Samsung received a patent for a "smart" bracelet with flexible screen

United States Patent Office (USPTO) recently issued a new patent issued by the company Samsung, which describes a device that resembles a modified “smart” watches Galaxy Gear with a flexible screen.

It is possible that this is the most “intelligent” bracelet Galaxy Band , rumors of which appeared at the beginning of this week. Recall, according to preliminary data, the configuration of the product will include motion sensors, pressure, humidity, temperature and heart rate, as well as module Bluetooth.

In the recently published USPTO patent describes just such a device. At one of the repositories in the description of images displayed on the screen bracelet reminders jog, and on the other – shows the interaction of the bracelet with a smartphone, located in a backpack cyclist.

Other details can be considered in the drawings attached to the application. The apparatus basically consists of a flexible display and a flexible strap. The number of on-screen information is entirely dependent on the orientation of the device.

Given the experience of Galaxy Gear can be assumed that the bracelet can work on one charge much longer and will be released in several color options.

Samsung received a patent for a "smart" bracelet with flexible screen

NASA experts have discussed two new promising projects

 

It was learned that NASA experts are currently working on the implementation of two rather interesting projects. First – this is a project to create a new generation rover that does not have wheels or caterpillar tracks, and consists of rods and cables, built on the principle of tensegrity. The second task, which went to researchers from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), is to develop an efficient method for controlling robots using points Oculus Rift and Kinect sensor 2.

It is noted that the combined in a seamless design rods and cables, of which mainly consists rover new generation can be controlled by multiple motors. Engines are responsible for compression or stretching of the structural elements, resulting in a change in the shape and the rover can be pumped to the surface of the Moon or other celestial objects. According to the researchers, the rover this type not only takes up very little space inside the spacecraft, but can be reset on the planet’s surface with sufficiently large height and remain intact.

The following video allows you to see the principle of operation of such rovers in detail.

The results of the JPL team are no less impressive. Just a few days they were able to combine a virtual reality goggles Oculus Rift and motion capture Kinect sensor 2 in a single hardware platform for remote control robot arm. In an interview with the resource Engadget JPL engineers said that Oculus Rift Kinect 2 and allowed to create “the most exciting to date interface” remote control of robots.

At this stage, the researchers were able to develop a technology that allows you to conveniently manage only one robot arm. However, in the future it will help to subdue the entire robot. The first technology to be adapted to such robots as Robonaut 2, which is currently on board the ISS.

The video below is able to give a more clear idea about the new development JPL.

NASA experts have discussed two new promising projects

Google intends to create a personal assistant who will be able to find answers for all occasions

Google Search is changing so fast that sometimes it is very difficult to identify the main priorities of Google. Recently at a conference LeWeb in Paris Development Director Scott Huffman Google decided to simplify this task and told one of the main priorities in the key to the company’s search business.

According to him, Google knows that presentation on how the search engine has to work to change very quickly. Therefore, in the future the usual search results page with “ten blue links” replace something more like a personal assistant than a search tool Google. Searching for a new generation will allow users to solve everyday problems much faster and more convenient.

It is noted that in many cases, users will be able to interact with the service using devices without screens. Car, according to Scott Huffman, as well as many other devices in the living room, for example, the usual audio, at the moment are suitable examples. In the future they will be able to help the user, it will be enough just to utter sacred words – «Ok Google». In addition, this interaction with the search engine will be in the form of dialogue.

Mr. Huffman also noted that Google’s personal assistant can not only carry on a conversation, but also to be proactive, and to assist with this service Google Now, who is always aware of user habits, travel, favorite venues and other hidden information.

Google intends to create a personal assistant who will be able to find answers for all occasions

DigiTimes: Haswell Refresh processors will be presented in June, and 8-core Haswell-E - in the third quarter of 2014

Resource DigiTimes citing Taiwanese industry sources reported that the family of processors Intel Haswell-E, which will include an 8-core models will be presented in the third quarter of 2014. In this case, the forecast data, by the end of 2014 the share of processors Ivy Bridge-E and Haswell-E in supplying Intel will not exceed 5%.

The new family of processors Haswell-E will replace the current model Ivy Bridge-E. At the same time with the new chip processor giant will release a chipset Intel X99. Motherboard chipset Intel X99, which are needed for processors Intel Haswell-E, will be able to offer native support for USB 3.0 and up to 10 SATA 6 Gb / s.

Haswell-E processors will be released on 22-nanometer process technology, PCI Express 3.0 support and a 4-channel memory type DDR4-2133. At the same family as the high-performance model will index X, the more accessible and the index K. The cost of the flagship model will be about $ 1,000. She can boast technology support Hyper-Threading – 16 virtual cores.

DigiTimes also claims that in the second half of 2014 Intel will release updated processors Haswell Refresh, which are intended to justify the delay desktop chips Broadwell. Deliveries processors Haswell Refresh will begin in May 2014, and the official announcement will take place at Computex 2014 in June. At the same time supply the accompanying chipset Intel Z97 and H97 will begin in March and April, so the appearance of motherboards based on them, which will also support CPU Haswell first generation, do not wait until April.

DigiTimes: Haswell Refresh processors will be presented in June, and 8-core Haswell-E - in the third quarter of 2014

Grippity - the world's first tablet with a translucent screen

Tablet manufacturers are trying to attract users to its products differently. Someone a long battery life or screen with high resolution, someone – 8-core processors and a slim body. Tablet Grippity, who is currently on the site debuted Kickstarter , according to the developer, is the world’s first transparent tablet.

