31 мар. 2013 г.

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Digital Camera

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Digital Camera

Here comes another digital camera from Fujifilm, the FinePix S8200. Priced at $299, the camera sports a 16.2MP 1x2.3" BSI CMOS sensor, a Fujinon 40x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460K-dot LCD monitor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini HDMI port and 1080i video capture at 60fps.

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29 мар. 2013 г.

Tasker app for Android on sale

Tasker app for Android on sale

Julie mentioned this app in her article on using NFC tags and promised a followup review. Well at the moment it's on sale on the Google Play Store for $1.99. That's 69% off it's normal price of $6.49. I've played with Tasker and it's a fantastic and powerful program allowing you to automate and manipulate all sorts of settings though it can be a bit complicated to wrap  your head around at times.  Well worth a look though if you want to extend  the functionality of your Android smartphone or tablet.

The Gadgeteer , Tasker app for Android on sale, Tasker app for Android on sale

Renault sells French sex appeal with stripped-down dancers, 'va va voom' button

Renault sells French sex appeal with stripped-down dancers, 'va va voom' button

This commercial starts off quietly enough, with some potential customers arriving at a Renault dealership in England for a test drive of the new Clio compact with a salesman. The drive route takes them to a nondescript intersection where the customer is told to try out the "Va Va Voom" button, and that's where the Frenchy action begins when a pop-up theatrical production materializes around the car, with everything from baguette-selling cart pushers to young lovers in the crosswalk to burlesque dancers putting on a show.





Autoblog , Renault sells French sex appeal with stripped-down dancers, 'va va voom' button, Renault sells French sex appeal with stripped-down dancers, 'va va voom' button

Purple Samsung Galaxy S3 Spotted

Purple Samsung Galaxy S3 Spotted

Sure, you might think that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is old hat by now (which it is, actually, considering how the next version of the Samsung Galaxy family has already been announced earlier this month), but this does not mean there are no one else out there who would not mind owning one of these sweet puppies in a heartbeat. After all, it would be folly to rule the Samsung Galaxy S3 as an obsolete smartphone right now, as there are still some miles left in its proverbial legs.

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COWON JAPAN - COWON D20 - MP3 player with 90 hour battery life

COWON JAPAN - COWON D20 - MP3 player with 90 hour battery life

COWON JAPAN has introduced a compact and sleek MP3 player that is affordable and easy to use and has a very long battery life: continuous music max. 90 hours / movie play max. 13 hours. It has a 2.5 inch LCD touchscreen with 3 capacities: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
COWON JAPAN - COWON D20 - MP3 player with 90 hour battery life

COWON JAPAN - COWON D20 - MP3 player with 90 hour battery life

COWON JAPAN - COWON D20 - MP3 player with 90 hour battery life


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Ouya Console Arrives This June 4th

Ouya Console Arrives This June 4th

It looks like the Ouya console has come full circle, after managing to capture the attention of the world with its Kickstarter campaign which remarkably managed to collect more than $8 million in funding last June, which means a year after that, the startup will keep to their promise and fulfill the pledge of rolling out the Ouya game console to retailers this coming June 4th. The Ouya console is definitely one of the more affordable consoles out there, with a $99 price tag stuck to it, and the role of the Ouya console is to disrupt the TV gaming market in a similar manner that the iPhone changed the world of portable and casual games.

Ubergizmo , Ouya Console Arrives This June 4th, Ouya Console Arrives This June 4th

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera (White) Available For Pre-Order

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera (White) Available For Pre-Order

B&H Photo has begun taking pre-orders for the white version of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 digital camera. This compact camera retails for $349. In case you didn't know, the DMC-ZS30 sports an 18.1MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor, a 24mm wide-angle lens, a 20x Leica DC optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 920K-dot touchscreen LCD display, Panasonic's Venus Engine image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, 10fps Burst Shooting at Full Resolution, GPS and GLONASS, WiFi with NFC and 1080p Full HD video recording (60fps) with stereo sound.

TechFresh , Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera (White) Available For Pre-Order, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Digital Camera (White) Available For Pre-Order

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid finally adds gas-electric option to the brand (video)

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid finally adds gas-electric option to the brand (video)

For a company that does a pretty great job of tying its vehicles to the environment – or, better said, to people who like to actually get out into the environment – Subaru hasn't exactly been a leader in green vehicle production. In fact, it's 2013 and the company is finally releasing its first-ever production hybrid, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid. Tom Doll, Subaru's executive vice president, admitted as much at the unveiling today at the New York Auto Show: "We at Subaru were not the first to market with a hybrid, but we sure made sure we did it right.".



