March 03rd, 2010

Believe it or not, it is actually possible to take ordinary cotton and polyester fabrics to create batteries that are capable of retaining their flexibility. This feeds off of the emerging field of wearable electronics consisting of clothing and textiles that are developed from devices. So how is it done you may be wondering?

The idea starts by dipping fabrics in an ink of tiny tubes of carbon. The thought of this was first presented a year ago on plain copier paper and has flourished like many other forms of technology today.

Research has been in full steam with findings showing it is possible for electronics to be built on flexible and transparent surfaces. As expected, there are numerous challenges that have arisen such as developing approaches that …

 February 15th, 2010

It seems as if every year Apple is releasing a new and innovative product that takes technology to the next level. Well, they have done it again with the iPad, which they claim to be its most advanced technological item to date.

Starting at $499, the iPad is loaded with different features for consumers to take advantage of. It is by far one of the best ways to experience the web, email, photos and much more all on one device. Instead of asking what can you do with this item, a better question would be what can’t you do.

The large multi-touch screen allows you to easily see web pages one at a time with vibrant color and sharp text. You can easily see and touch your email …

 February 01st, 2010

A team has found that monopoles can gather to form a magnetic current similar to electricity. This single magnetic charge can actually behave and interact like electrical charges. So what does this mean to the public?

The term that is being used for this new discovery is “magnetricity,” and it very well could be used in magnetic storage or in computing. While magnetic monopoles were believed to have existed over a century ago, the belief has returned.

It has been known that there are protons and electrons with net positive and negative electric charges. However, there were no particles within these that carried magnetic charges; until now.

Two separate research groups reportedly found monopoles, which are particles that carry an overall magnetic charge only in spin ice crystals. …

 January 24th, 2010

Despite quickly gaining in popularity in 2009, some are worried that netbooks are already diminishing due to rising prices and better alternatives. Technology is constantly developing and enhancing which is precisely why the basic hit of 2009 is simply overmatched.

The overall trend started in 2007 with Asus launching the Eee PC 700 and 701. What made them so appealing was that they were cheap and easily transportable. Anyone could quickly jump online and check e-mail or handle any other needs. With the rise in popularity, imitators grew quickly.

Unfortunately, the demands are far greater than what basic netbooks can handle. People are looking to do much more than basic e-mail and web browsing on the go. The demands and habits of web users are …

 January 17th, 2010

It has been determined that the UK is one of the most advanced countries in the world in regards to digital communications. People are paying the lowest prices for mobile phones and the internet, have already switched to digital television, and are enjoying the highest levels of broadband.

On average, a British viewer will watch three hours and 45 minutes of television every day. While this is a drastic increase, it is still not quite up there with Americans who lead with four hours and 37 minutes each day.

As for texting, British are second in the world with 83 billion texts sent just last year. On top of this, the UK is leading the way with access to social networks on the move as 3.5 …