The Wright Brothers’ original ‘Flying Machine’ patent has been found
Patent number 821,393 for a "Flying Machine," signed by Wilbur and Orville Wright, was found in a special records storage cave in Lenexa, Kansas.
Skydivers in wingsuits collide, and it’s all caught on a GoPro
Sebastian Leal was injured in a collision with another skydiver a few seconds after exiting the plane. The entire incident was captured on his GoPro.
Apple releases videos showing autistic teen using tech to communicate
Apple released two videos highlighting technology that helps young people who struggle with communication. The films were made to increase autism awareness.
Drone Wars: DJI just filed a lawsuit against Yuneec for patent infringement
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) manufacturer DJI has filed a patent infringement suit against competitor Yuneec, citing patent infringement.
Swenyo UX4 brackets make it easy for you to build your own furniture
UX4 steel brackets from Swenyo make it easy to attach standard 2x4 boards to any wooden surface, allowing for the creation of custom furniture.
‘Play My Way’ can ease gamblers’ losses at slot machines
"Play My Way" is a program gamblers can choose to enroll in that allows them to set limits on their play.
Bang & Olufsen will be pumping out new TVs with help from LG
On Friday, a press release from Bang & Olufsen revealed a partnership between the Dutch electronics manufacturer and the Korean television giant.
#Sandy: Twitter activity could be more accurate than government data for mapping hurricane damage
Researchers from Melbourne, Australia used data of Twitter activity during Hurricane Sandy to map its damage. The results were surprisingly accurate.
The carbon fiber Half Cap provides practical protection for major league pitchers
The Half Cap is described as a "hybrid of a cap and a helmet." Its carbon fiber construction provides lightweight, practical protection for MLB pitchers.
Netflix will air Marco Polo and Daredevil in HDR, but don’t hold your breath for VR
Netflix will be adding 600 hours of 4K content as it also introduces HDR programming, but the streaming service is not looking into virtual reality yet.
The FDL-1 is a programmable dart gun and turret that you can 3D print
The FDL-1 is a 3D-printed dart gun that is programmable and controllable from a mobile device when in turret form. It can launch darts at custom speeds.
Is the BBC dropping its television and radio divisions?
The BBC will be axing its television and radio divisions to streamline its broadcasts and offer more content and audience-led divisions.
Fifth Transformers film may be Michael Bay’s last, but expect two more to follow
Paramount Studios announced three more Transformer films over the next three years. The fifth installment will be the last one directed by Michael Bay.
Russia aims to point its ICBMs at the asteroid Apophis in 2036
Scientists at the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau plan to modify ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missiles) to help defend against meteorites.
