The folks at iFixit have taken to Microsoft’s latest slate, the Surface Pro 3, to see how it fares for those who dare go the DIY route. As with its brethren, the tablet proves difficult to deal with — the display glass ended up broken by Stage 6. The SSD can be replaced by users if they can get the … Continue reading
Panasonic may not be as active in the smartphone rat race anymore, but it isn’t completely out of the rugged mobile device ring yet. It has just revealed the availability and pricing of two of its newest devices, the Windows Embedded-powered Toughpad FZ-E1 and the Android-powered Toughpad FZ-X1, both very rugged 5-inch tablets. Yes, you heard it right. Panasonic is … Continue reading
HP has what it calls “The Machine”, practically a researcher’s plaything for experimenting on emerging computer technologies. One such technology that is already quite close to becoming a reality is HP’s “memristor”, a portmanteau of “memory” and “resistor” that could forever blur the boundaries between non-volatile disk storage and and volatile RAM. The concept of a memristor is hardly new … Continue reading
We have heard reports that Apple could be working on a new MacBook Air. Granted it might not necessarily be a 12-inch fanless design like it was speculated in the past, but a report from DigiTimes is suggesting that Apple has a 12-inch MacBook Air in the works that could begin production as soon as Q3 2014.
This seems to be more or less in line with what we have heard from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in the past. According to Kuo’s predictions, he seems to think that Apple will have 12-inch all new design MacBooks towards the end of Q3 2014. The schedule does seem a little tight, depending on when exactly in Q3 will Apple begin production, but given that Kuo has been pretty accurate in the past when it comes to predicting Apple’s plans, perhaps it is possible.
However DigiTimes claims that the external design of the MacBook Air will remain the same as its predecessors. It will utilize a unibody aluminum chassis, but the changes in design will reportedly be under the hood, where Apple will make changes to the MacBook Air’s battery and internal component layout. They also expect that the new MacBook Air will sport a Retina display.
As it stands the MacBook Airs come in 11-inch and 13-inch options, so a 12-inch model will be a nice in-between for those who want something slightly larger than an 11-inch display. In any case take it with a grain of salt for now, but what do you guys think? How does a 12-inch MacBook Air sound to you?
12-inch MacBook Air To Enter Production Q3 2014 [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
If you’re the sort of person who truly cares about the audio quality coming from their headphones, their phones, their computers, or home theater system, you might be pleased to learn that Dolby has revealed that they will soon be bringing their Dolby Atmos sound technology to the living room in the future.
For those unfamiliar with Dolby’s Atmos sound technology, it has been primarily used in theaters to help channel sound from all directions. Dolby cites examples such as the movie Noah where the sound of rain truly sounded like it was coming from above, and the roar from Godzilla made moviegoers feel how tall and monstrous Godzilla was.
While Dolby has yet to announce which devices will come with their Atmos technology, they have reassured that this will not require users to install speakers in their ceilings. “Our partners will offer new Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers that produce full, detailed overhead sound from speakers located where your conventional speakers are now. If you already have speakers that you love, you can choose an add-on, Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker module that complements your existing speakers.”
Dolby expects that the hardware will start showing up in the next few months, so like we said, if you’re really particular about your sound, you’ll want to keep an eye out for it.
Dolby Atmos Sound Technology Coming To Homes Soon , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Drones are expensive. Or at least the good ones are, so if you’ve always wanted to try your hand at flying a drone whether it be for fun or to film some pretty cool angles, you might require some capital. Well the good news is that if you’re a student at the University of South Florida, you might be pleased to learn that the University will soon be allowing their students to check out drones via the school’s library.
As it stands, the University of South Florida currently has two drones available for students to check out. The drones in question are the DJI Phantom 2 Vision models. Speaking to ABC Action News (see video above), USF’s nancy Cunningham believes that the drones will provide students with a unique perspective depending on their field of study.
For example she says that students studying architecture will be able use the drones to fly over a structure and understand the building’s dimensions in real life, as opposed to having to study photographs or drawings. However some have expressed their reservations about the drones. Some believe that the drones might be too unreliable and crash too often for it to be of any use.
Others are more concerned about the invasion of their privacy, where it could potentially be used by students to spy on other students. This is understandable as the privacy concerns over drones has been talked about in the past. It wasn’t too long ago that the French football team were outraged when they noticed a drone watching them during their practice session for the World Cup.
