The first step, unfortunately, is that you have to have Sony's remarkable but rather expensive RX100, whose larger sensor makes much of the difference. Fortunately, the rest is all menu settings to get a flat image profile and 25fps. Guides from Run, Gun and Shoot and from EOSHD have the technical goods, but you'll need to cough up your own mise en scène.
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Will Yahoo! Screw Up Tumblr?
Geek News Central20 May 2013 | 11:00 amToday Yahoo! announced they have purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion. Of course, Yahoo’s track record for buying companies seems to be that of a kid with ADHD at Christmas time – by February they want new toys. Will this be a great deal for Yahoo! or will we they just push aside for another acquisition down the road. Yahoo! Acquires Tumblr Tumblr, a microblogging and social networking platform that was founded by David Karp in 2007 was purchased by Yahoo! for $1.1 billion dollars. Tumblr brings in 175 employees and 108.5 million blogs that reach 44 million people. This inlcudes the… -
iPad Holding Toilet Paper Stand
Craziest Gadgets21 May 2013 | 9:05 amHolds the two most important things you need when you’re going to the bathroom! The iPad Commode Caddy lets you take care of business while you take care of your business. This chromed steel stand holds a roll of toilet paper (shown dispensing tp in the incorrect “from the bottom” method- argh!) on the bottom and an iPad on top with a 10″ flexible gooseneck to adjust it to the optimal reading position. Say goodbye to the magazine basket and hello to the digital age.iPad Holding Toilet Paper Stand -
Windows 8 Features You May Not Know
TechJaws.com24 Apr 2013 | 10:08 amI bet there are many of you like me who updated their PC a bit late to Windows 8 OS. I had mixed emotions on weather or not to update my laptop to Windows 8. As of now, it is great to find something very creative from Microsoft that brings in the fabulous TILES representation [...] -
Google I/O revelations, BlackBerry Live, and Nokia Lumia 928 (MobileTechRoundup show #296)
ZDNet | The Mobile Gadgeteer Blog RSS20 May 2013 | 2:17 amGoogle I/O was held last week and while no new hardware was announced, we did see many service launches and improvements that make Google a compelling choice.
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Amazon Cloud Drive reaches Canada
21 May 2013 | 10:09 pmWhile Amazon Cloud Drive has been on quite the world tour as of late, Canadians have had to watch as seemingly everyone else gets the storage service first. Thankfully, Canucks can now do more than just twiddle their thumbs now that Cloud Drive has gone live in their country. Pricing is virtually on par with what Americans know, with a 5GB free tier and multiple paid tiers that start at $10 per year for 20GB. All the Cloud Drive-focused desktop and mobile apps are now available as well. Cloud Player isn't an option when Amazon MP3 is still missing, but the expansion should otherwise give… -
Engadget HD Podcast 350 - 05.21.13
21 May 2013 | 9:38 pmNeed a break from all that Xbox chatter? You've come to the right place -- well, after about 14 minutes into this episode of the HD Podcast, that is (we were speculating about what the news would be). With that One bit out the way, it's a good time to catch up with us on the general HD side of things. Ben can't believe he's been around long enough to see 25 years of Madden NFL, while Richard contemplates tuning into the CW more often. You know the drill: Stream the banter below or download and subscribe after the break. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Joe… -
Survey says Verizon is best at customer satisfaction... among the big four, anyway
21 May 2013 | 9:16 pmThe results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index are in, and parroting a recent study by Consumer Reports, Verizon Wireless is named the front-runner with the most happy subscribers among the big four carriers. The survey takes a number of factors into account, such as call clarity, dropped calls, network coverage, data speeds, helpfulness of in-store staff, diversity of plans and the quality of the carrier's websites. As the dust settled, Verizon notched a three-point gain to chart a score of 73 (out of 100), whereas ACSI's previous front-runner, Sprint, held steady with a score of… -
Yota introduces Ruby LTE hotspot with e-ink display at CTIA 2013 (hands-on)
21 May 2013 | 8:44 pmRemember Yotaphone, the twin-display Android smartphone (color LCD in front, e-ink in back)? Today at CTIA in Las Vagas, Yota devices, the company behind the innovative handset, introduced Ruby, a sleek LTE hotspot with a small e-ink screen. We don't usually get too excited about such devices, but Ruby looks like something out of Jony Ive's workshop, with some interesting features to match. The design recalls the iPod mini but is made of white plastic instead of aluminum. Along the top edge, you'll find the e-ink display and a two-way power switch -- slide it to the left and Ruby behaves like… -
LG Optimus F3 leaks with 4-inch screen and Jelly Bean, allegedly headed to Sprint
21 May 2013 | 8:41 pmAs was the case with another LG device recently, the Optimus F3 is making an appearance before going official. Today we're getting an early look at what appears to be an entry-level member of the Optimus family, courtesy of @eveleaks, and one which will reportedly join Sprint's smartphone lineup pretty soon. Among the alleged specs said are a 4-inch WVGA display, 2,460mAh battery, LTE capabilities and one of the latest versions of Android -- Jelly Bean (4.1.2). Meanwhile, precise availability and pricing deets are still unknown, but, if all goes according to Phone Arena, we'll find all that…
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Gold’s Gym Issues Receipts In Calories
21 May 2013 | 10:27 pmHow many of you keep track of your old receipts, and are able to pull it out from an organized and filed box somewhere in your home at a moment’s notice, breaking down the receipt according to the specific time [...] Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo. -
IRIScan Book 3 Accompanied By Readiris Pro
21 May 2013 | 10:22 pmAh, scanning. I still remember the early days of scanners for the PC, where they came in this particularly huge and unwieldy form factor, being large in nature and of course, was noisy like all get out. Fast forward to [...] Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo. -
Sky TV Uses Twitter Hashtags To Record TV Shows In Brazil
21 May 2013 | 9:52 pmWhat is it about Twitter that you love (assuming you do make use of Twitter’s service in your everyday life, of course)? Well, some folks would list down real time search as the biggest boon that Twitter has brought to [...] Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo. -
Sky City Set To Be World’s Tallest Prefab Building
21 May 2013 | 9:46 pmThe long awakened sleeping dragon that we all know as China (when China sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold) is certainly on a warpath to be number 1, and it won’t be long before the world’s most [...] Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo. -
Opera For Android Gets A New Set Of Clothes
21 May 2013 | 9:45 pmNow here we are with word that there is a new version of the Opera mobile web browser for the Android mobile operating system, where it is tipped to be the first version to do away with Opera’s Presto rendering [...] Like It , +1 , Tweet It , Pin It Original content from Ubergizmo.
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Dominos Tempts DVD Renters With Pizza Smell After Movie Is Done
21 May 2013 | 10:29 pmSome parts of the world still use spinning discs of plastic to enjoy their movies. Brazil is one of those places, and Dominos there decided to partner up with advertising firm Artplan for their latest campaign. They recruited 10 local DVD rental stores and replaced the labels on popular films with a special heat-activated one. It looks like a regular label when you pop it in the DVD player, but as it spins and heats up the label changes and is replaced with the image of a pizza, while simultaneously releasing the smell of a fresh pie, right out of the oven. Also printed on the new label is… -
Burj Al Arab In Dubai Provides Its Guests With Gold iPads
21 May 2013 | 9:44 pmThe Burj Al Arab in Dubai claims to be the world’s most luxurious hotel, and despite its own protests, has had the questionable moniker of the “world’s only 7-star hotel” attached to it since its opening. Regardless of the validity of that star rating, there’s no question that its guests stay in utmost comfort and extravagance, showered with perks like being chauffeured in a Roll-Royce to and from the airport, to being tended to by personal maids and chefs, to now being able to use a 24-karat Gold iPad for the duration of their stay. “The iPads, meant to… -
Scentee Phone Attachment Lets You ‘Smell’ Messages and Emails on Your iPhone
21 May 2013 | 10:00 amManufacturers are working behind the clock to come up with a system that’ll make Smell-o-Vision a reality. This way, people will be able to experience more of what they’re watching by stimulating another sense as they watch the tube. Touch might seem far-off at this point, but smell certainly doesn’t. Aside from possibly being integrated to televisions soon, a Japanese firm wants to change how you read your email and text messages by letting you “smell” them. They’ve created an attachment for your iPhone called the Scentee. It works by associating message… -
iPhone Periscope For Sneaky Pictures
20 May 2013 | 10:54 pmThis is a gadget that allows you to take pictures with your iDevice while you appear to just be looking down at it. It’s so that people don’t notice you’re taking a shot. If used properly, we think it’s a great product. But if you’re being a creep… well, we imagine you’re going to find ways of being a creep with or without some gadgets. See, we’re not exactly sure when it’s ok to be taking pictures of someone without their knowledge; people have become so sensitive to cameras these days. Not to mention, we’re unsure of the legal… -
Finger Sloth Ring Sure Seems To Make Some Kind Of Statement
20 May 2013 | 10:43 pmWe suppose people like to wear jewelry for a variety of reasons, but very often it’s to denote a semblance of affluence. Sure, it doesn’t have to be about that… a lot of people like quirky adornments. Case in point: the Sloth Ring, pictured above. Made by hand in polymer clay, the lovely sloths attach themselves to your fingers and do what sloths do: just stay there. Letting yourself be seen wearing one could mean anything from “you’re a sloth lover”, to “this is how lazy I am, and I’m proud of it.” Whatever your inclination for wanting…
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True deals this week
21 May 2013 | 10:10 amWe’ve got two really temporary deals on Audyssey’s Wireless Bluetooth Speakers and Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover. -
Update: Switched computer speakers to wait status
20 May 2013 | 2:47 pmOur favorite computer speakers are no longer being made. Switched to wait status while we research a successor. -
Update: Router and Laser Printer
20 May 2013 | 10:32 amWe checked to make sure that our Best Router and Best Budget Laser Printer pieces are up to date. They are. -
The Best $150 Over-ear Headphones
20 May 2013 | 5:00 amIf you are looking to buy over-ear headphones for about $150, the Sony MDR-7506 are the pair I would buy. After researching literally every pair of over-ears in this range available (old and new), reading countless professional reviews, Amazon reviews, and conducting an actual listening panel consisting of audio professionals and lay-people, the Sony MDR-7506 are the clear winner. Not only did they finish first in our tests, they are also built to last, and are the least expensive (by a lot!). -
Update: Monitor deals
17 May 2013 | 6:04 pmFound and added a couple of deals on our favorite 24 and 27-inch monitors to this week’s deals post
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New 'Clueful' app scans Android phones for privacy leaks
21 May 2013 | 5:04 pmAnti-virus firm Bitdefender Tuesday launched Clueful, a free Android app that tells you how much other Android apps invade your privacy. "Your smartphone is probably the most personal device you own, containing private messages, sensitive banking information, personal photos and other data that can leave you vulnerable if handled carelessly," Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Catalin Coso... -
Away from home? Petcube lets you watch and play with your pets online
21 May 2013 | 4:59 pmIf you're an anxious pet owner, you probably spend a few minutes at least every day worrying whether your cat or dog is doing all right at home while you're away. Petcube is a little device that lets you not only check in on your furry friend, but speak to and play with it as well.The Petcube is a simple device, really: It's essentially a Wi-Fi accessible webcam that you can control through a Web ... -
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As Xbox One entertainment options multiply, games still at core
21 May 2013 | 4:09 pmTuesday Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, a new console that wants to sell itself as "your all-in-one must have gadget." But while making Skype calls to distant relatives and watching a new Steven Spielberg opus are no doubt impressive, the Xbox is still a device built around video games. So what did we learn about the actual games? No backward compatibility, but used games remain a possibilityFirs...
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Chief Product Officer Kouji Kodera Among Several Exits at Troubled Phone Maker HTC
21 May 2013 | 10:28 pmAlready facing big challenges on the sales side, Taiwanese phone maker HTC has been hit with a wave of staff departures. Chief among the exits is Chief Product Officer Kouji Kodera, with several others from the marketing and communications ranks also having recently left including Eric Lin, who is now working for Microsoft’s Skype unit, and communications chief Jason Gordon, who left on Friday. Kodera, a former head of products for Sony Ericsson, joined HTC in 2010. “Kouji Kodera has left HTC to pursue other interests,” HTC said in a statement. “We appreciate his… -
As Immigration Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor, the ZuckerPAC Gets a Win
21 May 2013 | 6:44 pmChalk up a win for tech industry talent-seekers. In a bipartisan vote reached on Thursday evening, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that aims to radically overhaul much of current U.S. immigration policy, which could ultimately increase the number of highly skilled tech industry workers allowed visas to work inside of the U.S. The bill, which passed through the committee by a vote of 13 to five, is now headed to the floor for debate, where it is expected to be deliberated upon through the summer. It is, in particular, the first small victory for FWD.us, the political action… -
Windows Version of Quicken on the Mac
21 May 2013 | 6:14 pmQ: The only hesitation I have about switching to the Mac concerns Quicken. I have used that program on Windows for over 20 years. All the reviews on the Mac version are less than favorable. If I install Windows on the Mac, would I still be able to run my current Quicken program? A: Yes. When you install Windows on a Mac, using Apple’s Boot Camp utility, the Mac is turned into a full-fledged Windows computer, whenever you choose. So Quicken—or any Windows program—should work fine. If you install Windows in a virtual machine program, such as Parallels, you should also be able to run… -
Apple Tax Bill Overstated to Investors
21 May 2013 | 5:27 pmApple Inc.’s real tax bill isn’t as big as the one it reports to its investors. Among the findings of an investigation by the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations are figures that show Apple’s reported taxes substantially exceed the sum it actually pays the U.S. Treasury. One factor: Apple uses a conservative approach to accounting for taxes on its overseas earnings. It has been setting aside billions of dollars a year in provisions against possible taxes on income that it earned abroad. But those taxes wouldn’t be due until Apple brought the funds… -
The Kids Love Twitter; Facebook, Not So Much
21 May 2013 | 4:22 pmFlickr/Ei KatsumataAs far as social networks go, recent popular opinion suggests Facebook, for all its reach and power, just ain’t cool anymore. Most of those claims have been anecdotal. The most prevalent voice came from Josh Miller — co-founder of competing social startup Branch — whose argument hinged mostly around the behavioral habits of his teenage sister. Despite a lack of hard evidence, this somehow reinforced just how passe Facebook supposedly is. Alas, as of Tuesday, we now have a study to bolster the claims. Teens are expressing “waning enthusiasm” for…
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Study: Teens savvy about Facebook privacy — some see service as “an obligation”
21 May 2013 | 4:00 pmA study released today by the Pew Research Center has good and bad news for Facebook’s role as a teen destination. The report, Teens, Social Media and Privacy, shows that Facebook’s popularity with teens has actualy grown by 1% since 2011 to a whopping 94% of all teen social media users. The next highest service is Twitter (26%) followed by Instagram, the photo-sharing mobile app that Facebook acquired last year. Tumblr, which was just acquired by Yahoo for $1.1 billion, came in 6th with 5% — actually below MySpace if you can believe that. Read the rest at Forbes.com -
New Guides demystify Instagram and Snapchat and walk kids and parents through safety and privacy features
20 May 2013 | 8:00 pmConnectSafely.org, the nonprofit Internet safety organization where I serve as co-director, just published two new parents’ guides to Instagram and Snapchat, answering the Top 5 questions parents have about these photo-sharing apps so popular with kids including: Why kids love these apps What the risks of each app are How to help kids stay safe using the apps How to report abuse and block problem users How to use privacy settings I co-wrote the guides along with my ConnectSafely.org co-director Anne Collier, A Parents’ Guide to Instagram and A Parents’ Guide to Snapchat cut through… -
For regulators, Google is the new Microsoft
19 May 2013 | 10:59 amThis post first appeared in the San Jose Mercury News By Larry Magid At Google’s I/O developers conference in San Francisco last week, Senior Vice President Sundar Pichai announced that Chrome is now the world’s most popular Web browser and that there are now 900 million Android devices worldwide. Google has created quite an impressive global footprint. And the fact that Chrome is now bigger than Microsoft’s Internet Explorer makes me wonder why our government and the European Union spent millions of dollars and countless person-years prosecuting Microsoft in an effort… -
Hands-On With Google’s New Web-Based Maps
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BlackBerry Messenger Will be Free iOS and Android App
14 May 2013 | 7:57 pmAt the BlackBerry Live conference in Orlando, BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins announced that BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), the popular service that has long allowed BlackBerry users to chat and share voice notes, images and video, will now be cross-platform with free apps for iOS and Android. Read more on Forbes.com
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Xbox One vs. Xbox 360: spec showdown
21 May 2013 | 5:35 pmThe "One" and only will hit the market later this year, but how does it compare with its successor? We'll let you be the judge with our side-by-side, Microsoft console comparison. -
Facebook has too many adults, say teens on Twitter
21 May 2013 | 5:19 pmIt's true (don't act like you didn't know): Teens feel meh about the whole Facebook thing and are flocking over to Twitter. -
Galaxy Note 2 vs Optimus G Pro: In-depth comparison
21 May 2013 | 5:19 pmThe LG Optimus G Pro is LG's new flagship Android device and it is already generating a lot of excitement. We pit the LG Optimus G Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and find out how the specs match up with these two Android smartphone/tablet hybrids. -
Cord cutting is real, multichannel video industry losing subscribers
21 May 2013 | 4:20 pmResearch analysts say that despite adding 195,000 new subscribers in the U.S. in the first quarter this year, major multichannel video providers still suffered a net loss over a four-quarter period, indicating that cord cutting has had an impact. -
The ‘Console War’ is so last decade: How everyone wins with Xbox One and PlayStation 4
21 May 2013 | 3:35 pmMicrosoft and Sony roll out different messaging in the next generation gaming console announcements only to meet in the middle with the industry's most balanced gaming hardware showdown in years.
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Xbox One storage is expandable with external hard drives
21 May 2013 | 4:16 pmThe Xbox One will ship with a 500GB internal hard drive, and we've found out that the drive is "locked" inside the console. In other words, unlike the Xbox 360, users are not able to swap out the Xbox One hard drive for a larger unit. What happens if you run out of space, then? After all, the Xbox One will install every game to the hard drive, and the games are definitely going to be bigger now that they'll be on Blu-ray. Luckily, the solution is easy. Microsoft included USB 3.0 on the Xbox One, and says that you can connect an external hard drive to the console, and it can be used… -
Sign up for Xbox One pre-order notification, save $10 on console
21 May 2013 | 2:21 pmNow that Microsoft has shown off the new Xbox One, many are wondering when they'll be able to get their hands on it, and at what cost. All the company was willing to tell us was that it will be available for purchase later this year. Don't worry, though, the company also has a pre-order notification list going right now through the Microsoft Store. Simple sign up with your email address, and you will be notified when pre-orders are going to be open. Even better? You'll also get a $10 online store credit just for signing up, as well. Tags: gaming, microsoft, microsoft store,… -
Microsoft execs discuss Xbox One [Video]
21 May 2013 | 1:21 pmEarlier this morning Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, the follow-up to its 8-year-old Xbox 360. After the jump, we've got a video where Microsoft Xbox executives discuss the new Xbox One console and what they believe makes it the best home console on the market. Check out the video, and let us know if you agree. Tags: kinect, kinect 2.0, marc whitten, microsoft, phil spencer, skype, smartglass, videos, xbox, xbox one, xbox smartglass, youtube, yusuf medhi, Microsoft execs discuss Xbox One [Video] originally appeared on Playfeed on Tue, May 21, 2013 - 12:21:36 -
The Xbox One controller features 40 new improvements
21 May 2013 | 10:22 amAside from revealing the Xbox One, Microsoft has also updated Xbox 360 controller for the new Xbox One, bringing over 40 optimizations to the input device. Features mentioned include dynamic impulse triggers that support feedback, and a new D-pad design that, we bet, will do away with many of the complaints. The controller is also recognized by Kinect, with the example given that you might lift your controller, and in-game, you'd be raising a shield. Check out the Microsoft Xbox One reveal video. Tags: d-pad, kinect 2.0, microsoft, xbox, xbox one, xbox one controller, xbox one d-pad, The… -
Microsoft announces the Xbox One
21 May 2013 | 10:05 amAt today's #XboxReveal event, Microsoft announced the Xbox One. Don Mattrick took the stage and said that Xbox One is a truly "all-in-one" box that is "simple, instant, and complete." From the looks of the device, it sports a dual-toned black color scheme with a slot-loading (goodbye, tray!) Blu-ray drive. We also get the standard Xbox power button with the ring of light surrounding it. When looking at the Xbox One hardware, it looks akin to an older set-top box. It's pretty wide and pretty tall, likely because of all the high-end guts on the inside. Speaking of specs, the Xbox…
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The NFL Says Goodbye to the Polaroid, Hello to Microsoft’s Surface Tablet
21 May 2013 | 3:24 pmPro football, that hardy group of technological late-adopters, struck a deal with Microsoft to get Surface tablets on the sidelines and interactive content on Xboxes -
Microsoft's Bid to Push the Xbox Beyond Gaming
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Tax Shelters Don’t Always Work. Just Ask Amazon
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Tim Cook, Taxes, and Avoiding the Right Thing
21 May 2013 | 12:32 pmBy figuring out ways to creatively use our democratic decisions to keep revenue out of the Treasury, Apple is undermining them -
Control Your Own Drone Army
21 May 2013 | 10:39 amStartup DreamHammer envisions individuals being able to turn drones into a cheap, easily supervised workforce
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The flipping dead: Zombies do parkour
21 May 2013 | 7:11 pmForget that trademark zombie shuffle; we’re all in serious trouble now that they’ve jumped on (or over) the parkour bandwagon. Feel free to start flipping out right about…now. Full story at YouTube via Geekosystem. They’re gonna get ya. -
WordPress errors that make you look silly
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IVF breakthrough could triple chances of success [video]
21 May 2013 | 6:13 pmThose who struggle with fertility issues are all too familiar with the emotional highs and lows that come with trying every trick in the book, yet an article recently published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online reports that a new technique using timelapse images of the developing embryos could help determine which were most likely to result in the [...] -
A taste of the robotic bartender [video]
21 May 2013 | 6:01 pmWe always thought the bartender was half the bar experience, but it looks like they’d better watch their backs now that the Makr Shakr has made its debut. These three industrial robots are the brainchild of MIT SENSEable City Laboratory and Italian architecture studio Carlo Ratti Associati and allow patrons to order customized cocktails via app, yet we doubt [...] -
How much major internet companies care about your privacy [chart]
21 May 2013 | 1:43 pmNot a day seems to pass when online privacy issues make headlines, so the Electronic Frontier Foundation decided to read the fine print for you and evaluate the Internet’s heavy hitters on how seriously they take keeping your personal information private. Each company was evaluated on six criteria that are explained in more depth at [...]
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Improve Your Golf Game With Rokform, Samsung Galaxy S4
21 May 2013 | 2:50 pmRokform, a leading manufacturer of functional and creative cases and accessories for mobile devices, has showcased the new Golf Shooter Lite and RokDock for the Galaxy S2/S3/S4 at CTIA Wireless 2013. Rokform is debuting a new version of its popular Golf Shooter, which conveniently mounts smartphones on a shaft that sticks into the turf of a golf…Continue reading Improve Your Golf Game With Rokform, Samsung Galaxy S4Related posts:Rokform Announces the New RokDock for the Galaxy S3/S4Nokia N93 can improve your golf swingMotorola intros the MOTOACTV Golf Edition GPS golf tracker and more -
Yahoo/Tumblr Deal Confirmed, Will Users be Concerned?
21 May 2013 | 2:47 pmThe deal has been sealed for Yahoo to acquire the ultra popular blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion. Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer has promised there won’t be any significant changes to the platform, and will provide ads that are “seamless and enhance user experience.” However, with the way the Internet giant has capitalized on both display and text advertising, should Tumblr users be…Continue reading Yahoo/Tumblr Deal Confirmed, Will Users be Concerned?Related posts:Rumor: Yahoo Allegedly Acquiring TumblrYahoo Buys Tumblr for $1.1 Billion, Exodus of Users to WordPress BeginsYahoo… -
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Tipped for AT&T Summer Launch
21 May 2013 | 1:31 pmBe honest, what was the first thought that popped into your minds when seeing Samsung unveil the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 last month? I for one filed the two under experimental devices that Sammy was only going to limitedly bring to emerging markets. Why? Because there was simply no way the Koreans could turn such niche devices,…Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Tipped for AT&T Summer LaunchRelated posts:Rumor: Samsung Working on Massive 5.8 and 6.3-Inch Galaxy Mega SmartphonesSamsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 Are Now Official – Supersized Phones with Mid-Range SpecsSamsung… -
Belkin Announces Dyle Mobile TV Receiver for iOS
21 May 2013 | 12:27 pmBelkin, creator of people-inspired technology products, has announced the availability of its receiver accessory for Dyle mobile TV. Paired with the Dyle TV app, the new Dyle mobile TV receiver makes live broadcast television available, without an Internet connection, to the millions of iOS device users in 37 major markets across the country. The Belkin receiver with…Continue reading Belkin Announces Dyle Mobile TV Receiver for iOSRelated posts:Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G announced for MetroPCS, brings support for Dyle mobile TVGadgetell Review: Belkin Powerline AV+ Starter KitBelkin… -
German Researchers Pull Off Record-Breaking Wireless Speeds
21 May 2013 | 11:49 amFurther proving there’s truth to the trope of German efficiency, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology have engineered the world’s fastest wireless connection, pulling off transmission speeds that rival fiber-optics. Clocking in at an astounding 40gbit/s (which is about 5 GB a second, or 1,600 more »Continue reading German Researchers Pull Off Record-Breaking Wireless SpeedsRelated posts:Verizon achieved record-breaking first day sale of iPhone 4Researchers tout 500GB optical discsWireless dock for your Toshiba…
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13 Facts You Won't Believe Are True
21 May 2013 | 10:00 pmHere's a short video that'll wrinkle your brain a bit. Like debunking 50 common misconceptions, this video shows 13 facts you might not know are true. Like how Neil Armstrong had to clear customs after going to the Moon. Or that Russia is bigger than Pluto. Learning is fun.Read more... -
The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Demons End
21 May 2013 | 9:00 pmWhat? Everybody's cool with monkey knife fighting but put one up against an unholy giraffe with a katana and suddenly people are yelling, "but it's got an unfair height advantage," "where'd that monkey get an Under Armor hat?" and "why is that giraffe breathing fire?" None of that matters, only who's neck is left intact at the end.Read more... -
A Movie Will Show Graphic Sex Scenes By Digitally Imposing Actors
21 May 2013 | 8:22 pmNymphomaniac, a movie directed by Lars von Trier (he did Melancholia), will use a groundbreaking digital editing technique to show graphic sex scenes on the screen. For the non-explicit portions of the sex scenes, you'll see celebrities and actors you recognize. For the penetrative portion, you'll see the body doubles doing it. The difference is you won't know the difference because the film will digitally stitch the two together.Read more... -
New Man of Steel Trailer Shows General Zod Destroying Earth
21 May 2013 | 7:36 pmIf you weren't excited from the explosions-filled Man of Steel movie trailer before, after seeing this final trailer that teases General Zod threatening Earth, you will be. It shows more of the conflict of the film and reveals even more insane action sequences. Read more... -
The NFL Is Going to Be Using Microsoft Surface on the Sideline
21 May 2013 | 6:53 pmIf you're a fan of the NFL, you'd know that players and coaches stare at printed pictures of replays and call plays from laminated sheets of paper. Yes, even now. No more though, the NFL just announced a partnership with Microsoft that'll let coaches and officials use Microsoft Surface on the sidelines instead.Read more...
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Pump Up the Jams With NuForce’s Mobile Music Pump
21 May 2013 | 2:17 pmIf you're looking to maximize the volume of the tunes streaming from your mobile device, regular earbuds or over-ear headphones just won't cut it. What you need is a headphone amplifier like, say, NuForce's new Mobile Music Pump. -
Close Up With Xbox One: Every Photo You Could Ever Want
21 May 2013 | 10:30 amAs part of WIRED's exclusive look at the development and capabilities of the Xbox One, we present a detailed look at the hardware. (Well, the exterior of it, at least. We've got another gallery for the insides.) Can you spot ... -
Exclusive First Look at Xbox One
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From Green Light to Boot-Up: Behind the Scenes of Xbox One’s Development
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tit for tat | Microsoft: ‘Google Refused to Work With Us on Our YouTube App’
21 May 2013 | 9:48 amA week after Google sent Microsoft a cease and desist letter to remove its YouTube Windows Phone app, Microsoft makes a public response.
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HotHardware
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Pandora Premieres Lets You Listen In Before An Album Drops
21 May 2013 | 5:57 pmIf you're tired of waiting for an album to ship to actually hear what has already been mixed and mastered, you're in luck. If you're a Pandora user, that is. Pandora Premieres launched this week, giving listeners the chance to hear select albums up to seven days before those albums are destined to hit store shelves. With Internet radio, music... -
Activision Teases Call of Duty Ghosts with Reveal Trailer
21 May 2013 | 4:38 pmMicrosoft's Xbox One is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the holiday season, assuming they do indeed get the system ready to ship by then. But, of course, consoles are made only in part by the hardware. The other part is the software, and Microsoft has seemingly lined up a pretty outstanding array of partners to ensure a star-studded... -
Cheapest 1TB Hard Drive, HP ENVY 6t Core i5 Ultrabook and XPS 8500 Core i7 Desktop Bundle
21 May 2013 | 10:12 amToday's hot deals include Seagate Barracuda 1TB hard drive for a super low $50 with free shipping, HP Envy 6t-1200 Ultrabook for only $550 with free shipping, and a loaded Dell XPS 8500 Desktop bundled with 23" UltraSharp Monitor for only $850. Deals: 1TB Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive for $49.99 with... -
MSI Drops a Pair of AMD Richland A10-Powered Gaming Notebooks on the Market
21 May 2013 | 8:54 amMSI announced two new G-series gaming notebooks that it claims are the world’s first to run AMD’s A10 (Richland) chips--specifically the A10-5750M, with up to Radeon HD 8970M graphics. The company says that the GX70 and GX60 notebooks boast a 40% increase in visual performance over previous generations as well as a boost in battery... -
Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile Both Stoked to Carry Samsung Galaxy S III
21 May 2013 | 8:14 amIn Samsung's world, the talk of the Galaxy is all about the recently unveiled S4 with its plethora of fancy new features and hardware enhancements, but don't go hating on its predecessor. The Galaxy S III is still a capable smartphone, which is why Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile are so excited to announce that they're now carrying Samsung's...
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David Pogue
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The E-Book Piracy Debate, Revisited
9 May 2013 | 11:39 amA publisher's decision to remove copy protection from its e-books revives a debate over whether such features hurt or help revenue -- and not just for books. -
Genius in Helsinki!
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A Journey to the World of European Tech
2 May 2013 | 10:11 amSome travel notes from Europe, where an American discovers a different technological world. -
Typing, Made Easy
25 Apr 2013 | 12:11 pmThe BlackBerry Q10 has the classic BlackBerry design: half-height screen above, physical keyboard below. -
The HTC One Deserves Its Place in the Spotlight
10 Apr 2013 | 3:34 pmHTC should grab the headlines with its newest phone, the One — the most beautiful Android phone you've ever seen.
