Invites indicate Huawei to announce new device at IFA 2014, likely the Huawei Ascend Mate 7
We heard the rumours, but now it’s official: Huawei is going to be announcing something new on September 4th at IFA 2014. As per previous rumours and leaks, the device is expected to bear a “7″ in the name, and many media outlets have jumped on the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 name. This name implies that the device will be of the phablet form factor, and that matches the rumours for the device which apparently has a 6-inch display.
The invite refers to the words “Touch” and “Feel”, accompanied by a fingerprint imprint; if the leaked pictures of the device are true, this imagery is surely referring to the fact the Mate 7 will incorporate a fingerprint scanner, like an increasing number of its competitors. We’re expecting the Mate 7 to also have a Huawei Kirin 920 processor, 5MP front camera, and 13MP rear camera. There are expected to be two variants of the device, one with 2GB RAM and Full HD display, and the other with 3GB RAM and a Quad HD display.
That’s what we’re expecting from the Huawei Ascend Mate 7; what do you hope to see from the device? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: mobilissimo.ro via Phone Arena
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MakerBot launches a blank dummy you can turn into art
If there’s going to be a MakerBot in every home, then the company need more things that’ll appeal to the mainstream user. That’s why the 3D-printing firm has developed Zee, a plain doll-like statue that doubles as an art project for would-be painters. The company describes the figurine as an “open canvas, ready for your imagination,” and hopes that you’ll customize the doll to your own whims — once you’d paid $0.99 for the template. The design is compatible with the fifth-generation Replicator, Mini and the Replicator 2, and will take just over two hours to paint. Of course, with those short legs and paunchy belly, we could imagine Zee getting mistaken for a religious figurine of some description, so keep an eye out in case these pop up in your local flea market in a few months time.
Via: TechCrunch
Source: MakerBot
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Violinist fiddles with a smart bow to help his brain surgery
It’s common for brain surgery patients to stay awake. That’s how surgeons know everything is going smoothly, after all. When concert violinist Roger Frisch started suffering from tremors that are only a problem when he’s playing, however, Mayo Clinic doctors had to resort to some rather unusual technology to find out if they were installing the necessary brain pacemaker correctly. The surgical crew gave Frisch a bow equipped with a motion-tracking sensor and asked him to fiddle during the operation; the team knew it had electrodes in the right spot when the musician’s performance was steady.
As you can see in the video below, the procedure was a success. Frisch can now play smoothly simply by flicking on the pacemaker, and his musical career remains intact. A case like his is unlikely to come up often, but the invention hints that motion tracking could be handy for any surgery where motor skills are at stake — you might not have to worry about less-than-perfect implants and repeat hospital visits.
Filed under: Science
Via: CNET
Source: Mayo Clinic (YouTube)
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Alleged Schematic Shows iPhone 6 Coming with 1GB of RAM
Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 6 may sport 1 GB of RAM, according to a leaked schematic shared by Chinese Apple repair firm GeekBar (Google Translate, via G for Games). The chart is said to come from an internal supply chain source, however it is unknown if the schematic is intended for the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch iPhone 6.
If the chart is indeed legitimate, the iPhone 6 would join the iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c in sporting 1 GB of RAM. That amount of RAM would also be below competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8, which both feature 2 GB of RAM. It is important to note that Apple has never emphasized the amount of RAM in the iPhone, instead choosing to focus on optimizing the user experience through tight software and hardware integration.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 6 at an event on September 9, with a launch for the 4.7-inch version likely coming around a week later. It is possible that the 5.5-inch version may also be launched at the same time, however reported production issues with the larger device may cause Apple to delay its launch until later this year or early next year. Both models of the iPhone 6 are expected to feature a thinner, curved design and come with a faster A8 chip, a new camera with stabilization, and iOS 8.
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Get This Look: Veu
Everyone is still going crazy over Android L and how absolutely gorgeous it is. If you are among the rooters and custom ROM users, then you are in luck. Veu is a very popular CM11 theme created and maintained by the amazing Arz Bhatia. Everything follows Material Design guidelines and looks beautiful doing it. This… Read more »
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NASA researchers use extreme origami to build space solar panels
Here’s the dilemma: rockets have only so much space, yet satellite solar panels are much more useful when they’re big. The solution? Make them foldable using the ancient art of Japanese origami. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have figured out how to one day create an array 8.9 feet in diameter that could unfold to 82 feet wide. A panel that size could generate 250 kilowatts of power, compared to the current maximum of about 14 kilowatts. The 1/20 scale prototype starts as a satellite-friendly cylindrical form and expands to a flat, 4.1 foot circular shape by the application of a single force (see the video below). The research was inspired by a technique called the “Miura fold,” originally developed for a Japanese satellite by astrophysicist Koryo Miura. A larger version could one day beam solar energy back to earth, or even power future spacecraft — especially now that microwave thrusters are feasible.