USF To Allow Students To Borrow Drones From The Library , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
When it comes to the manufacturing of the components needed for Apple’s iPhone, there are many companies involved. There are companies involved in creating the processors, the RAM, the camera, the casing, the display, and so on. Now according to a report from a couple of months ago, it was revealed that Catcher Technology would be the company responsible for manufacturing the iPhone 6’s metal body.
However according to a report from China’s Economic Daily News (via DigiTimes), it has been rumored that Apple has rejected Catcher’s iPhone chassis, instead choosing to place short-term orders with their other partners, such as Jabil and Foxconn. Apparently this is due to manufacturing defects that connect the plastic and metal parts in the case which were allegedly caused by the anodizing process used by Catcher.
Apparently to sort this issue out, it could take Catcher anywhere between 2-3 months, meaning that Apple will need to turn to other manufacturers for the time-being if they are hoping to get the iPhone 6 ready in time. Previously it was rumored that Apple would be kicking off production of the iPhone 6 in July.
Both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models are expected to be produced at the same time, suggesting that there might not be a delay in the 5.5-inch model’s release, as earlier rumors have suggested. Both Foxconn and Pegatron have also been tasked to help assemble the final product. In any case hopefully these defects and switching of manufacturers won’t cause any unnecessary delays.
Catcher Runs Into Issues Manufacturing The iPhone 6′s Metal Body , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
We’re sure you’ve seen some sci-fi movies where the food that is eaten resembles capsules. Essentially this dispenses the necessary nutrients in the person’s body in an instant, without having to go through the hassle of cooking and eating. Convenient, right? Well it seems like Nestle is hoping to come up with something similar in the future.
The company, known for their Nespresso coffee capsules are hoping to create something similar, except that it will be food instead of coffee. The company’s researchers are actively working on tools that will supposedly be able to analyze a person’s nutritional needs on a personalized and customized level, so the tool thinks you’re lacking in vitamin C, it will give you more of that.
The project has been given the codename “Iron Man” back at the company. Speaking to Bloomberg, Nestle’s health institute’s director, Ed Baetge was quoted as saying, “Iron Man is an analysis of what’s missing in our diets, and a product, tailored to you, to help make up that difference. In the past, food was just food. We’re going in a new direction.”
It’s definitely an interesting idea but if you were hoping to be able to consume your food in the future like you would with the Nespresso coffee, you might be in for a wait as Nestle estimates it could take them years to develop, but what do you guys think?
Nestle Developing A Nespresso Of Nutrients , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
The Nexus line of Google smartphones has been something of a hit for Google in the past couple of years. The hardware specs have been getting better, and the more affordable price tag has worked in Google’s favor too. That being said, many are wondering the rumors are true and that the Nexus lineup could be killed off.
According to the rumors, the Nexus lineup could be cancelled in favor of the Google’s Android Silver program, however according to a recent post by Ausdroid, they claim that one of their sources has informed them that the Nexus lineup will continue to live on, at least for one more device in the form of the Nexus 6.
Previously it had been rumored that the Nexus 6 could be killed off in favor of Android Silver, but now their sources inform them that it is still on. They claim that the device will pack a larger 5.5-inch display, which is an increase of 0.5-inches from the Nexus 5. Unfortunately they did not mention who might be in charge of making the device.
Just last week LG confirmed that they would not be making the Nexus 6. It is unclear if they were simply being coy because they didn’t want to raise any suspicion or if it’s because it was simply the truth. In any case take it with a grain of salt for now, but hopefully Google will have some news for us later this week during Google I/O.
Nexus 6 Might Not Be Dead, Yet [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
SEATTLE, June 24 (Reuters) – Prominent Seattle hiking enthusiast and author Karen Sykes, whose body was found near Mount Rainier after she disappeared during a trail hike, died of hypothermia, an official in Washington state said on Monday.
The 70-year old, who has written books and newspaper articles on hiking in and around Mount Rainier National Park, was reported missing there by a companion hiker late on June 18 after she failed to return from a stretch of the eight-mile Owyhigh Lakes Trail, park official said.
The pair, who split up when they reached a portion of the route that was covered in snow, had agreed to meet up later.
Local coroners on Monday identified Sykes and said she died of hypothermia, though the exact circumstances and the extent of her injuries were not immediately known, according to an official with the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s office.
National Park Service rangers on Saturday suspended the search for Sykes after finding the body of a woman, though the body had not been identified.
A secondary cause of death was given as heart disease, the Seattle Times newspaper reported, citing the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s office. (Reporting by Eric M. Johnson in Seattle; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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