And as the sea rises, generating facilities may go under more often.
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Android smartphones are about to get multi-user support
If you have an Android tablet and kids, you're probably a fan of the OS' multi-user feature: it lets you add passwords and lock specific apps based on who is using the device. The feature launched exclusively on tablets last year, coupled with the...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Lenovo's new flagship features Quad HD screen, metal body and huge battery
Lenovo isn't exactly well-known for its smartphones this side of the Pacific, but it's got a solid following in Asia. Now, Motorola's soon-to-be parent company is showing off more of its mobile chops with a six-inch Quad HD (2,560x1,440) flagship...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Touch+ turns any surface into a gesture controller for your PC
Haptix (now Ractiv) promised a cheap sensor that would turn any surface into a multi-touch PC controller, and it's making good on its word today by shipping the device worldwide. The $75 add-on has received a new Touch+ name and a sleek redesign, but...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Lightfreq is like the lovechild of Jambox and Hue
Since the death of the incandescent bulb we've seen light-emitting oddities of all kinds pop up, but for the most part, they've been rather, well, silent. LightFreq is aiming to change that, however, with a smart lightbulb that has a built-in speaker...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Email app lets you 'leak' your secrets without owning up to them
"I drank all the coffee on purpose, so you'd have make a new batch." That's the first missive I received from Leak, an anonymous email service, which is -- so far -- not as barbed (or arguably, as interesting) as what Secret's social stream has...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
ASUS MeMO Pad 7 and 8 review: small, speedy tablets that cut a few corners
The MeMO Pad HD 7 was arguably the sleeper hit among small tablets in 2013. ASUS' device didn't have the speed of the Nexus 7 or the interface tricks of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 3 line, but it was superbly balanced. It ran smoothly, packed smart software...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Tesla seals landmark deal to mass-produce EV batteries in the US
How is Elon Musk going to produce his vaunted $35,000 Tesla when EV batteries are so expensive? By making his own. Tesla has signed a deal with Panasonic that'll see the pair team up to build the Gigafactory. It's from here that vehicle packs and...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Monday, August 11, 2014
The great Ars experiment—free and open source software on a smartphone?!
All-FOSS Android is possible, but you're going to make a lot of tradeoffs.
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
PantryChic's Bluetooth ingredient dispenser is for lazy, type-A bakers
Earlier this summer, we showed you a smart kitchen scale that worked with an iPad app to make sure you were adding the right amount of each ingredient to your recipe. At the time, it seemed like the Internet of Things had reached its peak. Jumped the...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Next-generation lithium cells will double your phone's battery life
The lithium ion batteries in your mobile devices are inherently limited by the "ion" part of their name; they can safely use lithium only in the part of the cell that supplies ions, wasting a lot of potential energy. It's good news, then, that...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Solar cells cool themselves to produce more power
Solar power cells need to stay relatively cool for the sake of both efficiency and longevity, but active cooling (like ventilation) isn't practical; it's expensive, and may block the very rays the cells are supposed to collect. To tackle this...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
A solar storm in 2012 just barely avoided devastating our planet
If you've spent time on a beach without protection, you probably have a good idea of just how damaging the sun can be. That gigantic star that gives us life from millions of miles away can also do great harm, as Earth nearly discovered during a...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Microsoft explains quantum computing in a way we can all understand
Quantum computing -- it's a term we're hearing more and more, as companies such as D-Wave build their own early versions of super-machines. Microsoft, naturally, is investing considerable resources in the field as well; its Station Q research lab in...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Future phones could house a terabyte of memory
You may think that the 3GB of memory in your new smartphone is hot stuff, but that pales in comparison with what Rice University has in store. Its scientists have detailed a form of resistive RAM (RRAM) that can be made using regular equipment at...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Google Voice offers web-based calls through Hangouts, no G+ profile needed
The rumor is that eventually we're going to see Google Voice merged completely into Hangouts, and that's getting even closer to becoming reality. You can now make phone calls via Hangouts directly from the Google Voice website, no Google+ necessary....via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Amazon's Kindle Unlimited offers all-you-can-eat e-books for $10 a month
After teasing us with a possible launch, Amazon has confirmed Kindle Unlimited, its all-you-can-read e-book subscription service. For $9.99 per month, Kindle Unlimited offers 600,000 books and "thousands" of audiobooks across a range of devices. As...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Friday, August 8, 2014
Scuba divers get their own underwater comms network
Most teenagers would probably tell you that they'd die if you took away nonverbal communication, but one subset of our population actually could: scuba divers. They can't exactly send texts via smartphone to one another because saltwater, and water...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Generating power from heat will soon be dirt cheap
Thermoelectrics -- which use wasted heat to generate electricity -- could get a lot more interesting thanks to a company called Alphabet Energy. It's set to commercialize tetrahedrite, a metal that more than doubles the efficiency of current tech for...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Add a battery-saving, E Ink display to your phone for $79
One of the drawbacks inherent with our variety of smart devices is short battery life, but the folks behind the InkCase Plus think they have the solution for perhaps the most-used gadget in your arsenal: your phone. The InkCase Plus hits Kickstarter...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Smappee's £169 energy monitor can keep tabs on every device in your home
Sure, our homes are getting smarter and allowing us to be greener than before, but the cost of energy has continued to climb. Energy companies have encouraged us keep tabs on our consumption, but it's hard to identify which appliances are responsible...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Sunday, August 3, 2014
These bricks are like Lego for full-sized buildings
A company called Kite Bricks is making a bid to increase construction efficiency.
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
Saturday, August 2, 2014
MiniLock browser plugin promises easy encryption with drag-and-drop security
A coder/activist is trying to walk a fine line with his encryption program called MiniLock, according to Wired. On the one hand, Nadim Kobeissi has developed a simple drag-and-drop interface for the browser plugin to make it accessible to all. But...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
Tri-band Wi-Fi chips for multi-gigabit streaming coming from Qualcomm
Qualcomm's purchase of Wilocity brings 2.4, 5, and 60GHz bands together.
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
via Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com
Third-person Oculus Rift hack delivers a true out-of-body experience
Who says VR needs to be experienced in the first-person? Using a stereo pair of GoPro cameras, mounted to a tall antenna carried in a backpack, some obscenely intelligent makers in Poland have discovered that it's possible to enjoy an Oculus Rift...via Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com
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