Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Smart homes have always been about the promise of seamless connectivity, but for years that promise felt more like wishful thinking. You'd buy a smart thermostat from one company, smart lights from another, and a voice assistant from a third—only to discover they barely talked to each other. It was like having a house full of brilliant roommates who all spoke different languages. That's finally changing. The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.4.2, packed with enhancements that make connected devices more secure, scalable, and reliable. After Matter 1.4 was released on November 05, 2024, introducing significant advancements in device categories and energy management, we're seeing the smart home standard actually deliver on its original promises. The protocol that arrived with a splash several years ago, full of promises to unite the smart home world, is finally showing real maturity. What makes this moment different is that Matter is...more

Your iPod is the centerpiece of your music-listening life. Did you know you can store and display the song lyrics on them? Watch this video to learn the simple steps to add lyrics to any song in your iTunes and thus your iPod, then look at them while listening to a...more

The hydrogen fuel cell has great potential to replace carbon-based fuels in our vehicle fleets and stave off global warming. It's a difficult concept intellectually, so why not make this fun little science experiment to try it out for yourself? Yes, by following these simple instructions you can make a small hydrogen fuel cell at home that will even power some...more

CD players are largely a thing of the past, but their audio quality is still top-notch. If your old CD player is broken, watch this video for ideas on ways to troubleshoot common CD player problems and repair...more

Learn how to wrap earbuds. Give your Apple iPod earbuds a little TLC by learning how to store them correctly. You Will NeedEarbuds Make a LoopHold the earbud side in one hand and begin to wrap the cord around the four fingers of your hand. Wrap Around the MiddleWhen you are halfway through the cord, remove the coiled cord from your fingers. Wrap the remaining cord around the middle of the coiled cord. Your wrapped cord should look a little like a bow. Push the Plug ThroughPush the plug end through one of the loops of the bow and give it a gentle tug to secure. Fact: Portuguese artist and engineer Andre Avelas connected 500 pairs of earbuds to a sound mixer for his artwork...more

Watch this instructional video brought to you by Richard Berry to learn how to operate the Nikon D90. This Nikon D90 video tutorial demonstrates how to use the control dial (auto mode, scene modes, program [P], shutter priority [S], aperture priority [A], and manual [M]); read the display and viewfinder; adjust the aperture, shutter speed, focus, spot meter, matrix, exposure compensation, etc.; use the back command dial; and more. Use this Nikon D90 tutorial to familiarize yourself with your new digital...more

Putting music on your iPod using Windows normally require having to use iTunes, which can be a real pain in the but if you hate using extra software for something that should be as easy and dragging and dropping. But using a cool trick, you can add music to your iPod in the easiest way possible without being bogged down with iTunes. Connect iPodStart by plugging in your iPod. Make sure that iTunes is not running—if it opens automatically, simply close the program. Access iPod Through "My Computer"Open My Computer, either through an Explorer window or through the Start Menu. Now double-click on the iPod, then select Tools -> Folder Options. Access Hidden FilesGo to the View tab, then check the option for "Show hidden files." WonderHowTo Drag & Drop MusicYou'll now see a folder call "ipod_control"—double-click to access it, and simply copy or drag and drop your mp3 files into it! That's it, now you have music on your iPod without ever having to use iTunes! For more...more

By loading Boxee onto your AppleTV, you can use it to watch content from Hulu, Comedy Central, CBS and other streaming TV websites. You can also play Internet radio, listen to your mp3s and view your photo library without ever having to go near iTunes. All you need is a patch stick with the right program installed, run it, and then update the Boxee software from the Apple TV...more

This quick tutorial shows you how to jailbreak your iPhone or iPod touch using the redsn0w program. You're shown where to go to download it, the install process, and how to run it to jailbreak your Apple device on either a Windows or Mac-based...more

Have a great movie stored on your iPod, and you really want to watch it on your TV? This tutorial shows you how! All you need is an RCA cable. Plug the red cable into the video slot and the yellow and white cables into the audio slots, and you'll be able to watch anything off your iPod on a televison...more

Watch as Kipkay hacks a bulky VHS camcorder and turns it into a night vision headset. This video tutorial will show you that old technology can still be useful in today's world. Just think, you might not have ever been able to see in the dark corners of the night without this hacked VHS camcorder. Night vision isn't just for the military, it's for you, and me, and your...more

This video shows 2 different ways to fix the "Movie recording has been stopped automatically" on Canon 600D. This is one of the World's shortest video in fixing this issue... Cause:A slow (wrong class or incompatible) SD card might make the system not keep up, and abort a movie recording. Fix: Purchase an Extreme SD cardLower down recoding...more

Nowadays, any electronic items which takes some efforts to take proper care of it because we love our gadgets (Electronic items) which we use in every single day and as human being we want to preserve and extend the life of that gadgets to use long period of life without any maintance cost. I am going to writing for photography lovers. I give yu some tips about how to save and preserve your camera and lens. (Also for underwater photography). Most Important Part of CameraWhat is most important in Camera. Ths answer is the glass –Window to the outside and lens (One of the most important component). Use Effective Tool for Cleaning Maintain TemperatureHere I mention one of the most important thing to save your camera is TEMPERATURE. Means under which temperature you store your camera. Always keep the camera out of son. Make sure you don't store your camera in the extreme heat temperature or extreme cold temperature. Both are not advisable to store camera. Put Silica Gel Packets with...more

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After being on the wishlist list for many serious photographers for years and teasing us with tantalising video snippets over the past week, Nikon has finally pulled the covers off one of the most eagerly-awaited DSLRs of the year in the form of the Nikon...more

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In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to put any YouTube video on an iPod. Begin by going on the YouTube website and browse for a desired video. Once you have found the video, copy the video's URL. Now go to the website: KeepVid and paste the URL into the text box. Then click on Download and wait for the link to process. Once processed, click on the link to begin downloading the video. Once finished downloading, drag the video file into iTunes and sync it to the iPod. This video will benefit those viewers who have an iPod, and would like to learn how to download YouTube videos for portable and convenient...more

