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When you get older, you realize that your body lacks the kind of flexibility that it had a long, long time ago – in the same galaxy though. Good thing there are always remedies at hand to handle that overstretched or overworked back, and sometimes, having something nice and warm will help soothe the muscles in that part of your body. We are pleased to say that technology, too, has played its part in the holistic advancement of mankind, and the $149.95 Place Anywhere Cordless Heated Back Wrap is testament to such a claim.

As its name suggests, the Place Anywhere Cordless Heated Back Wrap is a cordless heated back wrap which can be adjusted accordingly to relieve sore, stiff muscles as well as joints across eight different muscle groups. The wrap itself is made from flexible, mild-compression neoprene, where it boasts of a couple of adjustable hook-and-loop fasteners, letting it be placed on the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, abdomen, thigh, knee, or ankle. It is touted to be virtually undetectable where its carbon-fiber heating elements are concerned, generating deep-penetrating heat that soothes muscle aches, helps improve blood circulation, and reduces swelling. Sporting a slim lithium-ion battery, the Place Anywhere Cordless Heated Back Wrap is said to deliver up to up to five hours of heat therapy after a four-hour charge.

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The last time we saw an EV pit itself against a BMW, it wasn’t a good day for the German car. On this occasion, the beemer is the EV, and it’s one that all the others will officially have to enjoy viewing from behind. The car in question is the Rimac e-M3, the fledgling EV-firm owner’s personal custom ride, and it’s just been officially acknowledged as the fastest accelerating electric vehicle (with some category caveats). The record-breaking run actually happened April 2011, but it seems the FIA isn’t quite so fast when it comes to making things official. The Croatian driver covered the first eighth of a mile in 7.549 seconds, needing less than five more for the same distance again (1/4 mile in 11.808 seconds). This is where the official-dom ends, but the total mile was completed in 35.347, which is still pending the FIA nod. Happy as driver Mate Rimac is, he already thinks there’s something faster. What might that be? His new pre-production Concept_One of course. Catch the car in action after the break.

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Rimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creator (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon teased on Monday that black and brown models of Samsung’s Galaxy S III would be coming soon, but mum was the word on exactly how quickly that would be. Turns out, it was real fast. The pair of smartphones are now available at the carrier’s online storefront with a $199.99 price tag for those who don’t mind a two-year commitment with Big Red. If the new shades strike your fancy, hit the source link below to give one (or two) of the devices a new home.

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Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 03:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Whee!, which we guess probably isn’t their real name, who is looking for a way to ditch their mouse. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m a web developer, and my typical day involves a lot of moving and clicking when testing stuff in the browser. I’ve been thinking about ditching my mouse, because when using it for long hours it gets very uncomfortable. As such, I’m eyeing up a Wacom tablet and using the pen input to mouse around — but do you think it’s a good idea? Thanks in advance!”

Our questioner wants to solve their wrist-pain woes, and it certainly seems like a reasonable enough idea to us. Plenty of tablets come with a mouse mode, so it’s just down to the limits of your budget.

• If you’re just dipping your toes into the water, you can pick up a Genius device for around $60.
• Wacom’s Bamboo tablets occupy the mid-range, setting you back $80 for a 5.8-inch model, all the way up to $200 for the 8.5-incher.
• If you’re serious about making the change, then Wacom’s Intuos5 hardware is a top-range option, with the 6.2-inch version starting at $200, running all the way to $800 for the 18-inch unit, or even spending big on one of the company’s Cintiq units.
• We’ve also been wondering if a touchscreen Ultrabook might be a better idea, letting your fingers do the walking to spare your aching forearms.

That said, perhaps the wider Engadget community has an even better tip, so if you’ve already made that leap, why not share your knowledge in the comments below?

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Ask Engadget: Should I replace my mouse with a graphics tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LUBBOCK, Texas — The matchup between Texas Tech and No. 5 West Virginia featured a quarterback who put up cartoonish numbers, throwing for six touchdowns and 499 yards.

And that quarterback’s name was Seth Doege.

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