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Wind farms raise ground temperatures, could possibly affect local weather

Wind farms can raise ground temperatures in their immediate locality, which could lead to a “noticeable” impact on local and regional weather and climates, research suggests.

New surveillance technology analyses video for human characteristics, greatly reduces false alarms

2 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

Netwatch, an established security company that specialises in crime prevention technologies, has developed a surveillance technology that can distinguish between human and non-human activity, greatly reducing the number of false alarms issued to key holders, security guards and members of the police force.

Ultrabooks & superphones? What’s next for the humble graphics card

5 weeks ago by Al Valentyn

Al Valentyn takes a look at NVIDIA’s GTX 680 and previews pending graphics cards releases.

Miniature camera lets you frame scenes with your fingers

6 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

This miniature camera, currently being developed by a research group at IAMAS, Japan, allows you to frame scenes using your fingers – just as you would form a rectangle with your hands to help decide the composition of a particular shot.

Is Pottermore a game-changer?

7 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

Pottermore, an “online reading experience built around the world of Harry Potter”, launched in beta yesterday after some delays. As well as becoming a destination where fans of the book series can interact with the brand, Pottermore also includes a digital book store where all seven Harry Potter novels are sold exclusively in digital form – crucially bypassing traditional publisher and online retailers alike.

Sony Cyber-shot H series – The professional photographer’s point-and-shoot?

7 weeks ago by Piers Dillon Scott

We go hands on with Sony’s prosumer DSC-HX9V Cyber-shot to see what we should expect from the DSC-HX10V, to be released in April.

Analysis – is NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 680 a game changer?

7 weeks ago by Al Valentyn

Is NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 680 really a game changer or just more of the same?

Canon 5D Mark III shipping March 25?

8 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

The newly announced Canon EOS 5D Mark III may start shipping March 25 at Best Buy stores and other retailers, suggests a leaked inventory screen snapshot courtesy of Engadget.

Bike safely with these LED gloves

8 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

While high visibility vests are a must when cycling during the hours of darkness, these specially designed LED gloves add an extra layer of safety, allowing cyclists to signal while turning at night.

Data: When will the new iPad be released where I live?

8 weeks ago by Piers Dillon Scott

Data report: Find out when and where the new iPad will be released around the world.

iPhone photography tips and tricks from Jack Hollingsworth [Video]

9 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

Jack Hollingsworth, renowned world photographer, shares some iPhone photography tips and tricks. Jack is a recent Apple convert and describes iPhone photography, or iPhoneography, as the “most powerful work of his career”.

Google Earth update gives hope for Japan’s long post-tsunami recovery

9 weeks ago by Piers Dillon Scott

Google released further updates to its Google Earth & Google Maps services, showing the reconstruction in post-earthquake/tsunami Japan.

Compromised Garda Gmail account gave hackers access to FBI/Scotland Yard briefing

10 weeks ago by Piers Dillon Scott

A Garda’s compromised personal Gmail account gave hackers access a classified phone call between the FBI & Scotland Yard, according to the FBI.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview downloaded one million times in first 24 hours

10 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

After releasing Windows 8 Consumer Preview yesterday, Microsoft has today confirmed that the build has been downloaded one million times in its first 24 hours – quite impressive.

Nevada becomes first state to approve self-driving cars on its roads

11 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

Nevada has become the first state in the United States to approve new regulations that will allow self-driving vehicles on its roads.

Great Barrier Reef to get Google Street View treatment

11 weeks ago by Mark O'Beirne

Google is about to let users enjoy the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of their own home with the Catlin Seaview Survey. The project is a collaboration between Google, the University of Queensland and the Catlin Group and will act like Google Street View for underwater life.

RTÉ Player used by 42% of Irish online population

12 weeks ago by Mark O'Beirne

Over one million Irish adults, or 42% of the Irish online population, have used RTÉ Player, that’s according to the broadcaster. The player was made available on the iPhone, iPod and iPad in December last year and has been downloaded over 200,000 times.

Meet the new Windows logo that’s not a flag

12 weeks ago by Darren McCarra

Microsoft has unveiled the new Windows 8 logo. It moves aways from the accustomed four-colour flag to a cleaner, more window-like logo – which happens to look a lot like a Nordic Cross flag!

Apple sold more iOS devices in 2011 than Macs in their 28-year history