New Technology and Innovative Gadgets

Every time Facebook acquires a new app or drops billions of dollars on someone else's work, the internet becomes abuzz with criticisms, claiming that these moves are a harbinger of the end for the billion-dollar company.  However, the cunning Mark Zuckerberg actually has been planning his next move with these new toys all along; something that goes beyond that big blue social giant that propelled him to success. 

Developed to aid the brave men and women of our fire department, the C-Thru Smoke Diving Helmet harnesses a vast array of technologies to help aid rescuers when combating a blaze -- including augmented reality, noise cancellation, improved communications, and a thermal-optic camera. 

Imagine scientists shooting solar panels in to space – enough to span 9
football fields – for the sole purpose of being assembled by robots, in
order to construct an object capable of capturing solar power.  Then,
having the harnessed energy being beamed back to Earth through the use
of radio waves – allowing a vehicle fitted with a solar receiver to
capture enough energy to move about on land.  The U.S. Navy is hoping to introduce such a device, and it may just cure our energy woes. 

With a handful of DIY remedies and a large amount of costly options, taking your tunes on the go --or even in the shower -- are limited, until now.  With The All Purpose Bluetooth Speaker by Abco Tech, you can get an all-in-one convenient, Bluetooth speaker system that is both portable and highly audible, all at a pretty decent price. 

It's April Fools day already and what better way to ring in Spring than by hurling outlandish pranks at one another, all for the sake of good fun?  The celebrated holiday is center stage for web and tech companies looking to add a little satire to their products, and today was no exception.  Cast your gullibility aside and join me as we take a look at a round-up of 2014's best tech April Fools Pranks. 

Imagine having a search engine at your disposal that allows you to enter your own picture as its query.  WIth Huiiz -- an upcoming, innovative facial recognition search engine -- you can do just that.  Simply drag and drop an image yourself, and you'll be presented with all the places you face has been plastered on the web -- places you may not even be aware of. 

The Glowfaster smart jacket is the latest contender in ‘health
conscious’ wearable technologies.  This innovative idea utilizes health-tech features (heart rate sensor, GPS tracking) and presents them in a new,
motivational, way.  With other wearable technologies on the horizon, how will the Glowfaster stack up? 

When you read the word Soylent, it may conjure up images of Charlton Heston and a dystopian future.  However, Rob Rhinehart hopes to change that.  Soylent is actually a food substitute, crafted with several ingredients that intend to give its consumers all
of the necessary nutrients and calories required for a single day.  Thus, a few cups of Soylent a day is all you need to sustain yourself. 

Whether you’re a budding amateur, someone who’s looking to dip their
toes into the professional world, or even just an individual looking to
dabble in the world of videography – a few things are for certain: you’re
going to need your very own camera, lights, and audio equipment.  Also,
you’re most likely going to need it on a budget. Here's what I recommend:

Samsung recently revealed two new, "hands on", videos for their
upcoming products to give users an in-depth look at their newest technology.  The Gear 2 and Gear Fit are the latest in wearable technology, and are
crammed with so many features that it seems almost unbelievable -- while the
Galaxy S5 is bringing up the rear with latest innovations in smart phone
technology. 

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