Diagonal translucent screen is 7 inches, and resolution – 800×480 pixels. Another special feature is a two-way system of sensory input. In other words, top and front side of the tablet features a touch panel.

In describing the characteristics of the tablet Set processor Cortex-A8, 4GB of internal flash memory card slot for SD, wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as an infrared transmitter to control home appliances. Role assigned to the OS Android 4.2, which will later be upgraded to version 4.4.

According to the developer, top and front panels for touch input provide users with a completely different experience with different applications and services.

In order to start mass production of the tablet Grippity, developers need $ 200 thousand if they will be able to collect the planned amount, the supply of tablets Grippity begin in autumn 2014.

Grippity - the world's first tablet with a translucent screen

Smartphone Oppo N1 with CyanogenMod on sale

As previously reported , the smartphone Oppo N1 is the first device with CyanogenMod, receive approval from Google. This equipment has a number of necessary tests and checks. Now the device went on sale.

Smartphone Oppo N1osnaschen 5.9-inch display with Full HD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a 4-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064, clocked at 1.7 GHz. The device carries a 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of 32 built-in flash memory. Feature of the device is a camera. It is equipped with 13-megapixel sensor, a high-aperture (f/2.0) lens, comprising 6 elements, and two LED flashes. The camera module is arranged in the rotary unit in the upper part of the housing. This block can rotate in a range of 206 degrees. Thus, one module can perform the role of both the main and the front camera. The smartphone implemented modules Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and battery capacity of 3610 mAh. Dimensions are 170.7 h82, 6×9 mm, weight – 213 g

Smartphone Oppo N1 with CyanogenMod is available in limited quantities. It can be ordered at the manufacturer’s website and some retailers. Price of the device is $ 599.

Smartphone Oppo N1 with CyanogenMod on sale

WSJ: Sony and Panasonic have decided to put an end to the joint development of OLED-panels

After 18 months from the date of signing the agreement on joint development of OLED-TV panels from Sony and Panasonic have decided to terminate it.

Online resource Publishing Wall Street Journal , citing sources familiar with the plans of companies, reports that Sony and Panasonic have decided to work towards the creation apart LCD-TV with a resolution of 4K.

It is worth noting that some fruits, this cooperation has brought yet. As Sony, Panasonic and brought to CES 2013 prototype 56-inch OLED-TVs with 4K. However, none of the companies in this year and has not released a commercial version presented in the beginning of the year the prototype, leaving the market Samsung and LG.

Wall Street Journal Reporters do not exclude the possibility that in the future, Sony and Panasonic may be reunited, but so far it seems unlikely, as OLED technology has reached a deadlock.

WSJ: Sony and Panasonic have decided to put an end to the joint development of OLED-panels

Researchers have created artificial micro-muscles that are 1,000 times stronger than human

A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Division at National Laboratory Lawrence Berkeley showed small-size automated torsion motor / muscle, made of vanadium dioxide, which, taking into account the size, is a thousand times stronger than human muscle. Artificial micro-muscle allows for only 60 milliseconds to discard objects that are 50 times heavier than its own weight at a distance of five times its length.

“We created a micro-bimorph double helix, the principle of operation is identical powerful torsional muscle. It is driven by thermal or electrothermal at the phase transition of vanadium dioxide, “- said the head of the project Chiung Qiao Wu. – “With a simple project and inorganic materials we were able to achieve excellent specific productivity per unit of power consumption and speed engines and powertrains used presently in integrated microsystems.”

Results of the study were published in the journal Advanced Materials .

Vanadium dioxide enjoys quite popular among researchers in the field of electronics. This inorganic compound is one of the few materials that are used at low temperatures, dielectrics, and at high (in the case of vanadium dioxide 67 degrees above zero Celsius) as guides. It is believed that this phase transition temperature-controlled semiconductor-metal in one day will be the basis of origin of the market of electronic and optical devices of new generation.

But it is not all the benefits of vanadium dioxide. When exposed to high temperatures crystals of vanadium dioxide are reduced in one dimension and expand in the other two, which makes it an ideal candidate for creating microscopic and at the same time multi-functional motors or artificial muscles.

A team of researchers led by Qiao Wu Chiung created micro-muscle on a silicon substrate of a long biomorphic V-shaped belt consisting of vanadium and chromium dioxide. At the time when the tape is separated from the base, it forms a double helix which is connected at both ends with chrome electrode. When heating coil is activated and becomes mikrokatapultu, knocking held object, or in proximity sensor, in which the object is remote monitoring of micro-explosion, a rapid change in resistance and form micro-muscles, due to which there repulsion object.

According to Jung Wu Qiao, several such micro-muscles can create an automated system that simulates the active neuromuscular system. Such devices will be able to remotely detect and act upon it, changing the shape.

Micro muscles of vanadium dioxide showed reversible torsional movement for more than one million cycles without any changes. The speed of rotation was approximately 200 thousand rpm, amplitude – 500-2000 degrees per millimeter in length, and the specific capacity per unit power consumption about 39 kWh / kg.

“The results are much higher than the existing torsion engines, based on electrostatics, magnet, carbon nanotubes or piezoelectrics” – said Wu.

Finally it is worth noting that for heating micro-miniature muscles can use a heating pad or electric current.

Researchers have created artificial micro-muscles that are 1,000 times stronger than human

IDC expects a 10-fold increase in the supply of 3D-printers by 2017

Analysts at IDC expect significant growth in the supply of 3D-printers in the coming years. These devices will soon become common household goods.

