Apr 09
The world is full of things you can’t see
Apr 09
Sometimes you just have to march to the beat of a different drum. Or from that of a drum in your streaming library of choice. Either way, we’ve got a handful of portable audio options that could make said strides a bit more enjoyable. If fact, three…
Apr 09
Samsung has launched its Gear 2 smartwatch that looks to be a pretty slick wearable if you happen to own a compatible Samsung smartphone. If you don’t own a compatible device, you are out of luck. The geeks over at iFixit are our go to source for seeing what gadgets look like on the inside, and they’ve just published their teardown of the Gear 2.
The strap comes off the Gear 2 easily, which is to be expected since the straps are meant to be swapped as wanted. Taking off the case requires nothing more than removing four screws. Each of those screws has a gasket around them and the case has a gasket too to keep water out of the electronics.
Once inside, the iFixit guys identified the following major components:
- Samsung KMF5X0005M (likely DRAM package with 1 GHz dual-core CPU layered beneath)
- Maxim Integrated MAX77836 (likely micro-USB interface controller and Li+ battery charger)
- STMicroelectronics 32F401B 32 bit ARM Cortex MCU
- BCD Semiconductor Y831 audio codec
- Samsung MP65M gyroscope
I’m impressed by how much hardware is inside that small case. One nice feature they found is that the battery is easily removable if it needs replaced.
The entire watch is well packaged and easy to fix, leading iFixit to give the device a very respectable repairability score of 8 out of 10.
Apr 09
Major League Baseball is bringing back a classic. But while resuscitating an old title could sometimes create a double-edged-sword effect of sorts, that’s not stopping MLB from taking the chance to reboot the R.B.I. Baseball series. Most importantly,…
Apr 09
Who wants to steal crappy old cars better suited for the junkyard than the road? Car thieves with a fine understanding of New York law, of course. While car thefts have gone way down in New York, thefts of junky old cars has gone up—all because a quirk in the state’s laws makes it easier to turn junk into profit.
Apr 09
Professional photographer Blair Bunting takes some really awesome photos. He’s also an aviation freak. So much that he has flown in a F-16 twice—and he’s the honorary commander of the USAF 425th FS (Singaporean Air Force). He captured the incredible shot above in his latest flight with the Thunderbirds. Here are some of his photos:
Apr 09
It’s awesome how you can buy something and it will show up on your doorstep the same day, or the next. Fewer and fewer people take the long way around of shopping in stores, only to find they don’t have exactly what they’re looking for. We’re getting to a point where Amazon can provide you pretty much anything, at amazingly cheap prices.
Seeing that we all forget things around the house until we absolutely need them, Amazon is launching the Amazon Dash. This will let you keep a virtual shopping list by either saying or scanning the item that you need. This can be used by your whole family, and you can add items as you go. This connects via your home WiFi network, and will put everything you scan in a cart on your Amazon Fresh account. All you need to do after that is go on your computer or mobile device, purchase your items, and schedule a delivery.
You can hang this on the fridge, or in a convenient location in the kitchen. Of course, Amazon Fresh is only available in Southern California, as well as the San Francisco and Seattle areas, so this doesn’t really apply to anyone who doesn’t live around there. This device is free, but the Amazon Fresh service costs $300 a year, and you’re not likely to find bargain-hunting deals. To get in on this action for those who are in that area, you’ll need to get an invitation email.
More information on Fresh.Amazon
[ AmazonDash will make sure you never need to leave your home again copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 09
Siri, Cortana and Google Now are all inspired by the computers that Dave Bowman, Captain Picard and Iron Man use on a daily basis. But what if you wanted to turn your home into a voice-activated haven without those sorts of resources? Well, thanks to…
Apr 09
Siri, Cortana and Google Now are all inspired by the computers that Dave Bowman, Captain Picard and Iron Man use on a daily basis. But what if you wanted to turn your home into a voice-activated haven without those sorts of resources? Well, thanks to…
Apr 09
A new cancer study brings more bad news to the e-cigarette industry. Scientists exposed human bronchial cells to e-cig vapor and found that it altered the cells in a way not dissimilar to tobacco. In other words, that delicious, seemingly risk-free nicotine vapor might not be so benign, after all.
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