General Tech

What's up Kerbal Space Program fans and you know, people interested in real, actual space travel. China has now launched its first lunar rover, attached to the Chang'e-3 lunar probe with the intended mission of surveying the moon's surface and looking for natural resources that can one day perhaps be …

Nick Starr, a network engineer from Seattle, was made to leave his local diner because he was wearing Google Glass. However, according to him, he had eaten at the diner several times before while wearing his Google made spectacles. Starr shared the events of the night through Facebook: “We begin …

It turns out that there's a hard drive worth $7.5 million sitting in a landfill site right now. James Howells collected 7500 bitcoins back in 2009 but threw away the HDD containing his fortune earlier this year because it had just been sat in a drawer for years. Unfortunately for him, …

Just as much as the iPhone helped bring the smartphone into the hearts, minds and ultimately hands of the masses, Glu Mobile CEO, Niccolo de Masi believes that the next revolutionary hardware in the mobile market, especially when it comes to gaming, is Google Glass. “Every five or 10 years, …

Kawasaki have showcased an amazing looking bike concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. It has two wheels at the front of the body and vaguely resembles something out of the Tron movies. The presentation bike on show is finished in green and white and the ‘J' (as it is known) …

Condition One, a developer of mobile software that allows user interaction with video playback (you control the camera angle), has announced that it's begun development of the world's first 3D, 360 degree movie where the viewer will be able to decide where they look at all times, thanks to its …

The simplest way to charge your phone is to leave the charger plugged in all the time, but you're always having to flick that switch to save those pennies and the environment right? Well what if you could do it with just the twist of a tap? It might sound …

Engineers from the Interaction and Communications Design Laboratory at Japan's Toyohashi University of Technology have created a new robot, designed to help tackle a growing litter problem worldwide. The new rebotos are known as ‘social trash box robots (STB's). These little bins are equipped with a processor, a video camera, …

The UK will be testing driverless cars within the next year, starting with a small group of 20 automated cars that drive on specific routes, have a speed cap of 12 miles per hour and only carry two people. The limitations make sense as this kind of testing needs to …

RM Auctions in Ontario are putting one of the most iconic cars in history up for sale. The Ferrari F310B, chassis 179 was once driven by Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine. The F310 B was first seen at the 1997 Australian Grand Prix and then it went on to claim Ferrari's …

Google has filed a patent application for some in-car gesture based control its working on, indicating that the technology might soon make its way to our vehicles. A number of hand movements have been listed in the patent which trigger specific commands, giving the driver control over the stereo or the …

If you look around online, there's a lot of tips and tricks for cooling drinks quickly. Sticking it in the fridge or freezer is one method, another is doing the same with a wet paper towel wrapped round the drink, but the most often touted as the best, is to …

Are you sick of running out of power on the move? Then the Mipwr Dynamo team may have just the answer. It is an iPhone case with a hidden lever that can be pressed down repeatedly to charge the battery, but remains thin enough to fit in a pocket. The …

Physicist Hatam Zeine has invented a new wireless power transmission system. The Cota system uses intelligently steered phased array antennas to focus a beam of microwaves on a receiver module. The system can cleverly prevent any of the radiation from hitting obstacles in the way, resulting in a completely safe …

The collective groans of millions of motorists in the UK may be echoing across the country this morning as news filters out of a new camera system which may be adopted throughout the country. The new ZenGrab LaneWatch Mk2, costs £17,000 per camera and it features twin lenses and night …

If you own a DSLR camera with a pop up flash and need more coverage then the new device from Expolmaging may be just the ticket. The Rogue Safari Pop Up Flash Booster adds a high powered flash, enhancing the range significantly. This boosting device clips right onto the pop …

Many KickStarter campaigns crash and burn, but every so often one raises so much money that it easily surpasses the initial goal outline. A gadget company based in New York called Omate recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their TrueSmart smartwatch. They claim the product is a ‘truly standalone' device …

Like all of you, KitGuru inboxes get hammered with a spread of promotions at a constant level. Once in a while, we cast our eye on something that actually gets you thinking. This morning's thought is broadband related. KitGuru shines a torch on the dark fibres. Possibly one of the …

The days of academic work being completely independent are probably long behind us. In fact, with students coming out of college with a load of debt, they will be glad if their studies are going to lead to a good job in a relevant industry. Cue Bournemouth University and its …

McLaren have been putting their P1 supercar through its paces in the Arctic, but the latest exercises involved heat. They took the car to California – specifically Nevada and Arizona. The P1 is due for release in a few weeks time and putting it through some extreme heat at up …

Every TV manufacturer and his dog are pushing 4K resolution right now, hoping to make it mainstream as soon as possible. Likewise, they're also gunning for people to upgrade their LCDs and Plasmas, to OLED set ups, but few are pushing both at the same time – that's where LG …

Nissan have joined the latest rage for wearable technology and are releasing a new smartwatch for drivers of their Nismo cars. The ‘Nismo Concept Watch' will be the first smartwatch to connect drivers to their cars, according to the company. The smartwatch will allow the driver to monitor the efficiency …

Nikon have announced the Coolpix S02, a replacement for the S01 which features a resolution increase. The new version uses a 13 megapixel 1/3.1 inch CMOS sensor (up from a 10 megapixel CCD). It ships with a 30-90mm (33mm equivalent) f/3.3-5.9 lens. Video recording capabilities have also increased from 720p …

Lexar have announced the new Professional Workflow HR1, a four bay USB 3.0 card reader hub designed for professional photographers. This new multi card reader has four different trays which can be individually removed for portability. The four trays are stacked vertically to save physical desk space. All four can …

Nikon has announced an update to their top of the range Coolpix digital compact camera. The Coolpix P7800 has a new improved viewfinder which has a 921k dot resolution, delivering clear and sharp images. With the addition of the new viewfinder Nikon have had to move the buttons around. The …

The electric version of the world's best selling car has hit the UK. It can run on battery power for up to 100 miles between charges and has a top speed of 85mph – enough for motorway cruising. Sadly the asking price of £28,500, after a government grant will prove …

Qualcomm have announced that they are joining the smartwatch ranks, announcing that they will release their TOQ product in Q4 this year. The ‘Toq' brandname was chosen because of the similarity with the word ‘talk'. mmm. The company say that the device is ‘Designed to serve as a second display …

Sony Mobile have announced a new addition to their Xperia smartphone lineup this week – which has a 20.7 megapixel camera and can accept add on lenses. The Xperia Z1 looks set to target an audience who want a much higher grade camera on their smartphone. The high resolution lens …

Samsung have unveiled their upcoming Galaxy Gear Smartwatch which can make calls, receive emails and take photographs. The company showcased the watch at a Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin. Users can speak directly into the watch and receive audio, due to the incorporation of speakers and a microphone. Pranav Mistry …

Sony have announced their latest SmartWatch 2, which is billed as the first NFC watch which is resistant to water. The SmartWatch 2 is created to work with Android smartphones as an extension of the existing screen. It can serve as a notification device meaning a smartphone can be kept …