According to the forecast of IDC, by 2017 delivery of 3D-printers will increase 10 times, and in the short term supply growth will reach more than 2 times the value. Notes that in 2014 this market will come from HP. Konica Minolta also intends to begin distribution of high-end devices. Midrange solutions will offer Makerbot, Afinia and Lulzbot. Thus, the market will gradually be satisfied in different segments.

However, in 2014 the patent expires on the laser sintering technology. As a result, many small companies will be able to use this technology its decisions, which will open new possibilities for creating more sophisticated and inexpensive home 3D-printers.

IDC expects a 10-fold increase in the supply of 3D-printers by 2017

Gaia space telescope for 5 years is a detailed three-dimensional map of the Milky Way

 

Last week (December 19) The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Space Telescope Gaia (Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics), which over the next five years with an enviable regularity will recheck coordinates billions of stars in order to build the most detailed to date, three-dimensional map of the galaxy Milky Way.

It should be noted that the satellite went into space on a Russian rocket “Soyuz-ST-B” with the upper stage “Fregat-MT”, and start was made with the ESA spaceport Kourou, French Guiana. According to the ESA, all went according to plan: 118 seconds since the start of secession of the four stages of the launch vehicle “Soyuz-ST-B”, 220 seconds to reset the containment Gaia, 42 minutes to separate the third stage booster “Fregat-MT” and already in the 88th minute the machine managed to get into orbit, where it began the deployment of protection from the sun with a diameter of 10.5 m, resembling an umbrella. Currently Gaia is at an early stage of the mission – the spacecraft is sent to such a Lissajous orbit around the L2 Lagrange point of the Earth-Sun, which is at a distance of 1.5 million km from Earth. It will take about a month.

After arriving at the specified location in space Gaia space telescope will be on board to prepare equipment for operation, which will take about 6 months. That telescope on board scientific instruments for a long period of time will measure the position, direction and speed of the billions of stars. Moreover, Gaia will also be sent to Earth luminance information, the surface temperature and the composition of these stars.

In addition to the stars in the telescope main tasks included the study of asteroids and comets traveling expanses of the solar system, and also search for extrasolar planets, red dwarfs, supernovae and quasars. All this is possible thanks to being on board the “biggest digital camera” with a resolution of 1 billion pixels ever sent into space. Her the strength to do 40 million images of objects from which the radiation occurs in one million times weakening of light visible to the naked eye during the day. ESA is estimated that by the end of the mission the amount of data collected by Gaia, will be more than 1 PB, which is equivalent to the information recorded on the disc 200 thousand DVD.

Finally it is worth noting that the original launch was scheduled for November 20, but due to a problem is detected with the TRD X-band launch had to be postponed.

Gaia space telescope for 5 years is a detailed three-dimensional map of the Milky Way

The world's first car designed almost entirely of blocks of Lego

Loved by many since childhood Lego designer often used in various fields, including robotics . A striking example of its widest application can serve as the world’s first full-size car from more than 500 thousand cubes Lego, designed by 20-year-old resident of Romania Raul Oyada. Cost outset that some elements of the vehicle (for example, struts, wheels, tires and sensors) are not cubes Lego.

In motion “legomobil” given by a pneumatic motor with four identical sections in which there are a total of 256 pneumatic cylinders. The engine is running, which is executed exclusively cubes Lego, compressed air. No harm will also mention that the designer made entirely from the steering wheel, doors, seats and glass.

Despite the fact that “legomobil” Raul Oyada developed the idea of ​​creating a car from Lego owned by Australian entrepreneur Steve Sammartino. It is noteworthy that while Mr. Sammartino not attracted neither one nor the other.

“I just technology enthusiast and wanted to show what you can do if you try to embody the idea of using kraudfandingovogo service and talented young people,” – he said in an interview with BBC .

It is known that the project Super Awesome Micro invested 40 users, and the creation of the car took about 18 months. At the moment it is known that the car can reach a maximum speed of 30 km / h Also mentioned that the maximum speed was limited to prevent damage to the creators of the engine and other elements made of plastic. Full cost of the project is not reported, but we know that $ 60 thousand took only yellow and black cubes designer Lego.

The world's first car designed almost entirely of blocks of Lego

Minecraft could also arrive on the Wii U?

As is now well known to the whole world of video games, the popular game Minecraft in 2014 will make its debut on the two new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Despite the success of the title on all platforms, so far Minecraft has never seen its release on Nintendo’s home console.

According to some rumors that have been circulating on the net in the last hour it seems, however, that Minecraft could also arrive on the Wii U in 2014.

Recent rumors indicate in fact that Mojang is currently in possession of a dev kit for the Nintendo platform, and that the development team is focused on creating a version of Minecraft can fully enjoy the features of the popular GamePad Wii U.

These rumors, however, are at odds with the words of the Lead Designer of Mojang who in the course of an interview, which took place several months ago, had officially declared that the development of a version of Minecraft dedicated to Wii U was unlikely.

At this point we just have to wait for official news about the rumors in the last hour are doing the rounds of the net, reminding you that the lucky title of Mojang has achieved incredible results of the sale of all platforms and these numbers, most likely, are destined to grow with the release of the next generation version of the acclaimed game, provided for in the summer of 2014.

Minecraft could also arrive on the Wii U?

Nokia Lumia 929: housing for sale before the launch of the terminal

The manufacturers of accessories for mobile devices, often reveal interesting details about the new terminal even before the launch. Example is the recent case of an enclosure dedicated to the Nokia Lumia 929 , high-end smartphones in the Lumia range is not yet announced but back in the spotlight thanks to the housing “Armour Stand” is currently marketed by the online shop WirelessGround .

