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Did you enjoy our first look at the latest apps being showcased on Miselu‘s Neiro Android-powered synth here at Google I/O 2012? Want more? You’ve come to the right place. As promised here’s an exclusive hands-on with Yamaha’s Vocaloid app demoed by the man behind the technology himself — video game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi. We got the chance to play with an early build of the software running on the same 3-octave prototype version of the synth that we last saw at SXSW. The verdict? It works pretty well considering the pre-alpha status of the code. The app features two modes of operation — edit and play — the former letting you type or speak text and map it to an existing melody and the latter allowing you to chose preset sentences and “sing” them with the keyboard. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so take a look at our gallery below and watch our hands-on video after the break.

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Sony today unveiled three new XB Series earphones namely the MDR-XB30EX, MDR-XB60EX and MDR-XB90EX. These earphones feature the company’s Advanced Direct Vibe Structure that ensures superb audio quality. The Sony MDR-XB30EX features a pair of 13.5mm drivers with a plastic housing, while the Sony MDR-XB60EX has a pair of 13.5mm drivers with an ABS plastic housing. And finally, the Sony MDR-XB90EX features a couple of 16mm drivers with an aluminum alloy housing. The Sony MDR-XB30EX, MDR-XB60EX and MDR-XB90EX are priced at 4,935 Yen ($62), 8,715 Yen ($109) and 12,390 Yen ($155), respectively. [Akihabara]

Earlier today we mentioned a little bit about Recon Instruments and their new MOD Heads-up Display technology. They offer something similar to Google’s Project Glass, only it is available today for just $399. These will be your ultimate companion while going skiing or snowboarding, and much more is planned for the future.

Imagine getting directions while snowboarding down a mountain. Weather conditions, time, speed MPH readings and much much more. That is exactly what you can do with Recon Instruments new MOD HUD. What makes this even better is it’s available now — not 2013 — and they’ve just dropped their Android SDK so developers can start working on companion apps. Here’s a short video explaining the product a little better:

Here at Google IO Recon has unleashed their developer SDK so those interested can start building apps to accompany them down the mountain while using Recon’s HUD. These apps will then be connected to the HUD via a smartphone or tablet and the options are limitless. While talking with Tyson Miller from Recon he explained that they are working with multiple Goggle companies like Smith and more to integrate their product into wearable units. Currently the device in the video and pictures below is just a prototype, as they only sale the HUD, not the actual Goggles too.

Recon also states that while this is currently only available for Ski and Snowboard goggles, they plan to bring to market multiple different offerings for any type of activity. Once developers dive into the SDK the options for apps and uses will greatly increase. Developers can get started here, and the Recon Instruments MOD is shipping now for just $399.

Recon Instruments MOD HUD Hands-on is written by Cory Gunther & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Fourteen top NBA prospects teamed up with a group of kids at The Children’s Aid Society Dunlevy Milbank Boys & Girls Club in Harlem Wednesday to lend their athletic talent to a healthful cause. Popular players, including Thomas Robinson and Bradley Beal, spent the day before the NBA draft running an NBA Fit Clinic, leading more than 100 children through several fitness drills.

The clinic, created by the NBA Cares initiative, uses basketball as a language to promote staying active and living healthy.

“You see their faces today,” Todd Jacobson, NBA Care’s senior vice president of community relations, said of the kids participating in the clinic. “They’re just so excited to spend time with the players and that’s what it’s all about — to encourage them to go out and to be active everyday.”

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