Monday, August 31, 2015

Illini Gadget Garage to open at University's campus

Daily IlliniIllini Gadget Garage to open at University's campusDaily IlliniA new tech repair garage is opening up just off campus and aims to fix devices while also teaching people how to fix it themselves. The Illini Gadget Garage will provide a space for students and faculty to take their broken electronic devices to get ...

Gadget show extravaganza to reveal latest phones and watches

Irish IndependentGadget show extravaganza to reveal latest phones and watchesIrish IndependentA deluge of new smartwatches, phones and TVs is expected to be announced this week as tech industry manufacturers gather for one of the world's biggest trade events. The IFA show in Berlin will see over 100,000 people peruse the latest tech gadgets ...

Gadget Allergy: French woman wins €800 disability grant

Daily PakistanGadget Allergy: French woman wins €800 disability grantDaily PakistanTOULOUSE (Web Desk) – A French woman has won a disability grant after telling a court she suffers from an allergy to electromagnetic radiation from gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, was told she may claim €800 (£580) per month for three years as a result.French woman wins disability grant for 'gadget allergy'Space Dailyall 6 news articles »

New German gadget clamps down on Nutella thieves with customised jar lock

Daily MailNew German gadget clamps down on Nutella thieves with customised jar lockDaily MailBut German inventor Daniel Schobloch has come up with a brilliantly simple solution to the pilfering problem - by designing an acrylic lock to keep jars of the chocolate and hazelnut spread safe from thieving hands. The canny gadget, which started life ...Roommates eating up all your Nutella? You need to buy this new gadget.HungryForever (blog)all 6 news articles »

Fishbone compact USB charging station is a dream for gadget enthusiasts

International Business Times AUFishbone compact USB charging station is a dream for gadget enthusiastsInternational Business Times AUPeople with multiple gadgets are often tied up with jumbled cables. This is probably one of the most common problems faced by those who have to juice up numerous gadgets every night. One ingenious device, the Fishbone Charging Station, tries to unravel ...

iBackPack, Designed To Be The Ultimate Gadget Bag (video)

Geeky GadgetsiBackPack, Designed To Be The Ultimate Gadget Bag (video)Geeky GadgetsIf you are looking for the ultimate gadget bag then the iBackPack might be worth more investigation as it includes a wealth of technology to help you through your day including Wi-Fi connectivity, battery packs, GPS and plenty of USB ports and more ...

Hwaks: Investigation into high

Eyewitness NewsHwaks: Investigation into high-tech spy gadget ongoingEyewitness NewsHawks: Investigation into high-tech spy gadget ongoing. The Hawks say they can only give more information about the 'grabber' once the investigation is complete. The Hawks will take delivery of 80 of these. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN. FILE: The Hawks ...Surprise twist in secret spy gadget investigationMyBroadbandCops in 'super-spy' machine probeIndependent Onlineall 4 news articles »

Sunday, August 30, 2015

LG's SmartThinQ Sensor lets you control your old home appliances remotely

The Next WebLG's SmartThinQ Sensor lets you control your old home appliances remotelyThe Next WebLG has announced the SmartThinQ Sensor, a device that can monitor your home appliances and allow you to control them from anywhere with an app. The company says its latest offering can sense vibration and temperature when attached to appliances and ...and more »

Back to School: Is Buying Gadget Insurance For My Kid Worth It?

NBCNews.comBack to School: Is Buying Gadget Insurance For My Kid Worth It?NBCNews.comIt's a terrible feeling when an expensive gadget drops out of your hand and smashes on the floor or falls into a pool of water. Companies offer extended warranties and insurance plans for all types of devices — but whether it's worth the cost may ...

Surprise twist in secret spy gadget investigation

MyBroadbandSurprise twist in secret spy gadget investigationMyBroadbandThe Sunday Independent has reported that the investigation into the secret spy gadget used to intercept mobile communications revealed the involvement of a cigarette gang and senior police officials. According to the report, the cigarette gang's aim ...Hawks: High-Tech gadgets putting SA security at riskEyewitness NewsCops in 'super-spy' machine probeIndependent Onlineall 3 news articles »

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Woman Sues for Gadget Allergy and Wins

Chip ChickWoman Sues for Gadget Allergy and WinsChip ChickIt turns out gadgets can really make some people sick, as evidenced by a recent French court ruling that awarded the plaintiff a disability grant for 'gadget allergy' caused by electromagnetic radiation, according to the BBC. Marine Richard, a former ...'Gadget allergy' disability recognised in French courtWired.co.ukall 8 news articles »

Gadget Ogling: Smart Bikes, Contactless Cards, and Roll

TechNewsWorldGadget Ogling: Smart Bikes, Contactless Cards, and Roll-Up KeyboardsTechNewsWorldWelcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that sifts through the latest gadget announcement for nuggets of gold. In our precious metal collection this week are an adapter that converts a run-of-the-mill bicycle into a smart bike, a new spin ...and more »

Friday, August 28, 2015

The best anti

Telegraph.co.ukThe best anti-ageing gadgets to try out nowTelegraph.co.ukTria's age-defying laser is a real Inspector Gadget gadget, clinically proven to treat multiple signs of ageing. The laser technology stimulates the renewal of collagen and activation of new cells, reducing pigmentation in your face, improving the skin ...

