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Putting a human hand back together in your browswer

Putting a human hand back together in your browswer

If you were handed a bunch of bones…and then told they belonged to a human hand…could you put them all together in the right place? Well now your knowledge of human anatomy can be tested online thanks to the work of 3D simulation company Dassault systems. They’ve created a real-time game called ‘Bones Box’ that challenges players to correctly assemble[Read More…]

Privacy Awareness Week - May 3-9

Privacy Awareness Week – May 3-9

May 3 to 9 is Privacy awareness week.  The theme this year is ‘protecting your personal information online no matter your age’. Why is this important?  Well some recent research from Trend Micro Australia has revealed some alarming findings. –          61 per cent of Australian consumers let their browser save their password –          41 per cent do not use a[Read More…]

Taking the Bebop drone for a fly

Taking the Bebop drone for a fly

If you like the idea of owning your own aerial drone you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to enjoy similar features found in professional drones.  The Bebop drone from Parrot is a good example. Its features include a 14-megapixel onboard fish-eye camera with HD video capture,  connectivity with the latest wi-fi standards and with built in GPS is[Read More…]

Flower Power for Mother’s Day

Flower Power for Mother’s Day

If you’re planning gifts for mothers day you might have flowers in mind but how about a gadget to help mum grow her own…and keep them alive. It’s called Flower Power…a plant monitoring device that works with a smartphone app to help you keep your plants healthy. This sensor is actually shaped like a small tree branch but has a[Read More…]

Dyson Vacuum faster than F1 Car

Dyson Vacuum faster than F1 Car

The history of the humble vacuum cleaner goes back over 100 years so needless to say the technology found inside these devices has come a along way. Traditionally cordless vacuum cleaners haven’t packed as much power as their plugged in counterparts but the specs the new V6 Absolute corless machine suggest otherwise. It’s capable of moving air at up to[Read More…]