Tech and Auto
Graham Bell filmed being towed across the Arctic Circle at almost 120mph
This is the moment former Winter Olympian Graham Bell set a world record by being towed across the Arctic Circle at almost 120mph - on SKIS. Bell, 51, braved temperatures of -28C for the daring attempt at Jaguar Land Rover's Arctic Revi Test Centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. After putting on a pair of skis, the Brit was towed by the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake at 117mph - smashing the previous record for 'fastest towed speed on skis' of 70mph. Bell,...
Top Benefits of Anti Vibration Mounts
If you have ever operated or been near an industrial or mechanical equipment, you must be familiar with the vibrations they generate when in operation. These vibrations may affect the performance of the machine if not addressed. One of the ways in which you can address them is through anti vibration mounts. These devices are designed and produced specifically to absorb vibrations from machines and limit the effect of such vibrations on the running engine hence ensuring smooth functioning. Equipment...
Are VPNs really private?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network), lets you connect to the net through a server run by means of a VPN provider. Virtually Private Network technology was basically developed so as to allow workers who are far-flung to connect securely to a company network so as to gain access to the company resources when far from the company. VPN which is now commonly referred to commercial VPN services which allow the users to privately access the net via their servers. Ordinarily,...
Ferrari F1 car raced to victory twice by Michael Schumacher set to sell for millions
The Ferrari F2001 is described as the most important modern Formula 1 race car and among the most significant competition cars in any collection worldwide. With Michael Schumacher behind the wheel, chassis number 211 crossed the line first in two races during the 2001 season, including at the Monaco Grand Prix. The German driver ended up winning the 2001 F1 Championship, with chassis 211 playing a pivotal role in his victory. A landmark Ferrari F1 car raced to victory twice...
Mobile security and why we need it
Our world is surrounded by the use of mobile technology. In fact, a research by Smart Insights showed that 80 percent of internet users own smartphones. Most users today depend on mobile phones for their primary research and access. Research from We are Social also showed there were 4.92 billion global mobile users in 2017, which equals to 66 percent of penetration. This expands the urgency of a proper mobile security system. With the rise of mobile usage, so are...
urBeats3: We still want wired earphones
In its latest event at the Steve Jobs Theaters in Cupertino, Apple unveiled a dazzling array of new products. While iPhone 8 & iPhone X had center stage along with the next generation of Apple Watch and Apple TV, they quietly launched the next iteration of the urBeats lineup, since it doesn’t really warrant that much time on the big stage. The urBeats3 come in two main versions. The first is comes with a type-c jack for those who want...
Top innovations in operator technology
When it comes to garage and entrance door operators, there are some great ways to add comfort and safety to your set-up. As well as needing a garage door or entrance gate that looks exquisite, it is important that new innovations are being developed constantly to make them an essential piece of equipment for the home also. Luckily, the technology in this area has come on a long way in recent times as the cutting-edge operators you can buy now...
In the future we will be driving around in ‘cars’ which FLOAT thanks to magnetic levitation
Cars of the future will be bubble-like pods which FLOAT thanks to magnetic levitation, if one award-winning designer has her way. ‘The Float’ concept, which is made using transparent glass, is based around the car becoming more of a social space. It is made up of pods which can be added or removed via a magnetic belt which runs around the exterior. Power is 100 per cent electric and there are no wheels, with The Float moving around via magnetic...
Rise of the Progressive Web App: Is This the Death of Apps as We Know Them?
Mobile apps have existed for quite a while now; perhaps for even longer than you might think. Many might be hasty to give all credit to Apple for the rise of the app. After all, it was the 2007 launch of the iPhone which introduced apps in their current, tappable icon form. They also coined the term app and launched the first native app store. But apps have been around much longer than that. The Nokia 6110, made famous for...