Study Reveals How Gadget Screen Exposure Can Affect Puberty, Parents Advised ...

Parent HeraldStudy Reveals How Gadget Screen Exposure Can Affect Puberty, Parents Advised ...Parent Herald(Photo : Oli Scarff/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: A girl plays on a Sony 'PS Vita' portable games console at the 'Gadget Show Live @ Christmas' in Earls Court exhibition centre on November 1, 2013 in London, England. The large ...Light from gadgets, not the apps, causes younger teens to be sleep-deprivedInternational Business Times AUall 20 news articles »

French woman wins 'gadget allergy' disability ruling

Wired.co.ukFrench woman wins 'gadget allergy' disability rulingWired.co.ukA French woman has won a court-ordered disability grant after claiming to suffer from a 'gadget allergy' due to electromagnetic radiation. Marine Richard, who lives in the mountains of southwest France to avoid electronics, said that the ruling was a ...and more »

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Gadget 'allergy': French woman wins disability grant

BBC NewsGadget 'allergy': French woman wins disability grantBBC NewsA French woman has won a disability grant after telling a court she suffers from an allergy to electromagnetic radiation from gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, was told she may claim €800 (£580) per month for three years as a result. She said it was a ...French woman wins disability allowance for 'gadget allergy'RFIWhat Is A 'Gadget Allergy'? French Woman Awarded Disability Grant For ...International Business TimesWoman disabled by 'gadget allergy'Stuff.co.nzall 32 news articles »

Gadget 'allergy': French woman wins disability grant

BBC NewsGadget 'allergy': French woman wins disability grantBBC NewsA French woman has won a disability grant after telling a court she suffers from an allergy to electromagnetic radiation from gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, was told she may claim €800 (£580) per month for three years as a result. She said it was a ...French woman wins disability allowance for 'gadget allergy'RFIWoman disabled by 'gadget allergy'Stuff.co.nzWhat Is A 'Gadget Allergy'? French Woman Awarded Disability Grant For ...International Business Timesall 30 news articles »

Police hunt for missing 'spy gadget'

Eyewitness NewsPolice hunt for missing 'spy gadget'Eyewitness NewsThe remaining spy gadget, called a 'grabber', is worth around R29 million. It's believed to be in the possession of private individuals, who obtained the machine illegally. The police's Solomon Makgale has confirmed one person has been arrested and ...

Verizon's New Gadget Makes Dumb Cars Smart

TIMEVerizon's New Gadget Makes Dumb Cars SmartTIMEIf you desperately want a connected car but can't afford to shell out for the latest model, Verizon has a solution that can turn your dumb car into a smart one. Verizon on Wednesday released the Hum, a gadget and service than can turn older cars into ...

Use this shocking gadget for mosquito bite relief

Boing BoingUse this shocking gadget for mosquito bite reliefBoing BoingThis little gadget, called the Zap-It ($13 on Amazon), delivers a small electrical shock to a mosquito bite, making the itch stop. It uses a piezoelectric crystal to create the spark, so no batteries are needed. According to the UK's National Physical ...

SmartHalo Gadget Turns Any Bike Into A Smart Bike

Yahoo News UKSmartHalo Gadget Turns Any Bike Into A Smart BikeYahoo News UKA new gadget that turns any bike into a smart bike has already reached its target on crowd-funding site Kickstarter after just one day. The SmartHalo sits on top of the bike's handlebars using a 'military-grade locking system' and tracks distance ...Make any bike smarter with this minimalist navigation, security, and fitness ...Treehuggerall 23 news articles »

French woman wins disability allowance for 'gadget allergy'

RFIFrench woman wins disability allowance for 'gadget allergy'RFIA French court has awarded a disanility grant to a woman who describes herself as an "environmental refugee" because she claims to suffer from a debilitating allergy to electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones and other everyday gadgets ...Woman disabled by 'gadget allergy'Stuff.co.nzall 20 news articles »

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Amazon's Gadget Lab Is Secretly Building These Three Things

GizmodoAmazon's Gadget Lab Is Secretly Building These Three ThingsGizmodoNearly as interesting are the devices that Amazon's Silicon Valley gadget lab is no longer building, according to the publication. Those include a 14-inch tablet, a digital stylus that could create shopping lists (presumably for products you'd then ...and more »

Woman disabled by 'gadget allergy'

Stuff.co.nzWoman disabled by 'gadget allergy'Stuff.co.nzThe condition is not recognised as a medical disorder in most countries, including France, but sufferers insist that exposure to mobile phones, wifi routers, televisions and other gadgets cause them anything from mild discomfort to life-ruining disability.and more »

Sony release gadget that works as a wireless speaker AND a TV remote control

Daily MailSony release gadget that works as a wireless speaker AND a TV remote controlDaily MailIt is one of the strangest looking gadgets ever launched - and has left technology experts perplexed. However, this bizarre $170 gadget is actually a wireless speaker - with a TV remote on top. Sony says it is designed to let people listen to their TV ...and more »