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Gear Diary
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Microsoft’s Xbox One Initial Presentation – Technology That Will Step Behind the Curtain and Let You Take Center Stage
21 May 2013 | 12:15 pm“The beginning of truly intelligent TV”… “A huge day for all entertainment”… These are some of the memorable quotes from today’s Microsoft Xbox announcement presentation, which included two female media executives sharing the stage, military dogs in the next Call of Duty game, Steven Spielberg, exclusive sport partnerships, and, mostly importantly, the “All in One” Xbox One system – technology that will step behind the curtain and let you take center stage. I felt this presentation was about smart media integration and expanding… -
The iPhone Doldrums – I Think I’m Ready for Something Different
21 May 2013 | 12:00 pmA bit less than two years ago, I excitedly drove to my nearby Verizon store to give up my Motorola Droid and jump ship over to an iPhone 4s. I was sure this would be a great match, and my days of smartphone-hopping were over. And they were, for quite a while. But over time I’ve grown frustrated, and the iPhone has begun to feel a bit stale. My main frustration has been with the battery life. My 4S started behaving atrociously about three months ago; I would routinely get under 8 hours of standby and maybe 5 hours of usage on just email and texting. A few times that dipped down to 3… -
Google Wants to Pretend It Is from the ‘Land of And’
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amThe Land of And As noted pretty much everywhere last week, Google introduced new stuff at Google I/O. They also had a keynote by Larry Page, and one of the things he said that was picked up widely was: Every story I read about Google is “us versus some other company” or some stupid thing, and I just don’t find that very interesting. We should be building great things that don’t exist. Being negative isn’t how we make progress. Most important things are not zero sum, there is a lot of opportunity out there. Many sites took this as a statement showing how Google doesn’t want to… -
Domeo Recliner Folio iPad Case Review
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amA good case on an iPad is a must have; not only do you need protection but also some function for many uses in different situations. I prefer cases that double as a stand while also providing some protection. Folio cases are also among my favorites since they easily close like a folder and keep the iPad covered when not in use. I recently had the opportunity to try out the Recliner Folio from Domeo; let’s take a look. The Recliner Folio looks like most folio style cases, as it folds together to look like a notebook or folder. The case sports a tri-fold design; the flap that holds it… -
FL Studio Mobile Gets Android Support – Hands-on Review
21 May 2013 | 10:00 amFLStudio Mobile Android OK, I will admit to being almost entirely negative about the state of music production apps on the Android platform. Much of this centers on one absolute reality – iOS has core audio services built-in that take care of things for developers, whereas on Android not only is there a lack of such services, the audio system is so weak that there is no assurance of a low-lag environment on any device. That has meant it was up to developers to code their own low-lag audio system for their apps, and has also meant that very few apps are available. Now Image-Line has…
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Lifehacker
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The ChargeCard Charges Your Phone, Fits In Your Wallet
17 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe ChargeCard is a tiny, credit-card sized USB charging card that slips into a pocket or fits into your wallet, and makes sure you're never without a USB cable for data or power to keep your phone or other mobile devices juiced up. If you've ever wished you had a USB cable handy, or ever had to borrow someone else's charger, this gadget is for you. The beauty of the ChargeCard is that it's thin and small enough to fit just about anywhere, and means you'll have both a USB data cable and a charging cable for your devices on you at all times. It fits in any credit card slot, money clip, or… -
You've Started Self-Tracking. Now What?
7 May 2013 | 6:00 amAccording to figures published recently by Pew Internet Research, only 46% of people who track some aspect of their health say that it has changed their overall approach to maintaining their health. This is a startlingly low number. If less than half of self-trackers are able to find any actionable benefits, what on earth are the rest self-tracking for? If you’ve just started self-tracking, you may well be wondering the same thing–how should you use the data that you collect to make genuine self-improvements? The sheer quantity of data can be overwhelming. If you're one of those who are… -
Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Tech
4 May 2013 | 8:00 amWe technophiles picked an expensive hobby to pursue, but that doesn't mean you can't cut a few corners. Here are the best ways to save money on tech without taking a step down in quality. 10. Skip the Extended Warranty Every time you go to buy a gadget, no matter how big or small, you've probably been asked whether you want to buy an extended warranty or other form of insurance. Not only will these increase the cost of the product, but they just aren't always worth it. If you're particularly clumsy and tend to break things, go for it—but otherwise, you're probably better off creating your… -
The ScreenDeck Adds Much Needed Storage Right Above Your HDTV
2 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe ScreenDeck is a shelf that mounts to your TV and gives you storage for DVDs, video games, a Kinect or Wii Sensor Bar, or a center channel speaker right over your HDTV. Whether you like to keep a tidy entertainment center or just want your set-top box to actually sit on top of your set, this shelf does the trick. The ScreenDeck mounts to the VESA mounting holes on the back of your TV (assuming your set is VESA compliant) and comes in three sizes: One for 30"-37" TVs, one for 37"-47" TVs, and one for TVs 50" or larger. The shelf is 5" deep and 17 3/4"… -
Most Popular Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): WooAudio WA7 Fireflies
30 Apr 2013 | 2:15 pmA good digital-to-analog converter (or DAC) can seriously improve your music. We've explained why, but this week we wanted to know which ones you thought were the best. Then we looked at the five best DACs based on your nominations, and put them to a vote. Now we're back to feature the winner. Surprisingly, the WooAudio WA7 "Fireflies" took the top spot, even though they're not widely available yet and their price point puts them way out of reach for many budget-conscious buyers. Still, many of you rallied around their space-saving, minimal design and vacuum tube-awesomeness, and it…
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Craziest Gadgets
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Water Tag Vests Set is Like a Wet Laser Tag
21 May 2013 | 11:30 amIt’s just like laser tag but with water! The Water Sports Water Tag set is a set of 2 vests and matching “Stream Machine” water shooters. Strap on the velcro adjustable vest and blast your opponent. As they get wetter, the water gauge level on their vest rises to the top until they’re out. Super summer fun, it adds a whole new dimension to water gun fights (the ability to win!)Water Tag Vests Set is Like a Wet Laser Tag -
Collapsible Silicone Bucket
21 May 2013 | 11:01 amBuckets usually end up taking up a lot of space for something that (while necessary) is used only infrequently. Most of the time you end up using the bucket to store other things in. With the Pack-Away Bucket, you can easily store a bucket anywhere- closet, under the sink, car, RV, anywhere. It’s made of durable silicone in 6 color choices and simply folds down when not in use. Of course you can’t flip it over and sit on it like a plastic bucket and you certainly can’t turn it into a drumkit but it is simple and practical. (via gessato)Collapsible Silicone Bucket -
iPad Holding Toilet Paper Stand
21 May 2013 | 9:05 amHolds the two most important things you need when you’re going to the bathroom! The iPad Commode Caddy lets you take care of business while you take care of your business. This chromed steel stand holds a roll of toilet paper (shown dispensing tp in the incorrect “from the bottom” method- argh!) on the bottom and an iPad on top with a 10″ flexible gooseneck to adjust it to the optimal reading position. Say goodbye to the magazine basket and hello to the digital age.iPad Holding Toilet Paper Stand -
LightSkin Bicycle Seat Post with LED Lights
20 May 2013 | 11:19 amAdd an unobtrusive yet highly visible way to be seen at night while bike riding with the LightSkin Bicycle Seat Post from Epic Bike. This seat post replaces your normal seat post with one that has a set of 5 battery powered LED lights on the back. The waterproof lights last 400 hours on a set of batteries. Check out this highly stylized video demonstrating it’s setup and use:That’s some styling, profiling, and safe cycling. There’s 5 different lighting modes each with all 5 lights and with just 3 lights, one of which may or may not be called “disco mode”. But… -
Nesting Piggy Banks
20 May 2013 | 10:55 amKids (and adults) can really learn about the power of saving with a set of Nesting Piggy Banks. Have kids use one for savings and one for charity. Or to save for something big and something small. Or for different coins. The larger “momma” piggy bank has an indentation where the small one can nuzzle in. Made of hand-cast ceramic glazed and available in pale pink or bright white.Nesting Piggy Banks
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Gadizmo.com
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This Fur Ball Will Clean Your Floors and Look Cute Doing It
8 May 2013 | 1:36 pmFor some reason the Mocoro Robotic Fur Ball Vacuum Cleaner seems a lot lazier than it’s cousin, the Roomba. However, the Mocoro has a unique twist that only the Japanese could add to a robotic dust sweeper: it’s cute as hell. The Mocoro Robotic Fur Ball Vacuum Cleaner, which comes in pink, orange and shocking green, and looks like a ball covered in shag carpeting, operates on an internal timer and rolls around your living space, or office for that matter, picking up dirt and dust in all those hard to reach spaces. This adorable dust magnet will also run continuously for up to three hours… -
The Re-Timer: You’ll Look Ridiculous, But Well Rested
3 May 2013 | 12:30 pmSleep is one of the most fundamental parts of human life. As most mattress salesmen will remind you, we spend over a third of our lives in an unconscious, resting state. And regardless if we have the latest Tempur-Pedic that somehow magically allows us to doze off peacefully while somebody is jumping on the bed with a full glass of wine, we still can’t get the whole sleeping thing right. Now, after 25 years of research, Australian scientists have released a device called the Re-Timer, which is a green light device that you wear like a pair of glasses to help reset your body clock. Sorry… -
ProDesk3D: The World’s First Full Color 3D Desktop Printer
1 May 2013 | 3:08 pmThere is no doubt that 3D printing is going to take over the world in the next decade. I mean, being able to print out a pair of flip-flops is a whole lot better than going to the store or waiting a few days for them to ship, right? It took almost 30 years for televisions to go from black and white to color. Now, only after a few years we have the world’s first color 3D desktop printer from BotObjects. The new ProDesk3D, which looks like a sleek and modern orange juicer, is one of the most advanced 3D desktop printers on the market. Over the years, the objective with consumer based 3D… -
The iBeetle: Is This Real Life?
30 Apr 2013 | 3:13 pmFinally, an iPhone you can drive around. Recently, at the Shanghai Auto Show in China, Volkswagen introduced their newest model called the iBeetle, which is the first model with a newly developed iPhone docking station and application interface. Essentially, it is the first automobile fully integrated with the smartphone. This marriage of Apple and Volkswagen is certainly not new. The Beetle, which was first designed in the early 30s by a famous German führer and then became a symbol of hippies and flower power in the 1970s, made a come back in the early 2000s after a long decline in… -
Mammuth Rewarron is a Huge Remote Control Car for the Big Kid at Heart
26 Apr 2013 | 1:50 pmWhat happens when little boys who love their toys grow up? They buy a 6 foot long, 170lb, 350cc four stroke, 1:3 scale remote control truck. No, that is not a typo, the guys at Mammuth Works have essentially created a race ready quad, added some servos and, terrifyingly, removed the driver. I am obviously oversimplifying this custom fabricated beast for the sake of comparison because, well… it’s hard to imagine just how big a 1:3 scale R/C car is – it’s not exactly something you can pick up at your local hobby shop. The vehicle isn’t just massive either, it’s also packed…
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Geek.com
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Geekout on air: The Xbox One Edition
21 May 2013 | 2:48 pmHave you heard enough about the new Xbox One? We didn’t think so, in fact we’re still talking about it as you read this. We’ve known about the unveiling of the next Xbox… -
Xbox One specs: 8GB RAM, 8-core AMD chip, 500GB hard drive
21 May 2013 | 2:23 pmMicrosoft’s new console is on the way, but what exactly is underneath that glossy black exterior? We now have two amazing new consoles on the way to retail shelves later this year, and… -
Geek deals: $170 off Dell Vostro 3460, Galaxy S3 discount, more
21 May 2013 | 1:42 pmFor users who need to get the most out of their laptops, business models are always a strong choice, regardless of whether you’re using it just for work or not. These laptops are… -
Xbox One has mandatory game installs, additional charge for disc re-use
21 May 2013 | 12:05 pmBack in March, the Xbox One XDK suggested that game installs on the new console were mandatory and the game disc would not be used during play. It turns out that was, for… -
Sony’s stock price explodes as first details of Xbox One drop
21 May 2013 | 11:36 amMicrosoft has just spent the better part of an hour introducing the Xbox One, and the general feeling I’m walking away with is disappointment. Viewing Twitter that seems to be the general consensus…
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Boing Boing
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Boba Fett mixer
21 May 2013 | 7:15 pmDeviantArt's TommyFilth modded a KitchenAid mixer and gave it a perfect Boba Fett makeover: "I asked for a Kitchenaid mixer for Christmas, I pointed my wife toward a broken one on eBay so that I could refurbish it, as I was taking it apart I got some inspiration for the paint job and this is what came out of it, still needs a phase board for speed control and two decals to be applied to the sides but I couldn't wait to share." Boba Fett Mixer (Thanks, Fipi Lele!) -
Modified Liberator 3D printed gun made with cheap printer, fires 9 shots
21 May 2013 | 6:46 amJoe, an engineer from Wisconsin, modified the (now censored) designs for Defense Distributed's 3D printed gun, the Liberator, and printed a working model on a Lulzbot A0-101, a $1,725 consumer printer that is much cheaper and more widely available than the Stratasys Dimension SST printer used by Defense Distributed. The gun printed by Joe, which he’s nicknamed the “Lulz Liberator,” was printed over 48 hours with just $25 of plastic on a desktop machine affordable to many consumers, and was fired far more times. “People think this takes an $8,000 machine and that it blows up on the… -
How to get cinematic video from a point-and-shoot camera
20 May 2013 | 9:29 amThe first step, unfortunately, is that you have to have Sony's remarkable but rather expensive RX100, whose larger sensor makes much of the difference. Fortunately, the rest is all menu settings to get a flat image profile and 25fps. Guides from Run, Gun and Shoot and from EOSHD have the technical goods, but you'll need to cough up your own mise en scène. -
Printing a gun is hard
17 May 2013 | 7:38 amCaleb sez, "The Department of Defense ordered that 3d printed gun removed from the Internet. That didn't work out. You can still download it and print it. I did, and found that the files are a mess and not really functional. I also took a cool timelapse video of the printing." 1. the scale on the individual files was way off. I suspect this has something to do with the printer it was designed for. It seemed very close to being 1 inch = 1 mm. Not a completely uncommon problem. Manually resizing got some files to look right, but I found many simply wouldn’t resize. 2. Almost every single item… -
Haunted Mansion wallpaper and fabric
16 May 2013 | 7:19 pmKristen sez, "The DoomBuggies website has released a version of the Haunted Mansion Corridor of Doors wallpaper in fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap, and according to the DoomBuggies facebook page, it's the same graphic that has been used by Disney. 'This is created from the same artwork that we created for Disney's official Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary CD box set and CD insert,' according to Jeff Baham, the owner of DoomBuggies.com." DoomBuggies Eye Fabric
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Geekologie
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Weird: A Tree That Got All Its Bark Lightning'd Off
21 May 2013 | 4:00 pmThis is a shot of a tree that got all its bark zapped off in a lightning storm. Now it's just standing there all butt-ass naked. Will it survive? A quick Google search for "can a tree survive without bark?" proved inconclusive, and that's as far as my investigative reporting is going today. All this investigative journalism wears on a person, you know? "You're wearing a beer helmet." Right? It's been driving me to drink. And you know what? Now it's your job. Pick me up at four in time for happy hour. Thanks to PYY, who tried to tell me it's actually the thunder that's the dangerous part. -
Whoa Bro, Slow Down: Avatar Tattoo Guy Is Still At It
21 May 2013 | 2:30 pmNOTE: I didn't post the pics after the jump because I don't want anybody falling in love too quickly but you can see the uncensored shot of the pic above HERE, frontal shot with g-string HERE and 3/4 rear view with tattered cat tree HERE. Remember Avatar tattoo guy? How could you forget? It's been almost two years since we've checked in with Avatar superfan Iggy, and not a day goes by that I don't try to drink myself into a coma to forget about him. Yet here he is, trying to burn my retinas out with all the unbridled sexual energy that comes with tattooing the shit out of yourself with… -
No Mushrooms?: A Giant Pizza Slice Beanbag Chair
21 May 2013 | 1:00 pmThis is the giant pizza slice beanbag chair for sale from Lazy Oaf (who also brought us those pizza slice BFF necklaces and is clearly a company run by Ninja Turtles). It's a £70 (~$105) beanbag chair printed with a slice of pepperoni pizza. And no, the girl doesn't come with the bag and no, she doesn't want anything to do with you. The bag also doesn't come with beans, so you'll have to provide those yourself. Or you can do what I did keeping with the pizza theme and fill that sucker up with grated cheese and tomato sauce. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but I've grown to regret it… -
Some People Have Friends: Zelda Game Boy B-Day Cake
21 May 2013 | 12:00 pmThis is the Zelda themed Game Boy birthday cake made for *squinting* dammit, ENHANCE PHOTO! Shoot, I still can't read it. Frodzi Wippies? Whatever, the name of who is was made for isn't the point. The point is what the hell is going on with that dude's face on the right? Is he high? Just a bad picture taker? Did he draw that picture of him and his friends that's hanging beside him? Because that's a pretty impressive piece for a guy who can't open his eyes. Thanks to ChaosLex and chichi, who agree the best cakes are the ones with a scantily clad dancer that jumps out but doesn't fall on their… -
I Call Green Ranger: Power Ranger Long Sleeve T-Shirts
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amYou know what's cooler than being cool? Being cool in a $26 long sleeve Power Ranger t-shirt from 80'sTees. Just look at Peter Ponytail here. He's wearing thumb and index finger rings on opposite hands. And rings, as I'm sure none of you were aware, are a symbol of fertility that I just made up. You know how many women this man has slept with? Try infinity. And the symbol for infinity is like an 8 resting on its side because it's so worn out from all the crazy sex this man has been having. Coincidence? If this guy taught a class, I would take it. And I would retake it repeatedly until I…
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Cool Tools
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Skagen Titanium Blue Dial Watch
21 May 2013 | 2:00 amI have owned a Skagen watch for almost a decade. I grew up on bulky cheap utilitarian watches (which I still own & use while doing work around the house or while camping) and always thought that most fancy watches were boring, heavy and identical. Until I picked up a Skagen. Skagen watches are sleek, durable and completely different from anything else on the market. The case of my watch is less than 8mm thick. It doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing a watch. They come in various colors, metals & different dial designs. The titanium band coupled with the thinness of their… -
ROK Espresso Maker
20 May 2013 | 2:00 amOver the years, I have tried many different ways to make coffee, from cowboy percolators to French press carafes to Chemex drippers. As I’ve moved through the years, however, the reduced acids of espresso have attracted me, and I happily settled on espresso for my java. If you have tried conventional espresso machines, you are familiar with the grinding, the hissing, and the pumping that accompanies every cup. With the advent of the ROK espresso maker, all that goes away. With this truly portable device, now that perfect shot of espresso can be had wherever there is hot water — at the… -
Understanding Wood
19 May 2013 | 2:00 amWood is one of the most versatile materials known. You can coax it into uncountable forms. However It exhibits extremely complex behavior, as if it were still living. This tome dives deep into woodology, and returns with great insight into what wood wants. It is essential understanding for anyone wishing to master working with wood. -- KKUnderstanding Wood Bruce Hoadley 2000, 280 pages $27 Available from AmazonSample Excerpts: A knot is the basal portion of a branch whose structure becomes surrounded by the enlarging stem. Since branches begin with lateral buds, knots can always be traced… -
Jimi Wallet
18 May 2013 | 2:00 amThe Jimi Wallet is a minimalist hard-shell plastic case design. It’s the perfect antidote to the “Costanza Wallet” syndrome my dad had, because it forces you to discard all but what you really need. The Jimi has room for exactly three pieces of plastic, a security access card, and a money clip that holds 5-6 bills. That’s it. The Jimi pops open with a bit of pressure applied to a few dimples. You can do it easily with one hand without looking. I have owned several Jimis over the last decade. The build quality is excellent. Realistically, I find that I get three years… -
Giveaway! Copy of Getting Started with Arduino
17 May 2013 | 6:12 pmCool Tools is giving away a copy of the book, Getting Started with Arduino* to one person who signs up for the Cool Tools Newsletter between now and Thursday, May 23 at 10pm PT. (Current newsletter subscribers are automatically included in the running.) From the publisher’s description: Arduino is the open-source electronics prototyping platform that’s taken the design and hobbyist world by storm. This thorough introduction, updated for Arduino 1.0, gives you lots of ideas for projects and helps you work with them right away. From getting organized to putting the final touches on your…
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Mobile
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Boost Mobile applies a unique spin on the mobile wallet
21 May 2013 | 1:55 pmSprint-owed prepaid operator Boost Mobile on Tuesday unveiled a mobile financial services app called Mobile Wallet at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas. This isn’t your typical near field communications (NFC) or QR code contactless payment setup though. Instead, Boost is combining its prepaid mobile services model with a prepaid cash account, providing a physical prepaid card that customers can use at the register. Mobile Wallet was developed by Wipit, a mobile payments provider for people without bank accounts and credit cards. Its platform therefore makes an ideal fit for many Boost customers… -
Integrated Vimeo, Flickr sharing could follow Twitter, Facebook to iOS
21 May 2013 | 1:24 pmIf you’re a popular social sharing service not named Google+, you might be integrated into iOS very soon. According to a report in 9to5Mac, Apple is working on integrating Yahoo’s revamped photo service Flickr and the social video network Vimeo into iOS 7. The two services would join the two big social networks, Twitter and Facebook, in enjoying operating system-level integration into the iPhone and iPad. That would mean that users could sign in with their Flickr and Vimeo accounts within the Settings app on their iOS device, just as they can now with Twitter and Facebook. Then… -
Amprius has built a lithium ion battery that can last 25% longer than today’s batteries
21 May 2013 | 11:38 amA lithium ion battery that can power a smart phone or tablet for up to 25 percent longer between charges than current alternatives is now out in the marketplace, from a venture capital-backed battery startup that has been very quiet for several years. The company, Amprius, is backed by a group of investors including Google chairman Eric Schmidt, VantagePoint Venture Partners, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, among others. We included Amprius, which was launched in 2008 as a spin out from Stanford University, on our list of 13 battery startups to watch in 2013. The startup has… -
Sprint ups its bid for Clearwire at the eleventh hour
21 May 2013 | 11:03 amFacing the possibility of a shareholder revolt on Tuesday, Sprint at the last minute boosted its offer for Clearwire from $2.97 to $3.40 a share. Clearwire shareholders were set to vote today on the deal – which would give Sprint the roughly 50 percent of Clearwire it doesn’t already own — but Clearwire canceled its stockholder meeting when the new offer came in, rescheduling the vote for Thursday, May 30. (Update: Clearwire has rescheduled the meeting again, this time for Friday, May 31.) Ever since Sprint made its $2.1 billion buyout offer in December, Clearwire shareholders… -
Leaked benchmarks suggest Intel could power Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
21 May 2013 | 9:17 amIntel may be poised to get its silicon inside Samsung’s popular brand of Galaxy tablets based on online benchmark test results. The GFXBench site, which gathers user-submitted device performance test data from a benchmark app, shows a “Samsung Santos 103″ tablet with the product designation GT-P5200 running Android on an Intel Clovertrail chip. The various product designations all allude to Samsung’s third-generation Galaxy Tab 10.1 slate. According to the testing details, the device in question uses a 1280 x 800 display and is running Android 4.2.2. The processor can…
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Automated Home
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My Automated Home: Open Source Automation
20 May 2013 | 12:09 amEver since I was a kid and saw my first remote controlled light, I got it in my head that this was something that I had to have. I have always been fascinated by computers, robotics and all things electronic, and home automation fits perfectly in the middle of all of that. So here I [...] -
Video: Lighting with Loxone
15 May 2013 | 12:19 amWe’ve covered some in-depth Loxone Case Studies already, but here’s something really easy to digest. The Loxone guys have put together a quick 90 second video showing their Miniserver set up to control lighting ‘scenes’. With home automation systems like this you get much more than the ability to just remotely turn lights on and [...] -
Control4 Announces New Wireless Lighting Control Family
13 May 2013 | 12:11 amControl4 have announced a new family of of wireless lighting control products. The company says they reduce programming complexity and are ideal for both for retrofit and new build projects. The new Control4 Wireless Lighting family includes Keypads, Switches, Controllers and Dimmers. Make sure to check out both videos below… Control4, a market leader in home automation systems, today [...] -
TWiT Demonstrates Google Glass – Home Automation Potential?
9 May 2013 | 12:15 amThere have been plenty of Google Glass reviews already but last Sundays episode of ‘This Week in Tech’ provided one of the best insights yet into the product. The $1,500 developer preview should be more like $200-$500 once it’s available as a consumer product in 2014. But it’s going to require an adjustment to ’social norms’ before we [...] -
New Trent iCarrier Heavy Duty Dual USB Charger Review
7 May 2013 | 12:30 amWe all have gadgets that seemingly need endless charging and the nature of our favourite mobile devices means that they are often away from a mains power source. Smart phones and particularly modern tablets like the iPad have even more demanding charging requirements. For the last four years I’ve been using a little external USB [...]
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Crave
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GIF creator: It's a soft 'g', Mr. President
21 May 2013 | 4:31 pmWhat will the White House say now? (Credit: White House Tumblr) You thought it had been settled, didn't you? You've been practicing the new pronunciation (or the old one). And now you're going to have to think again. Recently, the White House very presciently decided to open its own non-purple Tumblr account. It took the occasion to declare with seeming finality that GIFs -- those very files that so many people find funny -- are hard, not soft. Hard as in hard "g." Gif like "gift." Not like "jiffy." Some giffers fell in line. Now they will have second thoughts. For the GIF's creator, Steve… -
Comics Web site Comics Alliance to relaunch?
21 May 2013 | 4:27 pm(Credit: DC) Web site Comics Alliance, a three-time winner of the Eisner award -- went mysteriously silent toward the end of April, to the distress and consternation of comics fans. No word -- official or otherwise -- was heard from either parent company AOL or any of the Comics Alliance staff members. However, the lack of updates on the site since April 29, where it usually updated several times a day, seemed to confirm that Comics Alliance was being shelved and archived. This apparent move was puzzling, as the site was not losing money; quite the contrary, in fact. Related stories Take a… -
Staying at the Burj Al Arab? Enjoy a 24-karat gold iPad
21 May 2013 | 2:21 pm(Credit: Burj Al Arab) It's the most golden hotel perk since gold-bar vending machines: gold iPads. As if the Rolls Royce and helicopter services weren't enough, guests at Dubai's opulent Burj Al Arab now have access to gold-plated iPads. The 24-karat tablets are engraved with the property's logo on the back, which also features a black Apple logo. Ironically enough, the hotel chain's slogan is "Stay different." The iPads, meant to act as "virtual concierges," are loaded with Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software that gives guests information on services such as dining options at the… -
Used games are here to stay with Xbox One but details hazy
21 May 2013 | 1:57 pmMicrosoft unveiled the Xbox One on Tuesday. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Fears of a death spiral for used games with the Xbox One may be a little premature. A Microsoft spokesman confirmed to CNET that Microsoft will support used games with its new console, though it declined to provide much information at this time. Related stories: Xbox One: The details Live from Microsoft's Xbox reveal (pictures) Five unanswered questions about the Xbox One Xbox One: Up close and personal (pictures) "We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games," the spokesman said. "We'll have… -
Watch the F-35B jet make a vertical take-off and landing
21 May 2013 | 1:38 pmThe F-35B has both power and finesse. (Credit: Lockheed Martin) The latest round of cutting-edge aerospace technology feels very Zen to me. Much like SpaceX's Grasshopper Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing vehicle, this Lockheed Martin F-35B jet is capable of vertical take-offs and landings and appears to hover in the air in a sort of meditative state that seems odd for a military fighter. The first vertical take-off and landing test of the production model was successfully conducted earlier this month and captured in the official video below. Related storiesSpaceX hovering Grasshopper rocket…
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MAKE
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Animatronic Beaker Puppet Lip-Syncs to Tunes
21 May 2013 | 4:33 pmInstructables user vigothecarpathian adapted a holiday decoration to create a fully functional Beaker puppet that can be used as a traditional puppet but also moves his mouth along with the music when a music player is plugged into him. Beaker-bot, for me is both an excellent puppet for someone like […]Read the full article on MAKE -
MAKE Asks: Projects from our Pages
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amMAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.Read the full article on MAKE -
Controlling 5 Servos With a Raspberry Pi
21 May 2013 | 10:46 amPierre Villeneuve attached five hobby servos to a Lego model, controlled with a motor control board board and a RasPi. This is a nice way of controlling a Lego robot without needing to use Lego’s robotics components! I initially tried to control my servos directly from the Raspberry Pi through […]Read the full article on MAKE -
LA Times: Maker Faire may be Silicon Valley’s Most Important Export
20 May 2013 | 8:51 pmThe magic of Maker Faire is spreading, and the excitement around the maker movement is getting noticed. Today's example is a piece penned by the LA Times' Chris O'Brien, who attended the Bay Area Maker Faire this last weekend, and like so many others, came away thrilled and optimistic.Read the full article on MAKE -
Pirate Pancake Follows Captain Crepe
20 May 2013 | 5:38 pmWhat's an antidote to too much time spent online? Joe Sandor's answer was making something with your hands and spending face-to-face time with friends. It was the social aspect of making and eating crepes that originally inspired the Captain Crepe Pan. That success lead this sculptor to his second adventure in limited-edition artist cook-castings: the Pirate Pancake Skillet.Read the full article on MAKE
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Phones Review
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Sony Xperia S Jelly Bean update possible delay questioned
22 May 2013 | 12:17 amThe Android platform often gets criticised about its fragmentation of the operating system especially over the slow rollout of new firmware updates, which can often be the fault of the individual carriers with some more guilty than others. Now though there is talk that the Sony Xperia S Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update could be seeing a possible delay in its release. This wouldn’t be the first time that a smartphone manufacturer has given a timeframe for a firmware update to arrive only to see the date slip, but there are now some suggestions that the Sony Xperia S may have to wait for its… -
Samsung Galaxy S5 design may include finger print detection
21 May 2013 | 11:51 pmSmartphone technology has been advancing at a rapid rate in the last couple of years but has mainly centred on the processors or displays that come with them, while things such as batteries and security has been somewhat left behind. Now though a new rumour could mean that the Samsung Galaxy S5 may feature finger print detection technology. Morden smartphones have become highly desirable pieces of equipment especially to the criminal community that want to take away people’s prized possessions, but if a new rumour is to be believed Samsung has been busy working on its own finger print… -
iPhone 5S features told in 18 pictures
21 May 2013 | 6:43 pmThe iPhone 5S is next on the Apple launch list and you do not have to be a rocket scientist to come up with this conclusion. Now it is time for the iPhone 5S features told in 18 pictures, we will list a few of the pictures but will explain the expectations what is known so far about this Apple smartphone. Business Insider has posted 18 pictures explaining the features that we already know about, so here they all are. The iPhone 5S is expected to look the same as the iPhone 5 unless Apple decides to break out its shock gun to stun us, even though it is thought to be of the same design as the… -
LG Optimus G Pro China, Asia launch date via invitation
21 May 2013 | 5:20 pmNew ‘ImaGination Begins’ event invitations are being sent out with the LG Optimus G Pro on the front, the event will kick off on May 30th in Macau, China. This suggests that the G Pro will be release in China and other parts of Asia in the coming weeks. Details are limited but what we do know is that the LG Optimus G Pro is already selling in Japan, South Korea. AT&T is also selling the Optimus G Pro on contract for $199.99 and outright for $549.99. This model in China could come with either a 5-inch or 5.5-inch display, we will have to wait and see. We believe that this LG event may… -
GTA on Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Note 2, iPhone 5 and HTC One
21 May 2013 | 4:43 pmLike many other gamers, we’ve spent hundreds of hours playing Grand Theft Auto games and look forward to GTA 5 arriving on consoles later this year, although there’s some fun to have playing GTA on mobile devices as well. There is a lot of room for improvement with GTA Vice City on smartphones, but we couldn’t help but be impressed with just how far mobile gaming has come over the past couple of years. Today, we wanted to feature a video found via YouTube that showcases some gameplay for GTA Vice City. What’s cool about this gameplay is how it puts 4 smartphones side-by-side,…
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Uncrate
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Xbox One
21 May 2013 | 12:50 pmWe've been waiting for this generation's offering of consoles, and Microsoft's XBox One ($TBA) doesn't disappoint. The first gaming system to sit between your cable or satellite box and your...Visit Uncrate for the full post. -
S'more to Love
21 May 2013 | 9:08 amIt's not summer without a few s'mores, and there's no better — or easier — way to cook up a bunch than with the S'more to Love S'more Maker ($15)....Visit Uncrate for the full post. -
The Audacity of Hops
21 May 2013 | 8:26 amMost of us at this point have tried several craft beers, and many of us liked them enough to switch almost exclusively away from the Bud Lights of the world....Visit Uncrate for the full post. -
Hsu Research Hybrid 3 Speakers
21 May 2013 | 6:28 amEvery once in a while you come across a product that isn't just a good deal, but offers quality so far above and beyond what you'd expect for the price...Visit Uncrate for the full post. -
ABT Audi R8 V10
20 May 2013 | 12:16 pmAs if it needed any help, the good folks at ABT have taken the R8 and made it even faster. The result is the ABT Audi R8 V10 ($TBA). By...Visit Uncrate for the full post.