 The case is equipped with a removable stand and made a double layer of silicone and plastic, can like it or not, but it has the considerable merit of showing again the terminal, which, according to previous rumors, looks like a more compact version of the Nokia Lumia, 1520. 

The terminal has been depicted with the new articulation of the home in three rows of Tiles of medium size, confirming the fact that it is a device with a large display (but lower than those of the Lumia 1520 judging from the space around three soft touch buttons).

The Nokia Lumia 929 has become the protagonist, in recent weeks, a series of rumors that have made reference to the arrival on the market with the U.S. telephone operator Verizon later this year.

The curtain, to date, has not yet been raised on your smartphone, observed with great interest by the user that the European Union would like to experience the benefits introduced by the new hardware platform of the Lumia 1520 terminal characterized by a more compact form factor.

The story of the transfer of Nokia’s mobile division to Microsoft and their effects on the brand of smartphones Lumia | Nokia Lumia 929 could be marketed under the brand “Lumia Icon” | may have influenced the decision to postpone to next year’s marketing of the Nokia Lumia 929 .

Nokia Lumia 929: housing for sale before the launch of the terminal

New audio products coming from LG in 2014

LG has unveiled a preview on the products that we will see 2014 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: the Korean brand will prepare a full range of audio products, embracing various solutions for all your needs.

We will start with a new SoundPlate, the basis for a TV with integrated audio system, the new model will be called LAB540W and will feature a height of 4 cm. The base can accommodate TVs from 32 “to 55″, and will integrate inside a 4.1-channel system, with an output equivalent to 320W total. To reform the reproduction of low frequencies will be a wireless subwoofer, while regarding the capabilities we will have a built-in Blu-ray player and a platform for Smart TV. Comes complete with the presence of Bluetooth connectivity.

Inevitable also the now ubiquitous wireless speaker: What’s new in this field will be two, the NP8740, a model with a power of 70W, and the NP8450 is capable of delivering 40W. Both are equipped with Wi-Fi dual band (2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth, and mesh networking. The operation will be managed by a special application for Smartphones and tablets, which allow you to control all the devices in the home. The Party mode will allow you to send the same song to all the speakers, while Personal mode will allow you to set different listening conditions for each room.

For home cinema will also be presented two new soundbar, the NB5540 and NB3740A. NB5540 will be the flagship model, with 4.1 channels, a wireless subwoofer and an amperage of 320W. The speaker will be divided into two groups: one oriented toward the listener and one to the rear, so as to balance the audio performance. The amplification will be entrusted to a Class D, with the addition of a digital to analog converter of high quality HDMI connectivity and Bluetooth.

NB3740A will be more oriented to streaming, offering content from Netflix, CinemaNow, Pandora and other portals.

In addition to the audio products will also come two new Blu-ray player, with support for 3D, Smart TV platform and Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi. The reader of “premium” band will have access to various streaming services. Complete list of products announces a new multi-channel system for now described only as a system of 500W.

More details emerge from January 7, the opening day of CES.

New audio products coming from LG in 2014

Driver: San Francisco free for a week with the Nokia Asha

The third game Gameloft free download of the holders of a Nokia Asha is Driver: San Francisco. As has happened in the last two weeks, the well-known software house offers the opportunity to download free for seven days, a game released for the Nokia Asha devices throughout the Christmas period .. After Assassin’s Creed Revelations and Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is passed to Driver: San Francisco, which pays tribute to the famous series of action games that made its debut in the gaming scene in the late nineties.

The title is the transposition of the fifth chapter of the historic Mobile Driver series, released in 2011 on consoles and PC, featuring a play structure “free-roaming”. The player will be called to take the city of San Francisco, tackling missions of increasing difficulty to drive a wide variety of vehicles.

The selection of Gameloft starts today (December 23) and will end one week, replaced by its new free game waiting for next Monday. Driver: San Francisco is compatible with many models in the Asha, including even the recent Asha 503.

Driver: San Francisco free for a week with the Nokia Asha

Call of Duty Ghosts: A new update introduces an original game modes

Infinity Ward has released a new update dedicated to its famous Call of Duty: Ghosts One on Xbox, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.

The update in addition to correcting some of the problems of the game and to include an increase in team points, introduces a new method.

The Heavy Duty Mode, which will be implemented in the playlist title following the installation of the patch, will greatly increase the energy of the players and will feature several rules that will change the dynamics of the fight.

As reported by Infinity Ward’s recent update is not available for your version of Call of Duty Ghosts dedicated to Nintendo’s home console, Wii U, whose last update dates from the beginning of this month.

The development team also wanted to emphasize that, in the coming weeks, not only will be issued additional patch that will fix many of the problems of the game, but Infinity Ward is serious about taking steps towards all those players that exploiting bugs and glitches of ‘acclaimed title, ruin the gaming experience to the many honest player.

At this point, pending further information, please note that a few days ago Activision has released a new video dedicated to the Season Pass and the four additional content , which will be available during 2014.

Call of Duty Ghosts: A new update introduces an original game modes

Luxera SmartSwitch LED lighting kit for the "smart"

The use of LEDs instead of traditional bulbs, is spreading rapidly: the advantages are many, both from the point of view of efficiency (lower fuel consumption and high duration), both from the point of view of the features offered (control of ‘ light intensity, color temperature and so on). To propose a new kit is Luxera, with its SmartSwitch LEDs. The package includes light bulbs and LED bulbs in the SmartSwitch, which is nothing if not the device, to be installed on the wall, to adjust the intensity. The four LED bulbs have a consumption of 14W, with a ‘provision equivalent to that offered by a traditional 75W light bulb. Brightness is equal to 1010 lumens with a color temperature of 3000 ° Kelvin and a duration of more than 25,000 hours (22 years if you consider a daily usage of about 3 hours).