You can manipulate the AF fine-tune on your Nikon DSLR in order to optimize the sharpness and resolution of your lenses. This is a great tool for achieving the highest picture quality possible. Sharpness and focus are two of the most basic properties of a good, quality image. Watch and learn as this tutorial goes through the menu options to help you fine turn your AF. This tutorial shows you how to properly calibrate your lenses using a menu feature of AF Fine-Tuning that is available in D300(s), D700, and D3-Series ONLY. Only use AF Fine-Tuning if the lenses are focusing slightly off the target focusing area by back-focusing or front-focusing, resulting in soft (unsharp) images. AF Fine-Tuning will help you with that by correcting the focus shifting. Below is the direct link to download the Lens Sharpness Chart in PDF (Portable Document Format). We created this chart after testing every Nikkon and Zeiss lenses (consumer grade and commercial grade) available today for the maximum...more

The autofocus functions showing up on new DSLR cameras are quite useful if you know how to use them. The Nikon D3100 is no exception, and this video will teach you about the different auto-focus modes and which ones you should use to make your pictures look as good as easily as...more

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How do you know if the Beats By Dre Studio headphones that you are about to buy online are genuine? Always ask the seller to use the youVerify app before you buy. Smarter Selling, Safer Shopping. The Retail BoxCheck the Color of the Headphones on the Box Match the Color of the Headphones in the Box. Check the Quality, Colour & Brightness of the Images Carefully, & the Spelling, Positioning & Spacing of Copy. The Inside of the Retail BoxCheck carefully the inside of the box. The different box sections must fit neatly together & have a high quality finish to the edges. Serial NumberNew Beats By Dre Studio headphone boxes feature a serial number on the underside of the box. Check that it matches any other serial number featured on the box, paperwork or product itself. Date CodeBeats By Dre Studio headphones feature a date code on the inside of the battery cover. Check carefully the position, spacing & quality of the finish of the numbers. Battery CompartmentCheck...more

In this how to, I'm going to explain how to install a new TV socket. PartsSocket R-TVCoaxial cableToolsScrewdriverLittle screwdriverCable stripperScrewImage Credit wonderhowto.comImage Credit wonderhowto.comImage Credit wonderhowto.comProcessThis is the socket R-TV and we are going to install a new socket beside the old socket. Put it the new socket in the wall and screw in with screwdriver. With the cable stripper, we strip the outer sheath of the coaxial cable. This is the braid. Take away the braid and the shielding foil and this is the result. Cut the dielectric white cable stripper and you will see the inner conductor. Image Credit wonderhowto.comConnect the coaxial cable to the output of the first socket (the connection on the left) to the input of the new socket (the connection on the right). Screw in with screwdriver the mechanism of the socket. Screw in the case for the socket. And finally connected the old socket whit new...more

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Cheaply, easily and quickly build an HDTV antenna that outperforms amplified store-bought antennas! This DIY antenna has amazingly good reception for your television. Quit paying your cable company when you can get HDTV for...more

As if Samsung's Galaxy series isn't already ruling the smartphone and tablet world, they've now moved on to digital point-and-shoots with their new Samsung Galaxy Camera. The smartphone/tablet/camera hybrid comes equipped with a 16-megapixel image sensor and a touchscreen equivalent to that of the Galaxy S3's size. Not only can you instantly upload photos and 1080p video to the social media of your choice, you can also surf the web and download apps from Google Play as you would any other Android device. For those that have already purchased the camera (or are considering it), there is more good news—it's been rooted, thanks to XDA Developer AdamOutler. Quick Instructions for Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy CameraUnzip this package.Launch Odin3 and put the CF-Auto-Root-gd1-ekgc100.tar.md5 file in the "PDA" section.Put your device into Download Mode by removing and replacing the battery. Press Volume Down + Camera + Power.Connect the device to the computer and press start.Note: This cannot...more

Its easy to power things on water. I have been doing it for years. All you need is a rod of pure magnesium, 98% pure. Some foam. A spool of copper wire, a hose clamp, the screw type works well.  Two alligator wires, the kind that is a wire with an alligator clip on each end of the wire. One tiny piece of flat metal, for connecting to the magnesium rod with the clamp. And a capacitor for storage. Also you will need some tap water and a wall clock. Take the magnesium rod and connect the flat piece of metal on the side, top part of the rod. Clamp it to it snugly. Now wrap one layer of foam around the rod, make sure the foam is not touching the top clamp. And around the outside of the foam goes the copper wire. I usually wrap the copper wire on something a bit bigger first like a screwdriver handle, because you want the copper wire to gently set over the foam, not tightly. So wrap maybe 10 or so turns of copper wire,,make sure the magnesium rod is longer then this of course. Once the...more

Convert Your Amplifier Into a Profossional AmplifierBuilding our own audio systems is a dream for every one who is an elctronics professional or even a non professional. Step 1 You can build your own professional quality audio system at very low cost. You can build your own amplifier which is available as readymade kit.    I've used transistorised (darlington pair TIP2955 & TIP 3055) stereo power amplifier with LM391 audio power driver IC in the amplifer board. If you dont have patience get a ready made power amplifier which will save your time.  In order to improve the sound quality it is required to add tone control or equiliser to the amplifer. The audio source from DVD player/MP3 player has to be connected thru the equiliser to he amplifier. The equiliser plays an important role in the audio system.  I've used LM324 based equiliser for this project.  Step 2 The audio source  cannot be connected to the amplifier directly since the audio quality is flat. Audio equiliser can be used...more

