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Parents around the world will recognise the perennial problem of taking their child to the doctor for relatively minor ailments simply to get prescription or medication. The kid just wants to be wrapped up in bed watching TV but they've to be dragged down to the doctor for 2 minute exam to confirm it's nothing to worry about. TytoCare have
While 3D printers struggle to find a place in homes and offices, they've revolutionised the world of prototyping and the development of "one offs" within design and manufacturing. SE3D hope to push 3D printing into education and science, and Todd discusses the possibilities with Dr Mayasar Lim from SE£D. SE3D's printer differs from other devices through the substrate used for
Can the Samsung Galaxy Note Brand survive? That is what Samsung is wishing as it's going to move forward with the Note 8. Personally I think they have a single shot at it and if they have a issue they will be screwed. All that and the news of the days with some side stories along the way. My New
In our previous post, we touched briefly on the latest version of Ford SYNC, and how the platform will integrate with Amazon's Echo (Alexa) service. In this video, Todd spoke with Jack from Ford who gave some more detailed information on how SYNC will be able to integrate with Echo: Voice recognition allows drivers to give hands-free voice commands using
It might seem surprising to find a car manufacturer like Ford at CES, as the convention is primarily focused on gadgets and consumer technology. But Ford has been present at CES for several years now, focusing on its Ford SYNC in-dash system. Todd met up with Stefan from Ford where Stefan showed off some of the latest developments in SYNC.
Getting enough sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle but for some people the problem isn't just about getting into bed early enough, it's about falling asleep. Israeli firm 2breathe has developed a smart sensor and complementary app to help those who have difficulty nodding off. Todd relaxes with Erez. 2breathe is a guided breathing system that uses
The trouble with solar panels is that they take up a fair bit of space, typically on the roof of a property, which means that those living in apartments or condos often miss out on the opportunity to generate electricity from the sun. SolarGaps have a solution to this issue, with solar panels that also work as blinds, both generating
Most CES posts here at Geek News Central cover only one item. But when Todd stopped by the iOttie booth, he discovered two different items that were worth covering. Fortunately, Andrew from iOttie was there to give detailed information on both products. First up is iOttie's new iTap Wireless inductive smartphone charger. iTap Wireless needs no clunky adapters or loose
Every year, CES is jam packed with accessory products for smartphones. Locating a good one can be like finding a real diamond in the rough. But that's exactly what Todd did when he met up with Arthur from PureGear. Arthur showed off PureGear's latest development in smartphone protection, the Steel 360 Tempered Glass phone cover. Here are some important features of
For the visually impaired, typing on a smartphone or tablet keyboard can be tricky as the small keys can be hard to pick out. The team at Qwertyfree are developing a replacement keyboard with just five keys to help those with poor vision. Todd finds out more from Craig. The idea behind the new keyboard is that in English eight
You might think that a switch flip is a skateboard move but in this case Switchflip lets you control new power outlets from a wall switch with no extra wiring. Todd gets a demo from Ryan on maximising those hard-to-reach sockets. Currently seeking funding via Indiegogo, the Switchflip works like this....let's say you have a power socket that is controlled
Free energy. It's a dream shared by every homeowner when it's time to pay the monthly utility bill. The closest thing we've got to a true "free energy machine" is solar power. These systems harness light from the sun and convert that light into electricity that can then be used by anything and everything in the home. For years, solar
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