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CoolBusinessIdeas.com
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Now You See it, Now You Don’t
21 May 2013 | 9:11 amMiniki modular kitchen has been created with small spaces in mind. Designers considered the fact that in most studio apartments cooking and lounging areas are squeezed into one room. So they envisioned a kitchen that disappears after use. “This is the only way to turn the living room back into a room to live in,” – they point. The finished product is a beautiful and clever system of three interchangeable units that hide all cooking paraphernalia and look like an elegant sideboard. Fabulous. And with 15 colors available – there is every chance to customize the piece for any interior. -
Handrail BBQ
20 May 2013 | 9:14 amThe BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill(59€) let you enjoy the BBQ on your balcony. “The Bruce Handrail Grill by designer Henrick Drecker combines the function of a handy grill with the principle of a flower pot: It hangs on the handrail in common flower-pot supports and does moreover not need much space. The grill can be hanged on the handrail or at the wall, which also makes its use in gardens or on huge terraces possible. BBQ Bruce Handrail Grill [LikeCool] -
Gravity Filtration
19 May 2013 | 9:00 amVideo credit: TODAYdigital Two students from Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have developed a low-cost water filtration cartridge that can help ease the shortage of clean water in rural Vietnam, according to Singapore’s online Today newspaper. Students Sandy Loh and Koh Yong Xiang created the Gravity Filter cartridge under the guidance of Dr. Adrian Yeo, who is a research fellow at the Environment and Water Research Institute of Nanyang Technological University. The filter costs only SGD 11 (about VND190,000) and can last up to two years. Yeo said they have done some work in Vietnam and hope to… -
Recycling Electronics Becomes Easy
16 May 2013 | 9:00 amRecycling your old electronics is about to become a lot easier in NYC. This week, New York City Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty announced the launch of new residential electronics recycling program “e-cycleNYC” in partnership with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI). Unfortunately, that means you’ll probably miss out on lugging your broken 42’’ plasma on the subway in an attempt to make it to an e-waste drop off event, but we don’t think you’ll mind too much, right? The free recycling service will be provided to buildings with 10 or more apartment units in each… -
Solar Patio Table
15 May 2013 | 9:00 amThis is the patio table with an integrated solar cell that lets users enjoy electronic devices outdoors without worrying about a dying battery. The top of the table resembles blown glass, yet it contains a 30-watt solar panel that absorbs the sun’s energy and stores it in a rechargeable 12-volt, 7 Ampere-Hour battery concealed under the tabletop. The side of the table is outfitted with two USB ports that can charge smartphones, MP3 players, and tablets, while two 12-volt auto DC ports and two 9-volt DC ports run a fan, laptop, or other low-wattage device. The battery provides enough power…
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Coolest Gadgets
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Das Keyboard Quiet Mechanical Keyboard
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amFor those of you who tend to do a whole lot of typing in your line of work, surely you would know that there is nothing quite like a responsive keyboard with fantastic tactile feedback. Having said that, those projected keyboards are novelty devices that are unable to beat the real deal when it comes to churning out those reports as requested by the upper management. Single folks can just give this particular story the once over, or skip it altogether as they do not have to deal with typing in bed or in the bedroom while your partner is doing his or her darndest best to fall asleep. What you… -
Shure SE846 sound isolating earphone
21 May 2013 | 10:00 amAs I type this, I am sitting in an Airbus A320, cattle class, typing on a Dell XPS 12 and realizing that my arms have hell to pay when I touch down in an hour’s time simply because there is just not enough space to type properly, but work still needs to get done. To make matters more uncomfortable as they already are at the moment, there are a couple of ladies in the opposite row who have not stopped yakking – and yakking loudly, too, for the past hour. Who would have thought that they have so much to talk about, in addition to letting the rest of the world know of their family issues… -
Cordless Personal Massager
21 May 2013 | 9:00 amThere is nothing quite like having a lovely massage after a particularly long day at work, but sometimes, your other half is unable to press all the right pressure points despite you giving verbal directions, and your limbs are not that flexible as that of a gymnast and neither do you have the kind of superpowers that Mr. Fantastic, Reed Richards, has. I guess this would mean it is a case of “if you want something done, you have got to do it yourself”, and this is where the $39.99 Cordless Personal Massager comes in handy. It is said to offer flexible spot-on relief alongside cordless… -
White Noise Machine
21 May 2013 | 8:14 amThere is noise, and then there is noise. If you are having troubles trying to control the different kinds of background noises in your life, you can do so with this unique $59.99 White Noise Machine. Yes sir, it is tiny enough for you to tote around for work, regardless of whether you are going to bring it around with you from room to room, or place it on a nightstand, the White Noise Machine will still be able to get the job done in the long run as it lives up to its main purpose of delivering high-quality sound. With the White Noise Machine, you are able to select from 10 different white… -
Chili Pad – So your Bed can be “Just Right”
21 May 2013 | 7:16 amI’m sure we’re not the only ones having the “it’s to warm in here” argument at bedtime. It happens a lot, mostly during the summer months, my husband loves the heat and sadly, I hate it! In his defense, in the winter time I like it pretty warm. Of course then he starts complaining, its a no win situation, but suffice it to say I usually win, but only because he’s afraid of me. Well here to restore marital harmony to millions of at odds couples like us is the ChiliPad, using water technology to cool or heat your mattress in dual zones, both you, and your…
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Gizmos for Geeks
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Book Review: The Modern Web, Multi-Device Web Development with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
16 May 2013 | 11:30 amPeter Gasston follows up his CSS3 book (“The Book of CSS3“) with this more encompassing subject on web development. While I hardly need to restate a statistic that has been beaten to death in the past few years, mobile platforms are not only growing but outstripping traditional desktop computers in some parts of the world and in some industries. However, that doesn’t mean that all web development needs to be solely targeted at small screen devices. For that reason, adaptive and responsive web design has arisen to avoid the original method of building separate websites for… -
3 Amazing Gadgets for your Home
24 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pmOur homes are our castles and, it’s fair to say that we love to fill our castles with technology and gadgetry. While there is a myriad array of gadgets out there that you can get today, today we figured we’d give you a quick look at three (3) that we feel are particularly cool. The Floor Plan Light Switch While only a concept idea, the contemporary-styled Floor Plan Light Switch by Taewon Hwang lets you control the lighting in your home from a single switch, with each room in the home represented on the floor plan shaped light switch. How many times have you left a light on… -
6 Awesome Android Apps for Gadget Geeks
6 Apr 2013 | 6:45 amThe app world for Android (and iPhones/iPads) is ever-changing, so don’t be too annoyed that this is still yet another list of apps. This list is on the practical side of life, so you should find at least one in here that’ll be of some use to you. Personally, I use ColorNote myself at least daily. 1. ColorNote Notepad Notes Here is a free app that will help you become more organized. You can color code your notes (or lists) to keep track of them more easily. There are widgets to display them in your launcher and reminders can be configured to remind you either once or on a… -
Review: Spy Tec Inventio-HD 720P Video Sunglasses
31 Mar 2013 | 9:55 pmNew York City-based spy shop, Spy Tec, decided to enter the field of ‘spy glasses’ and build their own, the Inventio-HD video sunglasses. Here’s our detailed review. Overview The Inventio-HD glasses appear to be mid-ranged plastic-framed sunglasses in the style that you might see a mountain biker or perhaps a golfer or skier wearing, but not quite as stylish. But style is not the primary function of this gadget. You’ll notice the arms and frames are distinctly thicker than most sunglasses you’ll find today, but the electronics has to hide somewhere. On the bright… -
Review: Doxie One portable scanner
3 Mar 2013 | 8:31 pmI love the Doxie One. Paperless nirvana, here I come. I’ve dreamed of a paperless and more importantly, an electronic document repository, for a long time, but that has been mostly a dream as I’ve dreaded having to haul my papers over to my clunky all-in-one printer-scanner, then scan papers 1 or a few at a time. I’ve used the Doxie One for the past 4 weeks and with a few exceptions that I’ll talk about, I love it. If your goal is to go paperless and stay that way, I can highly recommend the Doxie One as an essential component of your paperless toolbox. In the Box The…
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MuzGadgets
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Music that is out of this world
20 May 2013 | 12:38 pmCommander Chris Hadfield recently returned from 6 months aboard the International Space Station. An astronaut and guitarist, just before returning to earth, he made this amazing music video with his version of David Bowie's Space Oddity: Chris also explains some of the challenges in playing a guitar in space: And here is Jewel in the Night, an original Christmas carol written by Chris and recorded on the space station: View this post and more in full at http://muzgadgets.blogspot.com -
Happy birthday WWW
2 May 2013 | 2:33 pmTo celebrate the WWW turning 20 years old on Tuesday 30 April, CERN republished the first website. See it at http://info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/TheProject.html and learn more about the restoration project at http://info.cern.ch/ View this post and more in full at http://muzgadgets.blogspot.com -
Technicity
29 Apr 2013 | 2:17 pmI am starting another Coursera course: TechniCity This 4 week course explores how sensors and networks are transforming our cities, how to engage in city building through social networking and crowdsourcing platforms, some experiments with analyzing city data and how open data initiatives, hack-a-thons, and urban prototyping festivals are creatively innovating our cities. View this post and more in full at http://muzgadgets.blogspot.com -
iBeetle
23 Apr 2013 | 12:20 pmJust the other day I was imagining what an Apple designed car would look like. This week Volkswagen is showing off their new iBeetle at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. Available in 2014 as Coupe and Convertible models in various iPhone inspired color schemes, the iBeetle integrates with the iPhone for navigation, hands-free calling, listening to music and location based applications and more both wirelessly or through the docking station. The iBeetle is first Volkswagen with newly developed docking station and a special iPhone® application I was expecting a little bit more from… -
Visionary projects
23 Mar 2013 | 2:56 pmEngineer and entrepreneur, Elon Musk is building electric cars, ubiquitous solar and reuseable rockets. See more in this engaging video. View this post and more in full at http://muzgadgets.blogspot.com
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Gadgets Page
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Ten Top Time-Saving Tech Tips
26 Apr 2013 | 8:49 amI LOVE this TED talk with AWESOME time-saving tech tips. Not all of them were new for me, but there were enough new things that the video should be here: Here are his tips: When browsing on the web, do not scroll using the control on the right side. Use the Space Bar on your keyboard to scroll down one page. Use Shift+Space Bar to go back a page. When filling out forms, use the Tab key to move from box to box. When filling out a drop-down menu, type the first letter of item. If there are multiple items with that letter, keep pressing it to get to each one. i.e. Press “T” twice to… -
The Mystery of the Side Quest
25 Apr 2013 | 1:46 pmI love this little video from Player One[s]. After saving the world, the council questions the hero about how many side quests he completed. It highlights EXACTLY what I hate about some games. I love how the hero defends himself: Look guys, I saved the world! What else is there for me to do? This is just busy work that you guys have me doing! YES, YES, YES! That is exactly how I feel with some games. Then, with other games, I can go on side quest after side quest and just LOVE it. I don’t know what the difference is between the two, but there are definitely some times when I feel like… -
Zombies, Run! – The BEST Writing in a Video Game
20 Mar 2013 | 10:00 amOver the years, I haven’t been shy about my love for Animal Crossing: Wild World. Gadgets Page » Nintendo DS: Animal Crossing Gadgets Page » Nintendo DS: Animal Crossing Update Gadgets Page » Animal Crossing: How To Complete Your Catalog Gadgets Page » Animal Crossing: Gulliver Hands down, it was the best written game I had ever played. It was so well-written that many of the things that the animals have said have been documented at The Quotations Page: The Quotations Page – Animal Crossing Quotes With great quips like, “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. -
The iPad Vs. Paper
18 Mar 2013 | 8:23 amThis commercial made me laugh out loud! It reminded me of the sometimes importance of paper over the iPad. The next time someone is chiding you because you’re using paper instead of your iPad, remember this commercial and chuckle to yourself! Via: Clever commercial weighs the benefits of the iPad versus paper | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog -
Google Reader Retired
14 Mar 2013 | 9:56 amI am in a panic. When I loaded Google Reader this morning to look at my RSS feeds, they announced that it would be retired in July. That gives me MONTHS to find a new RSS reader, but I was sincerely ANGRY. I know I SHOULDN’T be angry. Google Reader was a service that I was not paying for. I was happy to use it and never worried for a second that Google would pull a “Yahoo” and kill my beloved reader. Even though they crippled it by taking out all the things that my friends had shared and shoveling them into their Google+ monstrosity. I STILL believed that Google…
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Darren Herman
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Put the Service Back in Technology
26 Apr 2013 | 12:54 pmI meet with plenty of technology companies who sell to marketers and agencies and I also meet with many marketing and advertising technology startups who are pitching for venture funding. Sometimes they are one and the same. I’ve been witnessing companies coming thru the door and telling me that they are a pure technology platform, not a service business. Most of the time, their motivation to say this is to achieve a technology multiple (on sale) versus a service business multiple. I think this is faulty and a mistake. There is nothing wrong with wrapping services around a… -
Some Thoughts on SocialFlow, Our Latest Partnership
17 Apr 2013 | 6:11 amIt was announced yesterday that SocialFlow raised $10MM in Series B funding and our kbs+ Ventures participated along with Fairhaven Capital (lead), Softbank, RRE, AOL Ventures, Betaworks, and Rand Capital. We blogged about our perspective on why we participated on our corporate blog but I wanted to add a few notes here. I have been tracking SocialFlow ever since I was introduced to Frank Speiser at an event at Nihal Mehta‘s apartment in January 2010. After learning about what he was building and why, I quickly saw the opportunity to leverage the technology for marketers. Later… -
The Most Important Car America Has Ever Made
8 Apr 2013 | 10:20 amI spent late yesterday afternoon with my father at the Tesla showroom in the Westchester Mall. We left the kids behind and went to seriously look at the Tesla because I’d been reading glowing reviews and I’m, well, a curious car guy. The picture below is actually my father driving the car. Expectations were set high for this car due to the reviews and listening to @jason talk about how much he loves his car. Also the entrepreneurial side of me was unbelievably curious as to how Elon Musk built a car in the USA without being part of the old Detroit boys club. Building a… -
Adobe Strategy: On Point for 2013
11 Mar 2013 | 7:12 amI am a fan of Adobe ($ADBE). You certainly know this if you’ve been reading this blog. Here is an article I wrote in 2011 about Adobe’s strategy that has pretty much held true and something we all should re-read. This morning I read the 2013 Investor Presentation (PDF) by Adobe and wanted to highlight a few things that I found interesting: On slide 22 of the deck, Adobe mentions “key digital marketing growth drivers:” Shift of marketing spend to digital Re-platforming of the Web Demand for Cloud-based solutions Multi-channel campaign and social marketing solutions… -
Facebook, Ad Servers, and $344B in Media
7 Mar 2013 | 6:14 amThere is $344B in media* market cap that own and operate ad serving systems now. Google acquired DoubleClick ($274B mkt cap), AOL acquired AdTech ($2.86B mkt cap), and Facebook acquired Atlas ($65.4B mkt cap). ValueClick owns MOJO and retained Mediaplex ad-server ($2.05B mkt cap). When we think about ad servers for Madison Avenue, our guts tell us DART and Atlas**. Both of these two ad serving solutions are now owned by larger-than-life media platforms. MediaMind, the challenger of ad serving solutions is making inroads across Madison Avenue and believe it or not, has surpassed…
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Geek News Central
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Goodbye, Google Checkout. Closing November 20th
21 May 2013 | 5:10 amI remember when Google launched Checkout almost 7 years ago (June 29, 2006). The idea of combining checkout with search and advertising so you could online shop faster (and possibly buy more stuff) was an intriguing idea. I guess it just didn’t work too well. Google announced they will retire Checkout payment processing tool on Nov. 20, and warned retailers they will need to move to a different payment processing platform. Of course, we saw the writing on the wall as Checkout merged with Wallet back in November. Google hoped it would take on Paypal – which dominates online… -
GNC-2013-05-20 #860 Mixing it Up!
21 May 2013 | 1:05 amCongrats to our YouTube winner and thanks to everyone that participated, new contest starting on tonight’s show. Thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by the storms the past several days. Sponsored by: $2.49 for one new or transfer .com @ GoDaddy Promo Code geek249 32% off total new order @ GoDaddy Promo Code go32off1 Subscribe Today: Audio | Video (HD) | Mobile Video | iTunes | Zune Download the Audio Show File Follow me on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook Page Show Hotline 24/7 1-619-342-7365 or e-mail geeknews@gmail.com Links to articles… -
Flickr Offers a Free Terabyte of Space
20 May 2013 | 6:44 pmFlickr looks a lot different today than how it used to. Yahoo! (which owns Flickr) has given Flickr a makeover that includes a brand new design. What once showed you small thumbnails of photos, with a lot of white, empty, space surrounding them, now features the photos much more prominently. To me, it seems like Flickr’s new look resembles that of Facebook, or perhaps Pinterest. The photos are bigger, filling up the screen. Users now have a homepage that includes an activity feed that combines your friends’ recent uploads with the activity on the photos that you have uploaded. I… -
Will Yahoo! Screw Up Tumblr?
20 May 2013 | 11:00 amToday Yahoo! announced they have purchased Tumblr for $1.1 billion. Of course, Yahoo’s track record for buying companies seems to be that of a kid with ADHD at Christmas time – by February they want new toys. Will this be a great deal for Yahoo! or will we they just push aside for another acquisition down the road. Yahoo! Acquires Tumblr Tumblr, a microblogging and social networking platform that was founded by David Karp in 2007 was purchased by Yahoo! for $1.1 billion dollars. Tumblr brings in 175 employees and 108.5 million blogs that reach 44 million people. This inlcudes the… -
Voxer Walkie-Talkie App
20 May 2013 | 9:40 amFor several years, I’ve made heavy use of the Heytell walkie-talkie app on both iOS and Android devices. Heytell is functional, but it has its problems from time to time. I have continued to my eye out for worthy walkie-talkie app alternatives. I originally tried out the Voxer app upwards of two years ago. At that time, I found that Voxer just wasn’t a worthy replacement for Heytell. For one thing, I found the Voxer audio quality to be fairly poor compared to Heytell’s audio quality. I left Voxer installed on my devices, but contined to make use of Heytell. Recently my youngest brother…
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Gizmodo UK
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Kinect 2 Full Video Walkthrough: The Xbox Sees You Like Never Before
21 May 2013 | 4:30 pmThe new Kinect is kind of awesome. Just by the numbers, it’s a huge upgrade. You can see (most of) the full walkthrough we saw just a bit ago here at Microsoft’s Redmond campus in the video above. Parts are jaw-dropping. The demo is of a live action Kinect unit, which will be included with the [...] -
Good News! Xbox One (Kind of) Doesn’t Require Internet Connection (Maybe)
21 May 2013 | 3:00 pmMuch to the dismay of practically everyone, rumours that the Xbox One would require a constant internet connection—and a good one, at that—had been running rampant. You can officially put those fears to rest, for the most part. Even though there was no official statement today, by all accounts, the Xbox One has the potential [...] -
Our Effect on Earth’s Water Cycle Is Both Fascinating and Terrifying
21 May 2013 | 12:00 pmInitially, access to water defined where humanity could grow and develop. But now the opposite is true, and we’re the ones directing the future of our global water system. Watching that transition unfold is as sobering as it is stunning. This three minute video, created by Felix Pharand for the opening of the Bonn meeting [...] -
A Look at How Microsoft Designed the Xbox of the Future
21 May 2013 | 11:15 amHow do you build the next generation of an iconic gaming console—and controller? How do you create something that fans both recognise and are inspired by? Wired got some exclusive alone time with the people who brought Xbox One to life. If you like prototypes, you’ll love this. For more on the Xbox One announcement, [...] -
IBM’s Incredible Watson Has a Boring New Job Answering Phones
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amAfter you’ve used your crazy robot intellect to crush puny meatbags definitively in a game of Jeopardy, it would seem like the world is your oyster. But Watson’s not taking trying to take over the world or anything, no. After a trying out medicine and inventing a pastry, he’s settling for a boring job in [...]
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The Bleeding Edge
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Bleeding Edge TV 481: HTC One review
21 May 2013 | 7:59 amWe bring you our HTC One review, taking a look at the hardware of the device that many are calling the best to come out of HTC ever. The HTC One is an Android smartphone with the custom BlinkFeed homescreen, and the UltraPixel camera (according to HTC) that stands above the rest of the smartphone camera market. HTC Zoe features are built into the camera as well, bringing power and flexibility to the camer app on the software side. The unibody aluminum construction also stands out to make this a beautiful device, and Beats Audio keeps the sound pumping. We go over all of this and more in our… -
Unboxing Live 112: HTC One
20 May 2013 | 12:42 pmHTC has produced its best-looking smartphone ever in the HTC One, and we open it up in this episode of Unboxing Live! The HTC One sports premium specs like the Ultrapixel camera, Beats Audio, a 4.7-inch 1080p display, and a quad-core SnapDragon 600 processp all running Android Jelly Bean, and the new BlinkFeed homescreen. The Ultrapixel camera pairs up with HTC Zoe features for unique picture taking. The HTC One is even compatible with Facebook Home, if that's your thing. Stay tuned for our full HTC One review as well! Don't forget to subscribe to Gear Live on YouTube! Here's how to… -
Bleeding Edge TV 480: Liquid Image APEX HD+ Wi-Fi snowboarding goggles
5 May 2013 | 12:44 pmWe bring you a first look at the Liquid Image Apex HD+ Wi-Fi snowboarding goggles from CES 2013. The Apex HD+ goggles have a built-in high definition video camera that can live stream to your iOS or Android phone or tablet, and can also record at 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps, so you can show off you videos later. In addition, the Apex HD+ WiFi can also shoot still images. The camera itself is tilt-able within 30 degrees, so you can get a great angle regardless of your stance or activity. Definite an interesting product from the folks at Liquid Image - and we give you a look at how it all works… -
Bleeding Edge TV 479: Nick Cannon talks NCredible headphones, fashion
5 May 2013 | 12:23 pmWe catch up with Nick Cannon in this episode, and talk to him about his Ncredible headphone line, a collaboration with Monster. In addition, we talk about how headphones have become a fashion accessory, and how he sees the Ncredible headphone line providing good sound coupled with a good price, as well as a good look. You can pick up a pair of NCredible headphones now. Don't forget to subscribe to Gear Live's YouTube channel! Here's how to get the show: Subscribe: iTunes iPod / H.264 | iTunes MPEG-4 | RSS H.264 Feed | RSS MPEG-4 Feed |Download| - iPod-formatted H.264|Download| - Apple… -
Bleeding Edge TV 478: Sensus Touch Case for iPhone
29 Apr 2013 | 8:05 pmWe got a look at the Canopy Sensus Touch Case, and walked away impressed. The Sensus Touch Case gives iPhone users 10-point touch input along the back and sides of the device, which means you can do things like play games by swiping along the back of the iPhone, leaving the display free and clear of your fingers. You can also do things like snap images by tapping the side of the phone, or zoom in and out of objects with a slide of your finger. Expect to see the case launch later this summer, priced somewhere between $59 and $99. Don't forget to subscribe to Gear Live's YouTube…
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Unboxing
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Unboxing Live 112: HTC One
20 May 2013 | 12:42 pmHTC has produced its best-looking smartphone ever in the HTC One, and we open it up in this episode of Unboxing Live! The HTC One sports premium specs like the Ultrapixel camera, Beats Audio, a 4.7-inch 1080p display, and a quad-core SnapDragon 600 processp all running Android Jelly Bean, and the new BlinkFeed homescreen. The Ultrapixel camera pairs up with HTC Zoe features for unique picture taking. The HTC One is even compatible with Facebook Home, if that's your thing. Stay tuned for our full HTC One review as well! Don't forget to subscribe to Gear Live on YouTube! Here's how to… -
Unboxing Live 111: Monster DNA White Tuxedo headphones
16 Apr 2013 | 5:07 pmWe open up the Monster DNA White Tuxedo headphones in this episode. On Sunday night Monster and Viacom introduced the latest exclusive Monster DNA headphones color, White Tuxedo, at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. The white tuxedo color features glossy white with black accents on the outside, and black on the ear cups and inner headband of the headphones. It's a fashionable take on the white tuxedo with black tie look, and features all the same Monster DNA headphone features that we already know and love. Check out the striking new color in this episode! See also: Monster debuts White Tuxedo… -
Monster DNA White Tuxedo headphones unboxing gallery
16 Apr 2013 | 12:37 pmWe are hard at work on our Monster DNA headphones review (it'll appear later roday!), and while putting the headphones through their paces, we snapped a bunch of images of the striking cans. The new White Tuxedo color debuted at the MTV Movie Awards this past weekend where a bunch of stars signed a pair to be auctioned off for charity, and went on sale today at the Apple Store and the Monster Products store. Head on over to the Monster DNA headphones unboxing gallery for a look at all the shots. Gallery: Monster DNA White Tuxedo headphones unboxing gallery … -
Unboxing Live 110: AT&T MiFi Liberate
12 Apr 2013 | 3:52 pmIn this episode we open up the AT&T MiFi Liberate, a portable mobile hotspot that sports two really unique features: a 2.8-inch touchscreen for managing settings, and a 2900 mAh battery that lasts up to 11 hours per charge. This makes it easy to get up to 10 devices connected to the MiFi Liberate 4G LTE signal, and once connected, you can pretty much stay connected all day. It's small, looks great, and is super portable, and in areas where there is no LTE, you will fall back onto HSPA+. Also cool, you can put an a microSD card up to 32GB in size to create shared storage space. Check… -
Unboxing Live 109: Nokia Lumia 920
3 Apr 2013 | 11:07 amWe open up the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 smartphone in this episode. It's the flagship model available from AT&T, sporting a PureMotion HD+ display, 4G LTE, and PureView camera with optical image stabilization and Carl Zeiss lens. You can pick up the Nokia Lumia 920 from AT&T from $99.99. It's a bit heavy, but the phone looks great, the camera is fantastic, and for $100, it's hard to beat the value. Don't forget to subscribe to Gear Live on YouTube! Here's how to get the show: Subscribe: iTunes iPod / H.264 | iTunes MPEG-4 | RSS H.264 Feed | RSS MPEG-4 Feed…
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GigaOM
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The devil you know: entrepreneurs prefer current ventures to new ones
21 May 2013 | 8:58 pmWhether in gambling or relationships, many people have the feeling that they just need to stick with their chosen course of action if they’ve already invested blood, sweat, and dollars in it. Would-be entrepreneurs are also taught to be persistent, a quality that is often highly praised by both fellows entrepreneurs and the press. Therefore it’s not surprising that entrepreneurs are subject to many of the same biases that cause people to persist with their investments, and don’t necessarily behave to always maximize outcomes when presented with lucrative new opportunities, a new… -
pC LIVE Podcast: How to monetize digital content: Advertising or paywall?
21 May 2013 | 6:12 pmSome publishers and content companies are betting their future on subscription revenue from readers and users, while others are keeping their content free and banking on advertising revenue to pay the way. What are the pros and cons of each model? (Download this episode) Subscribe to GigaOM Podcasts via RSS iTunes Stitcher Radio Moderated by: Mathew Ingram – Senior Writer, GigaOM / paidContent Speakers: Bob Bowman – President and CEO, MLB Advanced Media Raju Narisetti – SVP and Deputy Head of Strategy, News Corp Justin Smith – President, Atlantic Media Richard Tofel… -
Faster & faster! The US now has 82.4 million broadband connections
21 May 2013 | 5:18 pmAmericans continue to spend big on their internet needs, and that is reflected in the robust demand for broadband during the first three months of 2013. Data collected by Leichtman Research Group, a Durham, NH-based market research company, shows that the top broadband providers in the U.S. added 1.1 million (net) new connections over that period, bringing the total number of broadband subscribers to about 82.4 million. According to their research, cable companies have about 47.5 million broadband subscribers, while the remainder are with the phone companies. Cable companies added about… -
Say those magic words: Xbox One, Google Glass and the rise of the always-on microphone
21 May 2013 | 3:07 pmMicrosoft’s new Xbox One has many new features, but one in particular raised some eyebrows Tuesday: The new game console will always be on, and users will be able to launch games, live TV or even a Skype call with simple voice commands, and without ever picking up a controller or remote control. Does that mean, as the Verge mused, that Microsoft will always be listening to each and every word spoken in your living room? The answer is yes, no, and better get used to it. Microsoft hasn’t actually said how many aspects of the Xbox One are going to work, but the demo it gave at its campus in… -
Boost Mobile applies a unique spin on the mobile wallet
21 May 2013 | 1:55 pmSprint-owed prepaid operator Boost Mobile unveiled a mobile financial services app called Mobile Wallet at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas on Tuesday. This isn’t your typical near field communications (NFC) or QR code contactless payment setup though. Instead, Boost is combining its prepaid mobile services model with a prepaid cash account, providing a physical prepaid card that customers can use at the register. Mobile Wallet was developed by Wipit, a mobile payments provider for people without bank accounts and credit cards. Its platform therefore makes an ideal fit for many Boost customers…
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Geeky-Gadgets
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Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker Unveiled (video)
21 May 2013 | 7:10 amLogitech has this week added a new addition to their range of Bluetooth speaker range, in the form of the newly launched Ultimate Ears Logitech UE Boom. The Logitech UE Boom speakers have been designed to provide 360 degree sound from a wireless carry anywhere speaker, that can connect easily to Bluetooth devices. (...)Original Story Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Boom Bluetooth Speaker Unveiled (video) © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Logitech Ultimate Ears UE Boom Bluetooth… -
Yahoo Will Not Restrict Tumblr’s NSFW Content
21 May 2013 | 7:05 amIt’s no secret that Tumblr contains some NSFW material. Anyone who has spent some time on Tumblr has no doubt tumbld onto it. And with Yahoo announcing their plans to acquire Tumblr, you are probably wondering if Tumblr’s new owner might restrict the NSFW content. (...)Original Story Yahoo Will Not Restrict Tumblr’s NSFW Content © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Yahoo Will Not Restrict Tumblr’s NSFW Content appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. -
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Leaked On Video
21 May 2013 | 6:57 amOn Monday we saw some leaked photos of a new version of Samsung’s flagship Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4, the new device will be called the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active and it is designed to be resistant to both dust and water. We had previously thought that the Samsung Galaxy S4 active would have the same hardware as the Galaxy S4, although now it would appear that the device will have different specifications. (...)Original Story Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Leaked On Video © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is… -
LG Optimus G2 Prototype With LTE Advanced Poses For The Camera
21 May 2013 | 6:44 amWe have been hearing quite a lot about the new LG Optimus G2 over the last few weeks and now it would appear that the handset will come with LTE-A or LTE Advanced, and a photo of a prototype Optimus G2 has appeared online. The LG Optimus G2 is rumored to come with a 5.2 inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the handset will also feature a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a clock speed of 1.9GHz. (...)Original Story LG Optimus G2 Prototype With LTE Advanced Poses For The Camera © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or… -
Ceptor Linux HDMI Stick Aimed At Enterprise Launches For $99
21 May 2013 | 6:19 amDevon IT has this week announced the launch of a new Linux-based HDMI stick called the Ceptor they have created aimed specifically at the enterprise market. The Ceptor is priced at just $99 and has been created to act as a fully fledged PC allowing users to run Windows, Android, Linux or any other operating system of choice. (...)Original Story Ceptor Linux HDMI Stick Aimed At Enterprise Launches For $99 © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Ceptor Linux HDMI Stick Aimed At…
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Operation Gadget
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The New Flickr UI Is Great, But News-Related Photo Search Isn't
20 May 2013 | 8:09 pmYahoo announced a new user interface for Flickr today that is a huge improvement. Kudos to them. I am a bigger Flickr fan than most people know. What concerns me is that Flickr's search hasn't improved as much as the rest of the UI. What I was hoping was that when I searched for "moore, ok", I would get photos that gave me an idea of what had happened in the area that was hit hardest in a devastating tornado that occurred in Oklahoma today. Instead, what I saw was a beautiful sky, pictures of thunderheads from 10 days ago, and photos of some specimens in a skeleton museum. Yahoo, can… -
Expansion of NHL Outdoor Games Confirmed; Predicted Here in 2008
16 May 2013 | 6:27 amYou may have seen that the NHL announced two outdoor hockey games at Yankee Stadium next season, including the game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers scheduled for Sunday, January 26, 2014, and a game between the New York Islanders and the Rangers on Wednesday, January 29. Way back on January 1, 2008, in an article called How Cool Was The NHL Winter Classic? on this site, I said: I think the NHL could put on two or three of these games next season in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day as an alternative to College Football on television. I wouldn't be surprised… -
Paris-Roubaix Airing on NBC Sports Network on Sunday Morning, April 7, 2013
6 Apr 2013 | 8:09 pmEarlier today Phil Liggett reminded me that Paris-Roubaix is airing tomorrow morning on NBC Sports Network: Live NBCSN coverage of Paris Roubaix presented by @compcyclist & expanded to 3hrs.This Sunday 8am - 11am et on NBCSN -- Phil Liggett (@PhilLiggett) April 6, 2013 I'll be watching. But the question will be, how do I watch the early part of the coverage without ending up having to watch Scooby Doo? -
Is There an App Like PaintCode for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?
