Mar 19
This Is A 3D Printed Kayak
Posted in: Today's ChiliEver wanted to buy a boat but couldn’t swing the cost? Well, print one. That’s what the guy behind Grass Roots Engineering did. Read More
Mar 19
Now who might deserve that? And why?
(Credit: GoodFor)
Traditional forms of currency just aren’t current any more.
They’re made of stupid, old-fashioned things like paper and metal.
Everyone knows that real value can only be online, virtual and, at best, semi-sincere.
So along comes the iOS app called GoodFor, which allows you to create your own personalized, meaningful and even entirely insincere IOUs, good for as long as you decide they’re good.
This emotional Bitcoin is the brainchild of Satoshi Nakamoto, who, I understand, worked on some very secret and emotional projects at many institutions such as the US Postal Service and Starbucks.
I’m sorry, I don’t have that quite right. The GoodFor app was created by coupon company SnipSnap, which, for all I know, invented Bitcoin.
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Mar 19
The new HTC One (also known as the HTC One 2014 or by its codename the HTC M8) that is set to hit the market not too long after its official announcement later this coming March 25, has just been officially certified by Chinese wireless authority Tenaa.This is not the first time that we have talked about Tenaa approving a device, either, as the Xiaomi Redmi 2 has been spotted, too. The new HTC One flagship smartphone will arrive with a 5″ Full HD display, measuring 146mm x 70.5mm x 9.5mm and tipping the scales at 157 grams. These happen to be quite close to the Sony Xperia Z2 where its dimensions are concerned, where Sony’s device comes with a 5.2″ display that flanked by stereo speakers.
HTC One 2014 Certified By China’s Tenaa original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Mar 19
LUUV is a camera stabilizer that lets you video fast moving action more-or-less shake-free due to its 3D printed design. What LUUV promises is something like the ‘democratization’ of the steady-cam. Instead of having to hire a very expensive piece of equipment, you could shoot action video with the LUUV and a GoPro or smartphone. Read More
Mar 19
When we saw the Oculus Rift Crystal Cove headset at CES we were blown away. It was incredible
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Mar 19
Sony has just announced that the Android 4.4 KitKat system update has been released for its Xperia Z Ultra, Z1, and Z1 Compact smartphones. Apart from that, do expect Android 4.4 KitKat to also arrive on the likes of the Xperia Z, ZL, Tablet Z, and ZR later this May. As for folks who happen to still tote the older Xperia T2 Ultra, E1, and M2, you too, would be able to enjoy Android 4.4 KitKat in due time.
Sony Xperia Ultra, Z1 And Z1 Compact To Receive Android 4.4 KitKat Updates original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Mar 19
Project Morpheus unveiled
Posted in: Today's Chili
Are you looking forward to a slew of new gaming experiences down the road with the hot selling Sony PS4? Well, we have good news for you. From the floor of the Game Developers Conference 2014 , Sony has taken a step forward in an attempt to breathe new life into the world of gaming by introducing Project Morpheus, which happens to be SCE’s prototype virtual reality (VR) system that will play nice with the Sony PS4. It does seem as though SCE has placed a whole lot of emphasis on virtual reality in order to move the game industry forward, and Project Morpheus happens to be an innovation that SCE clearly believes is capable of shaping the future of games.
The new technology that is implemented in Project Morpheus is said to be able to deliver a sense of presence, where as a player, you will actually feel as though you are within the game, and your emotions would definitely be a whole lot more real than ever before. I am quite sure that giving a runout on Project Morpheus would be a whole lot more different than Nintendo’s Virtual Boy which was a failure.
The existing Project Morpheus prototype comes with a head mounted display with 1080p resolution and a 90 degree field of view. There are also accelerometer and gyroscope sensors built into the head mounted unit, while the PlayStation Camera is capable of accurately track head orientation and movement. This translates to the fact that as your head rotates, so too, will the image of the virtual world rotate intuitively in real-time.
Apart from that, Project Morpheus also boasts of the new 3D audio technology that re-creates stereoscopic sounds in all directions and is capable of changing in real-time, depending on your head orientation. Other than playing nice with the PlayStation Camera, Project Morpheus will also work alongside DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller and PlayStation Move to deliver an easy-to-use, plug-and-play VR experience.
Press Release
[ Project Morpheus unveiled copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Mar 19
GateKeeper Locks Your PC Automatically, Perfect for the Lazy and Security Conscious
Posted in: Today's ChiliAn interesting new product is on Kickstarter that those who often lose things and are too lazy to lock their computer each time they walk away from it will appreciate. The product is called GateKeeper and it is a combination of a Bluetooth locating device and a proximity lock.
The proximity feature will automatically lock and unlock your PC or Mac when you walk away from it. That will keep your machine from sitting unprotected until your screen saver password protection kicks in.
The Bluetooth locator feature is just what it sounds like. It is a feature that will set off an alarm on your smartphone if you walk away from something you have tagged like a smartphone or bag. A pledge of $35(USD) or more will get you one GateKeeper this July. Fundraising ends at 11am CDT tomorrow, so you’ll want to move quickly if you want one.
Mar 19
If you’re still not paying attention to Oculus VR and the Rift headset — the folks at the forefront of virtual reality’s recent rebirth — what are you doing? Okay, we’ll forgive you. It’s still just a development kit after all, and even the latest…
Mar 19
At the Oppo Find 7 press conference,
Oppo announced the O-Band wearable fitness device, their contribution
to the host of existing wearable fitness devices on the market. Functionality
includes a pedometer, a sleep monitor and an alarm clock. As well as
the regular bells and whistles, the O-Band works as a phone locator, and
a remote shutter so you can take photos with your phone from a
distance.
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