Monthly Archives: March 2010

Full touchscreen feedback developed

Full touchscreen feedback developed

A new technology has been created by a firm called Artificial Muscle that, unsurprisingly, allows touch sensitive displays to replicate human anatomy by stiffening when subjected to a touch. Artificial Muscle hopes that its silicon …

iPad apps get price hike

iPad apps get price hike

iPhone users will be used to getting their apps free of charge or for a small fee, but those looking to pick up Apple’s iPad next month will find that the average app cost will …

Swiss Army USB drive is hack-proof

Swiss Army USB drive is hack-proof

The Swiss army knife is a highly regarded all-round implement and manufacturer Victorinox has produced knives that also have integrated USB storage in the past, but now a new edition claims to be completely safe …

Nintendo DS to get 3D upgrade

Nintendo DS to get 3D upgrade

Nintendo has been upgrading the DS incrementally by making it slimmer and giving it a couple of cameras, but now it is set to launch a completely new handheld that will jump on the 3D …

HTC adds Android and renames HD2

HTC adds Android and renames HD2

The HTC HD2 launched at the end of 2009 and it made a big impact thanks to its 4.3 inch screen and slate-like slimness. Now its manufacturer is replacing the ageing Windows Mobile 6.5 platform …

Samsung to create iPad rival

Samsung to create iPad rival

Samsung is planning a brand new tablet computer that will be built to compete directly with the Apple iPad. According to reports, Samsung is looking to trump the iPad in terms of technological clout, with …

BAFTA gaming awards praise latest Batman title

BAFTA gaming awards praise latest Batman title

The BAFTA Video Game awards ceremony was held last week and the critics’ choice for best game was taken home by developer Rocksteady for Batman: Arkham Asylum. Batman’s gritty action adventure title may have taken …

Invisibility technique demonstrated

Invisibility technique demonstrated

A group of German researchers have shown off the technology that may well allow the consumers of the future to shroud themselves in clothes that will render them invisible. So far invisibility-inducing products have been …

iPhone screen guards scrapped by Apple

iPhone screen guards scrapped by Apple

iPhone and iPod Touch owners will no longer be able to buy the hugely popular screen guards from Apple’s flagship stores, nor from its online retail outlet, after the tech firm decided to ban them …

3D TVs destined for pubs

3D TVs destined for pubs

It looks as though 3D sports games could be with the general public sooner than anticipated, after a deal between satellite TV firm Sky and electronics manufacturer LG was announced. Sky has ordered 15,000 3D …