19 Mar 2013 | 8:16 amEarlier today, John Gruber at Daring Fireball pointed out a recently released app in the MacOS X App Store called PaintCode (on the Web, in the App Store). As the PaintCode website says, "PaintCode is a vector drawing app that generates Objective-C code in real time." This is a fantastic idea, I'd like more than anything to have a use for it. The idea immediately sparked a question in my mind: Has anybody ever developed an app that like this that generates HTML, CSS, and JavaScript? I could really use an app that generated code for the web in this fashion. Is the closest thing to this to… -
Great iOS Application for Evaluating and Managing Sports Concussions
18 Mar 2013 | 3:21 pmMy wife, Kathleen Aiello, MD, recently launched a website called PedsApps.com which covers iPhone and iPad applications that are of interest to Pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and other care providers, as well as to the parents of their patients. The most interesting article she's written so far is a review of The Concussion Recognition and Response Tool, an app that implements the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Heads Up" Concussions in Youth Sports initiative. According to Kathleen, "The app guides an evaluator through an assessment of the injured player, as well as…
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Product Reviews Net
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Xbox One is always on, requires 24h internet check
21 May 2013 | 11:58 pmMicrosoft initially said that their Xbox One console does not require an always-on connection to play single-player games. However, worrying reports are starting to emerge that the console will indeed need an internet connection to function properly, including playing games offline. Microsoft’s Vice President Phil Harrison, once of Sony has revealed some potentially crucial information regarding the issue and it could ultimately prove to be the decisive factor that will make consumers opt for the Sony PS4 instead. Microsoft are refusing to set the record straight on their used-game or… -
Pokemon X and Y Mewtwo formes update
21 May 2013 | 11:35 pmIn our last report on Pokemon X and Y, we told you about a substantial leak for the game, which apparently revealed all sorts of new Pokemon X and Y evolutions for the game, not to mention a return for original starters Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Now though, we have additional rumors for you to digest, about a possible second forme for the fearsome Mewtwo Pokemon. As most of you are well aware, Nintendo has already officially confirmed that Mewtwo will have a new appearance in the game – an appearance which removes the creature’s tail and basically attaches it to the back… -
Battlefield 4 release date with China Rising DLC
21 May 2013 | 9:47 pmEA had teased that they had some Battlefield 4 information to show, and the company has delivered in conjunction with Microsoft’s Xbox One console reveal. Battlefield 4 now has an official release date, as well as confirmation of a pre-order expansion offer, similar in the way to which Battlefield 3 launched with Back 2 Karkand. Without further ado, Battlefield 4 will have a release date of October 29. Confirmed platforms so far include PC, PS3, Xbox and now the Xbox One – with the PS4 likely to join the list during Sony’s E3 2013 keynote next month. That October 29 date… -
Xbox One specs Vs Sony PS4 gives lowdown
21 May 2013 | 9:00 pmEarlier on we spoke about some of the initial confusion surrounding Microsoft’s new Xbox One console. Now though, we focus on the hardware side of things and the specs that will power the console under the hood and will look to directly compete with Sony’s PS4 in an epic tussle. While Sony has yet to reveal storage capacity options for their PS4, we can confirm to you that the Xbox One is going to release with one main storage option, that being a 500GB HDD. That is a substantial amount of memory for gamers to use for their media needs, so there will definitely be no dangers or… -
Xbox One without 360 playback, used game fees
21 May 2013 | 7:25 pmThe wait is finally over and we are pleased to see Microsoft officially announce the Xbox One as their next-generation gaming system. The company has been touting the device as an all-in-one system, offering live TV support and slick TV-to-game voice switching commands aside from its gaming capabilities. However, the big talking point that has emerged just hours from the event, is that the Xbox One will not have backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games, in any capacity. The PS4 also doesn’t allow the playback of PS3 discs of course, but Sony has managed to find a workaround to this…
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Gadgets and gizmos
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What Do We Know About the New Xbox?
21 May 2013 | 1:55 pmThe all new, all singing and dancing Xbox 720 will be with us, gulp, soon. However, we have already heard rather a lot of rumours about this console, haven’t we? Let’s take a look and see what we know and what we think we know about it. What’s Inside It? Perhaps the most important part of the new console is the 64 bit, 8 core, 1.66 GHz AMD processor which it is said to house. It is also said to contain 8GB of DDR• RAM. We can expect an Ethernet port, UBS 3.0 ports, and an optical disc drive as part of the overall package as well. What’s the Controller Like? The main controller… -
Where’s the Pilot Gone? Unmanned Flights Tested in the UK
21 May 2013 | 2:51 amIf you are the type of air passenger who looks nervously out of the window to see that the pilot is a trustworthy, sober type then you might be able to sit back and forget about it before too very long. This is because tests have been carried out on unmanned flights in UK airspace in the last month. That’s right; a plan with no pilot at all. Actually, a pilot who was on board the Jetstream craft took off near Preston and landed in Inverness but for the 500 miles in between a pilot on the ground had control of the plane, taking instructions from the National Air Traffic Services. There were… -
Let Your Phone Tell You If You Are Happy
20 May 2013 | 1:49 amHow would you feel about your phone telling you how happy you currently are? This is a situation you could be in before too long thanks to research being carried out at Cambridge University right now. The idea they have had is that the app they have developed could use a mixture of data from the phone and the user’s own input. The app is called EmotionSense and the people behind it believe that it is the first ever mobile phone app to combine these two factors to advise how happy the user is. There are other apps which do a similar sort of thing but they don’t take into account the same… -
How Many People in the UK Have Never Gone Online?
19 May 2013 | 1:58 amHow many adults who live in the UK do you think have never, ever used the internet? You might be surprised to learn that there are apparently over 7 million people in the country who fit into this category. This surprising fact discovered during research from the Office of National Statistics. They say that 43.5 UK adults are now online, which is an increase of a million over last year’s numbers. However, the elderly and disabled remain among the most likely to stay away from the internet. Graham Walker is chief of executive of the charity Go On UK and he said that this issue isn’t only… -
Tablets: Doomed but Getting More Popular?
18 May 2013 | 3:26 amAccording to a news report this week tablets are more popular than ever before and according to another one they will be gone from the world in 5 years time. So which one should be believed? The Good News Analysts IDC have reported that in the first quarter of this year the sale of tablets has boomed. The figures show a growth of more than 142% over the same 3 months last year. In fact, more tablets were sold in the first quarter of 2013 than in the entire first half of 2012. Of all the tablets sold so far this year almost 40% of them were from Apple. The total number of sales in this…
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Ponoko - All items
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Cut Test Final6-01
21 May 2013 | 3:58 pmLetters -
Squirrel Cookie Cutter
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Jet Vase/planter By Dizingof
19 May 2013 | 1:03 amBased on the Math surface called Jet.. Size: 150x150x170mm Thickness: 3mm (all over) 3D Print it with your favorite material. -
Platform
18 May 2013 | 4:43 pmAn idea for a cardboard quadricopter body. It should fold into a four legged platform where motors can go in each of the rectangular cavities under the end of each arm. -
Philmont Topo Map
17 May 2013 | 8:37 pmTop of northern Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico
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Electronista | Gadgets for Geeks
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IRIS launches third-generation IRIScan Book 3, IRIScan Book 3 executiv
21 May 2013 | 10:29 pmOptical character recognition purveyor IRIS has launched its next-generation IRIScan Book 3 and the IRIScan Book 3 Executive. These portable scanning solutions are battery‐powered, enabling mobile users to easily capture paper documents, receipts, photos and more without the use of a computer.... -
Grandfathered Flickr Pro codified by Yahoo, most benefits retained
21 May 2013 | 9:40 pmFlickr Pro users have been informed by Yahoo about the future of the once-premium accounts. As long as the user's account is kept in good standing, customers paying $25 per year for unlimited storage will be allowed to keep the plan indefinitely, with no plans for the Pro benefits to be purged.... -
Unity makes mobile game development tools free for small developers
21 May 2013 | 8:51 pmUnity has announced that its mobile game development tools are now free to use for smaller developers. The Unity platform is popular amongst iOS and Android developers, but its creator previously charged $800 to publish a game to the App Store or Google Play. Under the new rules, that barrier has been lifted.... -
Onkyo fills out network-enabled recievers with two mid-range models
21 May 2013 | 8:44 pmOnkyo has revealed the full-featured 9.2-channel TX-NR929 Network A/V Receiver, providing nine channel entertainment to the company's mid-range lineup. The new model is positioned between the 7.2-channel TX-NR828 Network A/V Receiver also seeing release today, and the company's existing audiophile-grade flagship products. Onkyo's TX-NR929 and TX-NR828 are both THX Select2 Plus certified.... -
Seagate deploys Video 3.5 HDD high performance DVR, set-top hard drive
21 May 2013 | 7:32 pmSeagate Technology has announced the new Seagate Video 3.5 HDD -- the industry's first 4TB, 3.5-inch hard disk drive engineered specifically for use in video applications such as digital video recorders, set-top boxes, and surveillance systems. Purpose-built for video solutions, the Video 3.5 HDD can store up to 480 hours of high-definition (HD) content. The drive supports up to 16 simultaneous HD streams or 20 standard-definition streams as well as 24-hour operation capabilities optimizing it for video content applications....
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ThinkGeek - What's New
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T-Shirts & Apparel : My Little Pony Necklaces
21 May 2013 | 12:40 pmDerpy & Rarity shine on these MLP necklaces, sure to impress everyone in Equestria! When you pull on your cowboy hat today, or string flowers and butterflies in your hair, remember that your outfit won't be complete without a smile, or your My Little Pony necklace! Choose from Derpy Hooves and Rarity pendants. $12.99 -
Gadgets : ScanGauge II Advanced Multi-Function Vehicle Monitor
21 May 2013 | 12:22 pmEasy to install multi-function automotive computer Easy-to-install digital gauge that reads engine trouble codes and monitors performance and fuel economy. Includes a trip computer that automatically tracks various elements of trip data and expanded digital gauges. $159.99 -
Home & Office : Magnotag Kitchen Accessories
21 May 2013 | 10:00 amWelcome to the future! Magnotag hand towels include a magnet inside for easy storage and access on many kitchen surfaces like your refrigerator (unless it a pesky stainless steel one), oven or microwave. Why didn't you think of this? We don't know but it's too late now. $17.99 - $25.99 -
Gadgets : Mr. Ghost EMF Detector For iPhone
21 May 2013 | 8:45 amSee EMF from electronic devices or g-g-g-ghosts! Have your own ghost adventures, with Mr. Ghost, the EMF Detector for iPhone. Download the free app, plug Mr. Ghost into your headphone jack, and you're ready to start picking up electromagnetic activity on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. $19.99 -
Home & Office : Framed Doctor Who Postcards
21 May 2013 | 8:30 amEven if you don't have a TARDIS, you can still decorate like you do. Bring the TARDIS into your own home or office with these officially licensed Doctor Who prints featuring Daleks and the TARDIS! The 16" by 20" framed prints decorate your walls with your love for travel through space and time... and bow ties! $29.99
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Shift East - Trends in Japan and Asia - Marketing and Innovation from Tokyo
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PSY and Korean Soft Power
20 May 2013 | 1:48 amLast time I checked PSY’s Gentleman MV had almost 330 million views on youtube and Gangnam style had more than 1.6 billion. That’s a lot of exposure for a song that is sung in Korean, about a neighborhood in Seoul by an artist that pretty much no-one outside of Korea had heard of this time last year. So what does that mean about the influence of Korean culture, the image of Korea and the popularity of Korean artists worldwide? Are the viral videos of PSY a testament to Korean soft power? Or reflective of the changing landscape of new media in which hundreds of millions of… -
Taxis in Asia: Part Two
12 May 2013 | 7:44 pmFollowing our previous post on Taxis in Asia’s most developed cities we decided to take the bumpier road and provide a round up of taxis in four of Asia’s emerging metropolises. 1- Bangkok: Tuk-tuk Overview: uncomfortable, overpriced and inefficient. You are better off taking a regular taxi. Then again tuk-tuks have become synonymous with transportation in Bangkok and worth taking for a short ride just for the experience. Price: Should be negotiated with the driver before riding. Be prepared to haggle tough… then again you will still get ripped off whatever price you… -
Cosplay Business Cards
2 May 2013 | 2:24 amEver wondered how those crazily clad cosplayers promote themselves to each other? Well according to Nikkei’s Trendy just like most professionals in Japan they use business cards, though perhaps not the most traditional kind. Image via cosplay.exblog Business card exchange in Japan (meishi koukan ) is the most important method of professional self-introduction in Japan. Forgetting or running out of cards in more formal settings can lead to embarrassment, as others are unable to judge your status in the group. This is why we always tell clients visiting Japan for business or networking… -
LINE Creates NFC Toy Smartphone for Kids
30 Apr 2013 | 10:19 pmPopular smart phone messaging app LINE created by Naver Japan has collaborated with major Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy to create a range of merchandise aimed at children based on a new animated series called LINE Town. The LINE Town series has begun broadcasting in Japan on TV Tokyo (Thursdays from 6.30-7pm) and is based on characters from LINE’s stickers which are more sophisticated than emoticons, featuring a larger spectrum of personas, humour and darkness. It is easy to understand the massive popularity of LINE in Japan, just from observing people using the app on crowded… -
Japanese High School Girls Explain Particle Physics
21 Apr 2013 | 11:22 am…kind of. They’re at least starring in roles to promote it! As part of the bid to host the building of the International Linear Collider (ILC) in Western Japan Team Lab Tokyo created a humorous and light-hearted interpretation of the collision between electrons and positrons in the form of high school girls in this short film. Featuring students from Waseda High School in Saga and Shota Morita, the star of the popular iPhone quick draw system video (pictured below) on YouTube as their teacher the film demonstrates the friendship between two high school students,…
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TechJaws.com
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7 Best Android Apps that Turn Notifications into Powerful Tools
20 May 2013 | 10:20 amOptimizing your Android mobile devices with notification features will maximize your Smartphone usage experience. But there are more than just getting a notification alert when an email reaches your Inbox or receiving a sound alert for incoming text messages or calls. There are different applications for Android that could offer a more powerful tool for [...] -
Apple ID Verification Scam
13 May 2013 | 10:51 amThere’s an email purporting to be from Apple, claiming that you must verify your information or your account will be suspended. In order to verify your Apple ID, you must click on a link in the email. This link leads to a phishing website that steals personal identifiable information and is used in unlawful activities [...] -
13 Most Important Changes In Google Search In April
8 May 2013 | 7:47 amThe largest search engine cheered up after the winter hibernation and presented a number of improvements in its search services. Only in April, 53 changes in the work of search engine were introduced. Here are the main changes of Google. The search engine index increased by 15%. At the same time another level of the [...] -
Make Your Home Smarter By Controlling It with Tablets and Smartphones
29 Apr 2013 | 11:55 amMany people are aware of the convenience that tablets and Smart Phones add within a home. The devices enable browsing the Internet and watching movies on the go or at home. Also kids stay occupied by playing games on the consoles and many people use them to stream music while exercising. The latest innovations in [...] -
Windows 8 Features You May Not Know
24 Apr 2013 | 10:08 amI bet there are many of you like me who updated their PC a bit late to Windows 8 OS. I had mixed emotions on weather or not to update my laptop to Windows 8. As of now, it is great to find something very creative from Microsoft that brings in the fabulous TILES representation [...]
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ZDNet | The Mobile Gadgeteer Blog RSS
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Google I/O revelations, BlackBerry Live, and Nokia Lumia 928 (MobileTechRoundup show #296)
20 May 2013 | 2:17 amGoogle I/O was held last week and while no new hardware was announced, we did see many service launches and improvements that make Google a compelling choice. -
Divoom Bluetune Solo BT speaker: Outstanding value, vivid colors, great sound
16 May 2013 | 12:00 pmThere are a lot of portable Bluetooth speaker options available. and I found the Divoom Bluetune Solo to be an excellent choice at a fantastic price. It comes in several attractive colors and even serves as a microphone. -
Flipboard rolls out magazine support for Android and web-based Editor
9 May 2013 | 3:55 pmFlipboard is one of my favorite ways to read content on my devices, and their new Android version supports the magazine creator launched on iOS in March. There is also now a web-based Flipboard Editor and browser button. -
Improve your fitness and help get in shape with the Garmin Forerunner 610: Review
7 May 2013 | 1:00 pmGarmin's Forerunner 610 is their premier GPS watch, and after testing it for a couple of weeks, I agree it is one of the best. As summer approaches, you may want to consider the 610 and hit the road. -
Jawbone announces the UP Platform and acquires BodyMedia
30 Apr 2013 | 1:36 pmThe Jawbone UP is my preferred activity tracker and now with their expanding developer support and acquisition of BodyMedia, I look forward to even more great things from Jawbone.
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Lilbits (5-21-2013): Xbox One takes on the living room
21 May 2013 | 2:00 pmMicrosoft unveiled its next-generation video game console today. But the Xbox One isn’t just a gaming device. It’s basically the company’s take on what a living room computer should be. It supports TV, video calls over Skype, multi-tasking with support for running two windows side-by-side, voice input, and a user interface that bears a more than passing resemblance to Windows 8. Under the hood, it’s powered by an 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM (Maybe it should have been called the Xbox 8) and a 500GB hard drive, among other features. Here’s a roundup of tech news stories… -
Remote control an RK3188 Android stick with your phone, tablet
21 May 2013 | 1:00 pmChinese chip maker Rockchip has released a new tool that lets you remote control an Android 4.2 device with a Rockchip RK3188 using pretty much any Android phone or tablet. In other words, you can plug an Android TV stick like the Tronsmart MK908 into your television to run Android apps on a big screen and fire up a mobile app to use your phone as a remote control or gamepad. Rockchip has had a similar tool available for RK3066 devices for a while, but now the RKRemoteControl app is available for devices with Rockchip’s latest processors. You can download the Android app and user manual… -
Opera launches its new Chromium-based browser for Android
21 May 2013 | 12:00 pmThere’s a new version of the Opera mobile web browser for Android, and as expected it’s the first version to drop Opera’s Presto rendering engine and use Google’s Chromium foundation. In other words, you should have no problems opening web pages and web apps designed for Chrome or most Webkit browsers. Opera’s Webkit-based browser for Android has been available as a public beta for a few months, but now it’s graduated from beta status and it’s ready for everyone. But Opera isn’t just a Chrome clone. The mobile browser has its own user interface,… -
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix hybrid ultrabook now available (for $1679 and up)
21 May 2013 | 11:00 amThere’s good news for folks who’ve been waiting for Lenovo to release its first Thinkpad ultrabook with a detachable Windows 8 tablet portion. The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is now available for purchase from Lenovo. There’s also bad news: the cheapest configuration isn’t particularly cheap at all. Prices start at $1679. For that price you get a Windows 8 tablet with an 11.6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display, a capacitive touch panel and an active digitizer for pen input. It has an Intel Core i5-3427U processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid state disk. Lenovo… -
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (10.1) could sport an Intel Atom CPU
21 May 2013 | 10:15 amSamsung could be planning to follow-up its 7 inch Galaxy Tab 3 with a few larger models. We’ve already seen evidence suggesting an 8 inch version is in the works. Now it looks like there may also be a 10.1 inch model on the way — and it could be the first Galaxy tablet powered by an Intel Atom processor. Samsung GT-P5200 GLBenchmark results? According to CNET’s sources, the upcoming tablet will have a 10.1 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean software, and a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Clover Trail+ processor. CNET reports that Samsung will officially introduce…
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Machine prints 33-feet of solar cells per minute
21 May 2013 | 10:40 pmThere’s are a variety of alternative sources of energy out there that break away from the traditional, environment-dampening methods used, some of them better tailored to certain locations than others. Solar power is one such source, and Australia is a prime location for such technology, offering many bright and sunny days. One of the biggest Read The Full Story -
Coolpad Quattro II 4G and 8920 smartphone hands-on
21 May 2013 | 10:25 pmWhen you hear the name Coolpad it might not ring a bell but the company has big plans for their phones in the US, and are here in Las Vegas for CTIA showing off their latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean smartphones. The popular Chinese manufacturer wants to deliver quality 4G LTE smartphones for those on Read The Full Story -
Facebook sued by rapper Eminem’s Eight Mile Style over copyright infringement
21 May 2013 | 9:15 pmLate yesterday, Facebook was hit by a lawsuit from Eight Mile Style, the publisher that controls rapper Eminem’s music, including licensing rights, and, if necessary, legal action when someone infringes on those rights. Such is the nature of the allegations being made against the social network, which is said to have used music from Eminem’s Read The Full Story -
Pandora Premieres station offers pre-release album streaming
21 May 2013 | 8:21 pmPandora, which is about to face a big competitor when Apple irons out its remaining snags with iRadio, has just announced a new feature – Pandora Premieres. This station is unlike the rest, allowing users to listen to early album releases before they’re available for purchase. While not much is available via it right now, Read The Full Story -
AGENT smartwatch Kickstarter reaches backers goal
21 May 2013 | 7:21 pmThe Pebble is arguably the most popular smartwatch to come out of Kickstarter, but it certainly isn’t the last, and now it has a competitor. The AGENT smartwatch is a square watch similar in appearance to the aforementioned device, and it has already reached its funding goal of $100,000, exceeding it by about 30-percent, with Read The Full Story
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What are they?
21 May 2013 | 9:01 pmAnswer here this time tomorrow. Hint: smaller than a bread box Another: not ceramic. A third: inedible. -
What are they?
21 May 2013 | 9:01 pmAnswer here this time tomorrow. Hint: smaller than a bread box. Another: not ceramic. A third: inedible. -
An answered prayer
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Bloody Cleaver Clutch Purse: Just the thing for women on the edge
21 May 2013 | 1:01 pmReader Jo Woo Bay, continuing with a nearly unprecedented run of great stuff arriving here in avalanche fashion — keep it coming, homie! — last night sent a link to this sharp accessory. From Gizmodiva: "Fashion demands to be different.... -
Airport Insecurity — Once upon a time in America
21 May 2013 | 9:01 amPeople under 40 have no idea of how easy and pleasant it was to fly back in the 60s and early 70s. Above, a glimpse of good times past, never to be recovered. What's past isn't prologue: heck, it almost...
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Xbox One, The Next Gen Entertainment & Game Console Announced
21 May 2013 | 5:23 pmAfter seven years, Microsoft game console got renewed and the next generation is called Xbox One instead of Xbox 720 and Xbox Infinity as previously rumored. The new Xbox is destined to be the entertainment center of the living room as it is dressed appropriately in stylish glossy black to fit right in with other home theater equipments. The console comes with the matching game Xbox One controller and Kinect sensor. The package will provide all entertainment including the personal homescreen, cinematic gaming, Live TV and Skype. The device is taking your gesture commands or by voice and react… -
Web Tool ClippingMagic Instantly Removes The Background From Your Images
20 May 2013 | 8:47 amA new Web tool that you might find handy for your basic photo editing. ClippingMagic is starting its alpha testing but already shows great potential. The tool basically lets you upload an image, remove its background and download the image without background as a PNG file. You can insert the new image on top of any background image of your choice to create a new project. Granted, Adobe PhotoShop or PhotoShop Touch would provide a better image cut-out quality with their “Scribble Select” tool. But both tools cost money and a steep learning curb. With ClippingMagic, all you have to… -
Who Needs a Staff When You’ve Got Apps?
20 May 2013 | 8:04 amStarting out on a bold new business venture is great but one trouble is realizing that you’re the ultimate one-man/woman-band (or at least it can feel that way) in the business. Until a small business can afford to build a staff of accountants, personal assistants, secretaries, a travel department and other areas which require people, many of these daily and time-consuming tasks must be undertaken by the person who also serves as the president, default CEO and sole employee of that business. Someday the big break for the business will come. Until then, here is a list of handy apps that… -
Google+ Adds Many Enticing Photo Features..Would You Join?
19 May 2013 | 6:23 pmAt Google I/O conference, the search giant introduce great features focusing on photo enhancements available on the company social network site Google+. The great news is the enhancements work their magic automatically cal and subtly without the need of user fiddling. Google knows that visual enhancements are enticing and could lure more users to its social network site. The upshot of these changes? “To a large number of users, their photos are just going to look better. They’re not really gonna know why,” Google senior vice president Vic Gundotra said. Google+ offers a… -
Send Money By Gmail Attachment Soon Will Be Possible
16 May 2013 | 8:59 pmIn the coming months, Google will allow Gmail users to send money in attachment. This can be done by the integration between Google Wallet and Gmail. You can quickly and securely send money to friends and family directly within Gmail — even if they don’t have a Gmail address [Google Wallet is required however]. It’s free to send money if your bank account is linked to Google Wallet or using your Google Wallet Balance, and 2.9% fees apply to send money using your linked credit or debit card. . Receiving payments is free. [Source Google] Technorati Tags: Gmail,Money,Wallet
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Popular Science - Gadgets
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Xbox One Is The First Games Console For People Who Don't Like Games
21 May 2013 | 2:30 pmMicrosoft Xbox One Microsoft At last: a game console that doesn't require gaming. "PlayStation" is a literal description of what you do with it: it's a station at which you play. Nintendo has released systems with "game" in the name--Game Boy, GameCube. But Xbox doesn't mean much of anything. Originally it stood for, in charming Microsoft fashion, "DirectX Box," as it used the familiar DirectX graphics technology. Now? It's just a box. Who knows what it does? And that's fitting, because the Xbox One, newly announced today, is barely a games device. Of course I'm going to get one. But I would… -
Xbox One: Here's What We Know About Microsoft's New Console
21 May 2013 | 1:30 pmXbox One Microsoft Today Microsoft unveiled its next-gen console. Some of the rumors turned out to be spot-on. Others, not so much. Today, Microsoft unveiled its new console, Xbox One, from its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. There's still going to be news coming out between now and another announcement at E3 in June (which we'll be at), but this is what we saw so far. TV, TV, TV This is just barely a gaming console. Microsoft is pitching it as something more like a Living Room Entertainment Box. For about half of today's presentation, no games were even mentioned; instead, Microsoft… -
What We Know (And Think We Know) About The New Xbox
20 May 2013 | 3:25 pmXbox Infinity Mockup This is a not-official but still very nice mock-up made for Xbox Infinity (which might not be the new Xbox's name, either). Reddit/C-Ron Tomorrow, Microsoft will announce the new Xbox. Rumor roundup ahoy. Tomorrow, Microsoft will announce its long-awaited next-gen Xbox. The rumor mill has been churning for months--years, even--and reports with varying credibility have appeared. Here's what to expect. A NEW NAME This is surprisingly up in the air. Unlike the PlayStation 4, which we could at least guess at because of consistent branding until that point, the new Xbox has… -
Drone-Vision Rifle Goes On Sale For $22K
17 May 2013 | 1:00 pmTrackingPoint XactSystem Series 1) The hunter marks his prey. 2) The ballistics computer determines where the shot will land in current conditions. 3) The hunter corrects his aim and fires. Courtesy TrackingPoint A special heads-up display lets you tag a target onscreen before firing. The most inaccurate component of a rifle is the human behind the trigger, but starting Wednesday hunters can turn to drone-inspired vision for a little help. Provided they have $22,000 on hand for a new rifle, that is. The rifle works by incorporating a ballistics computer, 14-megapixel camera, a Linux-powered… -
Internet-Enabled Laser Pointer Lets You Play With Your Pet From Anywhere In The World
17 May 2013 | 8:31 amPetcube helps your cat stay active/frustrated by chasing a laser pointer. Playing a game of "chase the laser pointer" with a cat is one of the most compelling reasons to get a cat in the first place. But what to do when you go to work, or on a trip? How will you induce hilarious chirping and pouncing then? Petcube, a little gadget currently in pre-production, couples a Wi-Fi-connected 720p camera with a laser pointer. Through either a website or an app (currently apps are planned for iOS and Android), you can control the laser, or open controls to the public, allowing anyone in the world to…
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Grippy Pad
21 May 2013 | 9:15 amJust like a tree frog’s amazing feet, the Grippy Pad will hold all sorts of things in place. And all without a single magnet, velcro strip, or sticky adhesive in sight. By some marvel of manufacturing (don’t ask) this advanced silicone material grips everything from iPads to Sat Navs. Just slap it on your dashboard and place your items on top. Like magic, they’ll be held in place! -
Are Multipurpose Devices Better Than Products That Perform One Function?