The maximum number of LED lamps used is 6 for each control unit. A turn up their noses, however, is compatibility, limited only to the lamps produced by Luxera. The switch can be used by rotating the adjusting knob, or via an ‘application for iOS devices, working through the integration of a module Bluetooth 4.0. In the latter case it becomes possible to control not only the intensity of illumination, but also program the operation (in relation to specific times of the day) or the on / off (for example, to simulate the presence of people inside the ‘home). Luxera allow using absolutely no flicker, no matter the level of lighting set. The cost of the kit is 199.95 dollars, and you can also buy the individual components separately.

Luxera SmartSwitch LED lighting kit for the "smart"

BlackBerry forced to cancel the launch of two smartphones 'Café' and 'Kopi'

BlackBerry projects for the new year are emerging, the agreements with Foxconn require special attention to the mid-range and lower-middle market focused on the emerging countries where Android, iOS and Windows Phone are not yet well rooted. Not even the new CEO John Chen has hidden these intentions, one has to start from somewhere and the high end, did not make as hoped with Z1 and Q1 (the first results of Z30 know them soon), maybe it will be by the next two device ‘Ontario’ and ‘Windermereatte’ addressed to a business clientele.

The roadmap will soon take shape in 2014, but even before that happens publicly point out a few pieces that have already been lost in the street since the launch of two low-cost devices known as ‘Café’ and ‘Kopi’ seems to have been deleted. The resources are there yet but should be subject to quota and it is certainly not the time to fail on several fronts, in that case do not give rise to nothing but an acceleration of the crisis. The agreement with Foxconn would then convinced the leadership to abandon these devices in development and leave ‘everything’ in the hands of the Chinese house, we must first stabilize the accounts (perhaps by exploiting emerging countries) and then return to focus on the markets of North America and Europe.

BlackBerry forced to cancel the launch of two smartphones 'Café' and 'Kopi'

HP aims to get back in the smartphone market with a range of affordable phablet

HP determined more than ever to get back on the competitive smartphone market , after proposing a range of products for the tablet segment for the year now drawing to a close, is getting ready to start 2014 with several new features with respect to the world ” phablet “through the presentation of at least one of these within a few days.

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In the focus of the manufacturer, there will be at least initially emerging markets such as India, China and the Philippines but in all probability we will see the commercialization extended to Europe. For the moment, little or nothing is given to us to know what’s in store HP in the next few days, but according to the latest report is likely to witness the launch of a series of devices similar to the recent Asus FonePad , with extra large display and ability to make calls.

HP aims to get back in the smartphone market with a range of affordable phablet

Titanfall: A new video shows us the Titan Atlas

Titanfall is definitely one of the most anticipated games of the new year, and a few hours ago, EA and Respawn Entertainmnet have decided to delight the whole gaming world by releasing a brand new video, dedicated to their upcoming title.

The short film shows us a detailed overview of the Titan Atlas, also known as the “Battle of Horse class Titan.”

Atlas offers features superior to all other classes, which are significantly lower than him.

Its powerful technology makes it perfect on any battlefield and in all circumstances, due to its fire power and to its agility, the Titan Atlas, can be deployed in any kind of mission by making optimum results.

As is now well known to the whole world of video games, Titanfall will debut March 13, 2014 exclusively for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.

The long-awaited game will also boast of a Collector’s Edition which will include within it an exclusive action figures dedicated to the Titan Atlas, hand-built, about 50 cm high and with a diorama and LEDs.

At this point we just have to leave you in the company of the recently released video, remembering that, during the past VGX, 2013, Respawn Entertainmnet has released two more interesting films about two other classes Titan, Ogre and Stryder.

Titanfall: A new video shows us the Titan Atlas

LG G3 is preparing to challenge the next Galaxy S5, slated for Q2 2014

LG G3 will be the new protagonist of the South Korean media. LGElectronics was already hard at work preparing the successor to the current top of the range G2 for a release expected around April / May. The detailed specifications unfortunately still rely on mere hypotheses but depending on the source, LG next year will challenge openly the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S5.

LG G3 is said to be equipped with a camera with 16 million pixels, the display can achieve a resolution of 2560 × 1440 2K and therefore although it is still considered a fairly remote possibility, the Octa-Core processor could be the first owner made internally from LG, known in the past weeks with the name of Odin.

LG G3 is preparing to challenge the next Galaxy S5, slated for Q2 2014

Could reveal the Canon EOS-1 at Photokina 2014

According to rumors, leaked to the network in recent days, Canon would be preparing the release of a new professional camera sensor with a high “rate of megapixels.” This new model would be to include within a range that is already shaping up rather nourished, will be confirmed if the arrival of a new model similar to the D4 (which is rumored to be in production at its plant in Sendai, Japan) and that of a new EOS-1Dx, which should arrive during 2014.

The new product would answer to the name of the EOS-1, and should not have a dual sensor pixels, reserved just for the new 1Dx. The rumors claim that the announcement will take place at the ‘Photokina 2014 edition, bringing with very interesting news. The camera is expected also new targets, specifically designed to exploit the quality and the high resolution of the EOS-1. Also in this case it is expected that the ads are released to coincide with Photokina, so you can submit your camera and accessories together.

