Archive for January, 2011

Sony NGP

Posted: January 27, 2011 by Scott Whitmore in Gaming, Tech

After a very busy week, I’ve finally found time to give you the latest update from the gadget world. Today was the announcement of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.’s worst kept secret, the next generation portable, codenamed NGP. The new system is aimed at ‘social’ gamers (whoever they are) with additions like social connectivity and location-based [...]

Duke Nukem Forever

Posted: January 22, 2011 by Scott Whitmore in Gaming

The release date for the long awaited return of Duke Nukem is no longer forever. 2K Games and Gearbox Software made an announcement today that our gum chewing hero will make his reappearance on the 3rd of May this year in the US, with an international release following on May 6th. Duke Nukem Forever has [...]

Nintendo 3DS

Posted: January 20, 2011 by Scott Whitmore in Gaming, Tech

Good news everyone! A new member of the handheld gaming family is on its way. Nintendo held its press event yesterday to officially announce availability of the Nintendo 3DS. Although no word on the details for an Australian launch, the latest portable addition to the world famous gaming company will be available on the 27th [...]

Arduino Uno

Posted: January 19, 2011 by Scott Whitmore in Tech

As a child I always enjoyed building and modifying small electronic circuit kits from Dick Smiths. I once built a sensor that could detect my parents coming to check I was still toiling away at my homework. Now that I am a little older, I have found a new way to fulfill my desire to [...]

Smart Contact Lenses

Posted: January 18, 2011 by Scott Whitmore in Tech

A few years ago I received laser surgery on each of my eyes from a company called ‘Laser Sight’. When I awoke from the procedure, I was very disappointed to find I could not shoot lasers beams out of my eye balls, clearly false advertising. However, I have discovered a new way to achieve super [...]