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Tim Cook says Apple has sold 13M Apple TVs
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WWDC, Apple’s yearly developer conference, is just around the corner — it kicks off on June 10. Following Google’s I/O conference earlier this month, both developer and consumer expectations are sky high. Especially because other than a new-ish iPod, there’s …
While the HTC One appears as a Google Edition and rumors persist of a Verizon model popping up soon, an image has appeared today that suggests an “M4″ model might not be far behind. While the HTC One is part of a hero smartphone strategy that has HTC fulfilling their aim to centralize their aim in one ideal design, the M4 has appeared in system code and here, today, as a fully realized model – albeit in a blurry photo, too.
The similarities between this smaller machine and the original HTC One – if this photo ends up being legitimate – begin with the units basic look. You’ve still got one large glass pane up front, silver speaker grilles above and below, and the back, HTC, home button arrangement. The display has been suggested to be coming in at a slightly more conservative size than the HTC One’s, here at 4.3-inches with 720p resolution.
This machine has been tipped to be coming with a plastic rim, speaker grilles that are a bit less wide than the original, and another “UltraPixel” camera on the back. This release would continue to work with the newest version of HTC’s Sense user interface and would have a processor of unknown made and power under the hood.
And the image certainly does seem to be too good to be true, doesn’t it? It’s quite possible that we’re looking at a collection of hand-crafted forgeries here, just as possible as it is that the entire image has been photoshopped and amped-up from previous releases.
Also appearing in this photo is a massive Sony device rumored earlier this year as an oversized “Togari” model, complete with 1080p display at 6.44-inches. This machine has an aesthetic not unlike that of the Sony XPERIA Z, mind you, but its ultra-thinness does seem a bit suspect.
Then there’s that massive Nokia device in the background. While it could just as easily be a sort of flattened-out HTC Windows Phone 8X, it’s suggested by the leakster himself that it’s a 1080p Lumia from Nokia. This image also suggests that Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 will be allowing a third column of live tiles in the near future – getting closer, and closer, and closer to icons the size of those on other operating systems.
VIA: Engadget
SOURCE: Dahny El Perro
HTC M4 “HTC One mini” leaked aside 1080p Nokia Lumia and oversized Sony is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Microsoft talked about the television capabilities of the Xbox One during the console’s unveiling last week, and there weren’t that many games shown off, putting fear into many Xbox loyalists that Microsoft was focusing more television and home entertainment rather than the console’s main purpose. However, when the company discusses the Xbox One at E3, TV talk will be off the table.
Microsoft’s Xbox Live boss Larry Hyrb confirmed the news on Twitter, saying that the company’s press event at E3 “will have TV’s (or similar) on stage to show the games,” but “that should be the extent of TV talk in your #E3.” Hyrb confirms two things mostly: that there won’t be much TV talk, and games will be a big focus from the looks of it.
GTTV host Geoff Keighley also says that the E3 press events by both Microsoft and Sony will be filled with “lost of games and surprises.” He continues by saying that both press conferences by the two companies “will be the strongest in years.” This certainly makes sense, as this is the first E3 in years where Microsoft and Sony are showing off new gaming consoles.
During Microsoft’s reveal event for the Xbox One, the company talked a lot about new features that had nothing to do with gaming, such as watching TV and sports, thanks to that fancy NFL partnership. They also talked a lot about the Kinect and the different features that it has, most of which don’t even deal with gaming from what Microsoft showed off last week.
E3 starts next month, but seeing as it’s the last day in May, the gaming expo is just ten short days away. Apple’s WWDC is taking place the same week, with their keynote occurring during the same time as Microsoft’s press conference. Whether or not Apple is testing the loyalty of mobile game developers remains to be seen, but we can’t say that the overlapping events is a coincidence.
VIA: Kotaku
Xbox One E3 event won’t focus on TV is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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I didn’t think it was possible to build an entire ideabook around placemats, but interesting and unusual ones are not as hard to come by as I assumed. Not only are clever patterns and unique materials available to keep your spot neat, but the interactive placemat (primarily for kids, though I see no reason why adults can’t have the same kind of fun) has taken the dinner table by storm.