Autoblog , 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid finally adds gas-electric option to the brand (video), 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid finally adds gas-electric option to the brand (video)

28 мар. 2013 г.

Let R2D2 be your data courier

Let R2D2 be your data courier

I know everybody has cloud storage accounts now and probably never use USB jump drives anymore, but I couldn't resist telling you about the R2D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks from CuffLinks.com.  I've always had a thing for USB jewelry, and I have a big, flashy USB necklace that looks like a crystal-encrusted padlock.  These R2D2 cufflinks are a bit more sedate than that.  They are silver-plated with enamel designs on the front, and a whale-tail post on the back.  Each link has a 2GB flash drive inside.

The Gadgeteer , Let R2D2 be your data courier, Let R2D2 be your data courier

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in US this fall

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in US this fall

Mitsubishi dealers have been painfully starved of fresh product for ages now, with their most recent new model, the bubble-shaped i electric car, already requiring a serious sales jumpstart. We've known for a while that help is on the way in the form of an all-new Outlander crossover, but we've basically only had loose confirmations to go on that the Japanese automaker would eventually reintroduce its Mirage subcompact to the American market. Today, those rumors have turned to reality, as Mitsubishi has confirmed that the five-door economy car will hit US dealerships this fall.

Autoblog , 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in US this fall, 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage arrives in US this fall

Verizon Gets BlackBerry Z10 At Last

Verizon Gets BlackBerry Z10 At Last

So, you have been waiting for quite some time to pick up the all new BlackBerry Z10 from Verizon Wireless, but have not heard a beep for the past couple of months. Well, we are glad to say that all of your waiting will not be in vain, and if you are interested in picking one of these bad boys up, you can do so from Verizon for $199.99 a pop, although that will obviously be accompanied by the regular 2 year contract. The BlackBerry Z10 will be an all-touch smartphone, where you will be able to choose from black and white colors.

Ubergizmo , Verizon Gets BlackBerry Z10 At Last, Verizon Gets BlackBerry Z10 At Last

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid gives us déjà vu

2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid gives us déjà vu

If we were totally lazy, we'd just copy and paste the text from our Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid post into this one. Why. Because the Infiniti JX35 QX60 Hybrid you see here is pretty much identical to its Nissan-badged sibling. At least, in terms of mechanicals.
But we aren't lazy... completely. Instead, let's have a quick recap. Engine: Supercharged 2.5-liter mill mated to a 15-kilowatt electric motor. Fuel economy: 26 miles per gallon combined. Interior changes: None – the battery does not compromise any sort of cargo or passenger volume.

Autoblog , 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid gives us déjà vu, 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid gives us déjà vu

ZTE Grand Memo To Be Launched in China On March 28th

ZTE Grand Memo To Be Launched in China On March 28th

ZTE is about to launch their newest Android 4.1 smartphone ‘Grand Memo' in China on March 28th. The handset will be available for purchase via 51buy for 2,688 Yuan (about $432) outright. Specs-wise, the Grand Memo packs a 5.7-inch 1280 x 720 HD capacitive multi-touch display, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a microSD card slot, a 16GB of internal storage, dual cameras (1MP front & 13MP rear), ZTE's Cloud service, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 3200mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS.

TechFresh , ZTE Grand Memo To Be Launched in China On March 28th, ZTE Grand Memo To Be Launched in China On March 28th

27 мар. 2013 г.

Fuel may be the world's tiniest phone backup battery

Fuel may be the world's tiniest phone backup battery

The Fuel backup power source is a Kickstarter project from Devotec Industries, a maker of backup batteries and Bluetooth speakers.  (Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot of companies are looking to expand their product lines through crowd-funding projects lately?)  The Fuel is a 220mAh emergency power source for any phone that is charged with a microUSB cable.  It looks like a tiny fuel can (1″ X 1″ X 0.5″), and it's small enough to keep it on your keychain.  The body is made of aluminum, and the little “spout cover” is actually a male microUSB connector that plugs into the phone for charging.