21 May 2013 | 1:00 amSome of the hottest consumer products continue to be Web-connected multipurpose devices, such as tablets and smartphones. Since the advent of the app store, there seems to be no limit to what these gadgets can do. Nothing is just a phone, a camera or a television anymore. From the WSJ: Arguing for multi-purpose devices, Berkowitz writes: It’s true that my GPS-enabled camera takes better pictures than my smartphone, and can tell me they were taken in California. But learning to share the pictures with friends takes more effort than it is worth. In the new marketplace, devices people… -
App Magnets
20 May 2013 | 9:19 amNow there’s an app for keeping your kids art work on the fridge…sort of.App Magnets look like app icons-certainly a far cry from those old school plain black magnets or ones that looks like strawberries.No download or 2 year contract required! -
Google is tracking you
20 May 2013 | 1:14 amThis is no parody. We give up our right for privacy for the usage of their software. Both Facebook and Google’s entire business model is based on knowing everything about you and then selling it to advertisers. -
Judge: Cell phone users ‘have no legitimate expectation of privacy’
20 May 2013 | 12:49 amAn American federal judge recently ruled that if someone has their cell phone turned on, their location data does not deserve protection under the Fourth Amendment, meaning law enforcement can track individuals without a search warrant. RT.com reports: “Given the ubiquity and celebrity of geolocation technologies, an individual has no legitimate expectation of privacy in the prospective of a cellular telephone where that individual has failed to protect his privacy by taking the simple expedient of powering it off,” Brown wrote. “As to control by the user, all of the known tracking…
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Spot Cool Stuff: Tech
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Small Package. Big Streaming Media
17 May 2013 | 8:02 amBig things come in small packages, they say. “They” must certainly have a Roku 3 Streaming Media Player. It’s Spot Cool Stuff’s new favorite way to watch streaming videos and on-demand television — and cost-effective too. It works like this: You connect the little Roku 3 box to the internet, either through an Ethernet cable or wifi. Then you hook the box up to your HD television† via an HDMI cable. And — voilà — you are ready to watch television (and listen to music and play games . . . more on that in a moment). Roku claims this tiny magical box will… -
Road Tripping in a 2013 Kia Sportage
3 May 2013 | 12:54 pmWhen Kia offered us the opportunity to test drive a 2013 Kia Sportage we were initially hesitant. Our blog, after all, is called Spot Cool Stuff. It’s not Spot Ordinary Stuff or Spot Reasonably-Well-Made-Low-End Stuff — “ordinary,” “reasonable” and “low end” all being terms we associated with Kia. Yet the car company kept insisting that we give the Sportage a try (no strings attached). And, around this same time, it happened that we needed a larger vehicle for a family Spring Break trip we had planned to the Catskills region of New York state. So… -
The Mouse, Evolved
9 Apr 2013 | 10:33 amThe computer mouse has been around for nearly as long as the computer has — the first trackball was invented as part of a secret U.S. government military project back in 1952! Since then, there have been many variants of the mouse, with most new iterations better than the last. We’ve written before about the surprisingly well-designed Microsoft Arc Mouse. And we love (and always travel with) an Apple Magic Mouse. But somehow every mouse we’ve used also has something about it that doesn’t feel quite right. We couldn’t figure out what exactly that something was until… -
The 4moms Origami and the Dawn of High-Tech Baby Strollers
27 Mar 2013 | 1:30 pmOver the last few decades, baby strollers have developed hipper designs and incorporated more rugged frames and lighter weight materials. But baby stroller technology (such as it is) has remained essentially the same as it was at the turn of the century — the 19th century. Happily, the humble stroller now is starting to become a little less humble. (And just in time for Spot Cool Stuff’s first baby, too!) A handful of new stroller start-ups are recognizing that today’s mobile and tech-savvy parents want those qualities reflected in their strollers. We’ll be publishing a… -
Sponsored Video: GE’s Stunning Feats of Laundry
15 Mar 2013 | 12:35 pmAfter nearly two decades of flat lining, the technology for washing and drying clothes has made substantial, incremental improvements in the last few years. The marketing of clothes washers and driers? Not so much. The average advertizement still consists of a supermodel masquerading as a housewife who becomes unrealistically upset at the ketchup stain on her blouse — and then unrealistically happy after her washer supposedly removed it. Leave it to GE, an innovator in home appliance technology, to be an innovator on the marketing front too. For their new High Efficiency Top Load Washer and…
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Folding Techniques for Designers: From Sheet to Form
21 May 2013 | 10:01 pmMany designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal, and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding and crumpling. An elegant, practical handbook, it covers over 70 techniques explained by clear step-by-step drawings, crease-pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography. Read more about this… -
Revitalizer by Merve Kahraman
21 May 2013 | 10:00 pmHere’s the latest from NOTCOT’s London-based editor and resident zoologist, Justine Aw as she checks out Clerkenwell Design Week 2013. Revitalizer from Merve Kahraman, a wax-lamp that re-creates itself. The wax lampshade melts over time, dripping into the mold below to reform the shade. The result is an ever-changing sculpture, but also a room that smells of candlewax. More…Read More at NotCot… -
Jaguar x RCA at Clerkenwell Design Week
21 May 2013 | 7:00 pmHere’s the latest from NOTCOT’s London-based editor and resident zoologist, Justine Aw as she checks out Clerkenwell Design Week 2013. This year Jaguar UK teamed up with RCA to create a design challenge for students of both the RCA’s automobile and textiles courses. Of the 9 group entries, the winning design on show in the Farmiloe building alongside the…Read More at NotCot… -
Architecture of the Absurd: How “Genius” Disfigured a Practical Art
21 May 2013 | 4:01 pmHave you ever wondered why the Guggenheim is always covered in scaffolding? Why the random slashes on the exterior of Daniel Libeskind’s Jewish Museum, supposed to represent Berlin locations where pre-war Jews flourished, reappear, for no apparent reason, on his Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto? Or why Frank Gehry’s Stata Center, designed for MIT’s top-secret Cryptography Unit, has transparent glass walls? Not to mention why, for 2 per square foot, it doesn’t keep out the rain? You’re not alone.In Architecture of the Absurd, John Silber dares to peek behind the… -
Alessi Il Tempo della Festa Timbale Mould
21 May 2013 | 4:00 pmAlessi Il Tempo della Festa Timbale Moulds are a set of 6 architecturally inspired silicone molds that come in black, white, and three transparent colorways designed by Mario Trimarchi. As they describe, “Ever since the end of the 1500s the shapes of desserts, cake moulds and timbales have been evolving, often imitating or reproducing forms found in architecture and…Read More at NotCot…
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Coolest Gadget Reviews
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Sony PS4 Teaser Video Released Ahead Of Xbox 720 Launch
20 May 2013 | 9:56 amTomorrow is going to be a big day for Microsoft as they finally unveil their next generation of their gaming console, the Xbox, but here we are on the eve of this event and it is Sony that is garnering some headlines. The company has managed to do this by teasing PlayStation fans with a new teaser video that highlights the PS4. (...)Read the rest of Sony PS4 Teaser Video Released Ahead Of Xbox 720 Launch © Coolest Gadget Reviews, 2013. Coated brings you the coolest gadgets and best geek toys. Sony PS4 Teaser Video Released Ahead Of Xbox 720 Launch | Online Gaming | Post tags: Sony -
WordPress Says Large Number Of Tumblr Users Leave After Yahoo Buyout
20 May 2013 | 9:35 amWith the acquisition of Tumblr by Yahoo now done, the question remains, just how will customers react. For its part, Yahoo has gone on the record to try and alleviate any fears by saying that Tumblr will remain independent and that there will be no change to their CEO. (...)Read the rest of WordPress Says Large Number Of Tumblr Users Leave After Yahoo Buyout © Coolest Gadget Reviews, 2013. Coated brings you the coolest gadgets and best geek toys. WordPress Says Large Number Of Tumblr Users Leave After Yahoo Buyout | Online News | Post tags: Tumblr -
Yahoo Spends $1.1 Billion For Tumblr
20 May 2013 | 9:21 amIt’s a done deal. In an official announcement that has been made, Yahoo has confirmed that they have purchased Tumblr for the princely sum of $1.1 billion. This time, the purchase wasn’t a combination of both stock options and cash, but this was an all cash deal. (...)Read the rest of Yahoo Spends $1.1 Billion For Tumblr © Coolest Gadget Reviews, 2013. Coated brings you the coolest gadgets and best geek toys. Yahoo Spends $1.1 Billion For Tumblr | Online News | Post tags: Yahoo -
Google Glass Will Get Month Updates
16 May 2013 | 6:57 pmIt appears that Google is going to be quite busy with their Google Glass for the next few months. While Google Glass has been released to just a select group of testers, the official release of Google Glass to the public isn’t expected to take place until next year. (...)Read the rest of Google Glass Will Get Month Updates © Coolest Gadget Reviews, 2013. Coated brings you the coolest gadgets and best geek toys. Google Glass Will Get Month Updates | Online News | Post tags: google -
Samsung: Galaxy S4 Software Optimization Will Increase Storage Space
16 May 2013 | 6:30 pmAlong with all of the features that a smartphone might offer, another consideration to take into account is the amount of usable storage space that is available. While a phone maker might suggest that a smartphone has a certain amount of storage space, a certain amount of it is eaten up by the operating system itself. (...)Read the rest of Samsung: Galaxy S4 Software Optimization Will Increase Storage Space © Coolest Gadget Reviews, 2013. Coated brings you the coolest gadgets and best geek toys. Samsung: Galaxy S4 Software Optimization Will Increase Storage Space | Mobile Phones | Post tags:…
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Elecom LBT-MPHS310M NFC-Enabled Bluetooth 4.0 Headset
21 May 2013 | 7:25 pmElecom is set to drop their latest NFC-enabled Bluetooth 4.0 headset, the LBT-MPHS310M. Powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery, this ultra-slim headset features a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), NFC pairing function, HD voice support, A2DP profile support and is compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled devices (smartphone, iPhone). Coming in black, white, blue and red color options, the LBT-MPHS310M will go on sale from mid-June for unannounced price yet. [Elecom] -
Gelid Rev.2 GX-7 CPU Cooler
21 May 2013 | 7:14 pmGelid Solutions hits back with a new CPU cooler, the Rev.2 GX-7. Supporting both Intel (LGA775/1366/1155/1156) and AMD (AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/FM1) sockets, the cooler is packed with seven 6mm heatpipes, an aluminum heatsink with V-shaped fins in the center to allow airflow to reach the heatsink more evenly and a slim 12 PL Blue fan (120mm). The Rev.2 GX-7 is available now for $65 MSRP. [Gelid Solutions] -
BenQ W770ST DLP Projector
20 May 2013 | 7:01 pmCheck out this newly launched DLP projector from BenQ, the W770ST. This 3D-ready projector provides 1280 x 720 native resolution, 2500 ANSI lumens brightness, 13,000:1 contrast ratio and up to 6,500 hours of lamp life (SmartEco Mode). It also comes with a built-in 10W mono speaker and a number of connectivity ports including D-Sub, 2x HDMI, Composite, S-Video, Component, Stereo Mini Jack and RCA. The W770ST retails for 599 Euro (about $768). [BenQ] -
Another High-End Gaming PC From Unitcom
20 May 2013 | 6:53 pmIf you’re in the market for a high-end gaming PC, I recommend you to take a look at this newly released PASSANT Ex DeVIL GaMERz from Unitcom. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-3970X processor, the system packs an Intel X79 Express Chipset, 2x Radeon HD 7990 graphics card (PowerColor ‘DEVIL13′), a 32GB DDR3 RAM, 512GB SSD (Plextor M5S 256GB x 2), a 2TB hard drive, a BD drive and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS. The PASSANT Ex DeVIL GaMERz is available now for 599,800 Yen (about $5,814). [Product Page] -
CubiWin 7.0-Inch Touchscreen GPS Navigator
20 May 2013 | 6:43 pmNever get lost on the road again with Chinavasion’s latest 7.0-inch touchscreen GPS navigator ‘CubiWin’. Priced at just $80.04, the device is equipped with a 7.0-inch 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen display, a 468MHz MT3351 processor, a MT3329 GPS chipset, a 128MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), an FM radio, a multimedia player, Bluetooth, a 1100mAh battery and runs on Windows CE 6.0 operating system. [Product Page]
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The Red Ferret Journal - gadgets, cool sites, freeware and tech trivia
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THL W100 – is this Quad Core, Jelly Bean phone at just $169 worth buying? Yep. [Review]
21 May 2013 | 4:45 amHigh end smartphones are all well and good, but not everyone has $700+ to drop on a mobile, even if it’s got more processing power [...] 889 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading -
The new Flickr is gorgeous, is Yahoo! back on track at last?
21 May 2013 | 4:36 amWell there were two choices. Either Yahoo! had to ditch/sell Flickr, or the company needed to drastically remodel the ageing service to keep up with [...] 468 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading -
The Productivity Boosting Nap Pod – How valuable is sleep to you?
20 May 2013 | 11:00 pmSleep can be pretty hard to come by. If you have a brain that won’t shut down the moment your head [...] 204 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading -
Inka Mobile Pen and Stylus – you have the right to write!
20 May 2013 | 11:00 pmThere are two very different ways of writing down information. One is on your phone or tablet, and [...] 148 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading -
Nokia Asha 501 wants to give everyone high-end design that’s accessible
20 May 2013 | 11:00 pmJust about every day you see a new smartphone, tablet, or laptop crop up that has a rather lofty price tag attached [...] 212 words | permalink | No comments | digg this continue reading
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Best Chef Knife in the World. Best Chef Knives
7 May 2013 | 7:51 pmJust like the brush in a painter’s hand that works like a magic wand wherefrom flows a masterpiece, a chef’s knife is what forms the foundation of the many a delicacy that can wow those who are fortunate enough to sample it! The best chef knife in the world will perhaps be amongst the the ones designed and developed by one of the highest selling chef knife brands in the world, the Global Knives. Global is one of the most respected companies that manufacture world’s best chef knives, Global Knives have wowed many a chef for generations. You will be surprised to know that each… -
USB Flash Drive Lighter: Here’s an idea…
31 Oct 2009 | 11:01 pmThe perfect gift for a burgeoning arsonist who likes to keep their data storage handy. Oh great. Another USB combo device. Like the world needs more of those. Except this one is actually pretty cool. Some of our favorite products on this site are the combo items. Samurai sword mates with umbrella? Excellent! Jane Austen’s gentry class coupled with zombies? Sold! Brass knuckles on my coffee cup? Yes please! And now you can add another one to the list — an 8GB USB flash drive hidden in a very fashionable lighter. The lighter features an embossed cow skull in a bronze finish and has an… -
Jolicloud Netbook OS: Here’s an idea…
4 Sep 2009 | 11:03 pmMake a netbook OS that’s not only cool to look at, but is much simpler to use. Netbooks are no-nonsense internet surfing devices with limited storage and power. So why do they keep coming reinstalled with Windows? Wouldn’t it make sense to create a simple, gorgeous operating system that uses the concept of SaaS (software as a service) cloud computing? That’s what the makers of Jolicloud thought. And that’s what the makers of Jolicloud created. Jolicloud is an OS that uses SaaS cloud computing. The programs you use don’t actually exist on your netbook’s hard drive. They don’t… -
Logictec iPhone Mic Recorder: Here’s an idea…
3 Sep 2009 | 11:08 pmUse your iPhone to launch your professional music career. In a perfect storm guaranteed to get you your major record deal Logitec (note the absence of the “h”)has released the LIC-iREC03P just as the “I Am T-Pain” application (which autotunes your voice — boat not included) was released for the iPhone. If this isn’t a sign that you should redub all those songs you posted to your YouTube using these two things I don’t know what is. Here’s what Red Ferret said about the device: Logitec (not the mouse and keyboard people) make this Logitec LIC-iREC03P microphone recorder… -
Slip Grips: Here’s an idea…
31 Aug 2009 | 12:27 amHelp the weak handed get a grip. About a year ago I started getting numbness in my dominant hand. After a few months the numbness became a noticeable weakness and I was having trouble using a pencil (which for a graphic designer isn’t the best think), mouse or even trying my shoelaces. After visiting the neurologist I was diagnosed with Ulnar Neurosis. My ulnar nerve was being pinched near my elbow and it delayed nerve impulses in my wrist and hand. With no nerve communication telling my muscles to move they had begun to atrophy at an alarming rate. Now I’m not asking you to play a sad…
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Panasonic Debuts P51 Android Smartphone In India
17 May 2013 | 2:28 amPanansonic India has announced the launch of the P51 – an Android powered smartphone in the country. The first in a series of new Android handsets that the Japanese company plans to bring here, the → Read MoreThe post Panasonic Debuts P51 Android Smartphone In India appeared first on OnlyGizmos. -
LG, Google Finally Bring The Nexus 4 To India For Rs. 25,999
16 May 2013 | 5:00 amLG and Google have jointly announced the launch of the Nexus 4 Android smartphone in India. The device is expected to make it to India in the next few days and is already available for → Read MoreThe post LG, Google Finally Bring The Nexus 4 To India For Rs. 25,999 appeared first on OnlyGizmos. -
How Google Just Killed Simplicity With Its Hangouts Android App
15 May 2013 | 3:39 pmOne of the reasons I love almost every Google product out there was the basic principle of simplicity they followed in designing them. The simplicity of design that they kickstarted with their search engine seemed → Read MoreThe post How Google Just Killed Simplicity With Its Hangouts Android App appeared first on OnlyGizmos. -
The Nokia Lumia 925 Goes Official: Is Basically A Metal Clad Lumia 920
14 May 2013 | 4:36 amAt an event held a few minutes ago at London, Nokia took covers off its newest Windows Phone powered handset – the Lumia 925. Now for those of you expecting the Lumia 925 to be that all → Read MoreThe post The Nokia Lumia 925 Goes Official: Is Basically A Metal Clad Lumia 920 appeared first on OnlyGizmos. -
5 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Nokia Asha 501!
13 May 2013 | 5:17 amYours truly just returned after a whirlwind trip to New Delhi where Nokia had its international launch of its new Asha Series handset – the Asha 501. The launch event in itself was huge and → Read MoreThe post 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Nokia Asha 501! appeared first on OnlyGizmos.
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Transforming Nikka Lift-Top Coffee Table Pops Out To Give You a Working Area For Your Laptop
21 May 2013 | 9:42 pmA coffee table is good for many purposes, such as for placing your coffee and for reading the news. However coffee tables aren’t made to be very tall, so if you plan to use it for working with a laptop computer, it may be bad for your back and eyes. Here’s one coffee table that [...]Read more: Transforming Nikka Lift-Top Coffee Table Pops Out To Give You a Working Area For Your Laptop, originally written and published on Internet Siao - Creative and Useful Gifts, Gadgets and More! -
ChargeCard is the Credit-Card Shaped Micro USB Adaptor Cable
21 May 2013 | 1:13 amThere are many uses for a micro USB cable. It is most commonly used for charging and transferring data to and from our portable gadgets like smartphones, portable media players and tablet PCs today. Here’s one micro USB cable, that doesn’t even look like a cable, but still does the job. The credit-card shaped micro [...]Read more: ChargeCard is the Credit-Card Shaped Micro USB Adaptor Cable, originally written and published on Internet Siao - Creative and Useful Gifts, Gadgets and More! -
Dots on the Wall – Dots Hooks By Muuto
20 May 2013 | 12:26 amThere can be many ways a wall can be made useful other than just being a flat vertical surface that comes with a color. One of the ways is to mount some hooks on it so they can be used for hanging stuff. Here’s one way of doing just that without making it look messy. [...]Read more: Dots on the Wall – Dots Hooks By Muuto, originally written and published on Internet Siao - Creative and Useful Gifts, Gadgets and More! -
Beautiful Mirette Wall Mount Mirror and Shelf Combo
18 May 2013 | 3:03 amMirrors and shelves have always been suitable for mounting on walls. Here’s a set of wall mounted shelves and mirror that have been made into a single item. The shelves from the Mirette series by Guillaume Delvigne come with a mirror integrated into the design, which makes it multipurpose, where the presence of a mirror [...]Read more: Beautiful Mirette Wall Mount Mirror and Shelf Combo, originally written and published on Internet Siao - Creative and Useful Gifts, Gadgets and More! -
KeyProp is a Smartphone Stand That Looks Like a Key
17 May 2013 | 3:15 amNeed a quick way to prop up your smartphone outdoors? If only there was a way to grab something out of your pocket in an instant to use as a smartphone stand… All that is possible with this key, not just an ordinary key, but a smartphone stand made to look like a key. The [...]Read more: KeyProp is a Smartphone Stand That Looks Like a Key, originally written and published on Internet Siao - Creative and Useful Gifts, Gadgets and More!
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Xbox One now official – here’s the specs and the details
21 May 2013 | 12:01 pmMicrosoft has just finished unveiling the new Xbox, and it’s called Xbox One – not 720 or Infinity. The Xbox One is Microsoft’s first new console in more than seven years. After Nintendo showed its hand with the Wii U and Sony has still to show us their hardware, although we’ve been treated to a... Similarly Gadgety: Xbox 720 Details Leaked – Official Announcement at E3 Xbox 720 to get Tablet Controller just like Nintendo Wii U Microsoft Kinect for Xbox Gets UK Price -
Mac Chrome Google App Launcher available in Beta
21 May 2013 | 6:53 amDo you use a Mac put also want access to your Google applications? You’ll be needing this new App Launcher, then. Google engineer, François Beaufort has posted on Google+ the announcement that a new Chrome App Launcher designed from Mac is almost here. “Chrome Team is currently working on bringing the App Launcher on the... Similarly Gadgety: Google Chrome Browser Taunts Firefox and IE Google Chrome OS Now Downloadable Google Chrome OS Coming to a Netbook Near You in 2010 -
Xbox 720 to be revealed at two events – Illumiroom, FIFA 14, Forza Vita and COD: Ghosts present
21 May 2013 | 4:15 amMicrosoft is holding a press event in less than eight hours where they will finally unveil their new Xbox console, currently called Xbox 720 by everyone. Microsoft’s Major Nelson has revealed that the new Xbox console will be revealed over two events, the first one takes place today. Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg stated, in the latest... Similarly Gadgety: Xbox 720 could be named Xbox Infinity – art leaked Xbox 720 event under canvas will house new consoles Xbox 720 will be out for Christmas 2013 -
Student figures out how to charge your mobile phone in less than 30 seconds
21 May 2013 | 2:51 amHaving your phone die mid-conversation or worse, mid a high scoring sprint in Temple Run, is annoying. The wait for it to be fully charged seems ages. Not anymore as an 18 year old student has invented the speediest of phone chargers. Eesha Khare has invented a cellphone charger that is capable of charging a... Similarly Gadgety: ADzero Bamboo Android Phone Available Soon – Designed by Middlesex Uni Student HTC Bliss Mobile Phone Stereotypes Women – Bringing Sexist Back Sony’s First Mobile Phone – The Xperia S -
Sony PlayStation 4 flashed ahead of E3 in video clip
20 May 2013 | 1:32 pmAs the excitement and anticipation grows for Microsoft’s big unveiling of the next generation of Xbox tomorrow, Sony has decided this would be a good time to remind everyone about their competing next-generation console – well it’s been three months and it’s yet to show its face. Perhaps one of the biggest let downs of... Similarly Gadgety: Not even Sony’s boss has seen the PlayStation 4 yet PlayStation 4 will land in UK this year and cool but fake video trailer released Sony PlayStation 4 Being Prepared for Christmas! [ps4]
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Electronic Cigarette Reviews and Blog
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Secondary Schools In UK Banning E-Cigarettes
9 May 2013 | 1:49 pmIt a rather backwards progression, it seems electronic cigarettes will be banned in Universities and Colleges in the UK before they are banned on High School grounds. Apparently teachers and profs believe the fake fags, as the Brits call them, as a gateway drug. I assume they are speaking only of the e-cigs with nicotine [...] -
Legislators Continue To Misrepresent E-Cigarettes
2 May 2013 | 4:09 pmEver since the electronic cigarette has gained popularity in the United States, many legislators have viewed the product as a ploy for big tobacco to circumvent current anti-smoking laws. But the truth is that it has only been recently since tobacco companies have taken interest in the new tobacco product. And does it really matter [...] -
The Future Of Electronic Cigarettes
19 Apr 2013 | 1:22 pmSince they first hit the market in 2007 as an alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes have been constantly growing in popularity as more and more people realize they can have the best of both worlds by giving up regular cigarettes and switching to the electronic version. The Facts About E-Cigarettes The electronic cigarette differs from regular [...] -
Our New Recommended E-Cigarette Supplier: Vapor4Life
3 Apr 2013 | 3:53 pmWe are proud to announce the addition of Vapor4Life electronic cigarettes to our list of preferred e-cig vendors. Vapor4life has been a constant in the vaping world for sometime and is one of the most respected and knowledgeable suppliers on the e-cigarette forum. They have a large range of products to choose from with nicely [...] -
ECigs? Here’s What The Government Wants To Do About Them
8 Mar 2013 | 10:25 amJust like anything you take into your body, there are going to be controversies and regulations imposed. As sales of eCigs soar in the United States and Europe there are many research engines running tests to help determine whether eCigs are good or bad for your health. Government Regulations The latest ruling from the FDA [...]
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Premium USB Blog
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Proud to Recognize Our Troops | Armed Forces Day & Memorial Day
16 May 2013 | 4:09 pmUS Digital Media has recently partnered with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force in creating, manufacturing and distributing expertly designed U.S. ARMY® and U.S. Air Force mobile accessories. It is our pride to bring the feeling of achievement and courage into our complete line of earbuds, headphones, smartphone and tablet cases, car and [...] -
Custom USB Car Chargers
16 May 2013 | 12:32 pmIt used to be that cars and USB technology were distinctly separate. The former belonged to the road, and the latter, strictly within the realm of desktops and laptops. Today, new cars roll off the production line with built-in USB ports for charging your USB gadgets or enjoying their contents. But, changing your car is [...] -
Custom Headphones For Promotional Use
9 May 2013 | 3:06 pmAlways striving to be your main provider of customizable computer accessories, PremiumUSB.com is now introducing a variety of custom headphones to its line of products. And as one would come to expect from the site, the headphones, which are offered in standard, DJ, and other styles, combine price and quality in a way that allows [...] -
Introducing New Sports Shape Custom USB Drives
30 Apr 2013 | 5:04 pmStandard USB flash drives offer variety in storage capacities, durability, and design. But variety is the spice of life. And fortunately PremiumUSB.com now has a series of sports-specific USB flash drives on hand that are yours for the taking (well, actually, for the ordering). PremiumUSB.com introduces its sports USB flash drive section with different flash [...] -
U.S. ARMY® Scorch Earbuds with BudBag
23 Apr 2013 | 9:54 amMost non-music lovers find it hard to understand the reason behind various designs of earbuds. For them, all earbuds are the same as long as you can hear the song. But to those who appreciate music, there is a big difference to the sound produced depending on the kind of earphones used. If you want [...]
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Retro Thing
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$14 MP3 Player With Built In NES Emulator, But...
21 May 2013 | 10:30 amI still don't have an expensive mp3 player. I listen to music & podcasts all the time, so an MP3 player in my employ is likely to get crammed into a pocket and get knocked around a bit. Since there is such a wealth of perfectly serviceable sub $25 models around, it really doesn't pay for me to splash out for a fancy music player (though I'd still like to get an early iPod one of these days). I usually end up with an off-brand or non-brand unit from some online surplus outfit. The one I'm using right now is amazingly feature-packed. It plays music that sounds good (not always the case with… -
Pee Wee Harmonica: A Mini Mouth Harp For Big Wheezes
19 May 2013 | 11:47 pmI love miniatures, especially when they still have all the functions of their big brothers (within reason, of course). We've written articles about the tiny film camera that was the top lure of my local grocer's gumball machine, and also an impossibly small AM radio from the 60s. Here's a mini gadget that's even older; the Pee Wee Harmonica. The box tells us that this was manufactured in occupied Japan, so this little mouth harp and its box go way back. My guess is that the Pee Wee was "inspired" by Hohner Instruments' similar mini harmonica "the Little Lady".Hohner is a harmonica brand that… -
Tiny 1979 Article About "The Empire Strikes Back"
15 May 2013 | 12:14 amOne great thing about looking through old magazines is reading about something we now know to be a big deal, before anyone knew it was going to be a big deal. I was thumbing through the spring 1979 issue of Cinefantastique - one of the most consistently outstanding sci fi film and tv magazines until it ceased publication in 2006. I bought the issue because of the lengthy cover story about Forbidden Planet (a film that I occasionally become obsessed with to this day).The Forbidden Planet article was fascinating, but also fascinating were the tiny little blind items sprinkled through the… -
Amiga Forever Brings Classic Computing Power To Android
6 May 2013 | 9:53 amI've got an iPad, and it's a lovely device. Elegant and otherworldly (I can push icons around with my finger!) it's a great way to do a lot of things... as long as what you want to do is exactly what Apple wants you to do. I must have been naive, but when I got the thing, I was surprised at how limited my access is to this very expensive thing I bought. I can't just copy files onto the iPad without getting iTunes' okay, and I can't really run any of my favorite classic game & computer emulators even though the hardware is more than powerful enough.You can get some classic game pre-packs… -
1960s Calrad DM-12 Microphone Got Back
14 Apr 2013 | 10:56 pmIn my line of work, I end up using a lot of microphones. Overwhelmingly these days, a mic is a fairly utilitarian cylinder (with occasional exceptions, of course). However when you cast an ear over microphones of the past, not only do you experience microphones with many different aural characteristics, you also get a wide variety of shapes and sizes. We all recognize the Shure "Elvis" microphone, the classic RCA capsule shaped mic (and its innumerable knockoffs), and I still get email from people wanting to buy the "Bob Barker" microphone I wrote about years ago. I do remember seeing the…
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Leon – 2013-05-22 01:46:02
21 May 2013 | 10:46 amHi there, We received pictures of a new Acer Ultrabook, the M5-538P. Because we don’t do laptop news, it might be nice stuff for you guys. No details known about the notebook yet. http://www.tabletguide.nl/onderwerp/acer-m5-583p-touch/ Regards, Leon AUTHOR: Leon… -
Kyle Kulyk – 2013-05-15 06:17:23
14 May 2013 | 3:17 pmHello. My name’s Kyle Kulyk, co-founder and lead developer for Canadian based indie studio, Itzy Interactive. We’ve just released both the iOS and Android versions of our puzzler Vex Blocks, our second mobile title. We’re trying a new take on … -
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Joanna – 2013-05-09 01:18:45
8 May 2013 | 10:18 amDear Netbook News Team, My name is Joanna from PressReader, the largest newspaper and magazine kiosk app for iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows. I was perusing your site and came across Peter’s “Newspaper publisher in the US to offer subsidized … -
Frits vd Hoven – 2013-04-30 15:03:14
30 Apr 2013 | 12:03 amThis forum post shows leaked pictures of the Acer Aspire M5-582PT 15-inch touch Ultrabook. http://www.tabletguide.nl/onderwerp/acer-aspire-m5-582pt-15-inch-touch-ultrabook/ AUTHOR: Frits vd Hoven AUTHOR EMAIL: fritsvdhoven@hotmail.com AUTHOR URL: http://www.tabletguide.nl/onderwerp/acer-aspire-m5-582pt-15-inch-touch-ultrabook/ SUBJECT: [netbooknews.com] Tip Us IP: 84.31.46.132 Array ( [Name] => Frits vd Hoven…
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The UberReview
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Electric Unicycle is a Gyro-stabilized Vehicle that You Can Probably Afford
20 May 2013 | 9:12 pmIf you have secretly been pining for a Segway but can’t afford to buy one then it might be worth taking a look at the Electric Unicycle. I know, I know, there are a lot of Segway haters out there – but part of me suspects that the hate arises from the same places that it always does… jealousy. Segways are not cheap, and the vast majority of people who would like one can’t afford to buy one – hence the hate. For this reason, the Electric Unicycle might prove to be a winner. The tiny one-wheeled vehicle is capable, by way of its 500W electric motor, of pushing a 160-lb man at a speed… -
Coolest Rear View Mirror Ever
17 May 2013 | 10:37 pmDoes this actually seem logical? I’m not sure, but it’s cool as hell. This rear view mirror first and foremost features a 5 inch screen, because your factory mirror doesn’t allow for good enough field of vision. It also has a front dash cam, and a rearview camera in case you are a victim of police brutality, a stalker, or if you just want to do a better job parking. It even records as you drive in case some yokel tries to say the accident was your fault. It’s got GPS, because why wouldn’t it? You’re in a car for Christ’s sake. What’s… -
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: Just the Essentials, Nothing Else
17 May 2013 | 4:09 pmWhile I have all of the stuff in the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit in one place or another, I find myself slightly envious of the folks who have it all in one place in a neat little roll bag. What I love about this kit is that they have pared it down to the essentials, the tools that you need for most electronics repair jobs – but none of the stuff that you are unlikely to need. That keeps things nice, light and more importantly mobile. Don’t get me wrong, I like my full screwdriver sets – but if I am going to someone’s house to look under the hood a malfunctioning laptop,… -
How to Tame the Most Bloated Gmail Inbox
16 May 2013 | 7:59 pmI get quite a lot of email – not as much as someone like Bill Gates, but enough to make Gmail inbox management a painful, time-consuming chore. In the old days, I filtered. I still do, but things are much less work thanks to a new tools and applications. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just a few things that anybody out there who is not actively managing their inbox can do to live a less stressed, more comfortable life. Note that while some of these suggestions will work for other email providers, for now the majority are Gmail only. Mailbox, for example, currently only supports… -
Casino Royale in Stop Motion Lego
15 May 2013 | 10:15 pmThe video that you see below is the work of one coccosnowball (YouTube) who went to the trouble of putting together this action-packed stop-motion animation of Casino Royale… in delicious black and white. It looks fantastic and the attention to detail is outstanding – but you can save yourself the trouble of me telling you how good it is by spending the three minutes it takes to watch it from start to finish. [Source]
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PicoProjector-Info
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Microvision raised $5.85 million
17 May 2013 | 11:15 pmA few days ago Microvision announced their financial results for Q1 2013, and they reported that the company has only $3.3 million in cash. The company lost $3.7 million in the quarter, so obviously they needed to raise more money.Happily, the company announced today that indeed they raised $5.85 million by selling 2.6 million shares plus warrants to buy 1.9 million shares to Crede CG III and other investors. That's good news for Microvision, but I think it may not be enough as it doesn't seem likely the company can become profitable by the end of 2013. -
JVC kenwood announced a new pico-projector based car navigation HUD
16 May 2013 | 6:26 amJVC Kenwood announced a new car navigation HUD (model MDV-737HUD), which will be released later on this month and will cost around ¥250,000 (over US$2,500), which includes the main LCD unit in the dashboard. The new HUD uses Syndiant's LCoS pico projector to display a 7" display in front of the driver.This is the first product from Syndiant and JVC Kenwood's strategic alliance announced in late 2012. The pico projector backplane is made by Syndiant while the cell assembly is being done by JVC. read more -
Microvision Q1 2013 results: $1.8 million in revenue, $3.7 million net loss
6 May 2013 | 12:30 amMicrovision announced their financial results for Q1 2013. The company had $1.8 million in revenue (up slightly from $1.7 million in Q1 2012), and the net loss was $3.7 million (down from $9.8 million in Q1 2012).If we look at the cash side, the cash used in Q1 was $3.5 million. The company has $3.3 million in cash and equivalents (and a backlog of $5.1 million). This means that they will have to raise more money, and soon. -
Promate Lumitab
6 May 2013 | 12:23 amProjector type: 854x480, 35 lumens, max image 100" The Lumitab is a 7" (1024x600) Android tablet that sports a WVGA DLP pico projector (854x480, 35 lumens). Other features include a 1.5Ghz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of flash memory.We still do not know when Promate will ship this tablet, and for what price. -
Best selling pico-projector update (May 2013)
1 May 2013 | 2:33 amHere's our monthly best-selling pico-projectors list for the beginning of May 2013. We're using data from Amazon.com, which seems to be selling the most wide range of pico projectors. This list does not include embedded modules in mobile phones or cameras. Brookstone HDMI pocket projector ($299)Aaxa P4X ($279)Mini projector for iPhone/iPad ($99)3M iPhone projector sleeve ($85)SVP PPP-03 ($89)3M MP225a ($176)Aaxa P3 ($239) 3M Roku Streaming Projector ($249)Optoma PK320 ($362)Telstar iPhone projector sleeve ($105)
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E-Reader-Info
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Onyx to launch two new Android E Ink e-readers and an E Ink smartphone soon
16 May 2013 | 12:43 amChina-based Onyx is reportedly working on two new E Ink e-readers. Both will have Wi-Fi, a touch display, 4GB of RAM and a 1 GHz CPU. They will actually be Android (v2.3) tablets, limited by the E Ink display. The BOOX R65 will have an IR touchscreen while the BOOX C65 will have a capacitive touchscreen. There are also reports that the company is set to launch the E43 Android phone that has a 4.3" E Ink panel and the same 1 GHz cpu in a few months. read more -
Will Microsoft buy B&N's Nook unit for $1 billion?