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New York Mets star David Wright will have to wait to see if he is chosen to play in the All-Star Game. But he already has the cougar vote.
CougarLife.com, a dating site for women of a certain age seeking men shorter in the tooth, named the 30-year-old third baseman the “hottest cub” among major league players.
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Graduates of Pitman High School in Turlock, Calif., got more than just their diplomas on Thursday. They also received a surprise visit from 49ers quarterback and Pitman alum Colin Kaepernick, according to the Modesto Bee.
Kaepernick attended the high school’s graduation to say goodbye to one of his former football coaches, Brandon Harris, who is leaving the school.
“I had to say goodbye to one of my good friends, one of the best coaches I’ve had, Coach Harris,” said Kaepernick on stage at the ceremony, in video by Merced Educational Television. “He was the first person to actually let me run the ball a couple times.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 31 (Reuters) – Birmingham is honoring its turbulent past by commemorating the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, which killed four young girls, and other historic events that were part of the civil rights movement in the Alabama city.
Today Birmingham is known for fried chicken and James Beard-nominated chefs, and a music scene ranging from blues and country to jazz and opera. It also has one of the finest art museums in the region, home to Old Masters and folk art.
Reuter correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most out of a short visit.
Friday
2:30 p.m. – Start with a visit to Sloss Furnaces, a towering monument to Birmingham’s steel era. The 1902-1970 mill, now a national historic landmark, is the country’s only preserved 20th century blast furnace. www.slossfurnaces.com
3:30 p.m. – Head to the Birmingham Museum of Art, which has the largest collection of Wedgewood china outside England. The free museum is also home to more than 25,000 artworks, ranging from pre-Columbian to postmodern. www.artsbma.org
4:30 p.m. – Sports fans should not miss the Alabama Sports Hall of Fall. Few states have produced more athletic champions, from track and field star Jesse Owens, an African American who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, to football teams that have captured the last four national championships.
5:30 p.m. – Head to the Renaissance Ross Bridge, the city’s only four-star hotel, and sip a cocktail while listening to the sounds of a bagpiper at sunset. www.rossbridgeresort.com.
7 p.m. – Visit the Hot and Hot Fish Club for dinner. Chef Chris Hastings won the Iron Chef America TV cooking contest with his grilled chorizo sausage. Also try his tomato salad, snapper and okra. www.hotandhotfishclub.com
8:30 p.m. – For some after dinner entertainment walk to Five Points South to listen to music. Try Zydeco, at 2001 15th Avenue South, which features Southern bands.
To hear a trio head to The Garages, at 2304 10th Terrace S., where chauffeurs once waited with Ford Model T cars. Underground Jazz (2012 Magnolia Ave. S.) features local favorite, Marian McKay and her Mood Swings. Dance on Bacchus’s roomy floor. (1928 11th Ave. S.)
Midnight – The Nick, where rock star Bono of U2 has been spotted, claims to have the hottest music and coldest beer. www.thenickrocks.com
Saturday
8 a.m. – Stop for breakfast at the Crestwood Coffee Shop at 5512 Crestwood Boulevard. It offers local coffee blends with quiche and is frequented by local artsy types.
9 a.m. – Begin your tour of the Civil Rights trail at Kelly Ingram Park, the site of famed marches. As you view the statues commemorating the protests call 205-307-5455 for a free audio tour.
9:30 a.m. – Cross the street to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which has original artifacts such as a bloodstained Ku Klux Klan costume. Volunteers are often “foot soldiers,” who marched in 1963. www.bcri.org
11:00 a.m. – Lunch at Niki’s West, where a 70-item steam table holds everything from country fried steak and collard greens to roast lamb with mint jelly. www.nikiswest.com
12:00 p.m. – Visit Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, which displays one man’s collection of more than 1,200 motorcycles, cars and racecars. www.barbermuseum.org. Check www.barbermotorsports.com for races or for the Porsche Sport Driving School.