The Gadgeteer , Fuel may be the world's tiniest phone backup battery, Fuel may be the world's tiniest phone backup battery

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG takes a bite out of the Big Apple

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Let's get the necessaries out of the way. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG has debuted at the 2013 New York Auto Show, and it brought a 355-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder to the party. With 332 pound-feet of torque, Mercedes-Benz says the engine is the "most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder production engine" with a power density of 178 hp per liter. All that muscle gets pushed to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. As a result, the 2014 CLA45 AMG can click off a 4.5-second 0-60 miles per hour run on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

Autoblog , 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG takes a bite out of the Big Apple, 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG takes a bite out of the Big Apple

26 мар. 2013 г.

2014 Audi A3 Sedan makes its world debut in NYC

2014 Audi A3 Sedan makes its world debut in NYC

Audi is bringing some excitement to this year's New York Auto Show, showing off a 2014 A3 Sedan that will shortly be vying for attention in the luxury market's newly hot compact segment. The newly minted A3 faces immediate challenge from box-fresh small premium sedans like the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Acura ILX, as well as players like the Buick Verano and the Lexus CT200h. Of course, the German automaker will be the first to tell you that this new A3 is more than up to the challenge. Audi's typically high-level of design is in effect here, with sheet metal that is attractive without looking like a clone of the larger A4.

Autoblog , 2014 Audi A3 Sedan makes its world debut in NYC, 2014 Audi A3 Sedan makes its world debut in NYC

2014 Honda Odyssey set to clean up in NY with world's first in-car vacuum

2014 Honda Odyssey set to clean up in NY with world's first in-car vacuum

Much of the minivan segment's volume has been sucked up by the industry's ever-increasing appetite for crossovers, but a few major players are hanging in there, eager to serve as beasts of burden for America's families. Chief among those players is Honda, which is showing its revamped 2014 Odyssey at this week's New York Auto Show with a potential game-changing feature – an in-car vacuum. Co-developed with Shop-Vac, the HondaVAC system will come standard on the range-topping Touring Elite model. The system includes a replaceable filter and canister bag, along with a range of attachments located in the cargo hold.
2014 Honda Odyssey set to clean up in NY with world's first in-car vacuum


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Deal of the Day - Dell Vostro 470 Core i5 desktop with GeForce GT 620 and a 21.5″ LCD monitor

Deal of the Day - Dell Vostro 470 Core i5 desktop with GeForce GT 620 and a 21.5″ LCD monitor

Tuesday's LogicBUY Deal is the configurable Dell Vostro 470 and 21.5″ E2213H LED-backlit LCD monitor, starting at $579.  Base features:. 4GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM500GB 7200RPM hard drive, DVD burner, 19-in-1 card readerWireless-N, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit EthernetGeForce GT 620 dedicated graphic15-months Trend Micro Titanium Internet SecurityWindows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS.
$872 – $243 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $579 with free shipping.

This deal expires March 29, 2013 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day - Dell Vostro 470 Core i5 desktop with GeForce GT 620 and a 21.5″ LCD monitor, Deal of the Day - Dell Vostro 470 Core i5 desktop with GeForce GT 620 and a 21.5″ LCD monitor

25 мар. 2013 г.

Samsung NX300 Compact System Camera To Hit UK At The End Of March

Samsung NX300 Compact System Camera To Hit UK At The End Of March

Samsung is set to release their newest compact system camera ‘NX300′ in the UK. The NX300 is said to be commercially available in the UK at the end of March from John Lewis and Dixons. First unveiled back at CES in January, the NX300 sports a 20.3MP APS-CMOS image sensor, a 3.31-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a maximum shutter speed of 1x6000 sec, 8.6fps continuous shooting, WiFi and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities.

TechFresh , Samsung NX300 Compact System Camera To Hit UK At The End Of March, Samsung NX300 Compact System Camera To Hit UK At The End Of March

Melbourne Motor Show cancelled, Sydney might follow suit

Melbourne Motor Show cancelled, Sydney might follow suit

Organizers have cancelled the Melbourne Motor Show in the face of declining attendance and lackluster support from automakers. Australia has already seen shows in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth close their doors, and with Melbourne following suit, Sydney is the country's last major auto show left standing. According to reports, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce – the two parties behind the Melbourne expo – have plans to remake the show in the image of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but this year's efforts were crippled when Volkswagen Group pulled its participation.

