Teenager Builds Working Submarine for Less than $1000

Written by Christopher Eri on May 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Remember your time in high school? For most of us, it probably brings back memories of our first forays into dating, getting a driver’s license and that first pile of junk we called a car, and trudging through the daily grind as we dream of being finished with school and on to our adult lives. And that, most likely, is why we don’t have awesome toys like New Jersey teenager, Justin Beckerman. At the tender age of 18, he built a working submarine. For less than $1000. Continue reading “Teenager Builds Working Submarine for Less than $1000” »

Xbox One Revealed

Written by Jamie.Moorcroft-Sharp on May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Today at 6pm UK time, the next generation of Xbox was announced, the Xbox One. I know what you’re all thinking, “It’s not the Xbox 720?”, and the answer is no, it’s not, it’s called Xbox One and it looks fantastic. Microsoft have really gone all out to bring the very best they can in this new console, let’s list a few of the things that are heading our way later this year.

All new hardware aside, there are a lot of new games heading to this next generation. Microsoft has confirmed they will be publishing fifteen new games for the Xbox One, eight of which will be new IPs. Among these new games are Forza Motorsport 5, Quantum Break, and Call Of Duty Ghosts, not including Ea Sports’ additions, a new Fifa, Madden, NFL, and UFC game, but more on those will follow later.

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What Can We Take From The Latest Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag Trailer?

Written by Jamie.Moorcroft-Sharp on May 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Today a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag was released, detailing more gameplay than has ever been revealed before, but what I’m interested in is what it shows about the game.

First and foremost is the voice of Edward Kenway himself, the main man players will be investing around thirty hours of their lives in. Ubisoft have clearly put the effort in when sourcing the voice actor for Edward, because he has the exact voice you’d expect from the time period. This is an Englishman who battles with massive ships every day of his life, exchanging cannon fire like words in conversation, consuming enough rum to sink the ship he sails and, above all else, shooting or stabbing most people he meets, all of which this gruff voice setting the scene for the trailer portrays.

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50 Billion Downloads from Apples App Store

Written by Christopher Eri on May 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Just over a year ago, Apple announced it had reached 25 billion downloads from its App Store. Yesterday, Apple announced that total downloads had doubled, cresting the 50 billion mark. To put that in perspective, Apple’s App Store launched nearly 5 years ago on July 10, 2008. Since that time, the App Store has reached several well publicized milestones: 10 billion downloads in January, 2011, 25 billion a little over a year later, and now 50 billion as of May, 2013. To celebrate, Apple will give away a $10,000 App Store gift card to the lucky person who downloaded the 50 billionth app, with 50 runners up receiving a $500 card. Apple is expected to announce the winners within a few days. Continue reading “50 Billion Downloads from Apples App Store” »

Google Glass-Are We About to Disconnect As a Result of the Future of Connected Technology?

Written by Christopher Eri on May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Google Glass may well be the future of connected technology. While people once quipped “who would want to carry a phone with them everywhere they go?” (yes, I am old enough to remember a world before the rise of the cellular phone) most of us could not live without our smartphones today. Some are skeptical of the success of Glass, given its unusual and not entirely fashionable appearance, but all indications are that it will be one of the most wildly popular tech gadgets since the iPhone when it is finally released to the general public early next year. But will Google Glass add to our lives or further strain our human interactions? Continue reading “Google Glass-Are We About to Disconnect As a Result of the Future of Connected Technology?” »

Fatal Velocity: Taking Physics to the Extreme [Video]

Written by Mino Marimat on April 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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A new game to watch for. Credits to Team Range+1.

First-person-shooting (FPS) games have always been a different experience to gamers. It provides, well, a first-person viewpoint of the game, which gives gamers the thrill of being in the game itself. The only thing that you see in the screen is your two hands – whatever those are holding as weapons – and then you fire away against whoever character or player you see inside the map. The kind of gameplay FPS provides is probably the most realistic, in terms of the feel of the game.

But what if you add the laws of physics to the equation?

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Google Nose Was a Joke, but Electronic Nose is Real

Written by Seraphim on April 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Creating an Electronic Nose for the Smell of It

As I was walking to work on April 1st, I was listening to CNN Radio’s podcast report of Google Nose. Whether they were in on the joke or had been taken in by it, I’m not sure. In any case, it was obvious to most that it was a joke. However, some people bought it, and perhaps more disconcertingly, some actually thought they had it working! Well, most people understood that photons can’t turn into smells, but it is possible to create the database of smells that Google described.

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The Cheapest Quad-Core Android Tablets You Can Buy – 7 and 10 Inches!

Written by Seraphim on March 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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The verdict is in, the cheapest high-res quad-core tablet around is the 7 inch Cherry Mobile Fusion Bolt. At $99, it’s half the price of the Nexus 7. Unfortunately, it’s only sold in the Philippines. Since it’s not made in China it’s not available in all the usual places. So since this neat little tablet is out of bounds, let’s look at a the cheapest quad-core tablets you can get your hands on.

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Sony ready for the PlayStation 4?

