An application built for the smart phone may replace the stethoscope. Instant Heart Rate is a phone app invented by Peter Bentley, a researcher from University College London. The app allows medical practitioners and physicians to measure heartbeats through a smart phone. French physician Rene Laennec invented the original stethoscope nearly 200 years ago and [...]

Uncle Sam is taking another look at the value of virtual training within the military. United States Army officials along with many psychologists believe virtual reality games can be used to prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) in soldiers. Such games as “America’s Army,” the official game of the U. S. Army, offers gamers simulated [...]

Garmin Ltd., a forerunner in satellite communication solutions has recalled over a million of its Nüvi brand personal navigational devices. The GPS devices contain defective batteries that could possibly become overheated and cause fires, according to the company’s spokesman. An estimated 796,000 of the devices sold were sold in the United States. Reportedly the company [...]

Lenovo plans to broaden its product portfolio beyond personal computers by selling its own video game console. This will put the Chinese company in direct competition with Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo over game consoles. The Ebox is developed by a Lenovo affiliate called Eedoo. Eedoo was established by Lenovo earlier this month and is jointly [...]

In a lawsuit filed by Interval Research, the company is claiming ownership rights to patents corresponding to internet search and innovation. Paul Allen is co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates and was its executive officer until 1983. In 1992, he co-founded Interval Research whose main activity was to develop communications and computer technology. More than 110 engineers [...]

NASA has recently made what could be called one of the most fascinating discoveries in its history. NASA’s Kepler Space Observatory has released statement describing the possibility of three planets in orbit around a star called Kepler-9. Of these three planets, two have been confirmed as absolutes. This sun-like star and its orbiting planets are [...]

Apple has already sent out the invitations for their annual event. Apple’s Event is a special time for itechies. It is held every year in which the company announces new product launches and enhancements. If you are an iPerson then the date to look forward to is definitely September 1, when Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, will [...]

For the longest period of time watching 3D movies has required the use of glasses, even on the newest 3D televisions. Toshiba plans to market the world’s first 3D television later this year that will eliminate the need for wearing glasses. Toshiba has developed a new system that emanates rays of light with various angles [...]

Apple has stiff competition in the online video services space. Companies like Hulu and Netflix are giving Apple a run for the money. As of today, iTunes users must buy their TV episodes to watch them; prices range anywhere from .99 cents to $2.99 per episode. Consumers do not spend that much at Hulu where [...]

Jails and prisons across the country are struggling to prevent inmates from carrying on criminal activities inside premises with the use of cell phones. The Tennessee Department of Corrections says that the scale of drug running operations from within prison is huge. The Department plans to train three dogs, which are already trained to find [...]