12 May 2013 | 12:24 amThere are reports that Microsoft is considering to buy Nook Media in a deal worth $1 billion. Nook is making Android tablets and E Ink e-readers. If Microsoft will take control, it's likely that they will stop making Android tablets in favor of Windows ones (this was an expected move in any case). Nook Media is also expected to wind down the E Ink e-reader business, unfortunately.Microsoft is already a shareholder in Nook - they hold 17.6% after investing $300 million when the unit was spun-off from B&N back in May 2012. read more -
B&N slashes the prices of the Nook Simple Touch to just £29 in the UK
5 May 2013 | 4:56 amBarnes & Noble slashed the price of the Nook Simple Touch to just £29 in the UK (about $45). This is a limited-time discount. They also lowered the price of the Simple Touch with Glowlight to £79 (down from £109).The Nook Simple Touch (known as the Nook Touch before November 2011) is an Android based e-reader with a 6" 800x600 Pearl E Ink display that supports touch, 2GB of internal memory, a microSD slot and a micro-USB connector. It supports ePub and PDF file formats and weights 226 grams. In the US it costs $79. read more -
PocketBook Color Lux
28 Apr 2013 | 11:02 amDisplay type: full-color 8" 600x800 E Ink (Triton 2) display The PocketBook Color Lux is an 8 e-reader with a front-lit color 600x800 E Ink panel (Triton Gen 2). Other features include Wi-Fi, 4GB of flash memory and a microSD slot.The Color Lux will launch in Russia soon for about $315. -
Engadget reviews the Kobo Aura HD: Large but good e-reader, but not compelling for most users
24 Apr 2013 | 1:05 amEngadget posted a review of the new limited-edition premium e-reader, the Kobo Aura HD. While the large high-def display (6.8", 1440x1080) is great, and the specs are very good (CPU, storage, etc.) - it's still larger and heavier than Kindle or Nook, and more expensive too. As such it will only be compelling for new users which are very heavy readers.As I see it, most heavy readers already have an e-reader, so it'll be difficult to make them switch to the new Kobo platform. That's a shame because the idea of a premium e-reader is great. I love my Kindle and I think I'd be willing to pay more…
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Onyx to launch their E Ink Android phone soon, also works on E Ink e-readers
16 May 2013 | 12:39 amBack in October 2012 we posted about an Onyx E Ink phone prototype, and now we hear reports that the company plans to launch this phone soon. The so-called E43 Android phone sports a 4.3" E Ink panel and a 1 Ghz CPU. The company is also working on two new E Ink e-readers. Both will have Wi-Fi, a touch display, 4GB of RAM and a 1 GHz CPU. They will actually be Android (v2.3) tablets, limited by the E Ink display. The BOOX R65 will have an IR touchscreen while the BOOX C65 will have a capacitive touchscreen. read more -
Amazon buys Samsung's Liquavista electrowetting display unit
15 May 2013 | 10:40 amTwo months ago it was rumored that Samsung wants to sell its electrowetting display unit LiquaVista which they bought back in January 2011, and Amazon may turn out to be the buyer. Now Amazon confirmed the rumors and indeed bought LiquaVista from Samsung. It makes sense that Amazon is seeking a color display technology for its Kindle e-readers. It may be that E Ink's colored displays are still disappointing Amazon and they need a display with a wider color gamut and better contrast. read more -
Mobius: Sony's new plastic-based flexible E Ink display and educational tablet prototype
14 May 2013 | 8:02 pmUpdate: We added a nice video of Sony' prototype device belowE Ink and Sony have co-developed a new plastic-based flexible E Ink display called Mobius. The Mobius panel uses Sony's flexible TFT technology, and will be produced by E Ink. Mass production of 13.3" 1200x1600 panels will begin in 2013. Those 13.3" panels will weigh only 60 grams - less than 50% of the weight of glass based panels, and will be much more rugged as there's no glass.Sony unveiled a prototype tablet that uses those displays - aimed for the educational market. The A4 sized tablet (13.3") features a touchdisplay with… -
Rugged flexible E Ink tablet hopes to raise $250,000 by crowd-funding
11 May 2013 | 12:02 amThe Earl is a rugged tablet aimed for outdoor use. It has a rugged case and a flexible 6" 1024x768 LG Display-made flexible E Ink panel with infrared touch. Other features include a built-in solar panel, Android, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and AM/FM Radio. The device is powered by a low-power 1 Ghz processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of flash memory (and a microSD slot).The Earl will hopefully be funded in crowd-funding campaign (using their own system, not kickstarter or something like that) - like several E Ink products lately. They aim to raise $250,000 and currently they have over $60,000 with… -
E Ink to raise around $40 million with a new stock offer
8 May 2013 | 2:34 amE Ink Holdings is raising money - the company will issue 60 million new shares. The current share price is $NT 21, so the company will raise about $40 million USD. E Ink Holdings had large losses in 2012 (around $25 million) due to the drop in e-reader sales. read more
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Netbook Crunch
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Philips Brilliance LCD monitor with Notebook Docking
21 May 2013 | 4:54 amThere are plenty of powerful laptops available on the market these days. Unless you really need a desktop computer to handle highly complex tasks, your laptop should have enough power to have you covered. Thanks to the Philips Brilliance LCD monitor, you will have an easier time connecting your laptop to a monitor. The monitor has a 23 inch display and can act as a hub for your I/O devices. It will set you back $289. This has the potential to be useful for small businesses. [via] -
Acer W3-810 Specifications Revealed
20 May 2013 | 4:55 amMeet the Acer W3-810 tablet. It is expected to be the first 8 inch Windows 8 tablet. The device is expected to make its debut soon. Its specifications have already been released online: Windows 8 Pro Intel® Atom Z2760 8″ WXGA Multi-Touch LCD 2 GB Memory eMMC64GB Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3650 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth Micro HDMI Micro-USB 2.0 port The pricing inform has not been released at this time. But as the earlier leak by Amazon suggests, we are looking at a device that will cost under $400. Readers who read this page, also viewed: -
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S Available Online
17 May 2013 | 4:55 amMeet the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S: it has the portability of the Yoga 11S with the performance of the Yoga 13. The Yoga 11S is now available for order. It will cost you $800 and ships with Windows 8. You can already order one of these from Best Buy or Lenovo. The device has only 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB solid state drive. The laptop will reach retail stores starting June 23rd. -
Google Asks Microsoft to Remove YouTube App
16 May 2013 | 4:55 amCould you imagine Windows without a YouTube app? That could happen if Google gets its way. Google makes money when its apps support ads. The Windows Phone app for YouTube does not have ads. Microsoft made its own YouTube app but Google has sent a cease and desist letter to Microsoft demanding the app to be removed from the Windows Phone store. Let’s face it. Google won’t offer you a thing for free if it weren’t for those ads. It is not a surprise that the company is not happy with losing some revenue on Windows Phone devices. Windows Phone users can still use the mobile web… -
HP Split x2 Gets Core i5 and Hard Drive
15 May 2013 | 4:54 amWe have seen some very decent Windows 8 hybrid devices recently. The HP Split x2 happens to be one with a 13.3 inch display, an i5 processor, and an optional extra hard drive. That means it will have everything you would need to use it as a laptop. The HP Split x2 will be available for $799. [via] Readers who read this page, also viewed:3 Best 7 Inch Netbooks4 Cool Netbooks Below $250Apple Making a Phablet?
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What are ‘Open’ and ‘Closed’ Headphones? This Youtuber explains it
16 May 2013 | 8:00 pmThere are some things to consider when purchasing a brand new set of headphones. One of the main things you should consider is open or closed. Youtuber, Techquickie explains this as fast as possible. (more…) -
This guy can turn liquid water to ice instantly
16 May 2013 | 7:00 pmWe all know turning water to ice is no magic trick, but at the rate this guy does it makes it seem like a magic trick. Watch as he instantly turns a bottle of water into ice. What trickery is this? (more…) -
Google comes out with a new “Quick Action Button” for Gmail
16 May 2013 | 6:00 pmGmail recently launched a new feature named “Quick Actions” according to Gmail’s official blog. Quick action is designed to help organize events, by helping you tackle your digital do-to-list a bit quicker. (more…) -
Apple reaches 50 billion app downloads from the App store
16 May 2013 | 5:00 pm50,000,000,000 that’s a tremendous number. But what’s even bigger is the rate of growth, as it only took 14 weeks to get from 40 billion to 45 billion from January to April. After that, it took less than 4 weeks to get from 45 billion to 50 billion. That’s pretty impressive. (more…) -
You’re now able to send money through Gmail
16 May 2013 | 4:00 pmA recent update to Google Wallet allows you to send money via Gmail. Now you can send money and an email message all in one go. (more…)
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nGroove Snap turns the car CD player into a smartphone mount
21 May 2013 | 9:35 pmDriving and talking or texting on a cell phone is illegal in most parts of the world, and with good reason. However, using a phone as an in-car music player is standard practice for many people, and the safest way to do this is with a mount that keeps your phone secured and easily accessible. Mountek's nGroove Snap caters for this need by mounting smartphones in a place that doesn't get used by many drivers these days – the CD player. .. Continue Reading nGroove Snap turns the car CD player into a smartphone mount Section: Mobile Technology Tags: Indiegogo, Mount, Smartphones Related… -
Melon Headband aims to measure mental focus
21 May 2013 | 8:50 pmThinking about how accurately and effectively you are thinking is an exercise from which many of us could profit. Unfortunately, this is a serious challenge for most people. Rather like thinking about your golf swing, or just how to hit that high C, self-examination tends to modify or destroy the mental processes that were to be evaluated. Fortunately, we are in the age of personal EEG monitors, of which the latest entry is the Melon (which briefly surfaced previously as the Axio), a Kickstarter project to manufacture a headband EEG monitor designed to measure mental focus. .. Continue… -
Satellite captures amazing 6,000-mile-long panorama from orbit
21 May 2013 | 7:48 pmNASA has captured the world's largest panoramic photo showing a swath of land 6,000 miles long and 120 miles wide using a satellite orbiting 438 miles (705 km) above the Earth. At 19.06 gigapixels, "The Long Swath” is far from the highest resolution panorama on record, falling well short of the 320 gigapixel panorama of London, but it is without question the longest, covering an area from northern Russia to South Africa. .. Continue Reading Satellite captures amazing 6,000-mile-long panorama from orbit Section: Space Tags: Images, NASA, Panorama, Photo, Satellite Related Articles: NASA… -
Flexible, wearable sensor promises new era in heart monitoring
21 May 2013 | 7:13 pmResearchers have developed a new type of wearable sensor that could greatly improve the accuracy and practicality of heart monitoring. Developed by Zhenan Bao, a professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University, the paper-thin, stamp-sized sensor is made with flexible organic materials and can be worn under an adhesive bandage on the wrist to monitor the pulse. .. Continue Reading Flexible, wearable sensor promises new era in heart monitoring Section: Health and Wellbeing Tags: Heart, Sensor, Stanford University, Wearable, Zhenan Bao Related Articles: Wearable ViSi Mobile System lets… -
Did Xbox One just make the long-rumored Apple TV set irrelevant?
21 May 2013 | 5:15 pmRemember when the rumor mill’s favorite hobby was obsessing about an Apple TV set? It seemed like every week, some publication or other was reporting on the mythical device. Many assumed it would be the company’s next big revolution: iPod, iPhone, iPad ... iTV. Well, don’t look now, but Microsoft just unveiled a device that does most of what we expected the iTV to do, in the form of the Xbox One... Continue Reading Did Xbox One just make the long-rumored Apple TV set irrelevant? Section: Home Entertainment Tags: Apple, Apple TV, Microsoft, TV, Xbox One Related Articles: Xbox Surface…
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How to start your career in Web Development & Web Technologies
4 May 2013 | 8:49 pmUsually we publish articles that are of interest only to the “electronics” community. However today I thought of publishing an article about career opportunities in Web Development & Web Technologies. The reason being the wide opportunities it provides for fresh engineers & graduates. “Cloud Computing” is making a wave and plenty of new job opportunities are posted every week in this area. “Web Development” is a general term which can be used in connection with anything that is related to web & internet. “Web Technologies” refers to… -
VLSI Books for Beginners
3 May 2013 | 1:48 amVery Large Scale Integration (VLSI), is a very vast domain and is known to be the best and most sought after field among all branches in electronics. Our idea is to bring in the basic knowledge on VLSI to our readers and for those who are interested is pursuing this field for a career. As an introduction, we shall take you readers to some of our earlier posts which gives the very basic knowledge of VLSI. VLSI mainly consists of a front end and a backend. The detailed architecture is explained in VLSI DESIGN FLOW Most demanding jobs in VLSI goes... -
Heart rate monitor using 8051
1 May 2013 | 9:01 amThis article is about a simple heart rate monitor using 8051 microcontroller. Like the previous 8051 projects, AT89S51 is the microcontroller used here. The device senses the heart rate from the finger tip using IR reflection method and displays it on a three digit seven segment display in beats per minute. The circuit has an accuracy of 4 beats per minute and it is very easy to use. In medical terms, the technique used here for sensing heart rate is called photoplethysmography. Photoplethysmography. Photoplethysmography is the process of optically estimating the volumetric measurement of an… -
Interfacing hex keypad to 8051
8 Mar 2013 | 12:36 amThis article is about interfacing a hex key pad to 8051 microcontroller. A clear knowledge on interfacing hex key pad to 8051 is very essential while designing embedded system projects which requires character or numeric input or both. For example projects like digital code lock, numeric calculator etc. Before going to the interfacing in detail, let’s have a look at the hex keypad. Hex keypad. Hex key pad is essentially a collection of 16 keys arranged in the form of a 4×4 matrix. Hex key pad usually have keys representing numerics 0 to 9 and characters A to F. The... -
8051 Microcontroller Projects & Circuits
1 Feb 2013 | 1:13 amIn this article we are listing all the projects and circuits we have developed using the 8051 micro controller. We have tested all of these projects in our lab and verified the working . All these projects are made to solve a real world requirement or problem. Engineering students & other diploma students will find these projects useful for their mini project and main project requirements. All the 8051 projects listed below are made using the 8051 compliant microcontroller from Atmel – AT89S51. We have given the correct circuit diagram, working and software code (in assembly…
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Sony Xperia ZR smartphone not coming to UK, Germany, and France
15 May 2013 | 5:08 amNewly announced Sony Xperia ZR smartphone is packed with high-end specs and solid hardware under the hood. As the device is officially announced, it is right time to consider that in which markets, the device will be available for sale and what will be the price tag. Regarding its availability, you may assume that it will be available globally in different markets for sale like the high-end smartphones, Sony Xperia Z and ZL. But the Sony Xperia ZR smartphone won’t be heading to the United Kingdom, Germany and France. The reason for this unavailability in those regions is not yet known. But… -
Sony Xperia ZR Full Specifications And Price Details
13 May 2013 | 2:57 amThe Sony Xperia ZR is an Android OS powered waterproof smartphone, which has got all the high-end specifications and solid hardware under the hood. Sony Xperia ZR runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, sporting a 4.55-inch Reality display with BRAVIA Engine 2 technology at 1280 X 720 pixels of resolution, powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064 processor, 2GB RAM, 13 megapixel rear-facing camera with Exmor RS for mobile” and HDR to capture full HD videos under the water, a front facing camera, waterproof and dust-resistant (IP55 /IP58), 8GB onboard storage, microSD card slot for… -
Huawei Ascend W1 announced in the US, coming this month
10 May 2013 | 2:50 amHuawei Ascend W1 was officially announced at the CES 2013 event. The device is up for sale in different markets around the world. But the device is not available in the US yet. Today, the smartphone has been announced officially for US region. It is believed that the smartphone will be available for sale in the US this month. Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system is the platform of the smartphone. The device having a 4-inch Gorilla IPS LCD touchscreen display is packed with a 1.2GHz dual core processor with a 5 MP auto-focus camera on the rear of the device with 4X digital zoom… -
BlackBerry R10 smartphone to come with a 2180mAh battery
9 May 2013 | 12:17 pmRecently leaked images of the BlackBerry R10 was already spotted online and it was assumed that it will come with a low capacity 1800mAh battery. But today, according to a new source, the Canadian manufacturer will reportedly offer an average capacitive 2180mAh battery to power the device unlike expected before. The newly rumored BlackBerry R10’s battery is slightly larger than the BlackBerry Q10 which features a 2100mAh battery. BlackBerry R10 will allegedly be the first BlackBerry smartphone to come with a non-removable battery. BlackBerry R10 smartphone will be the next smartphone after… -
Nokia Asha 501 Full Specifications And Price Details
9 May 2013 | 9:43 amNokia Asha 501 comes as a first product of the new generation Ashas with a brand new platform, carrying all the notable specifications. Nokia Asha 501 sports a 3-inch QVGA touchscreen with 133 PPI, equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera, 128MB internal memory storage, memory expansion support up to 32GB, 4GB microSD card included, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b/g, 3.5mm headset jack, preinstalled Nokia Xpress browser, preinstalled Facebook, Foursquare, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube apps, dual-SIM capability, 1200mAh battery to provide up to 17 hours of talk time and 48 days of standby time.
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The New Man of Steel Trailer
21 May 2013 | 8:50 pmFocusing more on General Zod’s plans in the upcoming Man of Steel film, Warner Bros. has posted a new trailer. Hitting 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters, the action adventure stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Russell Crowe, Michael Kelly, Harry Lennix and Richard Schiff. In Man of Steel, a young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge… -
Microsoft Announces the Xbox One Console
21 May 2013 | 6:15 pmMicrosoft has announced the Xbox One gaming console at a May 21st event in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft is pushing the new console as an “all in one experience” for all kinds of entertainment — music, television, movies, and video games. The Xbox One will allow users to instantly switch between video games, television shows, movies, music, and even an internet browser using voice commands, and also features new Kinect gestures for switching between running apps. Users can also have multiple apps running simultaneously with the newly announced Snapmode. Microsoft’s new console also… -
Ricky Gervais’ Derek To Premiere On Netflix On Thursday, September 12, 2013
21 May 2013 | 1:37 pmNetflix is set to premiere “Derek,” an original series starring, written, directed and executive-produced by Ricky Gervais on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM PT . All seven 30-minute episodes in the series will be available at launch. David Earl, Karl Pilkington and Kerry Godliman star in “Derek” along with Gervais. A bittersweet comedy-drama about a group of outsiders living on society’s margins, “Derek” centers around Derek Noakes (Gervais), a tender, innocent man whose love for his job at a retirement home shines through. Derek cares… -
Watch The New Trailer for The Wolverine
21 May 2013 | 10:57 am20th Century Fox has now revealed the new trailer for The Wolverine. Based on the celebrated comic book arc, the July 26 release takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world, he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality. -
Hero Complex Gallery Announces Arch Nemesis Art Show Opening On May 24th
21 May 2013 | 10:00 amHero Complex Gallery is excited to follow up on their immensely popular exhibition, Righteous Rides, with their late May show, Arch Nemesis! Arch Nemesis opens on May 24th, 2013. The art show will focus on bad guys, villains, rogues, and scoundrels of the world. And what good is a Nemesis show without a few heroes to kick around! H.C.G. will be giving away (1) maple wood variant of Laurent Durieux’s Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy) They will also be giving away (1) metal variant of Craig Drake’s “Predator”, inspired by the film of the same name. One will be awarded to opening night…
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One More Gadget
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Crime scene tape for the world’s smalled crimes
21 May 2013 | 11:22 amWhether you’ve just found a squished leprechaun on the bottom of your shoe – or completely butchered your best friends gift wrapping, this tape’s for you. It’s the Mini Crime Scene Scotch Tape Dispenser and it’s perfect for all your little crimes. Or big ones. Whatever floats your boat. But now when I think about it. It would look really strange to tie off a big crime with this little tape. Unless you live in Smallsville. Hmm. And even though I think that wrapping a present poorly should be considered a crime, it’s isn’t. Weird eh? But you know what… -
All the pieces to get you feeling groovy, they’re Groovy Lights™
11 May 2013 | 5:09 pmGroovy Lights™ are the hottest new accessory for the home, deck and patio. Each of these funky lights comes with 30 plastic pieces you fit together like a puzzle. Kinda like an IKEA lamp but more rewarding. And what’s even more amazing is all the pieces are actually identical! Genius. I’ll admit it’s a little tricky at first but luckliy there’s an easy to follow step by step guide online right here to get you started. So don’t be like me and think you can do it without looking. The first time I tried it I ended up with helmet. It was unwearable. But anyway, if… -
Love it. A Retro ‘Pinup Tea Towel’ so nice you’ll pin it up
23 Dec 2012 | 2:29 pmThis is one sexy vintage style Pinup Tea Towel. It’s made from 100% cotton and is designed with a sweet hanging hook in a very cool cardboard tube. The towel is quite large, 65cm x 45cm, and is perfect for drying all your dishes and then some. However, it looks even better just hanging up as an accessory more than anything, it’s that nice. This is probably one of the nicest tea towels I have ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because it has a beautiful retro pinup girl on it. I am 100% only saying it because it has a beautiful retro pinup girl on it. Tee hee. Grab… -
Fill up in the morning with the ‘Tank Up Coffee Mug’
22 Dec 2012 | 2:23 pmThis genuine porcelain mug uses heat sensitive inks that react to the temperature of your morning coffee. Just fill it up and watch the gauge magically show you how much coffee you have left in your tank. Genius. If you are lazy like me, you should take it to restaurants with you too. That way you can visually show the waitress that you need a refill without ever having to ask. Yes, I am that lazy. It appears that even ‘Grapes’ enjoys his cup of joe in the morning. Grapes, looks like you need a top up. And some hockey. Get your own tank up mug right here -
Being Unstable and Bitchy Mug serves up a real cup of coffee with a side of satire
22 Dec 2012 | 2:12 pmThere’s no better gift than the gift of honesty. That’s why, for the 10th year running, I’ve given my last 10 girlfriends this awesome coffee mug. With this cool retro feel and microwaveable safe ceramic, you’ll be sure to keep this mug longer than your boyfriend. Grab the mug here and serve up some joe
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AdhereTech Smart Pill Bottles
21 May 2013 | 10:18 pmOne of the benefits of new technology is that it promotes innovation of products. New technology can help improve or enhance current products to make them even more useful and effective. In the same way new technology can also transform otherwise ordinary items and equip them with added functions. Take for example, the pill bottle. It may be an ordinary container for your medicine. But infused with new technology, they become what might be the AdhereTech Smart Pill Bottles. The AdhereTech Smart Pill Bottles gives patients more reason not to forget taking their medication as prescribed. That… -
NEC Medias X 06E: The Liquid-Cooled Smartphone
21 May 2013 | 9:08 pmSmartphones tend to get a tad too hot when being used for a long time, especially when used for purposes other than taking calls like checking on your Facebook or taking photos and video. The heat is caused by the processor, along with other parts, performing many tasks at hand, which may put your device at risk of overheating and make the device un-repairable and unusable. Japanese phone maker NEC hopes to diminish the worries of consumers concerned about the possibility of having their smartphones fried with its new liquid-cooled smartphone: the NEC Medias X 06E. This handset features a… -
GTech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
21 May 2013 | 7:06 pmCleaning around the house is quite a task in itself. Even using the vacuum cleaner can sometime be a hassle. You need to consider the vacuum cleaner cord when maneuvering around while cleaning. This can be quite troublesome in any room crowded with things. It limits the areas that you can clean with the vacuum. If you want a vacuum cleaner sans the cable that still can clean effectively, a cordless option is available with the GTech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. The GTech AirRam High-power Cordless Vacuum Cleaner makes it more convenient for you to clean the house. It is designed… -
Eesha Khare Invents Device that Quickly Charges Cellphones
21 May 2013 | 5:15 pmEesha Khare, an 18-year-old student from California, may just have invented the future of mobile technology. She is one of the two winners of the Young Scientist Awards during last week’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Her invention: a tiny supercapacitor that can be charged for up to 30 seconds, which can replace traditional mobile phone batteries. Khare hopes the technology would also be able to speed up charging of automobile batteries. The award includes a $50,000 prize that will come in handy when Khare enrolls in Harvard in the coming school year. -
Microsoft Unveils Xbox One Console
21 May 2013 | 4:14 pmMicrosoft has introduced the much-awaited successor to its Xbox 360 console. The Xbox One, which is shown off together with a redesigned Kinect and an updated gamepad, is expected to go on sale later this year–possibly in time for the holidays. During the launch event, the US-based company calls the new console an “all-in-one” system as it offers games, live TV, movies, and music. Microsoft also says that the Xbox One can be controlled by gestures, as well as through the player’s voice. The launch comes at a period when high-performing gaming consoles are losing ground…
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Use Story Maker On Your BB Device To Get The Best Video Story
16 May 2013 | 5:01 pmBlackBerry, after launching the BlackBerry 10, they have added lots of features and these features have made it possible to make this BB10, the best smartphone. Each and every feature... Read more » -
Nokia Lumia 928 – Smartphone With Smart PureView Camera
16 May 2013 | 3:03 amIn the Windows Smartphone market, Nokia Lumia 928, the new entry has been innovated with the camera, which provides you with the best image. With this phone you will be... Read more » -
Intel Iris Graphics – Next 4th Generation Graphic Card
14 May 2013 | 1:16 amNowadays, the use of the visual capability on the mobile devices is used; more than it used to be used before. Intel is one of the leading brands to develop... Read more » -
All New Gadgets By Acer – Unveiled At New York On 3rd March 13
6 May 2013 | 2:01 amAmong the World leading computer vendors, Acer Inc has released their new Acer Aspire R7. This Aspire R7 is a desktop, a computer and also a tablet computer. Releasing this... Read more » -
LG Optimus F5 – Rollout Been Started And Soon To Be In Asia
30 Apr 2013 | 8:09 amOne of the best among LG’s, Optimus; this series of smartphone’s has helped LG to make a halt in the market. From all the LG Optimus series, the most awaited... Read more »
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Funniest Gadgets
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Giant Sized Paperclips
19 May 2013 | 11:49 amGot a lot of papers to clip together? A regular paperclip isn’t going to cut it, you need a Giant Sized Paperclip Set. These 4 inch monsters can hold up 100 pages together at once. Or just use them for a few page document to really really emphasize how important it is. Can also be used to create giant sized paperclip “art” when you’re bored in the office. -
Golf Club Pens Set
3 May 2013 | 10:13 amIf golfers had their way, the world would be writing exclusively with golf pencils. But they don’t so golfers can write like normal full sized adults and still have fun with a Golf Club Pens & Bag Set. Each club is a different colored ink pen and they all fit nicely into the world’s smallest golf bag. You get fooooooore…actually three pens. A must have for the serious golfer and writer. -
Giant Stuffed Rasta Banana
30 Apr 2013 | 8:55 amHey mon, have a banana mon. Get your supersized plush on island style with a Giant 5 And 1/2 Foot Stuffed Rasta Banana . It’s a Jamaican Dreadlock Rastafarian Banana (which coincidentally is also my band’s name). Just don’t get upset if you bet your life savings on a carnival game trying to win an X-Box Kinect and end up with this big stuffed fruit. Cause it could happen. At least you have your dignity. And a huge rasta banana. -
Pipe Pen
16 Apr 2013 | 11:25 amElementary my dear Watson. That’s no pipe, Sherlock, that’s a Pipe Pen. Everything looks a bit more mysterious when you’re twiddling a pipe around. Whether you’re writing the next great novel (hey, how about one about a British detective with amazing reasoning and deduction powers?) or just a reminder post-it, do it with flare. Or with Flair- Nature Boy Ric Flair. What does wrestling have to do with a pipe pen? That’s the mystery for you to solve, Holmes. -
Sound Effects Staple “Gun”
10 Apr 2013 | 11:15 amIt’s the stapler that looks like a gun. Do you have a license to staple? Not only that, the Staple Gun with Bang Sound Effect has a bang sound effect (but you probably already knew that because I said it twice in the same sentence). If you’re not paying attention, the bang sound will get yours. Bang out that paperwork.
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BitTorrent says “1 PB of data exchanged”!
20 May 2013 | 11:24 amTwo weeks after being made available for its Sync client, BitTorrent has decided to take on the amount of data exchanged via its service. The figure is quite impressive: 1 Petabyte in just 14 days.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Sony has unveiled its latest prototype tablet with virtual ink technology
20 May 2013 | 11:08 amSony has unveiled its latest prototype tablet with virtual ink technology. The Japanese firm will target high school students and students with this workbook a new genre. It is certainly a story that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Samsung promises of free storage on the Galaxy S4
20 May 2013 | 10:57 amThe range of preinstalled software on the Galaxy S4 occupies nearly half of the 16 GB of storage. Samsung has promised to find a solution to reduce this footprint. Hailed for its performance, the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
HP tablets SlateBook X2 and X2 Split
20 May 2013 | 10:42 amHP has just lifted the veil on two of its convertible machinery namely the SlateBook X2 and X2 Split. The first is the size of 10.1 inches and embeds a 4 NVIDIA Tegra chip, while the second is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Relay.com starts to sell e-books and reading online content
20 May 2013 | 10:41 amRelay.com just indicated that added another string to its bow: the marketing e-books and more magazines. The company has thus competed with Amazon and iTunes for example, but is it interesting to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Reaper Mobile
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Jolla announces first device
20 May 2013 | 10:37 pmAt the Jolla Love Day event the first device running the company's Sailfish OS was revealed. The device is unique in the fact that its rear half snaps off to allow for other pieces to be added on. It was noted that the back plate not only supports the color plates that react with the OS to have it auto theme to match, but also allows for other accessories. read more -
T-Mobile USA Blackberry Z10 Unboxing
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Will your Galaxy S4 really be a Galaxy S4?
