Science: Device converts light into vibration

Recent research over the past few years have shown that light can be converted at least partially into motion, or more specifically vibration. While this seems innocuous, it could open up new ways of performing actions in optical microcircuits. Physicists at Caltech and Duke University have shown that light could be made to make glass… Continue reading Science: Device converts light into vibration

Robotics, robots, bots – a pictorial

Robotics research continues unabashedly as the human race strives to capture their essence in machinery, or at least put together a C-3PO! Boston.com has a great photo essay of all kinds of robots from the recent past, although there seems to be a preponderance of androids. My favorite is of course, the soccer-playing bot! Hint:… Continue reading Robotics, robots, bots – a pictorial

IEEE’s Engineering Your World contest – submit your video

The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and one of the things that they are sponsoring is a contest called Engineering Your World where they’re inviting folks to submit videos showing off the use of engineering/technology in enhancing life in fun and/or interesting ways. The grand prize… Continue reading IEEE’s Engineering Your World contest – submit your video

The tech world around you … by the numbers

Fantastic 5 minute video that gives a great insight into the impact that technology is having on all of our lives, the economy and job market. What’s the bottom line? Mostly unknown. However, if I were a student right now, it should give me pause as I’m trying to decide what direction to point my… Continue reading The tech world around you … by the numbers

Thinking green about IT

Think Green. In technology and the environment – Green IT we talked about ways to be more efficient with the technology we use. There are three main areas where improvements can be made: selection, utilisation and disposal. Looking for more energy efficient equipment, making the most efficient use of it, and recycling equipment are ways… Continue reading Thinking green about IT

This month’s Vazy Mag takes the pulse of Fashion, Art, Lifestyle & Technology

The April issue of Vazy Mag is out. Apart from the gadget coverage provided by yours truly, this issue features an eye-opening photo essay on the state of affairs in Iraq. A must read. We won’t give away the rest of the content, so check it out yourself. It’s a free download that you can… Continue reading This month’s Vazy Mag takes the pulse of Fashion, Art, Lifestyle & Technology

Sonicum Iconic Speaker Set

This artsy Russian design studio Art Lebedev creation add an incredibly nice form to function as the Sonicum Iconic Speaker Set both looks sharp and sounds great. The speakers were designed to mimic the standard audio volume icons on your computer but even with the unusual shape the speaker set delivers crisp highs. The frequency… Continue reading Sonicum Iconic Speaker Set