If you’re not the type to take care of your belongings, you might want to check out Outlier’s new Minimal Backpack when you’re on the hunt for a new bag. You can think of it as the Tonka truck of carry-alls, except that instead of metal it’s actually made from a lightweight fabric called Dyneema that has a strength-to-weight ratio that’s about ten to fifteen times stronger than steel.
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Much has been said as well as done about the upcoming Nexus 5 as well as the upcoming Android 4.4 KitKat mobile operating system. The thing is, we have already seen both appear on a video, not to mention that earlier this morning, we reported that it could actually see an 18th October release. Well, it does seem as though things could change this time around, as there are more clues dropped by Nestle’s @KitKat Twitter account which posted a couple of musical references which could point to a possible October 28th release for the Android 4.4 KitKat mobile operating system update.
Firstly, the clue was depicted with the tune, “Everybody Dance Now,” which could be deciphered as C+C Music Factory’s original name, which happens to be The 28th Street Crew. As for the second clue, it might very well be an allusion to Michael Jackson’s This Is It movie, where it has arrived in stores on October 28th. Of course, these are but rumors and speculation as at press time, since C+C Music Factory did also release its “Gonna Make You Sweat” single on October 18th, while the album version of This Is It arrived on US shores this October 26th. Which is it gonna be?
Android 4.4 KitKat Could See October 28th Release Date original content from Ubergizmo. 
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You know H&R Block? Their logo is just a green…block. Very simple. Almost too simple. You may also remember how clothing chain Gap tried to simplify their logo in October 2010…and failed miserably, lasting less than a week.
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If you want to get a mobile device in your hands as soon as possible, the best way to go has always been to visit your local carrier’s retail store to attempt to pick up your device without being sold any additional accessories, plans or anything else sales representatives want to attach to your purchase. For the rest of us, online ordering has been a great way to get what we want without any hassle, but waiting days to receive our mobile device as it make its way across the U.S. to our doorstep isn’t very ideal either. That’s why Verizon Wireless will begin offering a same-day delivery program to its customers living in Philadephia. (more…)
Verizon Begins Offering Same-Day Delivery For Online Purchases original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If you were thinking that you’d never jump aboard a smart bike – or an electric bicycle for that matter – because you were a hardcore fixed-gear enthusiast for life, think again. The folks behind FlyKly have introduced a an entire electric/smart bike setup in a single rear wheel. Now bicyclists will be able to […]
It wasn’t all that long ago that GPS technology was a rare commodity. These days, nearly every handheld device has GPS-powered navigation and tracking technology built into it. But now global positioning systems have the potential to impact our lives in ways we couldn’t have dreamed of 10 years ago. The data provided by today’s GPS satellites can pinpoint the location of people and objects down to just a few meters.
This information can be used to power numerous improvements to our lives and safety. Here are a few examples of how accurate GPS coordinate data can be used to make the world a better place. GPS technology can be used to help do everything from improve delivery service, to preventing loss of property, to keeping our skies, roadways, families and pets safe.
One area in which GPS technology is making everyday life more convenient is in the area of delivery services. The technology can be used to not only ensure that drivers are following the most efficient route to their destination, but also can now be used to provide real-time data on the location of deliveries to both companies and their customers. One such example is the GrubHub food delivery service.
This local food delivery aggregator allows participating restaurants to share location data for delivery orders via an Android or iPhone app, so consumers can know exactly where their food is and when it will arrive at its destination. No more wondering if or when your meal will show up – all thanks to GPS tech.
Of course, global positioning data isn’t just for things like finding out where your pizza is. GPS data is frequently used by emergency responders to quickly find their way to victims of disasters, crimes, and accidents. Today’s Enhanced 911 emergency response systems are backed by GPS data.
These public safety systems leverage GPS and cell phone tower location data to try and instantaneously locate the caller, speeding response and ensuring accurate response location. Can you imagine being in an emergency situation where you can’t speak, or don’t have the time or focus to be able to report your location? Thankfully, GPS tech has got you covered.
Location coordinate data can also be used to track down lost personal property, but even more importantly can help find lost pets and children. One such application of this technology is the FiLIP, a forthcoming device that combines an emergency phone and GPS-based locator for children in a special wristwatch.
This gadget looks like an oversize watch, but it allows parents and guardians to not only track the location of their kids, but to be alerted if they leave a pre-set “safe zone” – such as school or a park. You can also call or message your child. The watch can even dial a tree of emergency contacts and record ambient sounds when its emergency button is pushed. Having this always-on connectivity to your child certainly can ease parent’s minds, and can definitely help save children from precarious situations. But it’s having accurate location data that’s the most critical component of such devices.
These are but a few innovations which depend on GPS location data, and the future remains bright for the application of global positioning technology. You can be a part of it by contributing your own ideas over at The Air Force Collaboratory in their “Launch of GPS IIF” project. This project will help the Air Force launch its own GPS satellite into the GPS Constellation, and is just one of three recently-launched projects which encourage the general public to participate in the conceptualization development of new technologies which can improve Air Force safety and efficiency, and contribute to the general safety and security of humankind.
Thank you The Air Force Collaboratory and Technorati for being sponsors of this article. All opinions expressed here are my own and the products mentioned are not endorsed by the U.S. Air Force.
Prior to Grand Theft Auto 5′s release, we learned Rockstar Games would require both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 players to install 8GB of data onto their hard drives prior to being able to play the game. This seemed like a pretty crazy amount of data to be installed, although EA has upped the ante as they will give Xbox 360 players the option to install 14GB of data onto their hard drives. (more…)
DICE Recommends Xbox 360 Battlefield 4 Players Install 14GB Of Content Onto Their Drives original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Breaking Bad was probably one of the most phenomenal shows we’ve seen in years; an instant classic that’ll be talked about for decades to come. Apparently, it’s also become a Cookie Clicker-inspired browser game too, courtesy of the folks at nullism.
Now, you are the one who clicks.
Got an adventurous spirit? A love of video? If either of those apply to you, then you’re likely well-familiar with GoPro. Heck, if you nodded “yes” to both, then there’s a chance you actually even own one. Every iteration of the camera has promised to bring your chosen activity to life in more …
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