Min-Kyu Choi has designed a smaller version of the standard British plug namely the “Mu” plug. It is actually the first major update to the regular British power plug since 1947. The Mu comes in smaller and slim design with only 1cm of thickness, while the old model is 4.5cm thick. The Mu power plug [...]
The battle of the bulge is something many of us make attempts to fight, with varying levels of success, of course. There are many tools in the market to help one achieve one’s fitness goals, but the most important one is free and still remains the essential ingredient in all weight loss programs – determination [...]
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ReCor Medical has received CE mark for its PARADISE (Percutaneous Renal Denervation System) ultrasound platform for renal denervation. The PARADISE is designed to treat patients with resistant hypertension. It does this by reducing sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity by denervating sympathetic nerves in the renal artery walls, which may be the primary mechanism by which the kidneys contribute to [...]
Prada has launched a new range of leather iPad cases that we’ve fallen just a little bit in love with. Yes they’re quite girly, but they look good and keep our favourite gadget wrapped up in leather and a fancy Prada heart design. They come in black, white and pink and are currently available for [...]
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’m a serial “alarm setter”. What this means is that if I have an important event, like catching a plane or a court appearance (never been to court, and I wasn’t speeding anyway) I not only set my regular alarm clock, but one or two backup alarms, just in [...]
Netflix streaming just got a bit more classy. The Weinstein Company is releasing “a diverse slate” of its titles exclusively to Netflix streaming. These titles will hit the service within a year of their theatrical release and will include foreign language films, documentaries and other hits from TWC. This is the first deal between TWC [...]
Acer is back with its latest energy efficient LED monitor. Designed for professionals and gamers, the 27-inch monitor provides a 100M: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, a fast 2ms response time, HDMI and DVI ports with HDCP support. Measuring at just 24mm, the Acer S271HL will be released in the UK in April 2012 for a [...]
It’s been a while since we covered news about the tongue controller which enables quadriplegics the ability to operate wheelchairs and other devices by moving their tongues. The newest prototype of the Tongue Drive System makes use of a dental retainer with sensors to help control the system. The embedded sensors within the retainer track [...]
Sometimes when I’m being nostalgic and remembering how much I loved the Palm Treo smartphone, I start wishing my iPhone had a physical keyboard. Real keys beat touchscreen keyboard keys any day right? I decided to find out by trying the iPhone 4/4S Sliding Bluetooth Keyboard Case and Stand Combo from CELLMACS, which adds a slide out keyboard [...]