Autoblog , Melbourne Motor Show cancelled, Sydney might follow suit, Melbourne Motor Show cancelled, Sydney might follow suit

Evernote 5 For Android Announced

Evernote 5 For Android Announced

Evernote 5.0 for Android has just been announced, and of course with this spanking new update, you will be able to expect your fair share of features to accompany it. For starters, there is the all new camera that helps you remember precious moments in a blow-by-blow account, letting you capture those tender moments without having to leave the camera. With its new Multi-shot Camera, you are able to capture multiple photos, followed by annotating them within a note. Page Camera is more or less a feature that transforms your mobile device into a pocket scanner.

Ubergizmo , Evernote 5 For Android Announced, Evernote 5 For Android Announced

CyanogenMod Founder Leaves Samsung, Praises Galaxy S4 On His Way Out

CyanogenMod Founder Leaves Samsung, Praises Galaxy S4 On His Way Out

A couple of years ago, CyanogenMod founder, Steve Kondik, was hired by Samsung to help them with their Android smartphones. However in a recent post on Kondik's Google+ page, it was revealed that he has left Samsung, and in the process he has decided to share some of his experience. He did not state the reason why he left, but according to his response to the question posed by Android Police, he claims that he left on amicable terms and that there wasn't any drama like some are probably thinking. He stated that Samsung "was great" and he wanted to do something new.

Ubergizmo , CyanogenMod Founder Leaves Samsung, Praises Galaxy S4 On His Way Out, CyanogenMod Founder Leaves Samsung, Praises Galaxy S4 On His Way Out

Panasonic - Mobile earphones with remote control for smart phones - RP-HJC19 and RP-TCM19

Panasonic - Mobile earphones with remote control for smart phones - RP-HJC19 and RP-TCM19

On April 12, Panasonic is releasing 2 models of its new earphones headset with remote control; “RP-HJC19″ is for iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and “RP-TCM19″ is for smart phone and iPhone. It's a compact earphone that has a remote control with a microphone to remotely operate a music player or phone on your smart device. It is designed to get less air circulation to enable the earphone to play high quality low pitch sound.
Panasonic - Mobile earphones with remote control for smart phones - RP-HJC19 and RP-TCM19


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22 мар. 2013 г.

Explay HD Dual SIM Android 4.1 Smartphone

Explay HD Dual SIM Android 4.1 Smartphone

Explay is gearing up to launch their latest dual SIM Android 4.1 smartphone in Russia. Called the Explay HD, the handset packs a 5.0-inch 1280 x 720 IPS touchscreen display, a 1GHz MTK6577 dual-core processor, a PowerVR SGX 531 graphics, a 1GB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (1.2MP front & 8MP rear), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 2100mAh battery and runs on Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean OS. The Explay HD will go on sale in Russia from April for 10,000 Rubles (about $323).

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Have swallows evolved shorter wingspans to avoid cars?

Have swallows evolved shorter wingspans to avoid cars?

A new study by biologists at the University of Tulsa and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln presents evidence to suggest that cliff swallows in southwestern Nebraska may be suffering fewer incidence of collision with cars, thanks to shorter wings. According to Current Biology, researchers Charles Brown and Mary Bomberger Brown have been paying close attention to the swallow population in this particular section of Nebraska. They've found that the birds measured now have shorter wings than did the birds that were first studied back in 1982.

Autoblog , Have swallows evolved shorter wingspans to avoid cars?, Have swallows evolved shorter wingspans to avoid cars?

US truck fleets turning towards CNG, LPG

US truck fleets turning towards CNG, LPG

Fleets can save well over $150,000 in fuel costs over the six-year life of a truck. But in a different part of the market, the green revolution looks a lot more promising. Commercial truck fleets in the United States are now keenly interested in converting their trucks to nun on natural gas or propane.
Thanks to the precipitous drop in prices for compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquid propane (LPG), fleets can save a fortune by switching over to these fuels. OEMs such as Freightliner and Thomas Built Bus have jumped into the market. International now offers the Transtar Class 8 semi (above) that runs on CNG.

Autoblog , US truck fleets turning towards CNG, LPG, US truck fleets turning towards CNG, LPG

HTC One Releasing In The U.S. 'Before The End Of April'

HTC One Releasing In The U.S. 'Before The End Of April'

For everyone in the U.S. outside of Verizon Wireless, the HTC One was been officially delayed from being released. HTC has yet to reveal just what exactly is holding the device up from being in the hands of U.S. consumers, with rumors pointing at the issue being HTC no longer being considered a “tier one” customer. Today, the company sent out a note with an updated timeline when we could except the HTC One to be released. "HTC has seen unprecedented demand for and interest in the new HTC One, and the care taken to design and build it is evidenced in early reviews,” says an HTC spokesperson.

