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Night Vision Camera That Lets You See in Full Color

A Revolutionary Night Vision Camera That Lets You See in Full Color


The dark green and black images typically produced by a night vision camera have become synonymous with the technology-to the point where it's even used in movies any time covert surveillance is implied. But a Japanese company called Komamura has developed a new kind of night vision camera that captures full color footage even when it's completely dark out.
 

Aakash 4 To Be Priced At Rs. 3,999

Aakash 4 To Be Priced At Rs. 3,999


If you are amongst those who wanted to play with the next iteration of Aakash tablet, then your days of wait might just be numbered.
 

Budget BlackBerry Z3 'Jakarta' Leaked

Images of Budget BlackBerry Z3 'Jakarta' Leaked; May Launch at MWC 2014



If you are a BlackBerry loyalist and were waiting for the much talked about entry level BlackBerry 10 device, then you are in luck! Render of the BlackBerry Jakarta (aka BlackBerry Z3) have been leaked online.
 

Press Shots of Sony Xperia Z2 Leaks Ahead of MWC

Press Shots of Sony Xperia Z2 Leaks Ahead of MWC


With just a few days remaining for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 to kick start, we are seeing plenty of leaks around the event.
 

The First Supersonic Private Jet Has Huge Screens

The First Supersonic Private Jet Has Huge Screens Instead of Windows



Windows are kind of a drag for airplanes-literally. They add extra weight, weaken the body, and generally slow the aircraft down. That's why the new Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet won't have any. Instead, passengers get to enjoy their sky-high surroundings on real-time, panoramic video screens.
 

A 3D View From Inside The Heart

This Tiny Chip Could Give Doctors a 3D View From Inside The Heart


Remember that great episode of The Magic Schoolbus, where the class took a field trip through the human body? This little chip could be as close as we ever need to get to that dream, byproviding a real-time 3D view from within the heart and blood vessels.
 

SanDisk Made the Fastest 4K-Slinging SD Card Ever

SanDisk Made the Fastest 4K-Slinging SD Card Ever


SanDisk has announced an absurdly fast card that can go almost three times faster than the previous champ. Why do you need all that horsepower? To chomp 4K video, of course.
 

Nokia Android Phone’s Pricing ‘Revealed’

Nokia Android Phone’s Pricing ‘Revealed’


With less than two weeks for Mobile World Congress (MWC) to start in Barcelona, Nokia's Android phone is once again in the news. This time, the pricing of the upcoming smartphone - rumoured to be named Nokia X - has been leaked online.
 

The Science Behind Dreams

The Science Behind Dreams



Dreams are one of the most fascinating aspects of our sleep state. Sometimes our dreams are very vivid and other times they are really hazy. Sometimes our dreams are self explanatory but most of the times they are puzzling. Some people dream almost daily while some claim they have never ever dreamt! What exactly are dreams? Is there a science behind dreams? What is the importance of dreams? What messages they convey to us and why and how can we interpret them to decode the messages?
 

How NASA's plan to capture an asteroid is crucial to human survival

How NASA's plan to capture an asteroid is crucial to human survival


NASA is committed to grab an asteroid and put it into lunar orbit in the 2020s, using a robotic system to throw a 40-foot (12-meter) rock into a space shopping bag, and then tow it to the Moon. This apparently useless mission is actually crucial to the survival of humankind.
 

Glowing Dogs Made From Trash Pulled From the Ocean

Glowing Dogs Made From Trash Pulled From the Ocean


Alaska has a trash problem. As you probably noticed in the aftermath of the Japanese Earthquake, America's northernmost state happens to be the dumping grounds for all the garbage the Pacific Ocean doesn't want. Now, an industrious artist is drawing attention to the problem.
 

Use Your iPhone To Send Smoke Signals Even When There's No Service

Use Your iPhone To Send Smoke Signals Even When There's No Service


If you're tired of iMessage failures, spotty coverage from your carrier, and sickeningly cute emoticons, here's a clever iPhone case that will revolutionize how you chat with your friends-using technology that's been around for hundreds of years.
 

A Way To Put 3D TV To Good Use

A Way To Put 3D TV To Good Use


A recently successful Kickstarter to make "the world's first augmented television" might finally put 3D TV to good use, transforming your home screen into what the developers call "aMinority Report-like experience."
 

