Feb 21
Feb 21
A dog walker examines the giant hedgehog in a London park.
(Credit: Video screenshot by CNET)
If Sonic is the first name that pops into your head when hearing the word “hedgehog,” British naturalist Sir David Attenborough wants to change your perceptions about the prickly creature.
A life-like hedgehog statue, measuring 7 feet tall and 12 feet long, covered in coconut fiber and over 2,000 wood spikes, was unveiled on Clapham Common in London to launch Attenborough’s new nature series, “Natural Curiosities” on UKTV this week.
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“Natural Curiosities is a really unusual series so we thought the best way to mark it was by doing something quite surprising,” Catherine Catton, UKTV senior commissioning editor said in a video posted to YouTu… [Read more]
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Feb 21
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Feb 21
Samsung’s Unpacked5 Event Trailer Suggests Galaxy S5 Could Be Rugged, Built For Selfies
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Samsung has a new teaser out for its “Next Galaxy,” which will be unveiled February 24 at an event during MWC in Barcelona. The short video, which clocks in at just over 35 seconds, features a series of vignettes and snapshots with overlaid text offering up one-word summaries of what the new hardware is all about.
Of course, whenever a company rattles off a string of buzzwords it’s probably best not to read too much into it, but there are some specific moments during this video that call to mind previously rumored features of the upcoming Galaxy S5, and some terms are given more focus and time than others during the montage.
There’s “Wet,” for instance, which calls back claims that the new S5 will be a rugged phone with water and dust resistance. Samsung previously released an iteration of its S4 called the “Active” that offered these benefits, but it would make sense to see the company turn this into a standard feature for its main flagship device, especially given that competitors like Sony already do this with their own top-tier devices.
Other focal terms include an “Alive” segment and “Outdoor” bit, both of which would seem to reinforce the idea of a smartphone ready for rugged use. There are also a number of suggestions that Samsung could bring improved camera features to the device, including some powerful selfie tricks.
The ultimate reveal is just three days away at this point, but for the impatient, that just means there’s still around 72 hours breaking down this clip frame by frame and evaluating all the editing decisions at a granular level for clues about what’s in store for Samsung’s next-generation flagship.
Feb 21
Jakks Pacific’s new Max Tow Truck may not look particularly special on the outside, but it’s always what’s on the inside that counts. And in this case the insides are hiding a super-strong geared-down electric motor that lets this little tow truck push or pull up to 150 pounds.
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Feb 21
Microsoft has announced that it is looking for Xbox One owners to preview the next update for the console. The next update will land in March. Hopefully this time out … Continue reading
Feb 21
Honda has announced that it is rolling out a special edition of the CR-V SUV for drivers in the UK. The special edition of the SUV will come in black … Continue reading
Feb 21
Sailfish to invade Android devices first by launcher, then full firmware assault
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There’s a certain glamor to new mobile platforms that offer something different from established players, but nobody wants to spend hundreds on a new device just for a dabble. For those intrigued by the MeeGo-derived Sailfish OS specifically, Jolla…
Feb 21
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Feb 21
Amazon has announced a significant change for its streaming movie and video services in the UK is coming next week. Amazon will be combining its Amazon Prime Instant Video and … Continue reading
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