If you’ve been wanting an extra iPhone 5 cable, but haven’t wanted to pay the full $40 for one, help might be on the way: a Chinese company called iPhone5mod says it has cracked the authentication chip found in the lightning connector and is now selling the cables for $20 apiece. More »
Leave it to Japan to come up with something like Soineya. It’s the newest cafe in town and it’s probably the only of its kind in the world. That’s because instead of offering juice or coffee or sandwiches, Soineya serves up hugs and cuddles instead.
Yep, you read that right. In Soineya, customers pay to hug, spoon, or sleep (in bed) with some random woman who they just met. Obviously it isn’t the same as getting hugged by someone you care for (and who cares for you, too) but if you’ve got no one, then at least the women at Soineya will be there for you.
Check out the offerings on their ‘menu’:
Admission fee: 3,000 yen
Standard Course
Optional Course
[via Japan Today via Geekologie]
Dubai-based photographer Gerald Donovan has sent us this spectacular video of the city completely engulfed by fog. It’s extremely beautiful and eerie, with the Burj Khalifa and the rest of the buildings completely detached from the ground, apparently built on clouds. More »
Earlier this morning, the SpaceX Dragon capsule was making its way toward the International Space Station to deliver all sorts of goods. The capsule was successfully grabbed by the Space Station’s 58-foot-long robotic arm about two hours ago to yank it out of its orbit and pull it towards the ISS. The capsule is now fully and completely docked with the International Space Station.
The successful docking happened at 9:03 AM Eastern time, and it marks the first time a private American spacecraft has been sent to the ISS. Station commander Sunita Williams says, “Looks like we’ve tamed the Dragon. We’re happy she’s onboard with us. Thanks to everyone at SpaceX and NASA for bringing her to us…and the ice cream.”
The SpaceX Dragon capsule carried almost 1,000 pounds of supplies as it made the journey to the ISS some 250 miles above the Pacific Ocean. Along for the ride was chocolate-vanilla swirl ice cream and materials to make Silly Putty, which will certainly be a fun experiment for the astronauts as they find out what space-made Silly Putty will act like compared to down on Earth.
The capsule is expected to spend at least three weeks at the International Space Station, and will be filled with around 2,000 pounds of cargo for the return trip, which will include experiment results and other station gear. The capsule is expected to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near southern California on October 28.
SpaceX Dragon fully docked with ISS is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Twitter has pretty much nailed text-based interaction, so it looks like it’s time to diversify into video. According to AllThingsD, the blue birdie has snapped up a three-man outfit called Vine, a video-sharing startup intended specifically for bite-sized clips. You’d be forgiven for not knowing it — the service hasn’t actually launched yet — and there’s no word on whether it’ll operate independently or be assimilated by the social network. There are bound to be more details revealed soon, and it might not be too long before you’re sharing less in 140 characters and more in five-second clips.
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Pardon the obvious pun in the title, but when you have an ice bucket that comes in the form of a human skull which has been hollowed out to carry nothing but ice and your favorite bottle of bubbly, you know for sure you are in for a good time the whole night long. Obviously, the poor sod must have had too much cold drinks that night he died, resulting in the inspiration for this £19.99 Brainfreeze.
This is one skeletal serving bowl that is perfect for an ice bucket, or those who want a little bit more variety can always use it as a private punch-bowl. Heck, since we are all in the Halloween mood, why not turn it into a stylish spot where you are able to stash away some sweets? The Brainfreeze Bucket itself is made of thick, crystal-cut glass and has enough capacity to hold around one and a half litres of liquid. Molded handles ensure you can transport this from one place to another without sending it crashing to the floor, while a solid base ensures stability even if you feel that you are all at sea after having a wee bit too much to drink.
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Every so often, a scientific breakthrough comes along that completely reshapes our world, giving us untold insight and inestimable hope for a more perfect future. What a world, it makes us think, and what privilege to be a part of it. More »
Logitech has given its Wireless Touchpad a much needed facelift that makes it look almost identical to Apple’s Magic Trackpad—save for a sleek dark gray finish, and the lack of any wires. More »
The first private rocket company in the world—SpaceX of Hawthorne, California—has just achieved a big success for space exploration and the American space industry: their Dragon spaceship has successfully docked with the International Space Station at 9:05AM. More »
Nissan is reportedly considering a budget version of the Leaf electric car, with hopes that a low-spec model could light a fire under dreary US sales. The new addition to the range, set to go on sale in the US in February 2013 according to Automotive News, would lack more expensive features like LED highlights and integrated navigation, as well as see changes under the metal.
Those changes would include the relocation of some of the components used, along with cheaper versions of them. Nissan will apparently be asking its suppliers to cut their costs, though it’s unclear whether new parts or simply cheaper versions of existing parts will be introduced.
Nissan’s existing model spec levels, the SV and SL, will continue to be offered in the 2013 model year, and there’s no word on whether their current pricing – $36,050 and $38,100 respectively – will be carried over. Similarly, pricing for the cheaper entry-level car is also unknown.
Costs will also be pared back by shifting production, with US cars now being manufactured in Nissan’s Tennessee plant; until recently, the Leaf has been produced in Japan and shipped to the US.
A combination of pricing and uncertainty among consumers around electric cars has added up to mediocre sales. Nissan aimed to sell 20,000 Leaf cars in 2012, but has so far sold just 5,212. Sales in 2011 were just 9,674.
[via Motortrend]
Cheap 2013 Nissan Leaf rumored: Cut-spec to drive EV sales is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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