On the day the National Snow And Ice Data Center (NSIDC) announced the
dreary news that the level of ice in the Arctic Sea is the lowest it has
been since such information was recorded, the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) presented some positive news regarding
its goal to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of the
refrigerants used in our homes and cars.
Rohm, together with Aqua Fairy and Kyoto University, has developed a compact, high-output hydrogen fuel cell.
This fuel cell generates electricity by producing hydrogen on the spot. This is achieved through a chemical reaction between calcium hydride sheets and water.
From a sheet with volume of less than 3 cc, this fuel cell can generate 5 Whr of electricity. It can be used for many purposes, from charging a smartphone, to providing back-up power in emergencies.
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Along with price and release date details of its new Streaming Stick plus the launch of Vudu, Roku is announcing upgrades for its mobile remote control apps. Hinted at earlier this year when software updates went out to its newer boxes preparing them for future upgrades, the updates for its official app on Android and iOS bring a new “Play on Roku” feature. While it’s not quite as feature-filled as AirPlay or DLNA streaming, it will allow owners to present images (JPG or PNG) and DRM-free music files (MP3 or M4A) right through their home theater with the press of a button. The update also includes international support, the ability to name different Roku boxes, a one touch quick rewind button and a few other tweaks. Currently there’s no support for video or anything else more complicated, but we’re told this is a first step as it plans to build up the second screen experience going forward. Hit your respective app stores to try out the new feature yourself, or check out the press release and demo video after the break.
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Roku’s official iOS and Android remote apps add ‘Play on Roku’ to stream music and pics originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Between big guns like GoPro and Contour and big names like Sony, the action camera market is getting pretty full, pretty fast. Back in May, we saw the arrival of the Air Pro WiFi from Ion, an oblong mountable camera with an add-on WiFi module, and now the company’s got another addition to the line, the punnily-named (wait for it) Ion The Game (get it? Eye? Eye-on The Game?). The whole “action” part is far less pronounced here. This sports cam is intended to be more stationary than its predecessor — mounted on a still spot to capture soccer games (don’t let them catch you calling it that here in Europe) and to help you critique your golf swing.
The key differences here — aside from its boxier shape — are the 2.5-inch display and the WiFi, which is built directly into the device, rather than relying on an add-on. The display isn’t much to write home about. It’s small, a bit dull in the color department and a little choppy. It’ll get the job done though, when it comes to monitoring action (or lack of action, we guess) on the fly. The WiFi meanwhile, adheres to the company’s whole “shoot-and-share” motto, letting to send videos directly to Facebook and the like.
The camera looks reasonably rugged, with a plastic protected lens — it’s also water-resistant up to 10 meters. The Game records to SD cards and will be arriving by the end of the year, priced at an admittedly lofty €329 here in Europe.
Gallery: Ion Your Game sports camera
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Ion The Game action cam has built-in WiFi and 2.5-inch display, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve been waiting for Roku to release its miniaturized dongle since CES, and now we finally know the flash drive-sized Streaming Stick will be available next month for $99. Priced the same as as the Roku 2 XS set-top box, it brings the same feature set but in a smaller package designed to work directly with your HDTV, thanks to power, remote control and data signals fed through an MHL-compatible HDMI port. While it will work with other MHL-ready host devices, manufacturers with Roku Ready stamped and certified HDTVs on shelves this fall will include Apex, Insignia and Hitachi — Onkyo plans to ship receivers early next year. If you pick up an otherwise dumb flat-panel with the stick bundled along with it the price is set by that manufacturer, but the standalone plan means buyers savings are focused on the two cables they won’t be needing, and simplified remote capability since their TV remote can talk to the Stick directly. Like the Roku 2 XS, the Streaming Stick also includes the motion control capable game remote.
A separate move will benefit many existing Roku owners, as it is also announcing that Walmart-owned Vudu is launching on the platform today. You will need a Roku HD (2500), LT or Roku 2 box (or the Streaming Stick, once it launches) to take advantage of the Vudu app and its streams that bring quality of up to 1080p and 7.1 surround sound. That also means access to Vudu-compatible UltraViolet movie titles on yet another set-top box, if that’s a consideration, and users score a $5.99 credit with Vudu just for linking the account to their boxes. All the details are in the press release after the break, and on the Roku blog.
