Ben Kokes created a custom ring with an inductive loop, a copper coil assembly hidden on the inside, that caused stones lining the outside of the band to light up when the ring comes close to an induced alternating magnetic field. Could this be the most geeky romantic engagement ring?
Iran has hacked US oil, gas and power companies according to the WSJ. The hackers gained access to control-system software that allowed them to manipulate oil or gas pipelines.
According to officials, these break ins from Iranian hackers are somewhat like reconnaissance missions for Iran. They're just there to gather information on the operations and figure out how to disrupt or destroy them in the future.
Google's trend monitoring has just gotten a facelift, and it looks damn pretty right now. The new full screen visualization will show you the data that's been available as a list in technicolor awesome.
Samsung has topped the 10 million sales mark for its Galaxy S4 in "record" time. In only less than a month after its global release, their flagship smartphone has surpassed the 10 million units mark, according to a release.
We can't wait for 3D printing to go mainstream. With techniques like these, the sooner the better we hope. Here's a story of Kaiba Gionfriddo, who was born with a collapsed windpipe and suffers from tracheomalacia. It stopped him from breathing.
Twitter launched its two factor authentication yesterday. Today, Kim Dotcom promptly pointed out to claim that he invented it.
He took to Twitter to point out a patent from 1997 which he claims is proof that two-step security is, in fact, his idea. He even accused companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter of infringing rights:
HP's big overhaul of its Envy and Pavilion ranges have taken inspiration from Apple's Retina Macbook Pro. The Verge gets a peek of them and they verdict: sexy.
The new range features "recessed hinges, revamped touchpads, and slim wedge designs". HP said that the laptop will be available with a 3200 x 1800 resolution screen this coming summer.
The Xbox One sounds like a myriad of devices into one, but it may also be a hit with the adult market who aren't gamers. One of the most useful purpose of it could be the world's most sophisticated workout gadget.
If you haven't already heard of the Xbox One, the real end goal as it turns out and as FastCo. Design uncovered, is a totally connected, integrated home control device.
It is dubbed Home 2.0 by Marc Whitten, Microsoft's chief production officer of interactive entertainment. The project has been in the back of their minds since Microsoft acquired id8 Group R2 studies - a home automation specialist.