Could reveal the Canon EOS-1 at Photokina 2014

ASUS show at CES 2014 a hybrid device running Windows and Android

 

ASUS CES 2014 before decided in the specific form stir interest in the announcement of a new hybrid device, which will be held at the upcoming exhibition.

Hero movie became a symbol of New York City and the United States – the Statue of Liberty, which brandishes a hybrid mobile device, iridescent two colors: green and blue.

You would think that the ASUS show at CES 2014 a new generation of hybrid device Transformer Book Trio , which advertises and the Statue of Liberty, and green and blue, gradually changing each other, are a combination of OS Windows (most likely, Windows 8.1, as from Windows RT it long refused ) and Android in both laptop and tablet mode. Recall that the current model Transformer Book Trio provides an opportunity to “dual-boot” mode only laptop.

It is also possible to suggest that the basis for a new generation of hybrid device 3-in-1 ASUS Transformer Book Trio lie processor Intel Atom ( Silvermont ).

ASUS show at CES 2014 a hybrid device running Windows and Android

On Kickstarter collect money for wireless activator release the camera shutter using iPhone

Launched a project on Kickstarter to raise funds for device fabrication MaxStone. It allows you to use your iPhone as a remote control for your digital camera.

MaxStone placing a digital camera, the user can control the shutter fires with the application on the iPhone. To do this, place the device near infrared sensor camera. Thus, MaxStone receives commands from the application via a wireless Bluetooth interface and triggers the shutter of the camera with an infrared sensor.

Use of this device may be useful when the user wants to take a picture of yourself, avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter button. In addition, the application can define the command to carry out continuous shooting with a certain interval of time to create a time-lapse effect. One additional function is to protect against the loss of the camera. The user will receive a notification if depart from MaxSton (which is attached to the camera) beyond a certain distance. Finally, using the device, you can remotely perform the survey not only for digital cameras, but also for the iPhone.

MaxSton can be used in conjunction with a number of cameras manufactured by Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Samsung and Minolta. Battery should last for one year operation.

Fundraising for the issue MaxStone will last almost two months. Of the required $ 50 thousand have already collected more than $ 17 thousand new items Deliveries scheduled to begin in February and March 2014.

On Kickstarter collect money for wireless activator release the camera shutter using iPhone

Star Citizen continues to break records: exceeded $ 35 million overcome

Space simulator Star Citizen managed to collect more than $ 35 million, which is a new record not only for the creators of the project, but in general kraudfandinga.

Collecting funds for the ambitious project of Chris Roberts began in October 2012 and the level of $ 30 million he overcame less than a month ago .

Recall that overcoming the barrier of $ 29 million marked the emergence of an additional single-player content in the offline campaign Squadron 42. Now the creators have promised to include in the game small armored ship Drake Herald, which is designed for the safe transport of information from one place to another. Notes that the main features of the ship are the backup power system, a powerful engine, the electromagnetic shield, software for data encryption and data transmission equipment over long distances.

As before, Chris Roberts did not intend to stop there and after overcoming the milestone of $ 37 million, he promises to add to the game so-called “stellar graveyard”, located in the heart of the star system Tanga, which in turn lies in an unusual rectangular planetary nebula. According to preliminary data, in this system will be two dead planet, devoid of atmosphere.

It is also worth noting that last week Chris Roberts said the decision to postpone the start of several months of closed testing regime Dogfighting Mode due to that due to the influx of users need a more robust server side. At the same time, Mr. Roberts assured that this delay is not in any way affect the timing of release of the final version. Recall output the final version of Star Citizen in 2015.

Star Citizen continues to break records: exceeded $ 35 million overcome

China has started selling smartphone Oppo R1

Today it is very difficult to release Android-smartphone, which will differ among themselves other similar solutions, especially in China. That’s why when creating a smartphone R1, according to Oppo, a lot of attention was paid to the camera body thickness and autonomy.

Design smartphone will go on sale Oppo R1 is a bit like the flagship Apple and Sony. Serves as the basis smartphone SoC MediaTek MT6582, a configuration which includes a 4-core Cortex-A7 processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz and the integrated graphics core PowerVR SGX544. The RAM is 1 GB, and built-in flash memory – 16 GB. Unfortunately, the memory card slot is not.

Diagonal IPS screen with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels is 5 inches. Thus, the pixel density of 294 PPI. The device is equipped with two cameras, which set it apart from other smartphones. The main camera is based on the basis of an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor and lens type with a maximum aperture of F / 2,0 (in cameraphone Lumia 1020 – maximum aperture of F / 2,2). According to Oppo, Oppo R1 smartphone specifically designed special image processing algorithms designed to maximize image quality. At the same time, the front camera image sensor has got a resolution of 5 megapixels.

Another notable feature of the smartphone is its thickness – it is only 7.1 mm. For comparison, the smartphone iPhone 5S this parameter is 7.6 mm. In general, weight and size parameters up to 142.7 x70, 4×7, 1 mm and 140 g Despite such a small thickness, the manufacturer has to fit in the housing smartphone rather capacious battery – 2410 mA * h

The device is also equipped with wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS satellite navigation receiver and is designed to work in networks GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and TD-SCDMA (1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz).

Powered smartphone Oppo R1 running Android 4.2 with the original shell Color OS. In China, the cost is 2498 yuan ($ 411). Unfortunately, the prospects for the sale of the smartphone Oppo R1 outside the Chinese market is not yet known.

China has started selling smartphone Oppo R1

LG will show at CES 2014 Photo Printer Portable Pocket Photo 2

Encouraged by the success Pocket Photo Printer Pocket Photo (PD223) , LG is prepared to release a second version of the device – Pocket Photo 2 (PD239). Demonstration of new items will be held as part of the Consumer Electronics Show CES 2014.