Gallery: Roku Streaming Stick hands-on
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Roku Streaming Stick launches in October for $99, Vudu comes to the Roku platform today originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The new Roku stick—which was announced earlier this year—has finally got a price: $100. It’s going to be available on Amazon and Roku in October and other retailers during the Fall. More »
The extremely short video above is a teaser of what a particularly interesting experiment between Chrome and Cirque du Soleil have worked in, letting you move, sing and dream. Cirque du Soleil is famous for staging impressive live performances which seem to defy the laws of physics as well as stretch the limits of the human body to the very maximum, and at Google’s Big Tent event in New York, the wonder of Cirque du Soleil has been translated to the web via Movi.Kanti.Revo, a new sensory Chrome experiment that was thought up of by Cirque du Soleil and developed by Subatomic Systems.
Movi.Kanti.Revo hails from the Esperanto words for moving, singing and dreaming, where you can follow a particularly mysterious character in an adventure, exploring a beautiful and surreal world while encountering enchanting Cirque du Soleil performances. I must say that the entire experience is surreal, and you ought to have a decent Internet connection and a working webcam as well as micorphone to best experience Movi.Kanti.Revo.
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It seems that the Google Now servers were knocked out of commission for a while today, although things are back to normal even as you read this. There was initial confusion for those who were using devices that ran on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as it affected the main Gmail account as well, meaning you are unable to hook up to Google Now to boot. During the downtime, it seemed that Google accounts which were not hooked up to Google Now in any way were not affected (which is only natural). I guess owners of the Nexus 7 or Galaxy Nexus were affected for a while, in addition to others who already have an unofficial Jelly Bean ROM up and running on your respective device. Were you one of those who were affected for a while, and did your world come to a grinding stop when you could not access Google Now? Yeah, I thought so, too. I suppose that this is the time where a game on your device will keep you occupied without worrying about Google Now downtimes…
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Test OTA update for Samsung Galaxy S3 revealed, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean factory image for Nexus S and Nexus S 4G released,
We did catch some leaks of a photo as well as a rendering of the upcoming Blackberry 10 L-Series smartphone sometime this week, where this is one device that will roll off RIM’s production lines that will not come with their signature physical keyboard. Since the outside is pretty much set (although do bear in mind that what we have seen so far are most probably just prototypes, and the final release might veer off course – the degree greatly depends on test user input), why not take a gander at what lies underneath the hood instead?
What you see above could very well be part of the first collection of images of the Blackberry 10 L-Series smartphone’s innards, hailing from a Vietnamese Blackberry forum. It has so far confirmed the inclusion of a NFC antenna, in addition to a 1800mAh battery that ought to last a full day at best, a rather plasticky construction, and a dual-core processor. Presumably, you will be able to choose from black and white color options available, while the camera is said to come with burst mode capability in addition to video chat support.
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Remember that disassembly friendly, unnamed Xbox 360 arcade stick Razer trotted out at TGS last year? It’s back, and while it hasn’t gained any traction in the moniker category, it’s received a few notable hardware tweaks. Razer’s TGS team told us the stick has been through a total of thirteen revisions since it entered closed beta last year, and is now entering its final beta before production. Leveraging feedback from over 200 enthusiasts, Razer has made a number of tweaks to the controller, including alternative joystick tops, an included miniature screwdriver and a honeycomb screw-mount bottom so modders can install custom PCBs.
The new unit also wears an acrylic cover, allowing perspective buyers to swap Razer’s default artwork for a custom inlay. Just like last year, this unit features Sanwa Denshi components — but picky players will be able to swap them out for their preferred parts without fear of voiding their warranty. Razer couldn’t tell us how long the final beta phase would last, and only said that the stick would be released once it was “perfect.” Our host did hazard a guess, however, that it would be out by early next year. Want to see more? Relive our TGS booth visit after the break.
Gallery: Razer Arcade Stick beta hands-on
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Razer’s customizable fight stick returns to TGS for final beta, is still nameless (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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