Taking great photos doesn't mean you have to invest in an expensive camera. By learning a little bit about photography and the camera you have, you can use a simple point-and-shoot to capture amazing pictures. Try out these tips to begin! 1. Take the time to learn your camera's functionsThe number one best way to improve at anything is to practice. Most point-and-shoot style cameras have a basic auto function and then a few other functions. For example, mine has a setting for landscapes and a setting for snow or beach. Don't just stick to the auto function, try them all out and see what works. 2. Turn off your flashWhen at all possible, use natural light. Experiment with different angles and times of day. Direct sun overhead can be harsh and cast shadows; later in the day, when the sun is lower, is often the best time of day. If you are working with shadows, try and play with them. Make the shadow part of the subject of the picture. 3. Turn on your flash! If you're taking portraits...more

When playing all various format videos or movie on your iPad, you should consider whether your movie is compatible video format for iPad. Since the Apple iPad will not allow you to watch HD videos (.MTS, .M2TS, .MKV, etc), you need to ask for a useful video converter to convert HD to iPad supported MP4, H.264 video. Let me propose iPad Converter Suite for HD to MP4 converting. If you are a super iPad fan, iPad Converter Suite is definitely your best choice. This software pack integrates four useful software, including DVD to iPad Converter, DVD Creator, iPad Video Converter software, and iPad Transfer software. All these four kinds of software are great assistants to your iPad. Far more than convert HD to iPad, with this iPad software pack, you can rip any DVD files (DVD-Video, DVD folder and DVD IFO file) to iPad. Also you can convert all popular videos/audios (MTS, M2TS, AVI, WMV, TS, MOV, MP3, AAC, etc) to iPad formats. While the iPad Transfer realizes files transfer from PC to...more

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It is quite often to see people accidentally deleted photos. So a lot of people ask, is it possible to retrieve deleted photos? If yes, how to recover lost photos? Most of the time, recovering of lost photos is possible. You can even do it yourself without paying data recovery center expensive fees. First of all, stop using the Memory Card. When the photos are deleted, or memory card is formatted, the photos actually data are still stored on the memory card, just that they are not inaccessible, because system has lost the entry point, and the space is marked free to use. So when you use memory card, it is likely that data will be saved to the space where lost photos located. This will make the photos not recoverable. That's why it is very important not to use the memory card after photos are lost. Even if the memory card is used, stop using it now. Secondly, get help from a good photo recovery software. The easiest way to recover lost photos is to use a photo recovery software. The...more

Step 1: Check if all cartridges are installed properly Step 2: Check if the cartridge is fitted properly in the printer, and the cartridge is installed in the right slot. Step 3: Take out the cartridges and reinstall according to the installation guide Step 4: If the cartridge is still not recognized, please wipe the electrical panel transversally woth an eraser, and install it back Remember to press "OK" Last step: If the cartridge is still not recognized by the system, please wipe the electrical panel again with high purity...more

What MP3 player to go for...So my old MP3 player still worked, but it was getting tired. Newer models had better features and to top it all off my new operating system no longer supported my MP3 player, nor did the manufacturer. Sigh. So unable to put any new music on my player I had to find a new mp3 player which played music really well, had great battery life and hand had all the new features I was looking for - and I wasn't too keen on going for a really expensive big brand name. Though I found mp3 players that were technically good at reproducing sound and had great battery lives, reviews often painted a bad picture of their firmware: hard to use, or just down right lacking in the features I wanted.This was when I stumbled across Rockbox... Rockbox, what is it?Rockbox is free open source firmware that you can install on many mp3 players, from relatively cheap ones all the way to the pricier models. Think of it like having 2 operating systems on your computer, though it will...more

The low price of speakers and MP3 players today make them ideal for adding a bit of sound to different items, and this tip from CNET reveals a few ideas. Add an MP3 player and a pair of speakers to a decoration, for...more

Did you know that you can unlock many hidden features and tweak several hidden options by installing a CHDK or Canon Hack Development Kit onto your Canon camera? This walkthrough will give you some insight into the different benefits of the CHDK and how to unlock your camera by installing...more

Unlike traditional camouflage systems which rely on paint or nets to hide vehicles, ADAPTIV can instantly blend a vehicle into its background. The system can also be used on ships and fixed installations, allowing them to stay undetected by enemy surveillance units. ADAPTIV works by using lightweight hexagonal pixels which are electrically powered by the vehicles systems. The pixels are individually heated and cooled using commercially available semi-conducting technology. The hand-sized pixels are made of metal, so that they can sustain physical impact and provide defense against enemy ordnance. The entire system has been designed with ease of use in mind, and the pixels are able to be easily and rapidly removed and replaced if damaged.  original source:http://www.military.com/video/logistics-and-supplies/military-equipment/new-cutting-edge-camouflage/1149556627001/ the future of...more

If you want to take professional photos, you'll need to set your camera properly. This means you'll want to adjust your camera settings for different situations to capture the great-looking photos you want. Different makes, models and brands of cameras have different settings controls, but there are common camera settings you can make before you shoot to capture professional pictures. Set Camera "Exposure""Exposure" is how much light hits the picture. Too much or too little light does not make for good pictures. Adjust your camera exposure to get good picture quality. InstructionsLook at your camera's LCD screen and determine if you need to adjust exposure settings.Consider image lighting intensity on your LCD screen. Images should be crisp clear and without too brightness. Press the Exposure "+/-" buttons to make your shots darker or lighter. Check Camera "White Balance""White Balance" is a measure of the relative coolness (blue) or warmth (orange) of white light. Use correct "White...more

Kipkay has a new cool project for you. In this video, you'll learn how to make a laser out of a lighter. All you need to do is a cheap butane lighter. Any one will do, including one bought from a convenience store. Just watch this how-to video, and you'll be playing with your laser pointer in no time at...more

If you're interested in creating a dosimeter using simple tools, take a look at this video. Using a digital camera, a plastic scintillator, and some tape a radiation dosimeter can be crafted allowing for radiation information to be collected with simple...more

