If you're into robotics, then you will be pleased to learn about yet another very efficient and highly advanced walking robot: Flame. Daan Hobbelen of TU Delft has developed this energy-efficient and highly stable bot. Taking departure from the usual norm used while constructing industrial robots Hobbelen uses TU Delft pioneering method of construction robots based on the way humans walk. PhD student Daan's breakthrough came when he invented a suitable method for measuring the stability of the way...

The new RM-mp1 from Amex Digital is a Media-remote, Laser Pointer and a High-definition Touchpad Mouse. This Wireless USB Presentation Controller lets you point, click and control Slideshows, Laser pointer, DVDs and Music. The controller can be hooked on directly to Wireless USB equipped computers or via separate Wireless USB receiver for computers sans it....

The only thing I hate about my Macbook and all other laptops is the lack of the number pad. The Thanko 4 in 1 Mousepad makes up for that shortcoming all with a few others. Firstly it has a full number pad complete with the 'num lock' key which makes number crunching a breeze even on the laptop. It connects via USB and has 3 x USB 2.0 ports so you can finally charge your iPod, access the pen...

Ubisoft has finally released new screens of the new Prince of Persia game. The games makes use of a brand new art style which actually reminds me of the game XIII which was also published by Ubisoft. Anyways the screens look very promising. (More images after the jump)...

Audio Technica Japan has announced the ATH-CK300 ear canal earphones. They will be available in six colors and each pair of earphones will come with XS/S/M/L sized attachments so they fit comfortably to all. The outer body is made from aluminum to keep the weight down to just 3 grams. Scheduled to go on sale in Japan from June 20 the earphones will come bundled with a carrying case for 2520 Yen ($ 25)....

Tanita Japan announced the World's first portable urine glucose monitor UG-201 that indirectly checks blood glucose level, which is a diagnostic criterion for metabolic syndrome, by measuring urine glucose level. Tanita UG-201 allows easy measurement simply by urinating on the sensor. In addition, the portable urine glucose monitor allows users to check their urine glucose level when eating out. Although theTanita UG-201 is unable to measure the blood sugar level itself, it contributes to the prevention of metabolic syndrome...

Epson unveiled a 13.4-inch (A4-size) electronic paper at SID 2008, in Los Angeles, the US. Its pixel count is 3104 × 4128 and definition is as high as 385ppi. Before this the company's largest electronic paper was a 7.1-inch type. The new electronic paper was developed by combining electrophoretic electronic ink of E Ink Corp and a low-temperature polycrystal Si-TFT of Seiko Epson. The TFT was formed on a glass substrate. Its contrast ratio is 10:1 and reflectance is...

The KHT2005.3 is KEF's latest version of their iconic home cinema system family-range. The system comprises four HTS2001.3 satellites, an HTC2001.3 centre channel speaker and the new KUBE-2 subwoofer. This third-generation Home Theatre in the 2000 Series uses KEF's 4-inch (100 mm) UNI-Q driver. Its metal dome tweeter and neodymium magnets deliver an extended bandwidth normally associated with much larger units. The satellites and centre channel have an improved multidirectional desktop mount with better stability and user preference positioning,...

Taking a leaf out of a grasshoppers life, this two-legged robot mimics its jumping abilities and has leaped 27 times its own height crushing previous records of 17 times using elastic energy stored in its in springs. Possible usages could include exploration of disaster areas, or even the surfaces of other planets. The jumping robot measures only 5 centimeters tall, and weighs just 7 grams. It has been created by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in...

Imagine your car spewing 20 feet of flame right out of the tailpipe. Press a button and this DIY Flame thrower comes to life. The kit includes a control box, activation button, wire loom, and wiring diagram. The kit does not include the 2 coils and 2 spark plugs needed for complete installation. These kits are designed for carbureted vehicles, but can be used on fuel injected vehicles with additional modifications and parts....

Perry Watkins is an auto enthusiast who just created a fitting reply to the Batmobile. The Flatmobile, measures 48cm (19in) high and is eyeing the record for the world's lowest vehicle. Strategically placed missile tips next to the numberplate lokk cool and match the bullet-shaped rear-view mirror. It tips 100mph when the jet engine is used and uses the bodies of two Hillman Imps and a homemade jet engine. Helpful members of a Yahoo! group aided the 46-year-old how...

Vivitar's DVR565 HD Camcorder is for those who don't fuss about the Flip Video or even the Flip Video Ultra and are willing to settle for something cheap and powerful. Spec-sheet includes MPeg-4 H.264 videos in 720p at 30 frames per second, 5 megapixel camera, supports MP3, 32MB built-in memory, over 1 inch thick and swivel display....

What hits you first when you see it is the distinct orange and black form. It mesmerizes you into believing that this is the rig that you have been looking for all your gaming life. The Predator uses NVIDIA's nForce 780i chipset and features a choice of Intel Core 2 Quad processors, and you'll be able to beef it up to 8GiB of RAM. a choice of up to three NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX graphics cards and up to...

The glory of the Palm Treo 850 can be felt when you compare it to a BlackBerry 8800 (as seen in the pic). This hot piece sports a 400 MHz processor and 100 MB of RAM. Details awaited; but that should'nt stop you from feasting on the cool pics here....

With the risk of turning them redundant, innovative lighting systems seem to offer more energy-efficient ways to light up your space. New on the block is the Planilum Light Emitting Glass. These bulbs consist of 4 layers of special glass, a rare gas and serigraphed phosphors, and they're rated for an unbelievable 50,000 hours of use. 20 glorious years! The bulbs' temperature stays close to what a human body's temp stays, making them safe to touch when on. They...