The new model was smaller, but better performance compared to the Pocket Photo PD223. Thus, the thickness of the device is 20 mm – 4 mm smaller than the previous solutions. Despite its compact size, the printer is capable of printing up to 30 images on a single charge (15 prints of the predecessor). Print resolution is 600 dpi. Novelty is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and NFC. It can be used in conjunction with mobile devices running the operating system Android, iOS, and Windows 8 (probably a mistake in the announcement, and was meant OS Windows Phone 8). With the application for the printer, the user can edit photos, add them to the scope and effects, print QR-codes.

Portable Photo Printer LG Pocket Photo 2 (PD239) will go on sale in Korea in mid-January 2014. Unit price and the timing of its appearance in other markets are not reported.

LG will show at CES 2014 Photo Printer Portable Pocket Photo 2

Hybrid BMW i8 will receive unusual key fob with display

During the motor show in Frankfurt, BMW has revealed its first hybrid car I8.

By itself, the car was quite interesting. The original design together with the technical solutions that formed the basis of i8, leave enough strong impressions. However, BMW engineers have managed to create an impressive not only the hybrid, but the key with a charm for him. Seemingly remote control functions are very simple and understandable, and to add to them something new problematic. Device must open and close the car, turn on and turn off the alarm, start and stop the engine, raise and lower the window and trunk lid. But this is not the case.

To begin with, the keychain size and appearance is more like a smartphone than a traditional device in its class. It is equipped with a fairly large color display with high resolution. The display can show information about battery level, the time required to complete its charge, the distance that you can drive with the current level of charge and available fuel supply. Also, the device will receive a button that the user can assign certain commands. Keychain for a special docking station near the gear automatic transmissions. When connected to a docking station will charge the built-in battery keychain and possible elimination of additional information.

Hybrid BMW i8 will receive unusual key fob with display

Toshiba announced the release of the dual-chamber module for mobile devices

Toshiba announced the release of the camera module with two image sensors designed for use in mobile devices.

Dimensions module Toshiba TCM9518MD constitute 18h12h4 65 mm. Its configuration includes two 0.25-inch type CMOS image sensor resolution of 5 megapixels each, which can simultaneously capture images and data depth to the scene. Image processing LSI composed module is responsible for processing data about the distance to the objects photographed and the formation of three-dimensional pictures. Among other features of the camera module Toshiba TCM9518MD worth noting the possibility of fine-tuning the digital focus, as well as the extraction and removal from the obtained images of individual objects.

According to the manufacturer, the two 5-megapixel image sensor can capture images with a resolution of 13 megapixels. The solution Toshiba is thinner than most 13-megapixel cameras, which are now used in smartphones.

It is noted that the supply of engineering samples Toshiba TCM9518MD mobile device manufacturers will begin January 31, 2014. Unfortunately, to predict when it will go on sale the first mobile device with a camera Toshiba TCM9518MD, difficult.

Toshiba announced the release of the dual-chamber module for mobile devices

Owned by Google robot SCHAFT won the first stage of the competition DARPA Robotics Challenge

A few days ago, there was one of the main events of the year in the field of robotics – summarizing competitions DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC).

The competition was attended by 16 robots developed by teams of researchers from around the world. The winner was named member of the jury on the basis of compliance with the mandatory program, which consisted of eight different tasks: driving, crossing the bricks, climbing stairs, overcoming landslides, passage doors, passage walls, twisting valves and hose connection to the connector.

So, the table of results is as follows:

For successful execution of tasks to each robot awarded a maximum of four points. In this case the maximum grade did not affect how fast the robot cope with the task. It was necessary only to invest in the allotted to each task 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, grants for further development and modernization of their robots Agency Defense Advanced Research Projects USA (DARPA) will receive only the first eight teams. Their decisions come together again in the final battle in the contest DRC in 2014. It is worth noting that the losing team will also be able to take part in the finals, but the source of funding for the improvement of robots they have a look for yourself.

Eight finalists DRC is as follows:

1. SCHAFT


2. IHMC Robotics


3. Tartan Rescue


4. MIT


5. RoboSimian


6. Team TRACLabs


7. WRECS


8. Team TROOPER

According to DARPA, each of these teams can count on grant of up to $ 1 million, of course, it all depends on the conditions of the contract.

Best with the specific task coped following robots:

• driving: WRECS;


• transition on the bricks: SCHAFT;


• climbing stairs: SCHAFT;


• overcoming collapses: SCHAFT;


• passage doors: IHMC Robotics;


• passage walls: IHMC Robotics;


• twisting valves: THOR;


• hose connection to the coupling device: SCHAFT.

Best results in most categories showed robot company SCHAFT, owned by Google. Not so long ago, the search giant also acquired Boston Dynamics , developer humanoid robot Atlas and other interesting projects.

SCHAFT robot is based on a HRP-2. It weighs about 100 kg, and height – 1.5 m

By the way, the prize money in the finals DRC, which will be held in December next year, is $ 2 million

Owned by Google robot SCHAFT won the first stage of the competition DARPA Robotics Challenge

Samsung show at CES 2014 TVs with enhanced voice control and gestures

Samsung has announced its intention to show on the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 new video in a series of Smart TV.

Feature smart TV Samsung lineup in 2014 are improved features user interaction with the device. So much refined voice control function. Now you can change channels, just by saying the number of the desired channel. Also Improved voice search mechanism. Now the user to interact with the TV by voice is limited only by 11 countries, but in 2014 it will be available in 12 new markets.

