General Tech

Google Glass is dominating the news today, the first kits have reached developers and videos are now hitting youtube of the product in action. I have to admit, the video quality is actually really impressive – ideal for sneaking video footage of people who would normally be scared away when …

As we reported earlier this week we reported that Google would start shipping their first batch of the Explorer Edition of Glass. Last night the first pictures hit the web, as developers received their products in the mail. Some people have commented on the simple packaging of the item, which …

An Italian design company called ZO_loft have designed a new sofa, in the style of a keyboard. While this doesn't sound too comfortable, the modelling allows for ‘key adjustments'. The zany idea might not take off, but its certainly unusual. It was inspired by the rising reliance of technology in …

Google have just sent out an email to everyone on the Google Glass waiting list and say “seeing the first few devices come off the production line right now.” Google want to start shipping these devices as soon as possible. They say Glass will ship out in batches to the …

Chemists are Ohio State University have used sheets of germanium atoms to create a substance known as germanane. Due to advantages over silicon, it may become the material of choice for semiconductors in the future. A paper on the research has been published in the journal ACS Nano. Germanium was …

With rumors of the Apple iWatch hitting retail later this year it would appear that Microsoft are keen to jump on the bandwagon as soon as possible. Executives at suppliers to Microsoft told The Wall Street Journal that the company are sourcing components for the prototype of what is a …

It's an interesting question – and certainly something that can be classified, for now, as a ‘first world problem'. But, sooner or later, the question of ‘What happens to a person's data when they're dead' will come up for almost everyone on the planet. KitGuru plays the theme tune from …

Panasonic announced their latest GF camera this week, the Lumix DMC-GF6. The new model is based around a slightly thicker body and offers direct access to manual controls. The camera is mirrorless and will target a niche audience. The GF6 measures 111.2mm x 64.8 mm x 38.4mm and it weighs …

Last year Kodak announced their phase out and cessation of all their cameras. The company struggled to maintain market share and sales, competiting against not only Canon and Nikon, but the rise in quality of smartphone cameras. They were involved however in a licensing deal with JK Imaging, a Los …

Intel have announced their next generation Thunderbolt interface which features a data rate bandwidth of 20Gbps in both directions, on each of the two channels. The previous version was 10Gbps. Intel also mentioned that they had 200 licensees for the technology and that new, thinner cables will be released in …

Those interested in the upcoming 4K television sets have been put off by pricing often in the $25,000 zone. Sony however have announced some sets which won't cost anywhere near as much. While we have no news or information on UK pricing, the 55 inch XBR-55X900A and 65 inch XBR-65X900A …

At nearly 2 miles in length, the Bay Bridge in California has been carrying Americans across from San Francisco to Oakland for 6 months more than the Golden Gate Bridge. Through to 2015 however, it will have seriously better bragging rights than its more famous cousin, with the addition of …

Augmented reality is a technology that's truly in its infancy, but it has potentially huge applications. It could be used to leave messages for friends as they explore the real world, turn board games into fully animated, digital displays and now, have Mario and his friends, interact wherever you want. …

The world's first sustained petaflop supercomputer, Roadrunner, has been shut down by the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, ending its five year run of trend setting and virus modelling. Record breaking for its near 1.5 petaflop peak performance, Road Runner also made waves in 2008 by being incredibly …

Minox have showcased their latest miniature camera, the Minox DCC 14.0. This diminutive camera is made to a scale of 1:3 and fits in the palm of your hand. It has a 14 megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder and a fixed lens. The quality is said to be very good, although …

Have you ever wanted a high tech toaster? One that can handle social networking and connect via your phone? Then the new 12 inch toaster from Toaster.io will certainly catch your eye. The only kicker is the £99.99 asking price. So why so high a price? CrumbCatch™ advanced crumb-catching technology …

While the computer industry moves from one new technology to the next, increasing the percentage of those who ‘have access' all the time – the computer magazines themselves continue a long, slow, lingering death. While there may be many reasons for the huge downturn over the past 10 years – …

When your local supermarket has a decent 50″ LG HD TV for £399, you know that the whole industry is in trouble. Quad HD cannot come quick enough as interest in gimmicks like 3D slides and everyone already has a flat panel. KitGuru snaps a late night bargain. When the …

Researchers at the University of Texas have created a new super thin (0.15mm) invisibility cloak. Until now, most of these cloaking systems involve the use of metamaterials. Metamaterials are materials with components which cannot be found in natural life. Extremetech add “Usually, in the case of cloaking, materials that have …

Are you sick reading about upcoming watches from Apple, Samsung and Google? I know I am – these aren't real watches in the vein of swiss masterpieces! German designer Kaventsmann Uhren has released his new Triggerfish Uhren watch, which is built to withstand some serious punishment. The watch has been …

We have reported before on the upcoming release of both Apple and Samsung smartwatches, but the latest news would suggest that Google are also working on an android based watch. The smartwatch seems to be the next generation product for all the leading technology companies to release. According to the …

Fuji have launched the FinePix XP200 camera which is built to withstand a rough environment. Ideal for people on an ‘adventure holiday' as the camera is designed to cope with water, knocks and bumps. The camera is waterproof to a depth of 15 meters and FujiFilm say it has ‘crystal …

Go almost anywhere in the world and ask people what kind of building they want to work in – and Google's creations are discussed early on and with passion. The company prides itself on integrating humanity into one happy unit. KitGuru wonders how this will work in Israel. Opening a …

YouTube has been one of the most successful websites in the history of the internet. When Google bought them in 2006 for $1.65bn they upgraded their server system to cope with huge amounts of traffic. Recently however Google have been investing more money into improving the experience for Youtube visitors. …

In 1969 five engines of the Apollo 11 disengaged from the spacecraft to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, sitting three miles under the surface for more than 40 years. Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO wanted to rescue these engines from the murky depths with the goal of resurrecting them. …

While the kick off point of the Leveson Report was the hacking of celebrities phones, the final solution to the problem seems to be shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty and contradiction. KitGuru ponders life behind bars for those found to be on the wrong side of at least one …

The NPD Group, marketing research organisation have published a report detailing that more than 500 million devices in US homes now connect to the internet. The report also shows that smartphones and tablets outnumber PC systems, for the first time. NPD said “When you look at the combined number of …

We reported in recent months that Apple are planning to release a new watch (dubbed the iWatch), which will not only act as a watch, but connect to their iPhone device to relay information to the user's wrist. It would appear that Samsung are planning something similar. While Samsung have …

Historically. the CeBIT trade show was all about innovation. It was the place you went to see products that had not been released and which might change the market for good. At CeBIT 2013, inovation was thin on the ground – except in the massive GFT booth, branded CODE_n. KitGuru …

The summer months are coming up soon, and what better time to start planning BBQ's and house parties? Enter the Bartendro robot, currently running for funding on Kickstarter. The Bartendro is powered by a Raspberry Pi system, which is connected to a router board. This is then hooked up to …