Your Next Scuba Destination Is An Entire Drowned City in China

Your Next Scuba Destination Is An Entire Drowned City in China


Your Next Scuba Destination Is An Entire Drowned City in China

An entire drowned city has become the world's most mind-boggling scuba-diving attraction. Consider booking a trip to Qiandao Lake, China, where you can wreck-dive a 1,800-year old flooded metropolis.
 

You Can Get Mummified in Utah

You Can Get Mummified in Utah


While reading Sarah Murray's excellent book, Making An Exit-a kind of global travelogue exploring "how we dignify the dead" in rituals of dying around the world-I learned that you can actually be mummified by a company in Utah. They're called Summum, they're based in Salt Lake City, and their process is patented. It involves rubber.
 

Even I Would Read the Bible If It Were This Pretty

Even I Would Read the Bible If It Were This Pretty


Despite having grown up in the Bible Belt, I'm not terribly religious. Sure, I still go to our quaint little Episcopal church with my mom on holidays but, if you asked me what happens in the Book of Revelation, I'd be dumbfounded. Unless I had an app like this.
 

Facebook Users Get Custom Gender Options for the Very First Time

Facebook Users Get Custom Gender Options for the Very First Time



For the many who identify as neither male nor female, Facebook has finally heard you. Starting today, those using Facebook in U.S. English will be able to select a custom gender field with no less than 10 different identification terms.
 

These Robot Fish Happily Respond When You Tap On the Aquarium's Glass

These Robot Fish Happily Respond When You Tap On the Aquarium's Glass


As kids we were all taught that you shouldn't tap on aquarium glass because it's (supposedly) deafening to the fish inside. But the next-generation of Hexbug's Aquabots actually encourage this behavior, coming to life when you tap on the bowl, or by simply running your fingers through the water.
 

The iPhone 6 Is Going To Have A Bigger, Higher-Resolution Scratch-Proof Screen..

The iPhone 6 Is Going To Have A Bigger, Higher-Resolution Scratch-Proof Screen, *And* It's Going To Be Lighter


Here's the latest gossip on the iPhone 6.

Apple will release two new phones, one with a 4.7-inch screen, and one with a 5.5-inch screen in September, says Angela Meng at the South China Morning Post, citing "industry insiders" who have seen prototypes of the new phones.
 

This Heart Is Made From Used Coca Cola Cans

This Heart Is Made From Used Coca Cola Cans


It is month of Cupid. Most restaurants, malls and fast food chains in India are looking at means to lure more customers. Even the interiors of most places have been decked up to reflect that it is a perfect place to celebrate love.
 

Mars is full of freaking hearts everywhere!

Mars is full of freaking hearts everywhere!


I was really surprised when I saw this collection of hearts on Mars posted by El Comanderino Chris Hadfield. How are there so many craters with the shape of hearts in Mars? Are heart shapes pervasive through the entire galaxy? The hell I know. Just forward this post and tell your favorite astronerd you love him/her.
 

Micromax Funbook P280 Tablet Launched For Rs. 4,650

Micromax Funbook P280 Tablet Launched For Rs. 4,650


The Indian smartphone maker Micromax has certainly made a niche for itself. The company has tasted success with its Canvas series of smartphones.
 

Micromax Canvas Power A96 with 4000mAh Battery Launched

Micromax Canvas Power A96 with 4000mAh Battery Launched




A few days ago, we had shared with you that Micromax is mulling over a smartphone dubbed Micromax Canvas Power and it will come with a large 4,000mAh battery. This smartphone has now been launched minus the fanfare.
 

How a Rogue Developer Got Apple to Approve a Drone Strike App

How a Rogue Developer Got Apple to Approve a Drone Strike App



After nearly two years and a ton of media attention, you can now download an iPhone app that alerts you every time a drone strike kills someone abroad. It only took the app developer six tries and several different names to get Apple to approve it.
 

Microsoft Might Be Bringing Android Apps to Windows Phone

Microsoft Might Be Bringing Android Apps to Windows Phone


Unnamed insiders are telling The Verge's Tom Warren that Microsoft is considering bringing Android apps to both Windows Phone and other Windows devices. Looks like the WP8 app ecosystem could get a lot better in the blink of an eye.
 

Micromax To Launch Canvas Power with 4,000mAh Battery

Micromax To Launch Canvas Power with 4,000mAh Battery



A few year ago, a popular beverage brand had used the tag line "Yeh Dil Mange More" to connote how much our hearts crave for that aerated drink. Well, we are not going to speculate on how much cold drinks one should have or not have but this punch line sure is true now for our smartphones.
 

Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 To Be More "Reasonably" Priced

Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 To Be More "Reasonably" Priced

















It is probably well known by now that Samsung is all set to launch its next flagship smartphone - Galaxy S5 at MWC 2014. However, there is also a buzz going around that we might see Galaxy Gear 2 at the same event.
 

Lenovo Vibe Z Launched in India for Rs. 35,999

Lenovo Vibe Z Launched in India for Rs. 35,999


Lenovo in the past couple of weeks has been grabbing the headlines for the acquisitions that the company has been planning. First it was the Motorola acquisition from Google. This was followed up by the news of Lenovo taking over the VAIO business from Sony.
 

Apple iPhone 5C Gets a Price Cut in India

Apple iPhone 5C Gets a Price Cut in India



If you have always had your eyes on the colorful iPhone 5C but never really have the heart to bring one home, owing to its hefty price tag, then you are in luck. 
 

Canon G1X Mark II: The Beefy Point and Shoot Gets a Modern Overhaul

Canon G1X Mark II: The Beefy Point and Shoot Gets a Modern Overhaul

The landscape of high-end point and shoots has changed significantly over the past couple of years. Canon's two-year-old G1 X used to be unique and sought after, but Sony's RX100 andRX100 Mark II redefined what a point and shoot was capable of. Now it's Canon's turn to play catch up.
 

AT&T Is Making Its Shared Data Family Plans Way Cheaper

AT&T Is Making Its Shared Data Family Plans Way Cheaper



Over the weekend, AT&T announced that it's cutting the prices of its Mobile Share Value plans that are aimed at families-and it could save you between $50 and $100 a month.
 

Graphene's Newest Trick Is Fighting Deadly Blood Clots

Graphene's Newest Trick Is Fighting Deadly Blood Clots


Man, graphene is shaping up to be a real wonder-material (if it can make it out of the lab andinto the real world). Chalk up another future use: a coating that eliminates blood clotting in medical devices by kickstarting the body's natural clot-fighting mechanism that lasts way longer than anti-clotting drugs. Cool!
 

How Much of Your Phone Is Actually Screen?

How Much of Your Phone Is Actually Screen?



Sure, you think about how big a phone's screen is all the time, but how much of a phone's screen is actually screen? This handy visualization from Post PC shows exactly how your handset stacks up against the rest of the world in screen-to-bezel ratio. The results might surprise you.
 

Xolo Q1100 Launched For Rs. 14,999

Xolo Q1100 Launched For Rs. 14,999



A Phone a day, seems to be the mantra for the smartphone makers in India as now.

Today, it is the turn of Xolo Q1100 to hog on the spotlight. The Xolo Q1100 has now been listed on the company's official website. Interestingly, it is the first device from the company to pack in a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor. 
 

Orange Herald: The Bomb Behind Britain's Worst Nuclear Disaster

Orange Herald: The Bomb Behind Britain's Worst Nuclear Disaster


In the aftermath of the Second World War, it quickly became evident to the British government that Americans had no intention of sharing their newly acquired nuclear weapons technology despite the UK's assistance in the Manhattan Project. As such the British government set about building its own atomic arsenal which eventually led to the UK's worst nuclear meltdown in history.

 

A Space-Inspired Watch That's Strengthened by a Sapphire Dome

A Space-Inspired Watch That's Strengthened by a Sapphire Dome



As a follow-up to its original Astron watch that used a low-power GPS chip to automatically set the time based on wherever in the world it was, Seiko's new Stratosphere version features mostly aesthetic upgrades. But that doesn't mean anyone with the original model won't want to upgrade.
 

Micromax Canvas A93 Elanza with 5 inch qHD display Launched For Rs. 9,400

Micromax Canvas A93 Elanza with 5 inch qHD display Launched For Rs. 9,400


2014 will perhaps be dubbed as the year for smartphone launches. It seems like no smartphone maker is planning to take a breather at least for now. The latest to join the party is Micromax Canvas A93 Elanza.
 

Xolo A500 Club: A 7K Phone For the Music Lovers

Xolo A500 Club: A 7K Phone For the Music Lovers


Xolo has announced a brand new smartphone in the market today in the form of Xolo A500 Club. As per the company, this is a device for an unbeatable audio experience as it comes with dual front speakers, which are placed on either side of the screen.
 