Behavioral ad targeting companies are diving deeper into the realms of your subconscious with a new approach to serving adverts to you online—and they're using your television. Many web surfers peruse the internet at home while they're watching television. You might even be doing it right now with the local news on or a DVD playing in the background—maybe you're streaming a Netflix movie. Well, soon the content you're watching on your TV will affect what you see on computers and mobile devices connected to the same network. Developed by Flingo and currently in production by one of the top five television brands in the United States, these smart TVs will retail for about $500 with the sole purpose of spying on your viewing habits. The technology essentially fingerprints whatever is on the screen, then sends that information to a sever that identifies the content, which connects to your web device on the same connection using an API to provide webpages with more relevant content and...more

This is the cheapest device to gather interviews as a small, easy-to-carry recorder. I started to use it for preproduction and film documentation after I bought it in a Polish discount shop for about 100 Euro. The only problem was very poor sound quality.  I decided to mod the camcorder to improve the sound quality with the extra "mic in" socket for lavalier mic. I added also a headphones socket to monitor a recording process. I loved the picture from my new Samsung HMX-T10 camcorder, but the sound quality didn't match up. Since it records video that can be directly edited in my Final Cut Pro 7 (but not FCPX), I didn't want to just buy a different model, so I cracked it open and I added an internal jack input. :) Here is my video camera after I did the mod.  On the photo you can see additional sockets for external mic and earphones. I had to get down to the bare wires from a main circuit board to get to the audio input connections. I made some space in the case by cutting...more

It's no secret that Apple has retail stores in China, along with a large amount of Premium and Authorized Resellers. But a recent post by blogger BirdAbroad has caused quite a commotion in the world of all things Apple, claiming that in her home city of Kunming, there is another breed of Apple Store locations... "Un"Authorized ones. She states that she's been in and out of three different Apple Stores in the Kunming area, all of which are fake shops claiming to be authenticate Apple Store locations. They look like real Apple Stores, the products look like genuine Apple products, and the staff seem legit, wearing the trademark blue shirts with white lanyards around their necks and white plastic name badges. But something's not right. She's even taken pictures to prove it. BirdAbroad noticed the stairs were poorly made, the walls were painted badly, and that the name badges did not have any names... just the Apple logo and a "Staff" designation. She also pointed out that Apple does...more

Flying orbs. At first, you might think of the Tall Man and his army of flying sentinel spheres, equipped with zombie brains and a mini-arsenal of saw blades, drill bits and shooting lasers. But these flying orbs weren't conceived from the evil mind of a superhuman mortician—they were designed by Fumiyuki Sato, a researcher at the Japanese Defense Ministry's Technical Research and Development Institute—for something other than deadly deeds. They're calling it the Futuristic Circular Flying Object (a temporary name, hopefully). It's a bit larger than the destructive little orbs from the Phantasm movies, at about the size of a basketball, and instead of setting its sights on death, they're intended for the exact opposite—life, or more specifically—search and rescue operations. The radio-controlled black spheres are meant to fly in and out of structures weakened by earthquakes and other natural (or unnatural) disasters. It's equipped with an on-board camera that transmits live video...more

Many friends in my life like watching DVD films. They not only watch the films, but also love the music of the films. However, our iPod and iPhone cannot support DVD formats, so it’s not convenient to watch or listen to. In order to resolve this annoying problem, I have collected dozens of good applications for converting DVD to audio, so that we can transfer DVD audio to iPod and iPhone, and we can enjoy DVD songs or audio of DVD films anywhere anytime. Now I choose the best software to tell you how to convert DVD films to audio. The wonderful software is DVD to Audio Converter for Mac. Mac DVD to Audio Converter is professional software used for converting DVD to audio formats, such as mp3, m4a, flac and .aac etc. so you can listen these files on your portable mp3 and mp4, such as iPod, iPhone, iPad Blackberry, PSP and Creative Zen, and if you like, you can also put them to CD layers and listen in the car or at home. And you can choose which part of the DVD audio you’d like to...more

http://www.kajoinhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=771_778&products_id=1524 The LED  Desk Clock Hidden Camera With DVR is a great way to set up a one camera video surveillance system that will record clear color video whenever someone walks in front of the camera. If you are looking for the easiest, low cost way to watch one room in your home, apartment, or office, than these self-contained, one camera video surveillance systems are for you. These cameras are only color, not low light b/w, so they work best in during the day,  or in lit rooms. In dark rooms, they will not work very well, if at all if it's pitch black. Try the SecureShot Phantom one or two hidden camera system for the best in low light or dark recordings. Just pick the location you want to record, set the desk Clock Hidden Camera With DVR in a corner, or on a desk or shelf, and plug it in. The unit is set up for motion detection, so it will record video during the time a person is in front of it. It will...more

http://www.kajoinhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1109 This is a ultra-small digital spy camera that hidden in a toilet brush, it looks like an ordinary toilet brush , but it has a very powerful function,  the most interest is that it internally hides a smallest camera DVR , it does not need any external plug-in card, built in memory 16GB itself, can work up to 11-12 hours. there is time datestamp for therecord, you can get the most  authentic evidence for a variety of illegal behaviour.ideal for CIA agents ,police,detector,and spy agency.this products is only developed by kajoin for special offers. Specification 1.Tiny size makes it for a variety of uses.2.Its great for use as a hidden cam, spy cam , etc.3.Real time recording in AVI video format 4.Motion Detection recording until memory is full auto off5.Color video with voice6.Internal rechargeable battery 7.Internal memory:16GB8.Playback video on...more

