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Going around on a bicycle is definitely one of the ways to go green, but do make sure that you are properly equipped to tackle the roads with plenty of motorists around who might not actually see you in their peripheral vision while driving. Well, as cyclists, we can sure as heck do our part, so how about introducing a little bit of technology into the mix as well? The folks over at Bike2Power, who happen to comprise of a team of die-hard cycling enthusiasts, has decided to introduce to the world of cycling cutting-edge technology through the announcement of the BikeConsole Smart Mount for the iPhone 5s.

Yes sir, this would mean that your latest smartphone from Apple, with TouchID and all, will be able to be mounted onto your two-wheeled ride. The BikeConsole Smart Mount is touted to feature more than ninety-percent touch screen sensitivity, where it comes in a sleek yet durable case so that users will be able to safely access their iPhone as they bike around on virtually any terrain.

Specially constructed for it to be able to handle even the most extreme of weather conditions, the BikeConsole Smart Mount has been assembled with a form fitting, silicon-lined shockproof case alongside an in-bracket safety lock and double-hinged closure. The durable case itself can be easily detached from the mount so that your handset will remain protected all the time. Apart from that, the case will also feature a SoundBoost microvent sealing technology, so that the user can experience louder and clearer audio.

While you are cycling, fret not if your stockbroker or other half is calling you, as this particular add-on has been designed to provide full phone functionality while you are on the move. The BikeConsole Smart Mount will boast of a 360-degree rotation, in addition to an antiglare screen membrane so that your eyes will be able to enjoy optimal viewing regardless of the angle. The asking price? $55.95 a pop at the moment.

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Microsoft and Sony both launched their new game consoles, PS4 and Xbox One, in November. Most retailers immediately sold out of stock which meant that those customers who weren’t able to get their pre-orders in had to wait until the consoles were back in stock. Both companies are working hard to ensure that there’s enough stock to go around particularly during the time when Christmas shopping picks up. A man in Colorado Springs wanted to buy a PS4 for his son as a Christmas present so he found a seller on Craigslist, met him and paid him an undisclosed amount. There was no console in the box, it was stuffed full of towels.

People are usually cautious about deals that originate on Craigslist, it is very easy to get scammed or worse, even robbed or physically hurt when you go to meet the other party. The father met with the ad’s poster in the lobby of a motel and handed over the money, the police hasn’t disclosed how much he was going to pay for the console. After handing over the money, he checked the box only to find towels inside. By then the other person ran to a getaway car already waiting in the parking lot and fled. The victim essentially spent several hundred dollars on towels that cost much less. There’s a lesson to be learnt here, always check the goods before you hand over the money and try your best to stick with official retailers when possible.

Man Buys PS4 Off Craigslist And Ends Up With A Box Of Towels original content from Ubergizmo.

So far there has been no official confirmation of when Nexus 10 2013 release is going to take place. The current Nexus 10 went out of stock on the Google Play Store back in October and it has not been restocked since then. This led to increased speculation that a successor is going to be announced soon, but so far nothing has been said about the next generation Nexus 10. As per the latest rumors circulating the internet, it is likely that Google might announce the tablet on Cyber Monday, which is tomorrow. Since there is no official confirmation, its best to take this rumor with a grain of salt.

Apparently Google is going to make the announcement on Cyber Monday because its hardware partner might be facing difficulties in production and to avoid the Black Friday and Thanksgiving shopping frenzy, the company has decided to make the announcement after the holiday weekend has passed. Previous rumors have suggested that perhaps ASUS has manufactured the Nexus 10, while it has also been rumored that Samsung might be manufacturing the Nexus 10 2013. Nothing is known for sure at this point in time. Though it wouldn’t come as a surprise if Google just announced the tablet through an official blog post, it did so for the Nexus 5 even when it was being speculated that Google will host a formal launch event for its next generation Nexus smartphone.

Nexus 10 2013 Release Expected On Cyber Monday original content from Ubergizmo.

Back in October when HealthCare.gov launched and then promptly became an enormous shit show, the Obama administration imposed December 1st as their deadline for getting the site’s act together. And today’s the day! So how’s stuff going?

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Despite the fact that I live in the city and have a really tiny lawn, I’m still really bad about mowing my lawn regularly. I think I’d rather stay inside and build things out of LEGO. But maybe if I had a LEGO lawnmower, I could kill two birds with one stone.

LEGO artist Sean Kenney has already beat me to the punch, having built this amazing lawnmower out of bricks. The full-scale mower was built using 13,704 individual LEGO bricks, and took Kenney and his assistants over 200 hours to design and build.

The mower was built for Kenney’s traveling LEGO exhibition Nature Connects, which is touring the U.S. through 2016. It’s currently on exhibit at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC through January 5, 2014, among many other amazing LEGO creations.

Unfortunately, the LEGO lawnmower isn’t functional, but that’s okay with me. I’d be happy to just sit and stare at it instead of cutting the grass anyhow.