1 p.m. – Take a hike on Ruffner Mountain, one of the country’s largest urban parks with more than 1,000 acres. Climb to the overlook to see the city and Alabama’s dense biodiversity. Red Mountain Park borders on the east side. www.ruffnermountain.org
2:30 p.m. – The Vulcan statue towers over the city as its symbol. The Roman god is the largest cast iron statue in the world and the symbol of the city. Climb or ride to the top for a view of downtown and the lush hills surrounding it. www.visitvulcan.com
3:30 p.m. – Feed giraffes, lorikeets and flamingoes at the Birmingham Zoo, and catch the Sea Lion Splash Show and Predator Zone for behind-the-scenes shows. www.birminghamzoo.com
5 p.m. – Cross the street and explore 25 gardens and 12,000 species of plants at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. www.bbgardens.org
6 p.m. – Visit the Avondale Brewing Company, a former house of ill repute, and try the Brothel Brown. www.avondalebrewing.com
7:30 p.m. – Have dinner at the legendary Highlands Bar & Grill, where an award-winning chef combines French style with Southern ingredients. Try the Beef Carpaccio, Mountain Trout and Crème Brulee. www.highlandsbarandgrill.com
9 p.m. – Blues lovers should head to Gip’s Place at 3101 Ave. C in nearby Bessemer. Gravedigger by day, bluesman by night, Gip Gibson hosts hot bands in his backyard. www.facebook.com/GipsPlace
10:30 p.m. – Head to the Lakeshore District for live music at 8th Avenue S. and 29th Street S. Try Ona’s Music Room for sexy soul, Bottletree for indie rock and Workplay for regional bands.
Midnight – Head to Marty’s for rock ‘n’ roll. www.martysbar.com
Sunday
10 a.m. – Dress properly for a visit to the 16th Street Baptist Church where a bomb killed four girls in September 1963. Four women in white start the singing with a cappella gospel. www.16thstreetbaptist.org.
1 p.m. – Lunch at the Irondale Café, inspiration for the movie “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Try the fried chicken and fried green tomatoes. www.irondalecafe.com (Editing by Patricia Reaney)
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Understanding electronics is tricky. Electricity is invisible, the components are cryptic, and the concepts are hard to grasp. That’s where LightUp comes in. This is an AR-based system for teaching electronics by allowing kids to build little projects and “see” what the components are doing using augmented reality.
The projects snap together with magnets and you can send juice through the circuit to light up LEDs and turn on buzzers. However, when you take a picture of the circuit with your phone, LightUp adds animated lines to show you what the electricity is doing. While it’s not particularly useful for simple circuits – there’s not much going on – it’s particularly cool in that it tells you when your diodes are aligned wrong or your transistors aren’t working.
For $99 you can get a mini kit that includes an Arduino micro-controller as well as variable resistors, light sensors, and LEDs. A $39 kit offers considerably fewer parts but can be used to make a “morse code buzzer, night light, dimmer switch, [or] lunch box alarm.” I personally, could use the lunch box alarm to keep the kids out of my jellybean container.
LightUp is already fully funded. The project has a few competitors, including LittleBits but the AR capabilities really sell this kit. Rather than focusing on blind experimentation, LightUp offers just a bit more in terms of STEM education.
If you’ve noticed that comedians and feminists have been butting heads more and more lately, you’re not alone. With “rape jokes” at the heart of the ongoing discussion, there have been no shortage of articles, blogs, tweets and Facebook rants about supposed sexism in comedy, what is and is not ok to joke about, and whether criticism is the same thing as censorship.
On Thursday, “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell” took the conversation to the next level and held a debate between Jezebel writer Lindy West and comedian Jim Norton. Both Norton and West made strong points, hearing each other out without giving up much ground to the other side.
While only a 6-minute version of the debate aired on FX, “Totally Biased” has released the entire thing online and we highly recommend you watch it above.
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