New Train Tech Poses Hacking Risk

BBC News : A shift to a mobile communications technology could expose rail networks to hackers, according to a security expert.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16347248

Eye Controlled Computer

The eyeboard is an open source project that was built in order to help people with disabilities. His circuit detects the eye movements using the technology called "Electrooculography". Which consists in detecting the resting potential that exists between the retina and the cornea by using skin electrodes around the eyes.

£16 Computer Gets Close To Launch

BBC News : The eagerly anticipated Raspberry Pi home computer is about to go into production.

The $25 (£16) machine is being created in the hope that it will inspire a new generation of technology whizz kids.

The Pi uses an Arm chip similar to that found in mobile phones and is intended to run a version of the Linux open source operating system.

Test versions of finished devices are being checked and if all is well volume production will start in January.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16316439

2-Meter Robot Plays Football

Self-healing electronic chip tests may aid space travel

BBC News : Self-repairing electronic chips are one step closer, according to a team of US researchers. The group has created a circuit that heals itself when cracked thanks to the release of liquid metal which restores conductivity.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16291943

The World's Most Useless Machine??

Impressive Tree Climbing Robot

This DIY build uses pointed feet and moves up the tree something like an inchworm. Two, separated platforms are connected toa retractable spine that alternately grip the tree to move the device upward.

http://hacknmod.com/hack/impressive-tree-climbing-robot/

Sony's bio battery turns waste paper into electricity

BBC News : Sony has unveiled a paper-powered battery prototype in Japan. The technology generates electricity by turning shredded paper into sugar which in turn is used as fuel.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16288107 

World's Simplest Motor Mk2?

World's Simplest Motor

A motor made only by a copper wire and a neodymium magnet. It uses one AAA battery but it can be done with AA one too. It's a simple motor, but unfortunately is not an efficient one, the battery drains quickly and heats up.

Drone Construction Workers

Why not build buildings with drones? These little guys were programmed to build a tower out of styrofoam blocks. If the idea can scale up, it could completely change architecture and construction.

http://www.popsci.com/science/gallery/2011-12/images-week-december-5-9-2011?image=3

Level Headed

The GLM 80 is the first distance finder that doesn’t require users to hold it perfectly level to get accurate readings. While its laser rangefinder calculates the distance to a target, a tilt sensor measures the angle at which you’re holding the device and adjusts the final measurement accordingly.

http://www.popsci.com/cars/gallery/2011-10/goods-november-2011?image=9

Dust Ball

Powered by a compact version of the 4.8-volt battery in Black & Decker’s big hand vacs, this grapefruitsize model is made to sit on your desk or workbench, ready to sweep up crumbs or sawdust. Its handle and nozzle flip out at the press of a button and then fold back into the sphere so it can snap into a charging cradle.

http://www.popsci.com/cars/gallery/2011-10/goods-november-2011?image=5

Samsung flexible, transparent AMOLED display

Is this the future of mobile phones? A paper thin sheet?

http://getandroidstuff.com/concept-video-samsung-flexible-transparent-amoled-display

Google Celebrate Noyce's 84th Birthday

Google celebrate the 84th Birthday of Robert Noyce, the co-inventor of the silicon chip by adding a chip "doodle".