Ubergizmo , HTC One Releasing In The U.S. 'Before The End Of April', HTC One Releasing In The U.S. 'Before The End Of April'

Minuum: Type Anywhere, Even Your Arm

Minuum: Type Anywhere, Even Your Arm

As most on-screen is taking up a large space of the screen, the Minuum keyboard was introduced to eliminates the visual clutter of archaic mobile keyboards by adapting the keyboard to a single dimension. According to the inventor, “The Minuum layout is simply a continuum of letters, laid out in a row. We call it ‘one-dimensional' because it's based on one row of keys.
Minuum: Type Anywhere, Even Your Arm


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Deal of the Day - Hp Wireless Audio Box

Deal of the Day - Hp Wireless Audio Box

Friday's LogicBUY Deal is the HP Wireless Audio Box for $54.99.  Features:. Can stream to four different areas in your homeR/L analog RCA jacks, 3.5mm, mini TOSLINK, and Coax RCA-style S/PDIF connectors.
$99.99 – $30 instant savings – $15 LogicBuy exclusive coupon code = $54.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires March 24, 2013 or sooner.

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Jeep gunning to build 250,000 Cherokees a year

Jeep gunning to build 250,000 Cherokees a year

Contrary to what a certain politician may have said last year about Jeep moving to China, the automaker is in fact doing the opposite, with plans to greatly increase the production capacity at its Toledo North Assembly plant in Ohio.

Autoblog , Jeep gunning to build 250,000 Cherokees a year, Jeep gunning to build 250,000 Cherokees a year

GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software

GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and 2013 Cadillac SRX due to a problem with the software for the transmission controller. On about 27,000 SRX and LaCrosse models, the transmission could accidentally be shifted to Sport mode, which would reduce the amount of engine braking drivers experience. NHTSA says this could increase the risk of a crash, but, fortunately, the required fix is simply an update to the software.

Autoblog , GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software, GM recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX over transmission software

Finally! A tablet simple enough for even a woman to use!

Finally! A tablet simple enough for even a woman to use!

Have you seen the all the news items about the ePad Femme from Eurostar Group.

The Gadgeteer , Finally! A tablet simple enough for even a woman to use!, Finally! A tablet simple enough for even a woman to use!

18 мар. 2013 г.

The Beady-i Is A Homemade Google Glass Running iOS

The Beady-i Is A Homemade Google Glass Running iOS

Google Glass is a pretty interesting piece of hardware although I am still debating with myself if I would actually wear something like that in public. However since Google Glass isn't available to the public just yet, user John has decided to hack out something similar, except this time it will be running on iOS which will no doubt please many Apple fans out there. The design itself isn't as pretty as Google Glass, but it is functional and according to John, it is made from a pair of glasses with projection screens built into it, and a gaming headset and as you can see in the photo above, will be running off the iPhone.

Ubergizmo , The Beady-i Is A Homemade Google Glass Running iOS, The Beady-i Is A Homemade Google Glass Running iOS

More Nokia Lumia 928 Samples Leaked?

More Nokia Lumia 928 Samples Leaked?

I guess you can more or less classify the Nokia Lumia 928 as a phone "species" that is extremely difficult to spot, and it is something like the abominable snowman or Nessie – no one has solid proof that the device exists, and yet from time to time, some "evidence" turns up to support the possibility of the Nokia Lumia 928 being an actual device. Recently, a bunch of leaked images were spotted over on Androidsym, who claims that they have published a range of images that were captured using the Nokia Lumia 928 (but of course!).

Ubergizmo , More Nokia Lumia 928 Samples Leaked?, More Nokia Lumia 928 Samples Leaked?

17 мар. 2013 г.

Fujitsu - Real-Time Pulse Monitor Using Facial Imaging

Fujitsu - Real-Time Pulse Monitor Using Facial Imaging

Using built-in cameras in PCs or smartphones, a new technology to be presented this week by Fujitsu Laboratories can measure pulse in as little as five seconds using built-in cameras in PCs or smartphones. It works by measuring variations in the brightness of the person's face thought to be caused by the flow of blood. It is based on the characteristic of hemoglobin in blood, which absorbs green light. It requires no special hardware and can measure pulse rate simply by pointing a camera at a person's face for as little as five seconds.
Fujitsu - Real-Time Pulse Monitor Using Facial Imaging

Fujitsu - Real-Time Pulse Monitor Using Facial Imaging

Fujitsu - Real-Time Pulse Monitor Using Facial Imaging


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15 мар. 2013 г.

