Gizmos

Intrigued by 3D printing?

What a brilliant age we live in. Now we can create magic – bring a virtual design on our screen alive right in front of us. What’s more, there is...

Will the Hoverboard become a reality?

EDITORIAL: Since the summer of 1989 and Marty McFly’s epic ride, children of all ages (who are now adults) have been screaming for the invention of a practical and access...

What is the cloud?

When you are using the cloud it means that you can access your programs and data over the Internet as opposed to your hard drive. Simply put, you can not see the...

How does touch screen on phones work?

How good is the touch screen? It’s hard to remember a time without it. Touch screen works because your finger holds electrical current and creates an electrical conduit. So, it’s nothing...

Can I try Virtual Reality with my phone?

Yes you can. With Google Cardboard you don’t need any fancy head gear. For around $10 you can pop your phone into the holder, download some apps and away you...

What exactly is contactless mobile payment?

Using a mobile phone to pay for goods and services is clearly a big part of Apple and Google’s gameplan. The concept is very simple – a customer stores details...

Can I automate my life with my phone?

Yes, there are ways in which your phone can simplify your life. IFTTT (if this then that) is a mobile app which allows you to create ‘recipes’ of what you would...

What’s the diff between a drone and a remote controlled plane?

Not a lot. But there is no limit to what they could be used for; from defence, medical, pizza delivery and aerial photography. They are also can more expensive than your...