15 Mar 2013 | 8:59 amLooks like Samsung is repeating their trend of having multiple variants of a phone with the same name. Thanks to the tech rumor mill and now the official announcement, we have all come to know the Galaxy S4 as an 8-core powered device. This may not be the case for everyone who buys the phone though. In North America, Samsung will be selling a variant different from the rest of the world. The international version is GT-i9500 and the North America specific version is the SGH-i337(i545 for CDMA). read more -
Samsung Unpacked 2013 - Galaxy S4 reveal
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New Year, New Name
2 Feb 2013 | 11:58 amAs some of you may already have noticed. The site name has changed. While www.reaperpcpda.com may still work, the new site name is www.reapermobile.com. This is to reflect the sites focus to everything mobile, from smartphones to tablets and the accessories that go along with them. Stay tuned for new and upcoming stories right here.
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Latest Gadgets
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Top Five Cycling Gadgets
21 May 2013 | 1:00 amCycling has been in the news a lot lately, with the trialling of Dutch-style segregated roundabouts appearing alongside less positive stories about fatal road accidents. However, technology is playing a big part in improving the lives of Britain’s cyclists, and this list of gadgets and apps will assist with everything...The post Top Five Cycling Gadgets appeared first on Latest Gadgets. -
Acer Aspire R7: Lifestyle Laptop Computing
20 May 2013 | 1:00 amDespite Windows 8’s poor sales, there’s never been a better time to invest in a new laptop computer. With the new operating system, Microsoft has gone to great lengths to make Windows more of a lifestyle product by introducing touch capabilities and a completely new user interface, and this week...The post Acer Aspire R7: Lifestyle Laptop Computing appeared first on Latest Gadgets. -
Garmin nuvi Satnavs: Getting Real Behind the Wheel
17 May 2013 | 1:00 am100 years ago Rolls Royce cleaned up at the Alpenfahrt Rally through the Austrian Alps, taking the first three places. Enthusiasts will be celebrating the centenary with another mountain rally, covering 1850 miles and tracing the original 1913 route. Only this time instead of trying to make out details in...The post Garmin nuvi Satnavs: Getting Real Behind the Wheel appeared first on Latest Gadgets. -
Top 5 Running Gadgets
16 May 2013 | 1:00 amIt’s that time of year again. The sun is beginning to shine, the days are getting longer and everyone is proudly plastering social media channels with details on precisely how many miles they’ve run. But wait; there’s plenty more potential to running gadgets than showing off the distance you’ve wheezed...The post Top 5 Running Gadgets appeared first on Latest Gadgets. -
Top 5 Sunbathing Apps
15 May 2013 | 1:00 amOkay so it might be a little premature to start reaching for the sun cream, in fact in the UK we can go the whole year without having so much as to open a bottle of sun protector, but if you are jetting off to sunnier climes this year you’d...The post Top 5 Sunbathing Apps appeared first on Latest Gadgets.
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White Google Nexus 4 spotted running Android 4.3
20 May 2013 | 12:26 amWe first heard rumour rumblings about a white Google Nexus 4 all the way back in January – and now we know more. Apparently the phone is real, it’s coming soon and it’ll have Android 4.3 on board. Android And Me claims to have got its mitts on the white Nexus 4 at Google I/O. The site claims it’s exactly the same as the black version out now, and that it will appear on the Google Play store on 10th June. The site also says it has learned that Android 4.3 will be on board. This will likely be a minor update to the software and will be pushed to other Nexus devices around the same time. -
Carmageddon, Blitz Brigade, Sonic and more… [Best Android apps of the week]
20 May 2013 | 12:25 amCarmageddon US$2.49 Google Play Classic driving game Carmageddon bursts onto Google Play with all the frenzied motor mayhem that had its original Mac and PC release whipping up a taboid frenzy in 1997. You race around a number of open world environments, gaining points by damaging your competitors’ cars and taking out any pedestrians that get in your way. Blitz Brigade US$Free Google Play Fans of multiplayer first person shooter action will find a lot to like in Gameloft’s Blitz Brigade. Choose to join one of five different battle classes, then team up with other players, hone your… -
What goes on inside the real Google I/O
20 May 2013 | 12:11 amFor many in the real world, Google I/O this year has been something of a disappointment. No shiny new version of Glass, no smartwatch, no new super-smartphone. But for SwiftKey, the budding London software startup I work for, it’s been an exciting week. That’s because Google I/O isn’t about the glossy keynote announcements. It’s not even really about the products that Google announces here from time to time. Nor is it about the high-value hardware giveaways that happen (this year everyone got a Chromebook Pixel – worth about $1400). It’s about the developers – the ecosystem of… -
Xbox 360 getting another update soon
20 May 2013 | 12:07 amThe new Xbox is coming soon. In fact there’s a big old launch event for it happening next Tuesday, 21st May. And one of the ways in which Microsoft is preparing for its arrival is a new update for the Xbox 360 dashboard – at least if a rumour is correct. The Verge has been informed by a source that Microsoft will roll the update out in late June or early July, and that it will bring with it smaller Live Tiles, along with lighter or darker theme options. It’ll also be the end of MS Points – a rumour we heard only a couple of days ago. The idea behind the update is to prepare users for… -
Nintendo doesn’t need E3, reveals new games right now
20 May 2013 | 12:01 amNintendo has released a new Nintendo Direct video, announcing or detailing a handful of upcoming games for the Wii U and 3DS. Probably the most exciting new announcement is a Winter Olympics-themed Mario and Sonic game for the Wii U, which will feature a variety of sports (including figure skating and curling) and is intended to coincide with next year’s Sochi Olympics. Interestingly, this is actually being developed by Sega, Nintendo’s old arch nemesis turned collaborator, who will also be launching action-adventure platformer Sonic: The Lost World exclusively on Wii U and 3DS. Other…
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Involve Audio Surround Master SM-465 Review
21 May 2013 | 7:04 pmI still remember when Dolby sent me their first “surround sound” processor back in the 1980’s. They said that their processor could “extract” ambient sound from within a recording to create a wider sound-field. And that it didn’t matter what the audio source was as this “added” sound was always recorded along with what was “heard” — which was a stereo recording. Of course today there’s discrete 5.1, 7.1 or even greater numbers of audio streams that can be processed through multi-channel receivers, but what about all those recordings that never made it past… -
The Classic Game of Clue Gets a Dungeons & Dragons Makeover
21 May 2013 | 4:39 pmThe classic mystery Clue board game has just gotten a whole lot cooler…that is if you’re a HUGE Dungeons & Dragons fans! The game plays out just like any ordinary game of Clue would, where you have to guess the murderer, weapon and room, but it now features lots of Dungeons & Dragons elements crammed into it. All the basic playing pieces and standard weapons have been replaced with all-new metal pieces, including 6 player characters and 6 wicked weapons from D&D. And the board is different too, as well as the playing cards, which are made to shake up gameplay even… -
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST Review: Sweet Spot Gaming
21 May 2013 | 4:26 pmThere are usually two main hurdles for folks trying to valiantly evaluate the transition from console to PC gaming. These are cost and convenience. I love consoles for their standardized platform and convenient price point. PCs can be expensive and its daunting to maintain a stable rig. Tack on the exorbitant cost for high end video cards and you have the makings of a console loyalist–just add doubt and stir. However, Nvidia’s newest consumer level video card should help bridge the gap between console convenience and the texel crunching power of a well-configured PC. Enter the… -
Xbox One: Every Confirmed Next-Gen Game
21 May 2013 | 3:03 pmMicrosoft announced today that their newest flagship console, titled ‘Xbox One,’ will be launching by the end of this year. The device, which is being hailed as an “all-in-one system,” was created with the ideal of providing a “simple,” “instant,” and “complete” approach to the living-room experience. That being said, gaming is more important to the company now than it’s ever been. Microsoft made clear that there are more games in development now than during any other period of Xbox history. We figured you’d want to know, so we did the research and the math. -
Sonic Hour Beer Head Froth Maker Will Make Your Beer More Enjoyable
21 May 2013 | 2:50 pmDon’t you love it when you’re at a restaurant and you take that first sip of the ice cold beer you love with all the froth on top? Well now you can recreate that froth experience with the Sonic Hour Beer Head Froth Maker. Bet you didn’t know that in Japan, a beer’s froth is an essential part of beer drinking! While some might dislike that extra froth on top of their beer, it actually does make your lager that much more thirst-quenching in hotter summer months! To create that extra froth, the device uses ultrasonic oscillation to produce fine bubbles to give a…
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Dell Latitude E7240, E7440, 3000 Specs, Release Date
20 May 2013 | 5:18 amDell Latitude E7240, E7440, 3000 Specs, Release Date is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Dell Latitude E7240, E7440, 3000 Specs, Release Date is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Dell has unveiled its roadmap for its ultrabook and Latitude notebook lineup. Dell will be launching three new series of latpops – Latitude E7000, E5000 and Latitude 3000. The Latitude E7000 features touch screen display and is strictly an ultrabook. The Latitude [...] -
Dell OptiPlex 3011, 9020 AIO specs, release date
20 May 2013 | 5:09 amDell OptiPlex 3011, 9020 AIO specs, release date is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Dell OptiPlex 3011, 9020 AIO specs, release date is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Pictures taken at Dell AIO reveal that the computer giant is working on Haswell powered All in One (AIO) computers. First is the OptiPlex 3011 and second is OptiPlex 9020. OptiPlex 3011 specs include 20 inch display, HD+ resolution (1600×900), Haswell chipset [...] -
Medion E10310 Specs, Price, Aldi
15 May 2013 | 11:25 pmMedion E10310 Specs, Price, Aldi is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Medion E10310 Specs, Price, Aldi is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Medion E10310 is all set to go on sale at the Aldi store. Priced at 179 Euros, the Lifetab E10310 features 10.1 inch display and packs 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. It is mere 12.1 inches thick and weighs 594 grams. On the back, you [...] -
Asus UX51VZ-DB115H Specs, Price, Features
15 May 2013 | 11:17 pmAsus UX51VZ-DB115H Specs, Price, Features is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Asus UX51VZ-DB115H Specs, Price, Features is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Asus has updated its Zenbook series with the new Zenbook UX51VZ-DB115H ultrabook. This notebook has an ultra high resolution of 2880 x 1620 pixels, giving it a pixel density of 221 PPI (pixel per inch). The screen size is 15.6 inches and IPS type. Until [...] -
Huawei E3121 Specs, Price, HotSpot Feature
15 May 2013 | 11:03 pmHuawei E3121 Specs, Price, HotSpot Feature is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Huawei E3121 Specs, Price, HotSpot Feature is a post from: MobilityUpdate.com Huawei has released the E3121 datacard that features Wi-Fi Hotspot capability and has speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps. Priced at Rs 1699 (USD 31), the new datacard supports mobile partner interface and full Windows 8 support as well. This new interface is available [...]
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What Helps Make A Fast Loan Your Savior in Times Of Need
21 May 2013 | 10:27 pmA lot of people are unaware that your chosen car can certainly be placed as collateral. If you have applied for an auto loan but have already paid out a certain part, then there is a possibility that you can take advantage of a vehicle title loan. You may believe getting these loans isn’t the solution, however it’s a lot better than pawnshops and cash loans. Just constantly put in your mind that when you were unable to settle up your cash loans, you can easily lose you precious automobiles. And when you failed to do it, you may lose your way of getting a salary that you have to… -
How Do I Obtain A Personal Loan
21 May 2013 | 9:47 pmAcquiring an approval to get a personal loan while having poor credit status is feasible. Here are the following things which will simply make your entire day amazing. There are many alternatives that you can take into account in applying for money whenever you have financial needs; even those individuals with bad credit score can acquire of payday loans provided by several lenders. Bear in mind that you must just take this choice whenever other available choices aren’t available simply because these kinds of loans may lead you to lots of problems. A number of folks in some cases tend… -
Right into the dollar zone
21 May 2013 | 6:36 pmRight into the dollar zone The Economist (blog) – 9 hours ago The euro zone periphery may seem backward relative to Germany or the Netherlands, but its members are rich, industrialised economies with modern service sectors. News for Euro – Google Finance -
Totally free Winrar Download Tool – Compress and Extract Files Effortlessly With in Mintues
20 May 2013 | 9:02 pmThe Need to have to Evaluate WinRAR Free Download File WinRAR Free Download files are available in handy whenever you need to transfer large amounts of facts across the world wide web. Because uploading a large file might take up to a few hours, it is extremely beneficial to just convert these files into WinRARRAR archive and send them. RAR files are compressed types from the actual files. Compression not just reduces the amount of bandwidth occupied in the course of transfer, additionally, it tends to make the transfer faster and much more effective. RAR archives also are available in handy… -
Zip Files – The way to Extract Winzip Compressed Files
20 May 2013 | 9:02 pmWinzip Free Download Compressing a file is essential any time you have a huge file, with considerable content material and photos. When a big file must be sent via email, there is often troubles in uploading the file because of its size. Hence, the email application can reject file uploading. In the event the file was compressed or zipped to a smaller sized size, it can be sent easily. Software normally utilized for zipping a file is WinZip Free Download. WinZip is often a utility plan that enables you to compress files by zipping it into a smaller sized size. It truly is offered in both…
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HTC in disarray: staff departures, 'disastrous' First, and production problems cloud company's future
21 May 2013 | 7:44 pmHTC CEO Peter Chou The Verge has learned that HTC's Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera, left the company last week. Kodera was responsible for HTC's overall product strategy, which makes the departure especially notable on the heels of the global launch of the make-or-break One. It's not just Kodera. In the past three-odd months, HTC has lost a number of employees in rapid succession — most recently Jason Gordon, the company's vice president of global communications. Other fresh departures include global retail marketing manager Rebecca Rowland, director of digital marketing John… -
Microsoft's new Kinect will be coming to Windows
21 May 2013 | 6:43 pmAlong with the Xbox One, Microsoft also announced a new Kinect today — and it appears the updated motion-tracking system will be coming to Windows PCs just like its predecessor. Shacknews reports that Scott Evans, Microsoft's Kinect program manager, confirmed that the device will be coming to PCs. While no date was provided, Evans did state that "We will have more information soon." The new Kinect features an array of improvements over the original, including the ability to detect a player's heart rate. The trickle-down from the Xbox to PCs shouldn't come as a complete surprise. After… -
EA producing Wii U games, but 'not anywhere near as many' as for PS and Xbox
21 May 2013 | 6:13 pmSo is EA making Wii U games, or isn’t it? Last week, company spokesman Jeff Brown said that the company has "no games in development for the Wii U currently," but according to CFO Blake Jorgensen, there actually are plans to make games for the new console, reports Polygon. Responding to a question at the Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Internet, Media, and Communications Conference, Jorgensen stated that "we are building titles for the Nintendo console, but not anywhere near as many as we are for PS or Xbox." He also contrasted the power of the next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft with… -
Sony mulls investor proposal to sell off movie, TV and music units
21 May 2013 | 5:41 pmWith Sony under increasing pressure to get out of the entertainment business and get back to making great gadgets, company managers have begun to evaluate whether to sell off part of the unit that oversees movies, TV and music, according to a report today from Nikkei, a Japan-based newspaper. The move follows comments made last week by Daniel Loeb, the US billionaire investor who owns $1.1 billion worth of Sony's stock, equal to about six percent of the company's outstanding shares. He said last week that he wanted Sony's leadership to sell off as much as 20 percent of the company's… -
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Facebook Home: Exploring New Possibilities
28 Apr 2013 | 5:11 amOf all the ways to use wireless internet, new phones running the brand new Facebook Home “OS” may be the most interesting. The new layer known as Facebook Home is specifically for the Android operating system. It’s more of a home app then a true operating system, however. But the idea is that if you [...] -
Upcoming most cool and affordable camera gadgets in 2013
11 Apr 2013 | 11:48 amEach year comes with its own cool innovations and products, when one talks about gadgets. 2013 will be a year of innovation for gadgets and gizmos, especially camera gadgets. A number of surprises are in store for 2103 and though you might be a full time photographer, an amateur or a student interested in photography, [...] -
Great innovative gadgets in 2013
9 Apr 2013 | 11:01 amTechnology has been evolving at lightning speed in the last few decades. Science and science fiction seems to be walking hand-in-hand when it comes to the latest in innovation or developments in electronics or gadgets. Most of these gadgets seem to have a begun to take a huge part in everyday life. These gadgets that [...] -
Filming With Night Vision
7 Apr 2013 | 12:14 pmYou’ve probably seen night vision used in film, on TV, and in other media and thought, “Hey, cool! I wish I could film in night vision!” It’s definitely cool, that’s for sure, and it’s very accessible. Many cameras, particular digital cameras, can shoot video using infrared light to create those “green” scenes typically associated with [...] -
Absolutely free just turn your Android device into Ebook Reader
19 Mar 2013 | 10:46 amThe rapid spread of cheaper priced smartphones made it possible for users to do many things on the phone itself which hitherto needed many other gadgets. Many users of smartphones and tablets based on Android users are now using their gadgets for reading e-books. Some of the latest e-book reading apps available for Android give [...]
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Incredibly Creepy Abandoned Building Photographs
21 May 2013 | 8:43 pmIt’s late here at Gear Fuse headquarters and we’re in the mood for a creepy movie. Since we can’t share that guilty pleasure with you though, we are going to share some awesomely creepy abandoned building photographs. There is something awe inspiring about abandoned building photographs – they get the mind racing and always leave a question of life after death. Take a look at these impressive pictures from photographer Jan Bommes. Click each picture to be taken to the photographer’s blog for more images. Abandoned Clinic for Neurosurgery in Germany… -
3 Video Games We Think Are Severely Underrated
21 May 2013 | 3:19 pmThere are so many video games and video game consoles out that unless you are a hardcore gamer, you most likely just stick to “your niche.” If you are a true video game junkie though then you can truly appreciate any well made game whether it is your “niche” or not. Check out these 5 video games that we think are severely underrated. #1. Dead Space 3 Dead Space 3, while a select few will claim that this game is “boring”, this is a substantial game that the majority of players will love once they begin gameplay. Dead Space 3 is a well paced game with enough… -
10 Nostalgic Quotes From 80′s Movies
21 May 2013 | 10:11 amIf you’re a child of the 80′s then you’ll appreciate this post. If you’re not a child of the 80′s then sit back, listen and learn because there’s a lot to learn. The 80′s movies were where it was at, from Sixteen Candles to E.T. to Karate Kid, there was plenty of “good tv” and rarely if ever did it involve the type of “quality” we attribute to TV today. Since we have such faith in the 1980′s, today we want to share 10 of our favorite nostalgic quotes from 1980′s movies. #1. “Life moves pretty fast. You don’t… -
The 5 Most Unhealthy FoodsYou’ve Ever Seen
20 May 2013 | 5:00 pmWhen it comes to food, America is not exactly known worldwide for our “deliciously healthy meals.” While certainly there are a number of healthy gourmet meals out there, unfortunately the US is a little more associated with some of the most heartstoppingly awful foods ever. Let’s take a look at 5 of the most unhealthy foods that you have ever seen! 1. The Bacon Mac ‘N’ Cheese Pie with Bacon Lattice This has to be one of the unhealthiest but slightly delicious looking foods out there. The problem is, is that beyond all of that fat and carb content, this pie… -
Organizing Your Home Pinterest Style
20 May 2013 | 1:00 pmWith so many gadgets lying around this place things get pretty cluttered. One of our favorite places to look for organization tips is Pinterest…what can’t you find on Pinterest? So today we’re sharing some of our favorite home organization tips for tech lovers like us! Organize your technical cords by using simple bulldog clips to hold them to the side of your desk. Cheap plastic cups make great storage solutions when paired with pegboards. Use these to store markers, stylus, flash drives and cables. If you’re like us then you’re sitting in a room that is…
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The Geeks Club
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Opera’s webkit-based Android browser exits beta, download now from Play Store
21 May 2013 | 4:01 amOpera’s first webkit based browser for Android has come out of Beta and launched on Google Play Store for free. The update with version number 14 adds a lot of minor changes to the already available feature-set of the Beta version. The company ditched its Presto framework and adopted the universal Webkit engine along with ...The post Opera’s webkit-based Android browser exits beta, download now from Play Store appeared first on The Geeks Club. -
Jolla’s first Smartphone runs Sailfish OS, Android apps, pre-order now
21 May 2013 | 2:55 amJolla, which was founded by ex-Nokia employees who continued development of MeeGO OS which Nokia left off before jumping to Windows Phone bandwagon, has announced its first Smartphone which runs Sailfish OS on a 4.5 inch “Estrade” display. It will be powered by a dual core processor, an 8 MP camera and 16 GB internal ...The post Jolla’s first Smartphone runs Sailfish OS, Android apps, pre-order now appeared first on The Geeks Club. -
Rumor: Nook Simple Touch Ebook reader update bringing Web browser and Email client
20 May 2013 | 7:28 amThe technology website Tech Crunch has leaked an email cum memo from Barnes & Noble (B&N) which revealed the news that an upcoming update to version 1.5.0 of Nook Simple Touch and Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight Ebook readers will bring a web browser, an email client and an updated store to B&N’s range of ...The post Rumor: Nook Simple Touch Ebook reader update bringing Web browser and Email client appeared first on The Geeks Club. -
Galaxy S3 Android 4.2.2 update leaks, bringing Galaxy S4 features
20 May 2013 | 6:22 amSamMobile has discovered a test Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy S3 which will be bringing all the “amazing and unique” features of Galaxy S4 to its predecessor. The new firmware carries the build number I9300XXUFME3. It includes a new lock screen with its effects and widgets, Daydream support, better screen modes, revamped Settings UI, ...The post Galaxy S3 Android 4.2.2 update leaks, bringing Galaxy S4 features appeared first on The Geeks Club. -
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 leaked in detail: specifications and pictures
18 May 2013 | 10:30 pmSamsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 detailed specifications have been leaked by SamMobile. It will be joining the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 which was officially revealed by Samsung some weeks ago. According to the report, the tablet will be powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ...The post Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 leaked in detail: specifications and pictures appeared first on The Geeks Club.
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Google may be working on a revamped Nexus Q
21 May 2013 | 12:48 amGoogle appears to be working on a sequel to its ill-fated Nexus Q streaming device. The Nexus Q debuted at last year's I/O Developers Conference with limited capabilities and a premium price tag that eventually led to Google postponing the project. But a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission has revealed a mysterious Google-built [...] -
American ISPs are now hated even more than airlines
21 May 2013 | 12:48 amMajor Internet service providers in the United States have long taken a beating in customer satisfaction surveys, but the latest survey from the American Customer Satisfaction Index has the grimmest news yet for American ISPs: They now have the lowest customer satisfaction ranking of any industry in America, worse than even airlines, health insurance companies [...] -
KeyLimeTie Builds a Suite of Mobile Apps for Naperville Running Company
21 May 2013 | 12:48 amDowners Grove, IL (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Partnering with small companies to create custom web technology in order to build their brand awareness and engage their customers is KeyLimeTies strength. KeyLimeTie is a full-service design, development, and digital strategy agency specializing in web and mobile technologies across a variety of platforms. When Naperville Running Company, [...] -
Xbox 360 dominates console sales for 28th consecutive month
20 May 2013 | 12:48 amThe Xbox 360 topped the charts again in April, marking the 28th consecutive month Microsoft's gaming console has outsold Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii consoles. According to research from NPD Group, the Xbox 360 accounted for 42% of current-generation sales with 130,000 units sold last month. It wasn't all good news, however, as sales plummeted [...] -
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 image, specs leak
20 May 2013 | 12:48 amA purported image of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 tablet was published on Friday along with supposed specs. SamMobile obtained the image of the unannounced tablet from an unnamed source, and the device shown in the image looks very similar to Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, pictured above, with slight variations such as the [...]
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Survival Guide
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BearExtender Mac USB WiFi Booster Review
19 May 2013 | 12:12 amWiFi Boosters are great – they let you use your Mac farther away from a base station. We tested the [...] -
Teaching Kids to Learn Phonics
11 May 2013 | 8:37 amTeaching kids to learn phonics can be a daunting task. Kids won’t listen to you and you will soon get [...] -
Fitbit Flex Review
6 May 2013 | 11:31 amThe Fitbit Flex is a Fitbit you wear on your wrist. And it’s truly great! It has been some time [...] -
How to Record PS3 Gameplay
18 Apr 2013 | 6:32 pmWondering how can you record PS3 gameplay on a PS3? Well, if you’re wondering why the heck do you need [...] -
Card Nanny Helps You Manage Your Budget and Personal Finance Online
3 Apr 2013 | 10:50 amCard Nanny is online monthly budget planner software useful in creating and managing targeted budget goals, as well as managing [...]
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Technogist
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Unfair Trade: “Free” Apps that target children under scrutiny
20 May 2013 | 7:10 pmWe have all seen these applications on iOS or Android that are free to play, but in order to get that free thing, or next level, one has to pay a little. And then a little more. The UK office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced that they are going to open an investigation into free games targeted towards children. The announcement comes at a time when free applications dominate the market -
Best 5 Android Mobile Backup Applications
17 May 2013 | 9:21 pmNow that it has become common to be with a smartphone than without, it raises the question of the safety of our storage and applications. In just a small gap of 2-3 years, smartphones have taken over the population much faster than laptops ever did. They are similar to minicomputers that store most of our information but in pockets. We have videos, pictures, and apps that are important to save -
Best Cricket Games for Android
16 May 2013 | 6:48 pmCricket games are very popular sports-inspired games. And it is best played on a mobile device too. If you own an Android phone, here are the best cricket games that you can play with it. Download one or all of them and enjoy long hours of fun hitting that ball, making a goal, and beating your enemies. Recommended : Top 10 Android Mind-boggling Puzzle Games 1. Stick Cricket This famous -
Want the best home gaming experience? Learn it how
14 May 2013 | 6:50 pmFor a perfect gaming experience, you need a perfect console, that’s for sure. But then, you’ll start wondering which device is truly the best. That’s a decision that you will need to make on your own, but to provide you with a little help, in the following rows are presented the finest gaming devices, and applications that can now be found in stores. Recommended : PlayStation 4 vs. Online -
Top Awesome Remote Access Apps for Your Android Device
6 May 2013 | 7:39 pmOwning an Android phone provides you the best opportunity to have with you a device that you could use to access your files and data that are stored on your desktop. Through a remote access using your Android phone, retrieving files from your desktop and sharing them with others is as easy as using your mobile phone. All you need are mobile applications for Android that will give you the power
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Tech Terrain
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Google I/O keynote coverage
16 May 2013 | 3:10 pmGoogle I/O last year was amazing - skydivers introduced Google Glass, we saw the reimagined 7" tablet that became the Nexus 7, and a new buttery-smooth version of Android was released. This year, things were a little more low-key, with few new hardware announcements and no new version of Android. Despite this, I'm as excited this year as I was last year. In this article, I'll be sharing three of -
iPad5: Just like the iPad Mini?
10 May 2013 | 4:41 pmThe rumors that were flying high about the launch of the iPad5 seem to have some substance after all. The rumors claim that the iPad5 will weigh a lot less and will certainly be thinner, and have a lot in common with the iPad Mini. In other words, it is going to be a lot different from the iPad4 which is heavier and thicker. The iPad Mini is to have the very same 7.9-inch display, but will be -
Introducing new iPhone Apps- Blink, Convo and Draw Something 2
9 May 2013 | 5:44 amMany companies around the globe are creating apps for the Apple devices. However, only few apps get high user rating and reviews on the iStore. What separates the high rated apps from the low rated apps on iStore? The secret behind the successful app launch is the proper validation and verification of the application and checking it from all aspects. It is extremely important to contact the -
Getting Au fait with Drupal Terminologies
6 May 2013 | 3:49 pmYes, I have heard of Content Management Systems, but what’s API or Contrib. in Drupal? This is how any newbie developer would respond if you ask him about the Drupal CMS. The world of content management systems is vast and being aware of all tit-bits during initial days of development can prove to be a long haul for any programmer. In order to comprehend the working of CMS you must get -
Acer Aspire V5 laptop with AMD Temash chip leaked
2 May 2013 | 3:44 pmThe Consumer Electronics Show seems like a world away, but in truth it was only four months ago. In all that time, we haven't seen an official device intended for a retail release that used AMD's new Temash APU that they announced at the show. This week, we may have gotten the first of many - the Acer Aspire V5. The specific model is the V5-122P-0643 (as you might guess, there are a lot of
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RED5 Blog
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Win one of 3 Crossbows!