[Image credit: Mark A. Philbrick/BYU]
Filed under: Science
Via: io9
Source: JPL
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This Bluetooth padlock will open for you and whomever you deem worthy
The plain old padlock is getting rather dull, but add Bluetooth to it unlocks (pun intended) a whole new level of possibilities. As the name suggests, this waterproof Noke smart padlock by Fuz Designs doesn’t come with any physical keys; instead, you unlock it with an iOS or Android device that supports Bluetooth LE. Better yet, you can also assign a Noke to your best pals, thus eliminating the need to pass a key around. But what if your phone runs out of battery? Well, that’s where your pre-assigned click pattern comes in: Simply tap that in on the hook and your Noke will magically open up. On a similar note, the device itself can last over a year with a CR3032 battery, which can be easily replaced even when completely out of juice (but it’d still be locked, of course). Check out the demo video after the break, and then you can head over to the Kickstarter page to grab one for an early-bird price of $59.
Update: Canada’s OckCorp previously tried to raise funds for a similar project but failed to reach goal.
Filed under: Peripherals
Source: Kickstarter
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Hot-rod Tesla Model S will burn rubber and your cash
Tesla’s Model S P85 can vault from zero to 60 MPH in 4.2 seconds or so, pretty good for a luxury car with no pistons. Tuning outfit Saleen thought it could top that, though, and has come up with a new version called the Foursixteen. The company also bestows 700HP to Mustangs, but it thinks the Model S “is an entirely new class” of American car equally deserving of such treatment. To that end, Saleen started with the P85 performance variant of the Model S with 416 horsepower and 443 foot-pounds of torque, and changed the final drive ratio for better acceleration. It also added aerodynamic updates, a new suspension, 22-inch wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, a “supercar” interior and a new rear spoiler. The result? A quicker, slicker Tesla Model S that we’re guessing won’t hit the original EPA range of 265 miles. Oh, and the price: $152,000 instead of around $94,570. Despite its hot-rod status, though, the Foursixteen qualifies for all Federal and state EV rebates — meaning that depending on where you live, it could be up to $15,000 lower.
Filed under: Transportation
Via: GT Spirit
Source: Saleen
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Hnnngh: The beautiful Sharp Aquos Crystal smartphones may be arriving at Sprint tomorrow
If you thought your phone has thin bezels, the Sharp Aquos Crystal puts that and all other competition to shame. Sharp isn’t typically a company that you might associate with sexy smartphone design, but it looks like they’ve done it with their latest line of devices, including the Aquos Crystal and Aquos Crystal X. It’s been suggested today that at least one of these devices, the Aquos Crystal, will definitely be coming to America via Sprint, to be announced tomorrow at a Sprint event in New York City. Following this event, it’s alleged the device will be available for pre-order tomorrow, becoming available on August 29th.
The Aquos Crystal is the more mid-range of the two devices, rocking a 5-inch 720p display, a LTE-capable Snapdragon 400, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB storage, 2,040mAh battery and Android 4.4.2; it looks well equipped to take on the Motorola Moto G, depending on the price. The Aquos Crystal X, on the other hand, is a bit more premium boasting a 5.5-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800. Pricing and exact availability of the devices has not been specified, but hopefully more details will be specified in the coming days.
What do you think about the Sharp Aquos Crystal smartphones? Let us know your thoughts about these truly bezel-less devices.
Source: SoftBank (1), (2), livedoor via Phone Arena
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Alcohol delivery app adds underwear model couriers, could make bad ideas worse
It’s the times we live in: an app that delivers booze just isn’t appealing enough. Saucey, an app that delivers alcohol through its app is launching a sleepover pack that involves collaborating with an underwear company.. and some purchases will be accompanied by underwear models. Priced between $40 and $100, packages will include that all-important liquor, some mixers, clean underwear, sunglasses (?) and a hangover recovery drink. If you’re looking for the accompanying underwear models, they’ll be delivering around LA between 4 and 9pm – and no, they won’t be along for every order. The deal only runs for a week, though, which is hopefully short enough to ensure that nothing disastrous occurs.
Via: LA Times
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