I guess you are happy now in the same way as I was happy not so long ago. You see, I was in the same situation as you do. Many months were spent in violent efforts looking for schemes and instructions. But now all those sleepless nights are gone and it happened thanks to Jammer Store Inc. and their skilled manufacturing team. Their marvelous blog post made by Jammer Store Inc. specialists is the one you may call life-saving. For me it was like a draught of water in a dry wasteland. Using their instructions I have managed to build my own cell phone jammer, at last! And now you can do the same. Working Principles This cell phone jammer operates at GSM800 frequency since most mobile phones use it to operate. So the selected VCO is a sweeping oscillator, which is very effective but may be hard to construct for the beginners without nice RF-testing equipment. As a noise source you can use 45MHz clock oscillator which is driving Local Oscillator port located on a mini-circuit mixer. There...more

In the last decade, burglary rates in the United States have fluctuated little with over 2 million burglaries each year. In 2009, nearly three quarters of all burglaries were from residential properties, with over sixty percent being forcible entry. But we all know burglars don't like confrontation—they prefer breaking into apartments and houses when its owners are away. And that's why it's a must for apartment dwellers and homeowners to be on the defensive, even when they're not home. Earlier this month, a London schoolboy invented a burglar-deterring doorbell that when activated, called the owner's cell phone, allowing them to communicate as if they were on the other side of the door. It's safe to say that burglars will be cautious, so ringing the doorbell before breaking in is a good way to determine if it's empty, making the Smart Bell a great theft prevention tool. But burglars just don't ring doorbells. They also look through the windows to see if anybody's home, and that's why...more

Focusing has always been a problem with photographers, and even with today's digital cameras it's not easy. The most obvious problem is trying to accurately focus on the subject before exposure. Next, you have to choose the correct aperture size in relation to the depth of field, and make sure you're using the correct exposure. Then there's lens aberrations, where a certain ray of light does not converge to a single focal point in the desired image, resulting in some light leaking away from the desire point and blurring the image. Basically, it isn't easy to get the picture you want. A new company called Lytro aims to fix these problems with their upcoming "light field camera" that lets you shoot first and focus later. These new light field cameras allow both the photographer and viewer to "focus pictures after they're snapped, shift their perspective of the scene, and even switch seamlessly between 2D and 3D views." The light field sensor inside the camera captures the color,...more

Lady Gaga and Polaroid's upcoming Grey Label Camera Glasses can record video and snap pictures, but who really wants to show the world what they're up too on those mini LCD screens? It's nothing more than a fancy gimmick between a pop star and a failing company. Isn't the intention of camera glasses to capture things around you as they are? Drawing attention to yourself with clunky video-displaying eyewear kind of defeats the purpose, but that's why they're "fashion" glasses and not practical glasses. For those of you looking for actual spy camera glasses to record the life around you as you see it, they're available from gadget stores and online shops everywhere. But there's only one problem— they themselves are clunky and unwearable without drawing attention to yourself, again defeating the purpose. But startup ZionEyez is changing that with their Kickstarter project Eyez. And that's not all—they're revolutionizing it with real time video streaming to popular social networking sites...more

For the hefty price of $200 and up, you can be the proud owner of the world's first 3D printed bikini. And not just the first bikini, but reportedly the first functional and affordable item of ready-to-wear 3D printed clothing on the market. Created by Continuum Fashion, the N12 3D printed bikini is revolutionary because it addresses the technical challenge of creating flexible "textiles" with 3D printed material. The bikini is made of a material called Nylon 12, which is entirely waterproof. Continuum Fashion founders Mary Haung and Jenna Fizel. Continuum Fashion's bikini is just one impressive example of 3D printing among a pool of countless others. 3D printing is one of the most magical technologies in the world today; dream something up, design it in CAD, press "print", and its virtual existence is brought to life before your very eyes. Okay, admittedly it's not quite as easy as simply pressing "print", but the technology is becoming more widely available, predominately thanks...more

Watch this video to learn a clever trick for turning the standard neck strap from your Canon DSLR into a hand/ shoulder strap. Carry your camera more comfortably once you've seen this video and put the knowledge you gain to...more

How many USB devices do you have? 2, 4, or more? Wished you could access those devices through you home wireless network instead of plugging in and out every time you want to use it. So here is the way to share your USB devices on home wireless network. You can share devices like external hard drives, printer, usb thumb drive, web cam, share music/movies, and more. What you need:- You need to buy a Network USB Storage adapter (aka NAS adapter). I have posted some links for you to find NAS adapters here. Network sharing Some available NAS adapters: Cirago NUS1000 Network USB Storage Addonics NAS Adapter Patriot Gearbox NAS Adapter This is a small adapter which will connect your USB devices and your home network. Price of the device starts from around $40. How to start sharing:1) Once you get the NAS adapter, plug in the power cable, plug in your USB devices into NAS adapter.2) Connect a network cable (RJ45 cable) to your Router and connect another end to NAS adapter.3) Follow the...more

In recent years, communication has become more intimate with the advent of applications like Skype and FaceTime, but what about the longing for actual physical contact? What if you could feel a loved one's hand, or even exchange a kiss? Impossible, right? Depends on how you look at it. While there is yet a means for exchanging real, corporal contact from two separate, remote locations, researchers from Tokyo's University of Electro-Communications Kajimoto Lab are developing convincing illusions and artificial enactments of such scenarios. Below, long distance kissing, a ticklish iPhone app, and a device for self-love (and no, not that kind of self-love). Kiss Transmission DeviceEarlier this month, the Kajimoto Lab released footage of a device designed for "communicating with the mouth", a somewhat vulgar method for the remote simulation of french kissing. While the Kiss Transmission Device looks unappealing, it's potential applications are very interesting. As the video below poses,...more

