was minding my own business, strolling through the hallways of the Chicago Mini Maker Faire this weekend, when I turned a corner and came across this… Yes, it’s a great white… I was minding my own business, strolling through the h.....»»
These 3D Printed Mobiles Will Blow Your Mind
For a technology that’s still largely in its infancy, you can do some things with 3D printing that are pretty much impossible with any other technique. Take, for instance, these intricate 3D-printed… For a technology that’s still lar.....»»
Cylon Jeep, or KITT’s Long Lost Cousin?
One of the things you learn in the world of geekdom is that any time you slap some horizontally-chasing red LEDs into something, it’s instantly transformed into Cylon technology. But I always… One of the things you learn in the world of ge.....»»
Imperas launches multicore software development tools
Hardware model and and software debug tool functions integrated in simulation code stream provides performance, capability and ease-of-use benefits, claims vendor.View the full article HERE......»»
ROK Espresso Maker
Make espresso without a lot of noise Over the years, I have tried many different ways to make coffee, from cowboy percolators to French press carafes to Chemex drippers. As I’ve moved through the years, however, the reduced acids of espresso have a.....»»
Sunflower Uses Solar Power to Shine Light into Your House
Do you find yourself sitting in the dark, even if it’s bright and sunny outside? Well, speaking from experience, regular exposure to sunlight can really make you feel better both mentally and… Do you find yourself sitting in the dark, even.....»»
Cross Stitched Pokédex: for Cataloging Textile Pokémon
Last year I called Linda’s impressive cross-stitch project the “textile Pokédex.” I was wrong. This cute bundle of thread made by Sprite Stitch member Lord Libidan is the actual textile Pokédex. Linda… Last year I called Lind.....»»