15 May 2013 | 2:05 amWith summer threatening to actually arrive any day now, we have decided to give-away 3 of our finest Stealth Crossbows. But hurry – the competition closes on 22nd of May at Midday. Below is an image, with a grid. We have hidden a Crossbow in one of the squares. You have 1 guess as to which square it is. You can enter here, on facebook or on twitter – but if you really want to be “in it to win it” you should probably enter all using all 3! There is a prize for one lucky entrant via each method. The instructions for each way to enter are below the grid. All you need to… -
LEGO M&M Dispenser
10 Jan 2013 | 5:15 amIf you’ve ever wondered what engineers do in their free time then look no further. Youtube user Nxt1engineer made an M&M sorting machine using Lego Mindstorm kits, so if any of your friends are particular about the colour of their M&Ms, this might be the answer. Whilst his engineering skills are something to admire, his video editing leaves a lot to be desired. I’d also be wary of his questionable taste in music. Check out the vid below. -
Veho Pebble Battery Reviewed by Best Mobile Contracts
7 Nov 2012 | 3:07 amSimon from Best Mobile Contracts reviews the Veho Pebble Battery, the stylish portable battery charger. The number one complaint leveled against modern smartphones is poor battery life and consumers consistently cite good battery performance as something they would most like to see in upcoming handsets. Many phones will have a claimed battery life of “up to 8 hours”, but will often fail to live up to these standards, particularly with heavy use. While great advances have been made in screen technology, microprocessors and network connections, the technology underlying phone… -
Hollywood Style Car Chase Created Using RC Toys
24 Oct 2012 | 2:19 amI think we can all agree that no action film is complete until it’s got a nail biting car chase sequence. Visual Effects creator Freddie Wong has taken his experience in the industry, and the knowledge he’s no doubt gained from watching hours and hours of high octane action chase sequences, and created a masterpiece in miniature. The cars used in this chase sequence are Remote Control toys, but the effect it has on the viewer is just as dramatic. There were parts of the video where everyone in the office found themselves holding their breath. If you’ve not had a chance to watch it yet,… -
Lego Red Bull Space Jump
17 Oct 2012 | 4:05 amAs you stumble your way through life, you realise there are very few official checkpoints that let you know how you are doing. At school, there were myriad end of term exams and courserwork that saw your progress graded on a sliding scale, but once you’ve left the safe confines of your Alma Mater behind, what then? There are, of course, the annual reviews most employers subject their workforce to, but these are usually mere formalities. As long as you haven’t set fire to the office, or sent round a particularly nasty email, you’ll usually just get a “everything’s fine, keep doing…
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Samsung MV900F MultiView 16.3MP Digital Camera
15 May 2013 | 7:39 amCameras are evolving everyday. Look at the capabilities that cameras had 6 years ago and now grab your phone and snap a photo. Look at the quality. It’s unbelievable how fast technology is evolving. Once again Samsung has pushed the boundaries and created the Samsung MV900F MultiView 16.3MP Digital Camera(R1,700). With a lot of new capabilities this camera comes out with the wow factor that enables you to quickly take Perfectly Framed Self Portraits, a wide-screen touch display 3.3″ AMOLED TouchScreen, a 16.3M BSI CMOS Sensor, a 5X Zoom / F2.5 25mm Lens, 1080 30p Full HD Movie… -
Sony Xperia Tablet Z
13 May 2013 | 7:39 amSony has always pushed the limits when releasing new products. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z(R8,000) is no different. Standard with a thin waterproof body, you wouldn’t have to worry about water around your tablet ever again. Use it in the shower, bath or pool. It’s up to you on how you add it to your lifestyle. It’s thinner than an iPad mini and comes out with an 10.1in 1920×1200, 224ppi display that is better than full HD. You can decide between the 32GB and 64GB storage models which comes with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 4G, Wi-Fi,… -
Nespresso Lattissima Coffee Machine
13 May 2013 | 3:24 amMost people in the world drink one or more cups of coffee each day. You get the people that swear by their morning coffee and you get those that live on coffee as if it was water. The beauty of coffee machines is that it changed the way we drink coffee. The coffee tastes exactly the same each time we have a cup and we can have the coffee ready for pickup before we make are trek down to the kitchen. The new Nespresso Lattissima Coffee Machine(R3,850) comes in at a bargain price for an all in one coffee solution. You and your guests can enjoy delicious cappuccinos and lattes anytime. It’s… -
Gaggenau EB 385 Oven
10 May 2013 | 2:15 amThe kitchen is one of my favorite places to spend the afternoon and evening with the wife. Cooking, baking, cleaning, you name it we do it. That is why having quality appliances is necessary. A quality oven will also never go unnoticed in the kitchen, especially because it gets used for everything related to great food. Introducing the new Gaggenau EB 385 Oven(R48,500), the quality and finishes are outstanding to say the least. With a 78 litre net volume, electronic temperature regulation and eleven different heating methods, the EB 385 offers ideal features for professional chefs in the… -
Five Las Vegas Casinos That You Have To Visit
9 May 2013 | 5:00 amRich people love quality hotels and resorts. A lot of them often spend their time having a game of poker with friends or just booking into the hotel for the weekend to get away with the wife. There are a lot of different reasons why people spend their time at the casinos, but let’s not get into that. We just want to show you the five casinos we believe you need to visit in Las Vegas. The Bellagio If there is one word to describe the thirty six story Bellagio hotel and casino it is extravagance. From the Fountains of Bellagio in the 8-acre lake, to the Fiori di Como glass flower display…
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Gizmo Chunk
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Print your customized tapes with Imprinter
13 May 2013 | 4:13 amSticky tapes! Have you ever wondered how important sticky tapes are in our life, starting from every small projects at school to big projects in the office? They virtually surround us everywhere, from home to office, from gift-wrapping to pasting things on the walls, fridges or boards! Tapes can come up with a number of uses from decorating your scrapbook to wrapping packages. Nevertheless, since there is no creativeness in the same old clear transparent plastic material, we now have Imprinter to help us out of this quandary – a limitation rather. Imprinter is a very innovative creation to… -
Palmer Dock for iPhone 5 takes inspiration from an Acoustic Guitar
13 May 2013 | 4:00 amWhat could be a better way to naturally amplify the thumping sound of your iPhone than adding exclusivity through a uniquely crafted dock? The new project by Nathan Mummert just rightly epitomizes the stated combination of originality and amplified tunes in the form of a new, exquisite Palmer iPhone 5 Dock. Inspired by an acoustic guitar, the wireless docking system beautifully merges with your elegant interiors and intensifies your favorite tunes wherever you go. The acoustic-inspired dock for your iPhone is meticulously hand crafted and thus, it endows a distinct, unique appeal to… -
Minuum Touchscreen Keyboard to transform your typing experience
13 May 2013 | 3:55 amIf you have ever bent backwards and tried hard to type smoothly on your touchscreen devices, then here is something really interesting to transmogrify your entire experience for better. Some creative folks over at Whirlscape have now designed an innovative touchscreen keyboard app entitled Minuum – which basically helps fat-fingered users type on a touchscreen with utmost ease and convenience. Designed to be highly intuitive and effortless, the touchscreen text-entry software enables users to seamlessly type their texts or documents with peerless accuracy while at the same time shriveling… -
Know your baby’s temperature with Pacifier thermometer
13 May 2013 | 3:49 amIn case your newborn has been behaving strangely of late with sudden mood swings and loud cries, it’s time to be warned as he/she might not be in the best of his/her health. We have seen parents struggling to conclude whether something is wrong with their children or if they are just off-mood. The orthodox thermometers tend to help less in this regard as it is difficult to assimilate minute changes in temperature pattern of your kids. A possible solution seems to be the 2011 winner of iF Concept Design award, named as Pacifier thermometer. Designed as a suckling for babies, the thermometer… -
Have a blast with battery powered Mobile Blastmaster
13 May 2013 | 3:44 amIt doesn’t matter you are a music enthusiast or simply a party lover, but if you are looking for something that can actually blow your mind then go for the Mobile Music Station aka Mobile Blastmaster. Available at Hammacher Schlemmer, the music station provides a new dimension to music, rhythm, sound or beats. No matter where the party is, just grab this portable blastmaster and set the party on fire. The music station utilizes the same concept of 30-year old audio player but it comes loaded with many new features. The music player has an ultra-stylish look that is built on an outer steel…
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TechnoInsta
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Photo Mug App – Review
14 May 2013 | 3:49 amIn the present era of high end technology, materialistic gifts have taken quite a backseat, while thoughtful things are preferred more. Giving your loved one a handmade card or any other personalized gift item for that matter is given far more importance and value than something very expensive but devoid of emotions. One of such personalized, thoughtful gifts is photo mugs that are enjoying a huge amount of popularity nowadays. Photo mugs are very simple yet elegant gifts that you can give to anyone, and not just a lover. Basically, in photo mugs, what you have is a mug, that has a printed… -
Micromax A115 Canvas 3D with 5 Inch Display Available at 9999 INR
3 May 2013 | 6:05 pmMicromax has further extended the Canvas Smartphone range with the launch of A115 Canvas 3D. The name of the device indicates the features of it, as it happens to be the first 3D phone from the company and in no way you would need a pair of glasses to be glued to the content in 3D. The phone will be available in all the retail stores of the company and one can purchase it online as well. Specifications of Micromax A115 Canvas 3D he Smartphone with 16.7 colours has a 5 inch touch screen display with 480 * 800 resolutions. It is power-driven by a 1GHZ MT 6577 dual core processor and has a Jelly… -
Top Free Web Browsers Of 2013
28 Apr 2013 | 3:01 amWeb browsers are the software programs that allow the users to browse and view pages on World Wide Web (WWW) easily. People opt to choose the internet browser that is simple to use and offers speed and security as well. Basically, a browser is tested on some principles such as speed, features, security and add-on components. These free web browsers do offer such services that too without any hassle aiming to make internet browsing trouble-free. There are many top free web browsers in the market that are running high on demand today such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet… -
Has the Security Level Scaled New Heights?
28 Apr 2013 | 2:42 amBetter prevent and prepare rather than repent and repair”. Security seems to the buzzword in the world of today. In the current year the retail commerce industry is expected to grow by $ 224.2 million. The unprecedented growth of electronic commerce as well as consumer based services have opened up opportunities for rampant fraud. In fact one area which the business struggle is to confirm the authority of the online users. One of the effective online tools in this regard is the Phone ID contact which provides all the contact details of an individual. Access to such form of data paves… -
All you Need to Know about Raspberry Pi
20 Apr 2013 | 5:35 pmIn the United Kingdom, a single board computer whose size is of credit card has been developed by Raspberry Foundation. This computer has a solid state drive or inbuilt hard disk but SD card is used for storing long time and for booting. There are two versions and so Raspberry Foundation has offered all the two versions at $25 and $35. There are different models of Raspberry and model A, model B and model C. Model B is of $35 and shipping charges are extra but it has 256 MB RAM. Hardware of Raspberry Pi If we compare model A and model B of Raspberry Pi then, the model has no Ethernet…
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MainFRAME Review
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Bionic i-Limbs gives women back her hands (and life)
21 May 2013 | 12:30 pmThe future is now my friends! Amiee Copeland, a 25-year-old Georgian woman, returned home this weekend with a whole new life and consequently, a new set of brand new bionic hands. What would you call theses amazing new hands, you ask? Why they’re the new i-Limbs of course. During a zip line accident just on [...]The post Bionic i-Limbs gives women back her hands (and life) appeared first on MainFRAME Review. -
Microsoft announces new Xbox console at May 21st event
20 May 2013 | 7:05 amMicrosoft announces their newest gaming console Eight long years after the arrival of the Xbox 360, Microsoft is gearing up to reveal information on their gaming console’s new face. Tomorrow, May 21st, the Redmond-based company is hosting a live announcement at 10am PDT (1PM EST). You’ll be able to watch the event at xbox.com/hub, from the Dashboard [...]The post Microsoft announces new Xbox console at May 21st event appeared first on MainFRAME Review. -
Top quotes from our favorite characters on “The Office”
15 May 2013 | 6:42 amThis Thursday, May 16, 2013, is the final episode of “The Office”. It will be an hour and 15 minute episode (yes, they added an additional 15 minutes to the finale!) airing 9-10:15 ET. Hopefully it will tie up all the loose ends and not leave us hanging like some series’ finales we know (*cough* [...]The post Top quotes from our favorite characters on “The Office” appeared first on MainFRAME Review. -
A motorcycle lives again…kind of.
13 May 2013 | 6:51 amBack in the fall of ’12 I bought a motorcycle. This is nothing new, really. In fall of ’11 I bought my first bike ever, a new 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Then in August 2012 I bought a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. Little did I know I had already started the pattern of buying an [...]The post A motorcycle lives again…kind of. appeared first on MainFRAME Review. -
Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse live with SLOOH Space Camera
8 May 2013 | 11:20 amThis Thursday, May 9, 2013, the Annular Solar Eclipse (aka the “Ring of Fire”) will occur. Unfortunately, it will not be visible from the USA. The eclipse will only be able to be seen by Australia, eastern Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Gilbert Islands (shown on the map above). It’s near Australia! How [...]The post Watch the Annular Solar Eclipse live with SLOOH Space Camera appeared first on MainFRAME Review.
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Nvidia Tegra 4i can be updated to CAT 4 LTE via software!
21 May 2013 | 10:19 pmOne of the biggest issues with the development with Android phones, or any tech for that matter, is by the time you have the best device on the market it is already out of date and ready for an update! Nvidia's Tegra 4i has the potential to ease some of that though!The post Nvidia Tegra 4i can be updated to CAT 4 LTE via software! appeared first on Gizchina.com. -
Qualcomm shows off prototype Mirasol displays
21 May 2013 | 9:59 pmQualcomm have been talking about their Mirasol display for years, and now it finally looks ready to launch, at least in some applications.The post Qualcomm shows off prototype Mirasol displays appeared first on Gizchina.com. -
Nubia Z5 Mini mentioned in deleted Weibo post
21 May 2013 | 9:23 pmNubia is the China only flagship brand of ZTE, which currently has the single model on sale, but an alleged deleted Weibo message could hold the secret of Nubia's future.The post Nubia Z5 Mini mentioned in deleted Weibo post appeared first on Gizchina.com. -
Ginwave Gnote 2S receives quad-core upgrade
21 May 2013 | 8:51 pmIt's rehash/midlife update time of year again. Xiaomi have boosted the Mi2 to M2s, JiaYu will start production of the quad-core G3 very soon and now Ginwave have announced they plan to produce a quad-core version of their Gnote phablet.The post Ginwave Gnote 2S receives quad-core upgrade appeared first on Gizchina.com. -
Konka V981 gets 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display and fingerprint scanner
21 May 2013 | 8:13 pmSo the iPhone 5S might have a fingerprint scanner? So what the Konka V981 has already been announced with fingerprint scanner and 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display!The post Konka V981 gets 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display and fingerprint scanner appeared first on Gizchina.com.
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Techno Stall
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Galaxy S3 – Official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUFME3 Firmware Update
21 May 2013 | 9:34 pmThe Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUFME3 update finally arrives officially for the Galaxy S3 handsets. Inspired by the Galaxy S4, this update includes every feature available in the S4 and makes your Galaxy S3 no less than the same. This update has a lot of improvements and a number of new features have been added [...] -
Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 – Root on Android 4.1.2 DXAMD1 Firmware
20 May 2013 | 7:58 pmIn our recent article, we mentioned about updating the Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 with the latest official update Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean DXAMD1 firmware. But, since it was an official release, the root phones lost root access upon installing this firmware. Worry not as we will be helping you get back the root access [...] -
Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 – Install Official Android 4.1.2 DXAMD1
20 May 2013 | 7:52 pmThe Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 finally receives the official update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean DXAMD1 firmware from Samsung. Galaxy S Advance users can directly update their phones using Samsung Kies. If they wish to do it manually or has a rooted phone, they can follow the guide below for a complete tutorial on [...] -
Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 – Install Android 4.1.2 Official Jelly Bean DXMD3
20 May 2013 | 7:42 pmThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 also received the new official firmware update from Samsung i.e. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware also dubbed as DXMD3. This update brings new and interesting features along with some minor bug fixes. So Tab users just connect your tablets to your PC and update it with the latest firmware. [...] -
List of 5 Best Multiplayer Games for PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U
20 May 2013 | 5:20 amExams are getting over soon and vacations are near. What could be the best time for gamers to settle their one on one with their friends and spend a relaxed vacation shooting people, going on adventures or just slash some enemies? Well, we have reviewed some multiplayer games and result was that we obtained 5 [...]
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Latest Technology News
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Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 – a price of $536
21 May 2013 | 12:44 pmLenovo IdeaPhone K900 is a device which has already reached China for a price of no less than $536. We bet that your first reaction would be to say that the price is way too high, but we must tell you from the start that you are wrong as long as several of its specs are quite impressive. First of all, you should know that our model here, Lenovo IdeaPhone K900, comes equipped with a large screen which has a 5.5 inches diagonal, so it looks almost as a tablet. Its 1080 x 1920 pixels displaying resolution is just what we need, while the power comes from a dual core CPU running at 2 GHz… -
Archos 80 Xenon – new details
21 May 2013 | 9:41 amWe have presented you the Archos 80 Xenon tablet, but now we are back with fresh details. The model will hit the market in June for a price tag of $199 with a two-year contract included. Or, you can choose to pay to pay the full price of $300. But first of all, you must read more details about the included technical specs, in order to be sure that this device is exactly what you are looking for. Archos 80 Xenon gets the power from a quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz which also comes with 4 GB internal storage capacity. We can only hope that a microSD card slot is also available for memory expansion… -
Toshiba Kirabook – some amazing elements
21 May 2013 | 3:12 amToshiba Kirabook is an ultrabook which comes with a price of no less than $1,999.99, so you can expect only from the best from it. Its dimensions are of no more than 0.7 by 12.5 by 8.25 inches with a weight of 2.77 pounds, so we are talking this model is not only thin, but also light product as well. But you should know that other element is in the center of our attention – the 3.3-inch screen which comes with a maximum 2,560 by 1,440 resolution, as well as a 221 pixels per inch (ppi). As for the power Toshiba Kirabook houses an Intel Core i7-3537U processor which with 8GB of memory. But… -
HTC One X is ready for Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS update
20 May 2013 | 12:45 pmAre you the owner of a HTC One X smartphone? So, this news is just what you needed to hear – a software update will soon come with all its improvements. We are talking about Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS update which will upgrade Sense to version 5.0 and it will add other features such as BlinkFeed and Zoe camera. As you know, HTC One X houses a powerful quad core CPU running at 1.5 GHz frequency, along with 1 GB of RAM memory and an ULP GeForce graphics processor at 520 MHz. its 4.7 inches capacitive multi touchscreen has a maximum displaying resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and the… -
Nokia Lumia 928 – first details
20 May 2013 | 8:41 amThings seem to move pretty fast for Nokia Lumia 928. The device was revealed a few days ago and now Verizon has it for a price tag of no more than $100 with a two-year contract. Things look great when it comes to the included technical specs (that we’ve mentioned here), not to mention the black and white colored versions of this device. And things can get even better if we tell you about those $25 that you will receive in order to use in Windows Marketplace. As for the technical specs, Nokia Lumia 928 packs a with a 4.5 inches capacitive multi touchscreen with a displaying resolution of 768…
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Specifications and Reviews of Cool Gadgets
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Origin PC Offering Premium Mobile Gaming Laptop Design
12 May 2013 | 1:53 amThe technology development company Origin PC has launched a new premium mobile gaming laptop called “EON17-SLX”. This device is limited edition, and presents the audience with a gamepad Razer Lachesis gaming headset Corsair high-speed Internet and a whole bag of accessories designed by the company itself. Since technically, the Origin PC EON17-SLX is equipped with [...]The post Origin PC Offering Premium Mobile Gaming Laptop Design appeared first on Gadgets ATZ. -
Scosche RH1060 combining modernity and style in wireless headphones
12 May 2013 | 1:40 amIn recent times, so many types with a wide range of wireless headphones have appeared on the market that work from Bluetooth connectivity. While the majority of users have received a positive opinion, the fact that all models are small lightweight and portable devices they did not quite conform to all demand that the market [...]The post Scosche RH1060 combining modernity and style in wireless headphones appeared first on Gadgets ATZ. -
Staples sells 3D Cube printer online
8 May 2013 | 11:27 pmAs we have discussed in previous articles, it is clear that the impression of a 3D object is a futuristic flows slowly emerging in the field of technology worldwide. Despite its limited development achieved so far today with a 3D printer can create all kinds of gadgets, toys, novelties, and prototypes of devices designed for [...]The post Staples sells 3D Cube printer online appeared first on Gadgets ATZ. -
Acer Aspire ZC-605: All-In-One Multimedia Station
8 May 2013 | 2:18 amAcer has already offered some information on what will be one of the desktops in the company’s flagship Windows 8. This time the bet does not innovate in form factor and prefer secure with something better known, restrained in specifications and we suppose will have a more affordable price. The Acer Aspire ZC-605 is an [...]The post Acer Aspire ZC-605: All-In-One Multimedia Station appeared first on Gadgets ATZ. -
Pioneer VMS-550 wireless speaker to replace integrated TV speakers
8 May 2013 | 2:02 amWhenever you think of the prototype of the average user of technology, as usual, think those sectors which have a range of special needs. Consider, for example televisions and people with hearing problems. We always put the screen a few feet away to look good, and always rely on the integrated speakers. Read also: Bose [...]The post Pioneer VMS-550 wireless speaker to replace integrated TV speakers appeared first on Gadgets ATZ.
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Tantalising Aluminium Floating Design of ThinkPad S3 and S5
21 May 2013 | 6:07 amLenovo has finally changed the long-held classic look of its ThinkPad laptops. The EDGE series from Lenovo is for the stylish looks while the ThinkPad maintained traditional classic looks. However,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Sennheiser’s Digital Headphones Now Available in the US
21 May 2013 | 5:57 amDigital technology has made its presence felt in almost every niche of current advancements. Indeed, it is going to be the major technology of the future. Its growth rates have already been predicted... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
LG to Exhibit Five-inch Unbreakable and Flexible OLED Panel at SID
20 May 2013 | 5:02 amThere is something really good in store that LG is about to reveal at the annual display exhibition by SID to be held at Vancouver. It was only last month we heard about the OLED TV that is curved... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Samsung to Launch 55 Inch and 65 Inch 4K Televisions in June
20 May 2013 | 4:59 amAt the time of unveiling of the 1st 4K Ultra High Definition TV at CES in 2013, Samsung said that it will launch other models of smaller and larger size than the initial eighty five inch version. It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Panasonic Enters Smartphone Market with P51
17 May 2013 | 4:44 amPanasonic, one of the leading brands in India known for its wide range of products like home appliances, TV’s and air conditioners has made its entry into the Smartphone market. The P51 Smartphone... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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A roadmap for the mobile phones of the future and rollable displays
11 May 2013 | 7:33 amTechnische Universität Darmstadt’s “Future Internet” research group recently published a set of challenges needed to tackle in order to incorporate their vision of what mobile telephony may look like in next ten to fifteen years. They envision that the mobile telephones of the future will be able to see, shrink in size while getting larger [...] You might also like: LG and Samsung revealed their transparent OLED displays PaperPhone and Snaplet provide glimpse into flexible gadgets future Ten features of shape resolution and shape-shifting mobile devices -
Ten features of shape resolution and shape-shifting mobile devices
5 May 2013 | 4:11 pmResearchers at the University of Bristol have tested six variations of prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand. In addition to display and touch resolution, the researchers introduced the term ‘shape resolution’ and its ten features, to describe the resolution of an interactive device. The next time you discus about gadgetry with your friends, [...] You might also like: Origami inspired shape-shifting robots from MIT iRobot’s shape-shifting blob robot takes its first “steps” GelSight – retrographic sensing capable for super-high-resolution 3D… -
WorldKit – touch-based interfaces on everyday surfaces
28 Apr 2013 | 8:03 pmIn one of our previous articles we described OmniTouch – a prototype of a wearable multitouch system that turns any surface into interface for information interaction. Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have played with that idea and created WorldKit – a system able to create these touch-based interfaces and enable information interaction in [...] You might also like: TapSense uses sound to enhance information interaction on touch surfaces Touché sensing technique – enhancing capacitive touch sensing Fujitsu touch control interface can work with low cost equipment -
Fujitsu touch control interface can work with low cost equipment
16 Apr 2013 | 8:04 pmFujitsu Laboratories developed a technology that enables gesture-based information interaction which merges digital data and real objects. As many of its competitors in user interface niche, the technology can accurately detect where the user’s finger is and what is being touched. However, what makes it different compared to other approaches is the fact it uses [...] You might also like: Minput provides low-cost and high-precision pointing for gadgets Fujitsu hybrid energy harvesting device generates electricity from heat or light Interface from AIST enables you to touch virtual 3D… -
Fast laser lithography 3D printing on the micrometer scale
5 Mar 2013 | 11:11 amA spin-off company of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) named Nanoscribe GmbH recently presented their 3D printer able to print microstructures. Based on a laser lithography method, the 3D printer can create minute 3D objects that are smaller than the diameter of a human hair. What’s great about this 3D printer is its ability to [...] You might also like: Open source 3D printing and 3D printers – RepRap 3D printers Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography makes 13.5 nm circuits Festo iFab gets 3D-printing a step closer to your home
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Top Collaboration Tools for Android
14 May 2013 | 8:50 amThere were days when iOS have authority in app market, and then Research In Motion (RIM) was leading in business productivity apps. Now open platform of Android has attracted many of the developers to develop various useful apps. If you are looking for business productivity apps that will enable you to have video conference or file sharing or tracking the due tasks here are the top collaboration tools for Android that will help you to end your search. Polycom RealPresence Mobile: This app is unique collaboration Android app. You can also describe it as cloud based video conferencing app. You… -
Best Android Apps For Women
11 May 2013 | 8:26 pmAndroid is undoubtedly reaching new highs each day. There are plenty of apps for every segment and age then how can we exclude the half of the population in the world. Here are certain Best Android Apps For Women: Our Groceries Shopping List: This is the app that acts as to-do lists for women. It manages your shopping list pretty well. With this app, you can create multiple lists and send them all to your hubby. What more, if you are not sure of what ingredients you last needed for a recipe, then you can directly get is with the help of the app! Here are the features of the app. Our… -
How to use Google cloud print on android
10 May 2013 | 7:33 amGoogle are great at releasing nifty tools that improve the quality of your life by reducing time consuming tasks. Cloud print for android is no different. For a quick summary, Google cloud print allows users to send documents to their printer from any android device. The beauty of this is you don’t have to be at home or on a computer, if your printer is ‘cloud ready’ you can even print documents from a different country! Think about it, you wake up late for work, you have an important meeting first thing – you can access your documents and print them with your mobile while… -
Micromax Canvas A120 HD Pro Will Be Available At 20,000 INR
8 May 2013 | 8:22 amMicromax- the darling of middle class has been stepping to be the giant of Indian Smartphone segment. According the manufacturers they have already sold more then a million pieces of Canvas series, and now to fulfill their promise of releasing 30 products; developers are coming up with Micromax Canvas A120 HD Pro which will be available at the price tag of 20,000 INR. The very smartphone come phablet has been listed on sulekha.com – an online retail store. Let’s have an insight to the features of the device. Features: The handset features 5.5 inches full HD Display Display… -
Best Android Apps For Men
6 May 2013 | 12:57 amAndroid has given multiple dimensions to the field of technology and innovations. There are plenty of developers and apps. The apps are for every genre, class and gender. If you are a man, and you are looking for the apps that are so useful to you; here we are with Best Android Apps for Men Cool Guy – Style App: If you are fashion addict and want to plan your appearance, look, fashion and style; Cool Guy – Style App is just made for you. Here are the features that will give you some more insight to the app. You can create the look you want anytime and anywhere; Your wardrobe…
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Install Ubuntu Tweak 0.8.4 in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04/Linux Mint
12 May 2013 | 8:17 pmInstall Ubuntu Tweak 0.8.4 in Ubuntu 13.04/12.10/12.04/Linux Mint and old versions on previous Ubuntu versions.Who doesn’t like to play/tweak with Windows Operating System? Almost everyone because, it’s the most easiest operating system comparable to all other operating systems in the world. But, have you ever try to play/tweak with the Linux Operating System? Again same answer No! Because it’s totally a command language and who cares to remember long lines of codes. You don’t care that we all know but developers care for you, that’s why they have made an… -
How to Speed Up Windows 7 Performance
11 May 2013 | 2:06 pmHow to Speed Up Windows 7 PerformanceNo matter how fast your new computers might be, they all seem to get slower over time. Because, there is a new kind of excitement to play with new computer and to install lots of software’s on it. The first program which we install on our new computers is anti-spyware and antivirus tools, to stay from viruses. I know, it’s an essential program but what we actually do, we install more than one antivirus program. Next, we download lots of unrecognized junk softwares from the internet. Obviously, your new computers gradually decrease the… -
How to Convert MOV to DVD on Mac OS X
9 May 2013 | 8:39 pmMOV files are often available on internet or produced by some type of cameras which can be played on Mac OSX. Sometimes it requires you to convert MOV files to DVD format to watch it on your home in DVD player in a bigger screen. To convert it you need a DVD burning program that supports MOV format.A large number of people nowadays face the problem of compatibility when they are playing videos on various devices. The most common problem to all of the other can be problem involving the video formats not working in certain operating systems. You can take an example that you downloaded… -
Giveaway: 10 Licenses of iSkysoft Video Converter
9 May 2013 | 3:18 amVideo converters have become one of the must have thing if you love to listen and see video songs.These days we are using many gadgets like high tech phones, iPads, iPods, Mp4 players and many other devices to enjoy video while we are on move. So having a good video converter is good thing because you can convert as much videos as you want. Such video converters have built-in codecs so that they will support many formats to convert videos.We are announcing iSkysoft Video Converter for 10 lucky winners.iSkysoft Video Converter lets you convert video and audio files from one format to another… -
Top 5 WordPress Technology Themes
8 May 2013 | 2:13 amFrom the last year 2012, there is an immense growth in Technology Blogs. When I heard about this, the first question came in my mind that’s “Why all bloggers are switching towards Technology? Any Specific reason?”. Later after some research, I came to know that ‘Technology is developing at a large scale and to narrate it we need more and more technological Blogs as well as internet users searches more related on technology and they also loves to read & know about the latest technology.’ And we all know, what are the benefits of Technology Blogs. So,…
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Love Hurts First Aid Kit
21 May 2013 | 10:15 amThis beautiful first aid kit is not meant for everyone as it is it is particularly designed for the broken hearted people because of love. The Love Hurts first aid kit includes bubble vodka, dark chocolate, candy hearts, bath soap, a mix CD, a candle, tissues and a book of matches. Hopefully this will help them out and motivate them to find their next to replace their ex. Via: -
The SIGNAL HEM T-Shirt From Visvim
21 May 2013 | 7:18 amThe SIGNAL HEM is a newly released t-shirt from the Japanese brand Visvim as a part of their Men's Spring/Summer 2013 collection. This cool looking t-shirt is made of premium cotton known as Supima that is an abbreviation for Superior Pima. The SIGNAL HEM features triangle flag details that look pretty cute. It is available in three colors and six different sizes. You can buy it from -
DeLorean Time Machine External Hard Drive
20 May 2013 | 11:38 amThe DeLorean Time Machine external hard drive can be a great and coolest solution for your data storage. It is 500 GB external hard drive inspired by DeLorean Time Machine that is pretty famous fictional ride of a movie series. This great looking tech gear is from the folks at Flash Rods just like their 3.0 flash drives that also looks like toy cars. Its price tag is $250, check it out -
Pocket Size Portable Ironing Gadget
20 May 2013 | 7:59 amIt is always It feels so good when your pants' crease is sharp enough to impress others, exactly the same is the case with the collar of the shirt and smooth tie. Although it doesn't happen most of the times and at the last moment you come you know that the pressing of your clothes isn't good at all and believe me this is enough to ruin your entire mood. But don't worry as Travel Mobile Hot -
Travelteq Leather Protective iPhone 5 Case
17 May 2013 | 8:06 amThe Travelteq's Leather Protective Case for iPhone 5 is another multi-functional iPhone Case that lets you protect your device and also make sure that your credit cards are safe. This elegant and beautiful handmade case is made of Florentine Vachetta leather in Italy. It comes with only one card slot thus limits you to place one or two cards and ensure that you can easily carry it in your
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BlackBerry Q5 – Features Specifications & Prices
21 May 2013 | 2:35 amBlackBerry has launched another progression in its mobile range named Blackberry Q5. This handset has instilled lot of excitement among the customers who are actually mobile enthusiasts. Moreover, this amazing BlackBerry Q5 mobile offers you the most excellent of everything along with the cutting-edge BlackBerry 10 specifications as well as a QWERTY keyboard. Usually, it is for the youth of today who are passionate, positive and courageous as it becomes extremely simple for them to stay connected and have fun. Blackberry Q5 smartphone come is an attractive design and is especially designed to… -
White Nexus 4 with the Most Recent Android 4.3 OS
20 May 2013 | 9:18 amWhite Nexus 4 is intended to be released on Google Play by 10th of June. The white edition of Nexus 4 exploded ample of times previously but with the matter of time the company chose to provide the handset to large masses. It comprises of Android 4.3 i.e. Bluetooth Smart. It has been anticipated that Android will very soon be the most important support intended for Bluetooth Smart devices, hence the information about Android 4.3 is not a surprise at all. Fundamentally, the most outstanding trait of Android is to cater to accessories such as the Pebble smart watch and Fitbit Flex. The Nexus… -
JVC Kenwood’s Navigation System – Most Advanced Navigation System
19 May 2013 | 10:28 amIt is quite certain that in-car GPS direction-finding systems turn out to be very easy and trouble-free to be acquainted with the places where you are actually being headed. However, it should not be like that you are so engrossed in checking up the map and stop up with rear-ending somebody. So, it is advisable for you to keep at least one eye on the side road and the other on the JVC Kenwood’s MDV-737HUD direction-finding system. This is the latest navigation system that comprises of a transparent heads-up display of the one who sits right beside to the rear-view mirror. At this time, a… -
Nokia Lumia 925 Features, Specifications & Prices
14 May 2013 | 9:33 amNokia has managed to prove it again with its marvelous technology and at present with Nokia Lumia 925 which includes the highly advanced lens technology. You can easily explore your creativeness with imaging software so as to capture sharper and clearer images as well as videos. Nokia Lumia 925 is all about camera as it possesses 8.7 MP camera sensors. Besides that, it comprises of 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB storage capacity. Nokia Lumia 925 brings in the latest Nokia Smart Camera interface that provides the most effective way to take 10 images at a time having high… -
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Can be Launched in July
13 May 2013 | 9:32 amSamsung has added a miniature form of its Galaxy series and has added another feather of innovation and creativity. Samsung is all set to release the Galaxy S4 Mini by this July along with the new Galaxy tablets which is rumored to have a 4.3 inch screen with a powerful dual core processor of 1.6 GHz which will definitely come out to be a power booster for its performance. As per the rumors says Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini resembles the Samsung Galaxy S3 in its design and appearance. The camera is said to be of 8 MP which will not disappoint its users to capture their cherishing moments. Samsung…
