NASA: Space Shuttle Atlantis ready for launch

With little more than an hour to go until the launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis, the six-man crew will already be onboard and prepped for launch. The shuttle will take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida; there is a 90 percent chance of clear skies, so the launch should go ahead without delay. Read more

Verizon Droid: Review of new TV Ad

When the Motorola Droid was first announced we did not know that Verizon would use it to wage war on the iPhone. However, a few TV ads down the line, and that is just what we are seeing. The network carrier has released yet another new TV Ad and it is another shot at the Apple iPhone. Read more

Robot with Apple iPhone 3GS Head

Now heres something you don’t see everyday. A robot fanatic has managed to build a fully functional robot using an Apple iphone 3GS for the head part. The iPhone 3GS serves as the robot’s ‘brain’ and comes with some very nifty features. Read more

Modern Warfare 2 Prestige: Badges: What’s real?

It was only a matter of time before we heard news like this. A recent image leak has shown what appears to the a list of the ten prestige badges that will feature in Modern Warfare 2, due to be released this November. Read more

Recession antidote: iRobot Roomba 535 Robotic Vacuum

The thing that gets dirty the most in your home is the floor; this has to be one of the worst jobs that has to be done, so why not get yourself a cool gadget that will do the work for you. Check out the iRobot Roomba 535 Robotic Vacuum, which comes with Lighthouse Technology and a Self-Charging Home Base. Read more

Recession antidote: iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum with Virtual Wall

Having the latest technology can become very expensive, and that is not good as we are in a recession. There are however, some great deals to be had on a number of cool gadgets, which should help to keep your bank happy, such as this iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum with Virtual Wall and Self-Charging Home Base. Read more

Nintendo DS overtakes Sony PSP again in Japan

The Nintendo DS has leapfrogged the Sony PSP to once again claim top spot in the Japanese hardware chart. The latest figures from MediaCreate are from the week ending March 22nd. Read more

Halo Wars content coming to Xbox 360: What do you want to see?

It has been announced that developers, Robot Entertainment are working closely with Microsoft Game Studio in a move to deliver more content for Halo Wars. Read more

iRobot Roomba 415 Robotic Vacuum for Multi-Surface Cleaning

The iRobot Roomba 415 Robotic Vacuum is not like any normal vacuum cleaner, as you can just switch it on and let it get on with cleaning the floors while you go about your other daily chores. The iRobot Roomba 415 cleans dirt of a range of surfaces, including linoleum, hardwood, low-to-medium pile carpet and tiles. Read more

Revell VEXplorer RC Robotic Construction System

If you were thinking of getting a gadget for the Christmas period that is a little different to some of the other products on the market, then the Revell VEXplorer RC Robotic Construction System could be the perfect item for you. Read more

First Impressions: Tom Clancy’s EndWar on Sony PS3

This is our first impressions of Tom Clancy’s EndWar on the Sony Playstation 3, and we knew we were in for something different before we even opened the case.

EndWar is designed by Ubisoft Shanghai and is not only for the Sony PS3 (the version we reviewed), it’s also Windows platforms and the Xbox 360 Read more

Robots love Barack Obama

Barack Obama seems to be loved by so many people of all walks of life and race, but he was getting support from an unlikely source, that’s right, a robot. If you were thinking of voting for John McCain, then you would have had a change of heart seeing this big robot coming down the Turlington Plaza pavement. Read more

Sony Rolly SEP-50BT: Bluetooth control via cellphone or laptop

To have the latest technology we know that it carries a premium, which is exactly the case with the Sony Rolly SEP-50BT. This is basically a 2 GB robot that can dance and perform a few other basic functions. Read more

Nintendo Wii controller and WowWee Rovio

Earlier this month we gave you a review of the WowWee Rovio, the robot was something very special, but if you use some extra software you are able to control the little robot with your Nintendo Wii Controller. Read more

Playskool Kota the Triceratops: Christmas gadget for kids

If you are stuck about what to get your kid for Christmas, I might just have the ultimate gadget for you. The Playskool Kota the Triceratops is a robot that has 11 sensors; this allows it to respond to things like touch and sound. Read more

HAL robotic suit rental: be like Iron Man

Back in 2005, Tsukuba University professor Yoshiyuki Sankai designed Hal-5, which was a robotic suit. This was just the start of his work, which would hopefully allow people to overcome being handicap.

It now looks as though HAL is finally here and ready to be mass Read more

Hands on with the WowWee Rovio Robot

The first thing that you should know about the WowWee Rovio Robot is that it is not a toy. The robot is both intuitive as well as a total pleasure. The set-up of the robot was painless, which is great if you are not that technically minded. Read more

US Robotics USR9610 USB Internet VoIP High Quality Speakerphone

You just can’t a better deal than this, how would you like to get hold of a US Robotics USR9610 USB Internet VoIP High Quality Speakerphone for FREE. Well that is what 1 Sale a Day is offering. This USB Internet speaker works in conjunction with Skype Voice-over-Internet application.

Once you have set this system up, you will be able to Read more

The iBasket Washing Machine: For the lazy person

This concept product is the perfect idea for those lazy people who cant be bothered with all the hassle of washing, the iBasket may not pickup that enormous pile of clothes and use its own robot hands to drop them in the container, but it does have soon cool features.

When you load the iBasket with your washing, it automatically cleans once it reaches its maximum storage capacity, forget smelly clothes, the iBasket has a built-in air refresh system that will keep your clothing smelling better, unlike conventional black-boxed versions.

You can even control the iBasket via your computer and home network, and you will also get a message when the washing machine is finished.

Can you just imagine what technology and science will be like in years to come? The iBasket is possibly one of these future products, but my honest opinion is that I don’t think its worth making the iBasket, unless they design a version that will pickup the clothes as well.

Read more information about the iBasket Pocket Lint.

VIA Pico-ITX at the Heart of Modern Robots

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today showcased VIA EPIA Pico-ITX-based entertainment robots at the Taipei International Robot Show (TIROS), being held on 21-24 August at the World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan.

With robotics development representing the cutting edge of technological progress, VIA’s commitment to extremely compact form factors, robust performance, extensive feature sets and extremely low power consumption means that VIA’s off-the-shelf EPIA boards are becoming an essential component for academic, hobbyist and commercial robot developers Read more

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