Apr 22
Volkswagen’s Golf is no spring chicken – it just hit its fortieth birthday, in fact – but the new Golf R 400 Concept looks to reboot the modern classic in … Continue reading
Apr 22
4 Masterful Mosaics
Posted in: Today's ChiliUsing dots of paint, pointillists painted entire canvases with what was essentially one pixel of pigment at a time. Now, modern photo mosaics
Apr 22
We already know that Google has agreed to sell Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for $3 billion. The deal hasn’t jumped through all of the regulatory hurdles just yet but already rumors are circulating about the very first smartphone that will be developed by both companies together. The official China Mobile Alliance Weibo account published claims that the first smartphone from Motorola and Lenovo is destined for fall 2014.
Now this is certainly a tough rumor to swallow considering the fact that Motorola’s acquisition deal hasn’t been closed. Significant time is required to design, develop and produce a smartphone. It may take the deal a few months to complete so that may only leave a month or two at most for both companies to come up with a new handset.
The way this would make sense is if Google is already allowing Lenovo to work with Motorola on new products. While this is possible, there hasn’t been any confirmation from the companies involved that an arrangement of this sort has been reached.
No word as yet what Motorola and Lenovo’s first collaboration will be called. Lenovo is also expected to shake up Motorola branding. Apparently the “Motorola by Lenovo” brand might be under consideration, though nothing has been confirmed at this stage. The acquisition deal is expected to be closed in the coming months.
Motorola And Lenovo’s First Smartphone Reportedly Coming This Fall , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Google, Lenovo, Motorola,
Apr 22
When you have a pet, you oftentimes get very attached. Toys, special food, and plenty of treats are bought to keep them happy and healthy. However, they need lots of attention in the same way humans do, and if you’re at work for a large portion of the day, it can be worrisome that they’re getting bored.
If you have a cat, and want to make sure that they don’t just lay around all day, you’re going to need a way to keep them entertained. Oftentimes feathered toys and laser pointers are the best way of doing that, but if you’re not there to control it, then the Cat Power Tower might come in handy. Just turn it on, and any time your feline friend comes near it will start spinning the top which has four toys on it. After they get tired and leave, it will shut off after about 15 seconds. This is of course mounted on a 32” high scratching post so your cat doesn’t feel the need to take it out on the walls.
There are two different versions of the Cat Power Tower. There is the regular scratching post, and a three tiered tower which is made of bamboo and can support over 200 pounds. Just plug it in and watch them flip out over feathered, scrunch ball, or mice toys at the top. The scratching post will cost around $120, while the three-tiered is around $250. This is a great idea, but be prepared to buy backup toys for the top, as they likely won’t last a week.
Available for crowdfunding on Indiegogo
[ The Cat Power Tower will play with the cat when you’re away copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Apr 22
Nest launched its very first thermostat back in 2011. The product quickly became popular due to its ability to adjust itself after “learning” the user’s habits. Earlier this year in January Google announced that it has acquired Nest for $3.2 billion. Nest was founded by Tony Fadell, who previously worked at Apple. We expected that Google will gradually integrated the product into its ecosystem and it certainly has. Today the Nest thermostat has officially gone on sale through the Google Play Store.
The formal announcement comes a day after we first spotted Nest on Play Store. Listing for this product was pulled shortly after, leading us to believe that Nest wasn’t exactly supposed to go on sale at that moment. Through Play Store the Nest Learning Thermostat costs $249.
To commemorate Earth Day, Google will plant a tree for every Nest unit sold today through its store. So if you’ve been meaning to pick one up today would be the best day, get your Nest fix and make Mother Nature happy in the process.
Google is currently selling the thermostat through its store in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Currently it lists shipping estimates between 1-2 days, however if sales are really good, one can expect shipping times to slip.
Nest Thermostat Is Now Available From The Play Store , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, Home, Google, nest,
Apr 22
Esquire editor Ryan D’Agostino will be taking over as Editor-in-Chief at Popular Mechanics in a few
Posted in: Today's ChiliEsquire editor Ryan D’Agostino will be taking over as Editor-in-Chief at Popular Mechanics in a few weeks. Godspeed Ryan, we can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Apr 22
Nest hits Google Play for Earth Day
Posted in: Today's ChiliNest’s smart learning thermostat has been added to the virtual shelves of Google’s Play store, coinciding with Earth Day as Google stresses the eco-friendly credentials of the smart home tech. … Continue reading
Apr 22
Electronic music duo George and Jonathan dropped their new record, III, overnight in the form of an interactive website that shows you a visualization of every single note that’s played on the record. It’s hypnotic.
Apr 22
Time Warner Cable will sell a $99 Fan TV box that streams cable TV and internet video
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Last summer Fanhattan showed off its Fan TV box that promised to put cable TV on the same level as internet streaming services, but with the odd twist that cable TV providers would be the ones to sell it. After a short test period with Cox Cable last…
Apr 22
NVIDIA’s Android based handheld gaming console, the Shield, is due for an update later this year. While it is not known as yet exactly when the company plans on launching a successor, rumors have already started floating around about what we can expect. The latest is accompanied by benchmark results of a Shield 2 prototype. Apparently the next generation handheld console will tout NVIDIA’s own Tegra K1 system-on-chip coupled with a whopping 4GB of RAM.
Assuming that the specifications of this prototype are true, Shield 2 will then surely pack a mean punch. The existing console has a Tegra 4 quadcore processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. One can only imagine the sheer power that would be provided by NVIDIA Tegra K1 with double the RAM.
The previous console had a 5-inch 1,280×720 pixel resolution multi-touch display. While its not known if NVIDIA plans on increasing the size, the benchmark results hint at a possible 1,440×900 pixel resolution display for the Shield 2. Presumably the company wouldn’t want to go past 6-inches to maintain a proper handheld profile, but nothing can be said for sure at this point in time.
No word as yet about NVIDIA’s plans of launching a Shield successor. The company is yet to talk about it so we’ll have to wait for official word on the specifications before we can be truly sure of its power.
NVIDIA Shield 2 Might Feature Tegra K1 With 4GB RAM , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gaming, NVIDIA Shield, tegra k1,
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