Tech Reviews

Check out this top 10 list from ListFinity featuring technological inventions that simply didn't work out. Do you remember any of those products?

A Czech company has developed a computerised, interactive device it calls a "Magic Box". Half teaching tool, half toy, the box is designed to teach children about modern technologies in a playful way. Jim Drury has more. Credit to Reuters.

Researchers in Mexico build hi-tech glasses complete with GPS and camera technology to help guide the blind. Tara Cleary reports. Credit to Reuters.

Several months ago Armatus Designs received a commission to create a functional prosthetic hand based off of the Phantom Pain hand used in Metal Gear Solid 5. This was for a client who was born without a left hand and grew tired of his standard claw style prosthetic, but didn't want to shell out thousands of dollars for a motorized medical grade prosthetic. The goal was to create something durable, functional and useful on a budget. The client has very little left of his wrist, meaning the standard active grip system on other 3D printed prosthetics wouldn't work for him, so they designed a passive grip system using retention springs. This allows the fingers to auto-adjust to whatever object they are gripping, and only requires user input to actually open the grip, which is done by pulling the knob at the rear of the forearm section. All 5 fingers normally open and close at once, but there is also a detachable ring connected to the main knob which articulates just the index finger, which can be locked in place to allow greater usability in actions such as typing and pressing buttons.

Jared Busch reviews this sub-$300 Intel CPU based tablet which dual boots Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4.4 Kitkat! Do you own one? Share your thoughts!

Hackers can take control of your Apple products via Wi-Fi. Apple urgently advises installing the crucial security update. Learn more in this clip.

Gerard Rubio has created a new open source knitting machine called 'OpenKnit' that is able to knit anything from a sweater to a dress! Visit the project's blog for more information.

2014 has had some fierce competition with laptop Ultrabooks. Up until recently, the MacBook Air topped the list, but you'll be quite shocked to see who topped for Summer 2014.

Rockford Fosgate is known for its exceptional quality audio products and now you can bring that quality into your home with the P560 5.1 surround sound system with bluetooth.

Check out this exceptional model engine made completely from scratch to look and run like a real engine. That's so cool!

Sharp Corporation hopes that RoBoHoN changes the future of smartphones, by turning them into mobile robots. Sharon Reich reports.

Some iPhone 7's have been making strange noises, but they sure aren't coming out of the headphone jack! Learn about this strange phenomena in this very interesting clip.

According to Jared Busch, the Fugoo wireless speaker has got you covered for any occasion. From having guests over to the most rough and tumble activities, the Fugoo bluetooth speaker is water proof, dust proof and just life proof in general!

Check out this top ten list featuring a number of tech products which may leave a lasting impression on you! Are they the future? By 'ListFinity'

This video shows Yves Béhar and MIT Media Lab's new design for a robotic furniture system for small apartments, which reconfigures itself to accommodate different functions. Credit: Dezeen

Finnish company Solu has launched what it describes as the world's smallest general purpose PC. Edward Baran reports. Credit to Reuters.

Toy makers Sphero hope to cash in on the Star Wars buzz with a wearable device that enables users to use 'The Force' to control a robot. Ben Gruber reports. Credit to Reuters.

A new off-road mobility scooter could open up the joys of the countryside to those with walking impairment, say its developers. Jim Drury reports. Credit to Reuters.

A low-cost unmanned aircraft system that powers an airborne drone via a tether could give search and rescues teams a continuous eye-in-the-sky. Matthew Stock reports. Credit to Reuters.

Jared Busch reviews the Sony Xperia Z2, a phone designed with impressive features such as waterproof capability, and 4K video with a 20.7 MP camera.

Omar Yaghi has just invented MOF, a device that is able to pull water from dry air. Check out the video to learn more!

An electric car that mimics a spider's movement makes it possible to drive off-road on tough terrain without noise or pollution. Credit to Reuters.

So far, I've been very impressed with this little RC vehicle. It's fast, easy to control, and the girls love it! It drives really well on medium-length carpet, which was what I was worried about initially - I wanted to make sure we could use this inside! It comes with two 9v batteries for the controller and 2 rechargeable battery packs for the car. I like that the batteries are rechargeable, but I would have preferred a non-rechargeable battery option as well. Rechargeable batteries eventually fade, and I'm not sure how high of quality these are. It would have been nice to have the option for 4 AA batteries in the vehicle itself as well. In our usage, the batteries seem to last long enough for some playtime - maybe 15 minutes or so. It's obvious when the batteries are starting to fade as the steering noticeably become less sharp and then the car eventually slows to a stop. The product description says it's "easy enough for a 5-year-old" - Leighton is 4 and she does pretty well (though steering while driving is a bit difficult for small hands), so I'd say that's accurate.

Pulse is a smart bulb that combines the energy efficiency of a dimmable LED light with the high-quality audio of a 13-watt JBL Bluetooth speaker. Simply twist Pulse into any standard light socket, and adjust both lighting and sound from the iOS/Android app.

Hungarian researchers have developed drones that can fly as an autonomous flock, opening new possibilities for the artificial pollination of crops or search and rescue missions. The scientists originally set out to build flying robots to help study collective motion in animals, but ended up with drones that can fly cooperatively without any central control. Rob Muir reports. Credit: Reuters; Collmot / Attila Korbely; Matyas Lorincz; Collmot.