Written by Mino Marimat on February 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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Will we be finally seeing a Sony PlayStation 4? Image credits to examiner.com.

And then, the gamers just went crazy.

Just recently, a video teaser showing off 3D animations of four basic shapes that every gamer of every generation will be definitely familiar of – consisting of the triangle, circle, square and the cross mark – in a somewhat high-tech, aqua-fied, and not to mention a revamped look of the colored shapes, has been released by Sony and is continuing to spread all over the web.

And not just the awesomely animated shapes – towards the end, the video showed the PS logo of the console that you would pretty much think about when you see those four shapes, and just below it, the date that every gamer of every generation should not miss: February 20, 2013.

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Think Everyone Wants an iPhone 5? Think Again

Written by Mino Marimat on January 18, 2013 · 3 Comments

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(L-R): iPhone 5, 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, 2G

Sure, news has now been spreading around cybertown that demands for Apple’s iPhone 5 are falling. This may be true to some point – mainly because some Apple fans are smart enough to wait for the later iteration of Apple’s “insanely great” phone; may also be untrue as there is also this one article discussing about how the iPhone 5 is a “not-so-cool-anymore” smartphone according to teenagers, but we all know this could be just too incredible to believe.

But there is one question to ask Apple fans, including myself: Does everyone really want an iPhone 5?

If you are like me, as a personal preference I don’t really need to jump from the iPhone 4S to its younger brother. A colleague of mine owns an iPhone 4, but he doesn’t really plan to upgrade either. Maybe if I owned a really old phone – the first iPhone, perhaps? Or even if I had an iPhone 3G. I wouldn’t even tolerate a 3GS, in my humble opinion.

But there’s a different story for everyone. Take freelance journalist Peter Falck for a good example. As reported from The Unofficial Apple Weblog, this guy displays one unique kind of loyalty to Apple. He owns an iPhone 3G, which he obtained way back in January 2009. Yes – with an officially a four-year-old smartphone, Falck says he still loves the very same features Jobs boasted off about back in 2009. These days, those kind of phones would have already been damaged. In other cases, not even the newest smartphones are given the proper treatment that they deserve – take some of the craziest experiments done by teenagers on the iPhone 5, as seen on YouTube.

There are actually a few advantages to the iPhone 3G, even against today’s standards. Some of these are as follows:

The curved plastic back. According to Falck, this ergonomic quality gives off that ease of holding the 3G, as compared to recent improvements in aesthetics of the iPhone 4 up to the 5. The old, smoothly rounded design feels easier and friendlier to the hand. Sure it’s fatter, but fat can be sexy, too.

Slow can be good, too. As a writer, Falck says that the slow speed of his phone forces him to write slowly. He also tends to be careful with his choice of words, thanks to this uncanny feature. But this can be a double-edged sword; Falck shares that this also slows down his train of thought, which results to some ideas lost in the process.

Web and Media content is still there. While the lack of compatible apps due to updates can be a nuisance to using such an old device, Falck is still happy with the things he can do with his 3G – IP Telephony and eMail. Besides, it can still play videos nicely.

Well, I’d give him a good two thumbs up for that.

Anyone else sharing the same philosophy as Falck? Feel free to tell us about it below in your comments.

Craziest Products Seen at CES 2013

Written by Mino Marimat on January 16, 2013 · 1 Comment

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At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the newest and most innovative technologies developed by various companies, manufacturers and independent makers are showcased, ranging from household to corporate use. For this year’s CES, the highly anticipated developments are those for smartphones, tablet PCs and home automation devices. However, the display of such amazing technologies doesn’t exclude the fact that, other than the desire to create innovation, crazy minds are still out there, who are brave enough to show people that they can indeed create something out of this world. Some of the craziest products from CES 2013 are as follows:

1.HAPIfork

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the HAPIfork and the HAPItrack. Photo credits to Eli Milchman, CultofMac.com.

Now that we have smartphones, how about having smartforks? This device is designed to remind the user of the importance of a balanced diet. Using Bluetooth connectivity which is linked to an app in your device, the HAPIfork is able to monitor the extent and rate of your eating by sending the data of fork servings (FS) per meal, per minute and the duration of the use of the hi-tech fork. The original idea in the development of this device was to encourage slower eating by the user, thereby resulting to a more efficient and winning battle against weight gain due to faster eating, as suggested by scientific researches.Its maker, aptly named HAPIlabs (or vice versa with the product name), claims that this will help reduce digestive problems as well as gastric reflux. They also made a spoon attachment for the device, increasing the versatility of the product. The product will be available in five colors: blue, green, pink, white and black, all interdesigned on an aluminum body, which is the handle of the HAPIfork. The app which records the data will be available for Android, iOS and Windows devices.

2. iMusic BodyRhythm

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iMusic Body Rhythm Vest. Photo credits to Italiamac.com.

While this device is still in the Kickstarter stage, the makers claim that the device will be the first of its kind, which converts musical rhythms from your playlist into a physical experience, manifested by movements on a wearable, vest-like gadget (or maybe more like a life-vest for that matter. Other than using your current playlist, the app associated to this gadget also has a drumset setting, wherein every tap on the screen will correspond to a beat on your shoulders.