Dactyloscopy isn't going anywhere. Forensic science has much relied on fingerprinting as a means of identification, largely because of the massive amount of fingerprints stored in the FBI's biometric database (IAFIS), which houses over 150,000 million prints. And thanks to the departure of messy ink-stained fingertips, biometric analysis isn't just for solving crimes anymore. These days, commercial fingerprint scanners are used primarily for granting entry access, and you can find them in banks, gyms—even your own laptop computer. But pressing those oily fingertips against sensor-screens isn't a foolproof method of identifying and granting access. Touch-free systems are the wave of the future, and one of the best ones yet comes from Advanced Optical Systems (AOS). The device is called AIRprint. AIRprint is about the size of a tissue box, housing two 1.3 megapixel cameras and a source of polarized light. When initiated, the AIRprint scans a subject's hand finding one fingertip. Once...more

Production Company Action Figure shot footage of their entire team being punched in the face. Shot with an ultra high speed, hi-def camera (called the Phantom), everybody's face face fat is pretty gruesome looking at 1000 FPS. Amazing camera = amazing...more

Watch this video to learn how to use the Xfinity TV app from Comcast. Once you've configured the application, you'll be able to watch TV from anywhere, on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. This video will explain how to set up and use the Xfinity...more

When it comes to graphing and comparing functions, the TI-83 graphing calculator is the end-all device for math and science students. But one of the most entertaining aspects of Texas Instruments' powerful algebraic and trigonometric calculator is not the equations themselves, but rather the art that can be "equated" on them—just think of them as the mathematical equivalent of the Etch A Sketch. The highlighted TI-83 art of today: Mario. If you're familiar with graphing calculators, you may already be aware of all the Super Mario Brothers games you can play on your TI-83 (available here), but plotting Mario's face in your calculator with just the right functions is perhaps more satisfying than playing all the old 8-bit games. To draw Mario's face in your own calculator, just use the code below (thanks to Redditor kaidance). And if you're curious how this works, Redditor paolog explains the formula: "The formula is one that decodes a number into an image, the image is a simple...more

Introduction & DisclaimerA very common digital camera repair, no matter the manufacturer or style, is of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. Disclaimer, disclaimer! Replacing an LCD without experience and knowledge can be very difficult and somewhat hazardous. Almost always for a camera repair like this it is due to damage caused by physical trauma (like dropping ). Being tightly packed little pieces of technology that they are, the camera's LCD is attached to and/or part of a lot of other integral components. This means that there are probably other things broken, which also means that if you aren't a pro it's unlikely something you'll be able to find or fix. Keep in mind too that replacement parts for cameras are not in proportion to the selling price so having a bunch on had doesn't make much sense economically. Testing, calibration and adjustment equipment only available to repair facilities may also be necessary to get things back up and running right. Basically, you have no...more

HI here i am sharing my experience so that you can know how to reduce laser hair removal cost. Laser hair removal is a very popular and successful method of removing excess or unwanted hair. There are many factors to consider when thinking about laser hair removal including laser hair removal cost. The cost of this procedure varies,and depends upon a variety of factors, including where you live. If the cost of living is considered on the high end of the scale, where you live, you are likely to pay more. Luckily, the costs can be quite affordable when compared to the costs of using razors or waxing on a regular basis. Also, financing is often available, to help people fit the payment into their budget. Generally the price usually starts out around one hundred dollars, and can easily go into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. This seems like a lot of money, but again, think of all of the razors or waxing treatments you will no longer need. Cost depends greatly on the size of the...more

Are you tired of keeping all the music on your mp3 player to yourself? Share it with the world by hooking your mp3 player up to a radio and using the speakers for output. This simple radio hack of connecting a capacitor to the potensiometer will bring you endless hours of music...more

When you need to recover deleted photos from Digital Camera? Even Canon has offered us with best photography technology and optical options, it cannot eliminate human errors when we are using Canon digital camera to take photos. Human errors such as accidental deletion or format without backing up digital photos, for example, you have purchased a new Canon camera and taken lots of digital photos while go out traveling with family. Suddenly the camera SD card is out of space which means you have to delete some photos in order to move out some more free space for new photos. So you deleted some that look not so nice, but back home found several other nice photos were also deleted due to your mistakenly operating. In this case, will it be possible to recover deleted digital photos from Canon camera? Another scenario you may need to recover deleted photos from Canon camera. As we know all the photos we take with Canonk camera are stored or saved on memory cards such as SD, SDHC, MMC, and...more

A few simple adjustments can turn a boring old plastic fork into a terrific iPod stand. Give your hards a break and watch videos on your iPod using this iPod stand. You'll be glad you kept those plastic forks laying...more

This video will show you how to use a metal detector to look for gold. There are gold nuggets in rivers and hillsides all over the United States, waiting for you to find them. With the proper equipment and a little know how, you can strike...more

Taking many beautiful pictures in your vocation and looking forward to showing them to your family. However, your young daughter somehow monkey with the camera and deleted all the pictures. Press the “Format” button instead of deleted button and wipe your card clean which holds precious photos about the family reunion. Such things often happen in our daily life. It is really depressing if we can’t get back these precious images. Fortunately, today’s digital camera usually store your pictures separately on a flash memory card. The most commonly memory cards like SmartMedia, Memory Stick, SD, CF are often seen in digital camera. Owing to them, retrieve pictures from digital camera becomes possible for memory cards just like floppy disk or computer hard drive don’t permanently erase a file once it has been deleted, instead they remove the file and list its space as available, re-usable space. Therefore, unless the space is taken by other pictures or files, it will still be there and you...more

Outstanding advancements in medicine and super creepy Androids aren't the only jaw-dropping inventions out there. Every once in a while, an incredibly random—and at first glance, seemingly useless—device comes along and strikes a chord of strangely deep satisfaction. Behold, the SWITL, a mysterious goo-scraper robot hand created by factory equipment manufacturer Furukawa Kikou: From what I can glean from a very rough Google translation, it sounds like the SWITL was developed for food production in factory assembly lines. Decipher it if you can: "First! Sol-gel Kuzusazu move work? Revolutionary 'machine Sukuiage transferring' development! Original shape even without a breeze moves mayonnaise and ketchup. The robot hand was soft work can be handled until now could not handle. Scoop without changing the form of ketchup and mayonnaise and other work, can be moved intact to another location. Developed the world's first robot hand, a wide range of industries and technologies and seeds, is...more