Chrysler adding 200 jobs at Ohio Jeep Wrangler plant

Chrysler adding 200 jobs at Ohio Jeep Wrangler plant

Chrysler is betting that the Jeep Wrangler will continue its strong sales surge as it continues to push the legendary brand out across the globe. The Auburn Hills automaker is reportedly adding 200 workers at the Toledo, Ohio plant that builds the Wrangler. What's more, those new hires will be at their posts quickly – they'll be on the job by April 1. Of those 200 workers, 130 employees will be there to relieve those who need breaks.
Why do they need so many relief workers? The Toledo Jeep Complex is currently working at a torrid pace with two ten-hour shifts.

Autoblog , Chrysler adding 200 jobs at Ohio Jeep Wrangler plant, Chrysler adding 200 jobs at Ohio Jeep Wrangler plant

Detroit's new emergency city manager worked on Chrysler bankruptcy (video)

Detroit's new emergency city manager worked on Chrysler bankruptcy (video)

Kevyn Orr, the new emergency city manager of Detroit, has a history with one of Michigan's most famous residents: Chrysler. Governor Rick Snyder (at right) appointed Orr to the position yesterday with the belief that Detroit needs outside assistance to right the city's mounting financial woes. Orr (at left), a partner with the Jones Day law firm, will begin work on March 25 and receive $275,000 a year for his work. While state officials believe the new city manager will be able to complete his duties in 18 months, the contract is technically open-ended.

Autoblog , Detroit's new emergency city manager worked on Chrysler bankruptcy (video), Detroit's new emergency city manager worked on Chrysler bankruptcy (video)

14 мар. 2013 г.

Sony Xperia SP Render Spotted?

Sony Xperia SP Render Spotted?

I am quite sure that the world has yet to settle down from all the dust that was kicked up by this evening's Samsung Galaxy S4 release, and the world of high end smartphones has just gotten a little bit more crowded. The thing is, will there be room for other players as well. Sony Mobile certainly thinks so, where there already has been a render making its way around Chinese sites, showing off what is claimed to be an official press image of the rumored Sony Xperia SP.

Ubergizmo , Sony Xperia SP Render Spotted?, Sony Xperia SP Render Spotted?

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Build 8860 Could Have Tile Bug Fix

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Build 8860 Could Have Tile Bug Fix

Windows Phone 7.8 has had its fair share of issues in the past when it first rolled out, including one that saw it consume plenty of data that irked those who were on a limited data plan. Well, there were also other issues that accompanied this long awaited update, which would include the system's live tiles acting up erratically. It did not take too long before Microsoft thought it better to stop all distribution of the update, which will hopefully buy them some time to fix some of the issues raised up.

Ubergizmo , Windows Phone 7.8 Update Build 8860 Could Have Tile Bug Fix, Windows Phone 7.8 Update Build 8860 Could Have Tile Bug Fix

Payday 2 - Watchdogs Mission Gameplay Video

Payday 2 - Watchdogs Mission Gameplay Video

Here's the latest gameplay video ‘Watchdogs Mission' from the upcoming Payday 2 title. For your info, this cooperative first-person shooter video game will hit PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and PC in Summer 2013.

TechFresh , Payday 2 - Watchdogs Mission Gameplay Video, Payday 2 - Watchdogs Mission Gameplay Video

Toyota confirms 2014 Highlander is in a New York state of mind

Toyota confirms 2014 Highlander is in a New York state of mind

Toyota has confirmed that it will be showing off the all-new 2014 Highlander at the New York Auto Show later this month. It's been a while since we've heard about the updated Highlander, but given just how long this thing has been on the market, we certainly hope that the list of changes will be more extensive than the new 2014 Toyota Tundra that debuted in Chicago last month. Currently, the Highlander is offered in both naturally aspirated and hybrid versions, with front- and all-wheel drive.

Autoblog , Toyota confirms 2014 Highlander is in a New York state of mind, Toyota confirms 2014 Highlander is in a New York state of mind