This project at Kickstarter will need a total pledge of USD 50,000 to begin production. To get your own BodyRhythm vest, you will need to pledge a minimum of USD 149. As far as sources state, the device will be used with iOS. No plans for Android and Windows compatibility are announced yet.

3. iPotty

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The iPotty, in all its greatness. Photo credits to Mark Prigg, Daily Mail Reporter.

Apple produced the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Any more iDeas (get it?) to integrate the ‘i’ in anything? At CES 2013, there is one which may be the proper follow-up to the array of iDevices by Apple. The iPotty is basically a children’s toilet, equipped with a specialized arm that serves as a dock for an iPad.

The iPotty is a standard-sized potty training seat, and the dock can be used with the third and fourth generation iPads. You can now imagine Junior having fun with the potty while letting some of his undigested matters… download. Get the figurative idea here.

Facebook Testing Out Charging $1 For Sending Messages to Strangers

Written by Sam on December 26, 2012 · 1 Comment

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Last Thursday, Facebook announced that they are testing out a brand new feature with their messaging service. Facebook is testing out a feature that will charge you $1 if you send messages to people that are not in your Facebook contacts. As of now, this new feature is only available in the United States and is still in testing stages. Facebook, because they are Facebook, says the $1 fee per message might stay for long and they plan to tinker with it as time goes on. The whole point of this new feature, is mainly to prevent unwanted people who are not “friends” with you from contacting you. It is also for economics, as Facebook is exploring more ways to monetize its 1 billion monthly users. The announcement of this features comes several weeks after Facebook came out with an option to pay for your post to be more visible on your friends feeds. This announcement has not been well received by many users who happen to send messages to people they are not friends with. Many users are thinking that this move by Facebook was more financially motivated than about actually protecting users from potential spammers. What are your thoughts on this move by Facebook? Will this make you leave Facebook? Leave a comment below!

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[Rumor] HTC M7 Pushes Specification Limits

Written by Mino Marimat on December 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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HTC M7 to launch at Mobile World Congress in February 2013

As there have been rumors about an upcoming high-end smartphone with crazy specs, named the HTC M7 – a successor to the famous and undeniably scrumptious HTC One X, the smartphone is said to be coming out of the shell and heading into the spotlight at the upcoming Mobile World Congress on February 2013. Sources from Unwired View and Twitter leaker @evleaks were generous enough to share some of the specs that might redefine what a high-end smartphone is supposed to contain:

Processor

While most high-end processors today are clocked at around 1.2 to 1.4 Ghz, the HTC M7 has pushed it even further, raising the bar to 1.7 Ghz, thanks to the quad-core power of the Snapdragon CPU. This much power will be needed to fully support a rumored new version of the Sense UI, called Sense 5, and this will be running Android Jelly Bean version 4.X.

Display

The HTC M7 will boast a 4.7 inch 1080p full HD display, packing a relatively huge pixel density of 468 ppi. Expect crystal clear screens, maybe clear enough to let you drool all over the place as you witness the magic of a full HD screen, thanks to what HTC seemed to package into a technology called “SoLux.” Whatever that means, we will all see in two months time.

Storage, Audio, RAM

If Android fans already found the Galaxy S3 delectable with a 1 GB RAM, how about a 2 GB ram for such a high-end smartphone? This much storage would be big enough to support the way HTC handles RAM management. Also, the HTC M7 will be offering a 64 GB storage capacity – compared to the 32 GB of its predecessor, which will be more than enough to store all your media content. Also, imagine having to listen and watch your content with the Beats audio software, and expect enhanced call quality with a software HTC calls “Clear Words.” Obvious enough.

Camera

So, the 8-MP camera is still not good enough? What would you say to HTC when they tell you that they decided to put a 13-MP camera rear facing camera with an even larger f/2.0 aperture, with HDR video recording and a software that would allow slow-motion video capture, and a 2-MP camera that can capture 1080p HD video? I say amen to that.

Network and Battery

This much strength would require so much stored power, and the HTC M7 keeps up with a 2,300 mAh lithium ion battery. They also equipped the M7 with LTE and compatibility with the new 802.11ac WLAN networks, which further confirms that this will be a flagship phone.

iPhone Killer?

These days, while people still see the iPhone as one heck of an elegant device, it is inevitable that at some point Apple seemed to have slacked in its innovative culture with the hop from iPhone 4 to the latest iPhone 5. Sure, the iPhone 5 has the specs to kick off its competitors right out of the bat, but in terms of innovative quality, iOS or even the iDevices, in general Apple has began to continue its drift off to a stagnant coast. Some notable reviewers even stated that Windows 8, amidst the seemingly poker-faced UI, is already an innovation of its own with its live tiles interface. Meanwhile, Android continues to push even more. Maybe not in terms of innovation, but spec-wise, it declares a full frontal battle against its competitors.

As of recent news, the flagship smartphone will be available in the United States along carriers Verizon Wireless and Sprint. Stay tuned and subscribe to our page for more updates!

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