The Future Is Wearable Technology

The Future Is Wearable Technology


If the 80s cult flick 'Back to the Future' were true, by the year 2015, we'd all be traveling around in flying cars and hover boards. While that may not have happened (yet), Marty McFly and Doc almost had it right. Whether you'd like to refer to them as gadgets or gimmicks, the truth is that no one can ignore the fact that wearable technology is here to stay, and it only getting bigger with each passing day.
 

3D Scanning Saved These Ancient Footprints Just Before They Washed Away

3D Scanning Saved These Ancient Footprints Just Before They Washed Away


In May 2013, a storm uncovered these ancient footprints on an English beach. At over 800,000 years old, they're the oldest human ancestor footprints ever found outside of Africa. The storm that revealed them soon washed them away too, but scientists have been studying the footprints for months after the fact, thanks to 3D imaging.
 

This Diesel-Powered Scooter Packs More Utility Than a Swiss Army Knife

This Diesel-Powered Scooter Packs More Utility Than a Swiss Army Knife

If I started telling you about a new all-wheel-drive, turbodiesel-powered off-roader, you'd probably think I was talking about a 4x4 truck or SUV, right? Wrong. Check out the RNT, a concept from Indian motorcycle company Hero that could be the only back-country survival tool a motorcycle adventurer would ever need.
 

Scientists Say They Can Provide Infinite Power by Harnessing Vibrations

Scientists Say They Can Provide Infinite Power by Harnessing Vibrations




Well, this sounds promising. A team from Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research
 say they can efficiently harvest enough electricity from low frequency vibrations to power small electronic devices.
 

7 Surreal, Towering Ice Castles That You Can Actually Visit

7 Surreal, Towering Ice Castles That You Can Actually Visit


Are you sick and tired of skiing and ice skating? Why not take a trip to see one of America's mind-bendingly amazing ice castles. It's like a walking through a frosty landscape dreamt up by Richard Serra but built by nature. Tickets are now available!
 

BlackBerry Celebrates Valentine's Day, Offers Free Apps To BB10 Users

BlackBerry Celebrates Valentine's Day, Offers Free Apps To BB10 Users



It's a month of love and the Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry seems to be in a lovely mode. The company is launching an app giveaway for its loyal supporters in the form of app giveaway. Yeah, you have heard it right BlackBerry is all set to give a few premium apps for free, starting February 8.
 

Micromax EG111 with 5.3 inch Screen to Launch Soon

Micromax EG111 with 5.3 inch Screen to Launch Soon



The Indian smartphone is all set to get another new device in the market. The device in question might be dubbed Micromax EG111.
 

Apple Restarts Production of iPhone 4 For India

Apple Restarts Production of iPhone 4 For India



Apple has broken with tradition and revived the production of iPhone 4 just for India, Indonesia and Brazil, said three senior executives with direct knowledge of the company's plan.

The maker of iPads and MacBooks is betting the lower price point will help it wrest volumes from Samsung's Grand and S4 Mini, and recoup market share that has slumped, largely because it didn't have phones that were cheap enough.
 

Sony Vaio Flip 13 Review

Sony Vaio Flip 13 Review


Ever since the iPad's launch, PC makers like Sony, Lenovo, Dell, HP etc have been scrambling to make the laptop cool again. Today's tablets are good enough for almost every task, whether it is watching videos, listening to music, playing games, surfing the web, emails, and even creating and editing documents.
 

Nokia Asha 504 To Be Showcased at MWC 2014

Nokia Asha 504 To Be Showcased at MWC 2014


Today seems to be another field day for @evleaks, as he has managed to get hold of the images of forthcoming Nokia Asha device. The smartphone in question is touted to be the Nokia Asha 504. 
 

Galaxy Grand 2 Review: Unexciting Smartphone

Galaxy Grand 2 Review: Unexciting Smartphone


Android is everywhere, especially in India. Here this mobile operating system dominates the smartphone market in almost all price brackets. Yet, in the mainstream market - Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000 - there is not a single phone that we can recommend without any caveats.
 

Get Online Anywhere in the World With This Little Mi-Fi

Get Online Anywhere in the World With This Little Mi-Fi


Look at this little guy. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but powerful enough to enable you to make phone calls, text, and use data virtually anywhere in the world. Like, even on the peaks of remote mountains or in the middle of uninhabited deserts, thanks to the magic of satellites.