Tesla Uses ‘Snake’ As Charger [Video]
This prototype Tesla charger automatically locates and attaches to the charging point on the electric vehicle, allowing you to exchange a few wasted seconds for a lifetime of nightmares…
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The Biggest Changes in Windows 10 For Gamers
I, myself, just put Windows 10 on my computer last night, and so far, pretty happy. But have no way of knowing what it can do yet, as all I have done is woken up and gone to work (here). But I have been quite curious to see what this OS would do to my […]
Cat Hunts For Dinner The High-Tech Way [Video]
Self-confessed “aspiring geek” Ben Millam decided his cat would be more challenged if it hunted for its dinner. Understandably not wanting to hide cat food around the house, he instead trained the cat to hunt for wiffle balls which contain an RFID chip. When the cat drops the balls into a bowl, they roll past […]
4K Blu-Ray Discs On The Way
The organization behind Blu-ray has agreed a 4K movie disc standard. The first players and discs should be on sale before Christmas. The discs will formally be known as Ultra-HD Blu-ray format. They’ll support resolution up to 3840 x 2160, along with 60fps frame rate and a wider color range than is currently used on […]
Hypersonic Plane Would Slash Journey Times
Airbus has received a patent for a plane that could cross the Atlantic in an hour. It won’t be flying any time soon, though, and it would be far from luxurious. The proposed plane has been described as hypersonic, though at 4.5 times the speed of sound that’s slightly below the most common interpretation of […]
3D Printed Pill Allows Tailored Dosage
A 3D printed pill has become the first such drug to get Food and Drug Administration approval. The benefits include the ability to precisely control dosage. The drug from Aprecia has the brand name SPRITAM and is a form of levetiracetam. It’s primarily designed as a way to control seizures in people with epilepsy. While […]
NASA Joins Nuclear Agency For Asteroid Planning
NASA is now working with the Department of Energy on possible ways of dealing with a short-notice asteroid strike. In a move reminiscent of Hollywood, the agencies may consider some genuinely nuclear options. The partnership is between NASA and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a Department of Energy Agency that works both to maintain the […]
Windows 10: Don’t Ignore Wi-Fi Sense
Windows 10 has a potentially useful tool for sharing your home Wi-Fi with friends. However, it’s well worth taking a closer look and thinking about whether you want to use it. The feature, known as Wi-Fi Sense, has been brought over from Windows Phone. It’s designed to overcome the minor hassles that come with giving […]
New 3D Memory Technology 1000 Times Faster Than Flash
A new “three-dimensional” form of computer memory is said to offer permanent storage while being a thousand times faster than flash-based technology. Makers Intel and Micron believe its main use may be as an extension to RAM in computers. The 3D XPoint technology is going into production now and the first units should be tested […]
Hawking & Wozniak Say No To AI Weapons
Leading figures in the science and tech world have called for a ban on weapons that can “select and engage targets without human intervention.” Stephen Hawking and Steve Wozniak are among those who say such weapons would undermine the wider use of artificial intelligence. The letter was released to mark the International Joint Conferences on […]