In addition, significantly modified the function control your TV using gestures, added a new feature called “finger gestures.” Now the user can change channels, change the volume, control the viewing, search and run to view content using gestures undertaken fingers. For example, you can pause the video by sliding your finger counterclockwise.

Samsung show at CES 2014 TVs with enhanced voice control and gestures

France successfully underwent surgery to implant an artificial heart Carmat

Carmat company announced the successful carrying out of the world’s first surgery to implant an artificial heart of its development. The operation was performed on December 18 in the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in France. Implantation of an artificial heart went well, the prosthesis provides normal blood flow at the expected level. Currently, the patient is in the ICU, he is conscious and talking with relatives. Carmat artificial heart is an innovative development. This device has already received approval in several countries: Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Poland and Belgium. This device is intended for implantation in patients suffering from heart failure in the final stages. It can operate up to 5 years. According to the company Carmat, artificial heart could help about 100 thousand people in the U.S. and Europe. At the moment the device is undergoing clinical trials. If successful, their passing will be widely used to start the machine. But its use may be limited because of the rather high price – about $ 195 thousand

Carmat company announced the successful carrying out of the world’s first surgery to implant an artificial heart of its development.
The operation was performed on December 18 in the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in France. Implantation of an artificial heart went well, the prosthesis provides normal blood flow at the expected level. Currently, the patient is in the ICU, he is conscious and talking with relatives.

Carmat artificial heart is an innovative development. This device is designed for implantation in patients suffering from congestive heart failure in a final stage. It can operate up to 5 years. According to the company Carmat, artificial heart could help about 100 thousand people in the U.S. and Europe. At the moment the device is undergoing clinical trials. If successful, their passing will be widely used to start the machine. But its use may be limited because of the rather high price – about $ 195 thousand

France successfully underwent surgery to implant an artificial heart Carmat

U.S. Department of Energy: in 2040 most cars will still be equipped with gasoline engines

Opinions opponents or supporters of electric vehicles are unlikely to accelerate or delay the contrary their mass distribution. But the news of the U.S. Department of Energy may be quite upset last.

A member of the Ministry of Energy Information Administration (EIA) said that in 2040 the majority of cars on the road will be equipped with internal combustion engines (ICE). According to the EIA report , 78% of cars sold in 2040, will be equipped with internal combustion engines. While the share sold in 2040 purebred EVs will not exceed 1%, the proportion of hybrids with rechargeable – still about 1%, and the proportion of vehicles equipped with hybrid engines (such as the Toyota Prius) – 5%.

Reason for the slow growth in popularity of electric vehicles is quite simple – most manufacturers prefer to develop their high-tech engines and do not want to make drastic changes in their lineup. EIA staff noted that in the coming year leading automakers attention will be focused on technologies that can improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines. It is also reported that the stop-start systems (when you stop the car engine is turned off) and regenerative braking in 2040 will be equipped with 42% of vehicles with internal combustion engines.

U.S. Department of Energy: in 2040 most cars will still be equipped with gasoline engines

Points Atheer One cost $ 350 to allow touch augmented reality

Atheer Labs, is not the first company that tries to provide a world of solutions lab Tony Stark of “Iron Man.” At the same time it is one of the last started to offer developers and ordinary users “smart” glasses Atheer One, designed to be a hardware basis for a new type of augmented reality applications, which in the truest sense of the word can be touched.

To promote its product company Atheer Labs chose kraudfandingovy service Indiegogo , with which she is going to start to gather the necessary mass production of $ 100 thousand (per night managed to raise almost half of the planned amount).

According Atheer Labs, at the moment their priority is to create a library of applications to illustrate how the points Atheer One. They also note that to draw the attention of decision Atheer Labs can only help ordinary users. By the way, the cost of the consumer version of “smart” glasses Atheer One is $ 350, while the price set for developers set at $ 850.

Startup Atheer Labs says that developers kit takes advantage of the existing API to create Android-applications and directs it to the users who have the slightest idea of ​​the Unity game engine and platform Vuforia.

It is worth noting that the consumer version of “smart” glasses Atheer One is designed to work in tandem with the smartphone. Points to smartphones connected via connector Micro-USB (supporting MHL), and their equipment includes two displays, set in place the right and left glass, with a resolution of 1024×768 pixels each, two camera resolution of 8 megapixels each and a full set of sensors (gyroscope , accelerometer, compass, proximity and ambient light sensors, and sensor motion capture).

Installed in glasses displays can provide a wide field of view of 65 degrees. In more available, the owner of such glasses have a feeling watching video on a 26-inch screen at a distance of about half of the body outstretched hands. At the same glasses weigh only ’70

Deliveries of the consumer version of “smart” glasses Atheer One will begin in late 2014. It is noted that at the start Atheer One will allow users to run more than one billion ordinary Android-applications without distortion in a special 2D-mode.

Kit for developers, in turn, requires the availability to work a special mini-PC based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800 (8074). The so-called Pocket PC is required to run applications. Points included in the kit for the developer, characterized by a slightly smaller field of view – 36 degrees (15-inch screen at a distance of about half the outstretched hands of the body) and are equipped with wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, two 5-megapixel cameras, satellite receiver navigation GPS, slot MicroSD, USB ports and HDMI, audio jack for headphones or a microphone, and a connector for power.

It is reported that the developers kit weighs 135 g, and a set of pre-orders for the developer will start to arrive to customers in the first quarter of 2014.

Points Atheer One cost $ 350 to allow touch augmented reality