How can an orchestra be stupid, one may ask? Well, when musically measuring a toaster next to a cello, one device certainly comes across as inherently… dumber. Think 200 vintage vacuum cleaners, blenders and washing machines assembled into a whirling, ringing, humming cacophony of daily function. It's not exactly music to the ears, but a kind of robotic harmony is formed. German sound artist Michael Petermann has lent a sort of musical anthropomorphism to a whole slew of devices that are generally invisible to people going about their daily life: the taken-for-granted, common household appliance. His Blodes Orchester is translated from German as the Stupid Orchestra, and these poor little robots are kind of dumb... but here they are chugging away, doing their very best to create a symphony for your ears: From what I can tell (from a very poorly Google translated version of the site), Petermann is the founder of Bunker Noise, a concert series dedicated to the art of sound...more

Many printer drivers, utilities and applications are available to download free of charge from the support pages of the Epson UK website. This article explains how to navigate the Epson website to locate and download them for your product. StepsIf you are intending to install an Epson product, start with the product powered off and disconnected from your computer. Open the Epson UK support homepage by clicking on the following link: http://www.epson.co.uk/support.  Alternatively, go to www.epson.co.uk and click on SUPPORT. Under Find Support for any Product, enter the name of your Epson product.  You can enter this in full or just use the unique part of the model name, e.g. SX415. As you type, the webpage will suggest one or more product matches. Click on the correct product from the list of alternatives. The Drivers & Support page will open. The webpage will automatically recognise your operating system, e.g. Windows 7 32-bit: Example: the Epson Stylus SX415 and Windows 7 32-bit. If...more

The Junkyard Jumbotron is an amazing project that allows a collection of random web browser enabled displays—laptops, smartphones or tablets—to share a single image split across the group, creating one large virtual display. Created by Rick Borovoy at MIT's Center for Future Civic Media, the app is completely free and open, meaning you can do it yourself in a matter of minutes. It works like this: Arrange your screens in the desired positions.Visit the Junkyard Jumbotron site to get a unique URL and open it on each device.Snap a photo of all the screens and send it to their server via email.The software then anazlyzes the image and splits it up correctly. Done! You can even zoom, pan and scroll. Yep, it's that easy. And word on the street is a video version is coming soon! Check out the demo below.  VIA...more

OK, you've done it, you've blasted your DJ set just a little too loud and now your speakers are dust. Well, before you rush out and replace them, why not try repairing them on your own? That's right, with this how to video you can take the necessary steps and breath new life back into that fried speaker. You'll need a soldering iron, the appropriate gauge wire, and some time. This project isn't quick and it's not necessarily easy either, but you'll feel good when you've saved your speakers. Boom, boom,...more

A laser pointer is a small device (usually like a small pen) that emits light beam used to highlight different objects in a presentation or lecture. This tool has been used to replace the usual stick or extendable metal rods that are being used to point at objects. Laser pointers are much advantageous when it comes to effortlessly pointing at object that is too high or too far. The beam of the laser can point to anywhere unlike the stick or rod which has a limited reach. Laser pointers use the laser technology where a light is amplified using battery power. Right now, laser pointer batteries are rechargeable. The lights of pointers’ laser available today are blue, violet, green, yellow, and the most common red beam. At present, green laser pointer is the widely used color of laser because of its high visibility where you can clearly see the light of the beam being produced. Compared to the yellow light which may diffuse, green light can be more stable when it comes to temperature and...more

So you want to go home eh? Just can't seem to get there? Well, if you're dealing with a broken home button on an iPod touch this can be a frustrating challenge that can leave you wanting to hurl your device across the room. Well, worry no more. This video will get you home quicker than you can click your ruby slippers together. It's easy too, and doesn't require you pulling your device apart, soldering wires or buying replcement parts. Fortunately, the problem is a software one, so fixing it is as easy as pushing a few...more

Since the early genesis of the brilliant Microsoft Kinect hack, inventive applications have been popping up nonstop. One of the most fascinating projects to surface recently falls within the realm of 3D printing. "Fabricate Yourself"—a hack presented at the Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction Conference in January—allows users to pose in front of an Xbox Kinect, which then converts a captured image into a 3D printable file. What does this mean exactly? Think Han Solo trapped in carbonite. Developed by the Interactive Fabrication team at Carnegie Mellon University, the project was programmed by Karl Willis and the 3D models are made on a Stratasys Dimension Uprint 3D printer. Unfortunately, the average consumer won't be self-printing anytime soon—the Stratasys' entry level system for the office and home market costs a cool $12,000. Perhaps in a decade or so, we'll be able to print ourselves for low Best Buy prices. VIA...more

It's gigantic! It can handle over 100 simultaneous touch points! It has a curvature of 135 degrees! And best of all, it is not the newest, insanely expensive gadget to hit the market. Instead, this touchscreen was hacked together with a bunch of PCs, video cameras, projectors and cheap infrared illuminators at the University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. It works like this: "The cameras, illuminators and projectors are all placed behind a large, cylindrical screen (formally used as a 3D theater). Due to the diffuse layer on the front side of the screen, the cameras cannot see clearly through the screen, however whenever someone touches the screen, enough of the infrared light is reflected back to see the tip of the finger. The difference is very small (on a scale of 0-255 the difference is only 2 or 3), but still big enough to be seen by the computers that analyze the images from the cameras." The display is used to teach mathematics and computer science students the elusive...more

Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there is no way to install themes on iOS. There are ways, however to customize the wallpapers in themes. You Will Need:An iPod touch 3rd/4th Gen or an iPhone 3GS/4 running 4.xInternet AccessGo To "mbtheme.com"This is a good site for themes, and all are packaged as .rar or .zip. One of my favorites is the "Apple Chromatic Theme" found here.NOTE: You will want to look for themes where, for the most part, only the wallpapers are changed, as we cannot do anymore editing past that.Extract the filesAfter extracting, you're going to want to root around and find the wallpapers and move them into a separate folder.Move and set the wallpapersEasier said than done. I found the best ways were to either email them to yourself, or use one of the many download utilities with file sharing. My personal preference is Downloads by Hian Zin Jong available in a free version here or the full version, costing $1.99 here.You'll also want to remember which image is...more

If you're a fan of Hulu and want to take the service with you wherever you go, you now can. You'll need to subscribe to Hulu+, a monthly subscription service which will allow you to stream lots of Hulu's content right on your hand held device, such as an iPhone or iPod touch. Check it out today and get that Hulu goodness! You will be limited a bit with some of your selection, so you may want to find out first if your favorite show will be...more

A stand-alone CD player has built-in limiter circuits to keep the audio from distorting at high volume, but this is not necessary if you are using high-quality headphones or a good speaker system. You can eliminate this limitation by removing the transistors within the CD player. A few household tools are needed. Unplug the CD player's power cord from the wall outlet. Rotate the player so that the back faces you. Remove the audio cables from the connectors on the back of the player. Remove all of the screws from the back of the player with a Phillips screwdriver. Grip the CD player's case and pull it towards you until the front panel separates from the front of the case. Lift the case up and off the player. Place the case aside. Aim the beam of the flashlight on the components inside the CD player. Locate the copper-colored square module inside the player. Trace the wiring leading from the module to the RCA jack connectors attached to the back of the case until you come to the...more

You have two choices for keeping your living room looking fresh: A. constantly update the decor by tripping out on acid—NOT recommended—or B. paint your living room white and get two video projectors.  Created by Mr. Beam: "We created a unique physical 3D video-mapping experience by turing a white living room into a spacious 360° projection area. This technique allowed us to take control of all colors, patterns and textures of the furniture, wallpapers and carpet. All done with 2 projectors." Check out their site for more projects. Little information is available, but the group—located in the Netherlands—specializes in projection art and has snagged some big clients, such as H&M: BTW, creating illusions with projectors is an idea that's been slowly creeping into the graffiti world for some time now. If you're interested, here's a cool project to get you...more

Plasma TV's are awesome but extremely fragile. If all that happens when you turn your plasma set on is a blinking LED light or it works for a while then turns off, you may have a blown capacitor on your power supply board. This video will show you how to fix the problem yourself and save...more

The Canon 60D is a very popular, powerful, and cheap camera for those looking to get into high-end digital photography. If you've got one and need some help on using it's many functions, check out this video for a tutorial on the many buttons and tools in your...more

The Niknon D7000 is a hot new camera, and figuring out how to use it fast after you get it is key to getting the most out of it. This two-part series will show you how all of the buttons, menus, and other functions come together and how to set up the camera for ideal...more

The Nikon D3100 is not the simplest camera in the world, and being able to use it's menu system effectively will help you use your photography time much more efficiently. This video will show you how the menu system works and how you can use it as well as...more

The flash is one of the most useful camera accessories you can have, but they also have a tendency to ruin perfectly good pictures, especially with digital cameras. This video will show you how to take shots with great depth and dimension even with a digital camera and flash by setting the flash length...more

This tutorial will let you hack into a wide selection of web cams and online security cameras. The hack is actually quite easy, and is best done with a browser like Mozilla Firefox. Navigate to Google in your browser, and then type in "inurl:viewerframe?mode+refresh". This piece of code will open up a list of active webcams. Then just surf through your choices and watch whatever you want. You can even change the camera angle and zoom in and out of the...more

This video shows you how to set up a mini wireless spy cam. Where you put it is up to you. Who you spy on is up to you. If you're wanting to keep an extra set of eyes on someone, watch and learn. So whether you're looking to put a camera in your bathroom or garage, go for...more

This video shows you how to set up and hide mini wireless spy camera. Where you put it is up to you. Who you spy on is up to you. If you're wanting to keep an extra set of eyes on someone, watch and learn. Whether it's your bathroom or kitchen, put your eyes on the...more

This video will show you how to move apps from a computer to your iPod Touch 2G. In fact, there are two methods on this video, so check out both and see which one works best for you. Enjoy...more

This video will show you how to install Aircrack on your iPod touch. Aircrack is a network suite designed to crack WEP and WPA keys. Though the project was shut down by its creator, you can still follow this video and learn how to do...more

This video will show you how to install Aircrack on your iPod touch. Aircrack is a network suite designed to crack WEP and WPA keys. Though the project was shut down by its creator, you can still follow this video and learn how to do...more

This video will show you how to install Aircrack on your iPod touch. Aircrack is a network suite designed to crack WEP and WPA keys. Though the project was shut down by its creator, you can still follow this video and learn how to do...more

This video shows you how-to connect your iPod touch to your PS3. Once connected you'll be able to use your iPod to control some features and play you music library through your Sony PS3. Check it out and connect your...more

If you'd like to get some custom wallpapers for your iPhone or iPod Touch without jailbreaking your device, this video will teach you how to do it. Follow the steps to soup up your device the way YOU want it, as opposed to...more

If you're tired of the standard themes on your iPhone or iPod and would like to change them without jailbreaking your phone then check out this video to see how to do it. You'l be using an app called DIY themes to make any theme you...more

This video will show you how-to restore a disabled (aka:locked) iPod or iPhone. Your Apple device won't do you any good sitting there dead, so watch this video and see how to bring it back to life. You'll need to connect ot a laptop that has internet...more