Sony Vaio Fit 11A Recall Because Of Battery Overheating Risk

Sony Vaio Fit 11A Recall Because Of Battery Overheating RiskSony has sent out a warning to owners of the Vaio Fit 11A hybrid notebook, where the consumer electronics giant has claimed that the Vaio Fit 11A runs the risk of having its batteries overheat, resulting in the possibility of a fire. This would mean if you happen to own a Sony Vaio Fit 11A, you are strongly advised to stop using the notebook immediately. So far, Sony has received a trio of reports concerning issues with the notebook’s internal batteries, where overheating would lead to partial burns to the housing of the unit.

Unfortunately for Sony, this is not the first incident where Sony has run into overheating batteries. If one were to turn the clock back all the way to 2006, other than Sony, other computer manufacturers such as Dell and Apple, too, did issue high-profile recalls that affected millions of laptop owners after it was discovered that the batteries used in the aforementioned notebooks ran into the risk of overheating and of course, catching fire. And who was the manufacturer of those possibly defective batteries? Sony, of course.

Sony claims that they will “repair or replace the affected PCs at no charge, or to refund the purchase price for the affected PCs.” Expect additional information to hail from Sony in the weeks ahead, and it is best not to use your notebook Sony sorts this thing out. [Press Release]

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NYC restaurant inspectors could soon wear video cameras

Wearable cameras could soon see a more practical application than thrill-capturing GoPros. A new bill introduced by Republican Minority Leader Vincent Ignizio would bring wearable cameras to NYC restaurant inspectors. With more than 20 co-sponsors…

Oppo R1 Drops By The FCC

Oppo R1 Drops By The FCCHmmm, no this is quite an interesting development – the Oppo R1, which so happens to be a handset that was released in December last year, had decide to pay the folks over at the FCC a visit. Apparently, this FCC-bound Oppo R1 handset comes equipped with LTE connectivity, in addition to support for T-Mobile’s network band. Selected areas in the US too, would see this version of the Oppo R1 play nice with AT&T’s signal, and considering how no US carriers are offering this handset at the moment, chances are pretty high that it might end up as an unlocked handset over in the US.

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    Nikon Coolpix S810c Digital Camera Packs Android and Wi-Fi

    Nikon has unveiled a new digital camera called the Coolpix S810c that is its newest camera to use the Android operating system. Since the camera has Android on board, it is able to run apps and can upload video and images directly to social media.

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    The Android 4.2.2 powered camera can access any app available on the Google Play store and can send email directly from the camera. The S810c features a 16MP sensor and has vibration reduction to make images clearer. Optical zoom is 12x and digital zoom is offered to extend that range to 24x. On the camera’s back is a hi-res 1229k-dot TFT LCD touchscreen monitor, with anti-reflective coating.

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    Video can be recorded at 1920×1080 (30p) resolution, and in-camera image retouching is supported. GPS functionality in the camera tags the images with location data. The camera is available for pre-order now from B&H Photo for $346.95(USD).

    Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer 2: closer to truth

    This week another Guardians of the Galaxy trailer has been released with cuts far closer to what the final film will look like than the first couple of glimpses we … Continue reading

    This 80 MPH Badger Fits in the Belly of an Osprey

    U.S. ground forces are about to get an awesome new whip from Boeing’s Phantom Works: a petite combat support vehicle combining power, speed, and all-terrain traction to deliver soldiers to just about anywhere on Earth—without all the hiking.

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    Sprint’s cellphone for kids lets parents keep a close watch

    Many parents are comfortable with giving cellphones to teens, but young kids are a different story — how do you introduce them to mobile technology without also exposing them to all kinds of dangers? Sprint thinks its new WeGo phone is a good answer…

    Amazon Acquires ComiXology

    Founded in 2007, ComiXology has become a large part of the geek lifestyle and a major player in the comic book world. If you are a comic fans, it is part of your weekly reading. Now ComiXology is being acquired by Amazon.

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    The news has been largely positively received by users of the app. Amazon should certainly help this platform grow. Not everyone is happy though. Some people don’t like Amazon’s policies. However, those people need to take a deep breath. It just went down, so lets wait and see what happens.

    Press release:

    ComiXology’s mission is to spread the love of comics and graphic novels in all forms,” said David Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of comiXology. “There is no better home for comiXology than Amazon to see this vision through. Working together, we look to accelerate a new age for comic books and graphic novels.”

    “Amazon and comiXology share a passion for reinventing reading in a digital world,” said David Naggar, Amazon Vice President, Content Acquisition and Independent Publishing. “We’ve long admired the passion comiXology brings to changing the way we buy and read comics and graphic novels. We look forward to investing in the business, growing the team, and together, bringing comics and graphic novels to even more readers.

    Will this be a new age for digital comics? We sure hope so.

    [via Gizmodo]

    Volvo’s Inflatable Child Seat Concept Fits in a Backpack

    Volvo's Inflatable Child Seat Concept Fits in a Backpack

    At one time the military actually tried to develop inflatable planes that were strong enough to fly, but easy to transport. Those never materialized, but the technology involved—a drop-stitch fabric that can be inflated to very high pressures—has enabled Volvo to create an inflatable child car seat that’s just as safe as everything already on the market.

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    Amazing photoshop job turns dozens of pictures into one seamless image

    Amazing photoshop job turns dozens of pictures into one seamless image

    Image compositing is a common practice in digital art and advertising. But often the crazy extent of it is completely invisible. Like the image above, which is made of a few dozen separate pictures. This GIF—posted to Reddit—peels back the layers of one meticulously crafted scene.

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