Jul 17
There are certain things we all look for in a huge passenger jet: safety, stability, comfort… but what about some insane acrobatics? Well, you’ll be pleased to see that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner can certainly provide the latter.
Jul 17
Imgur's had an overhaul, including a new search feature–which let's you find images by title, tag,
Posted in: Today's ChiliImgur’s had an overhaul, including a new search feature—which let’s you find images by title, tag, image size, and image type—and user-suggested tagging. Basically, it’s way easier to find the right animated GIF now.
Jul 17
Remember DARPA’s aquatic drone that would roam the oceans, hunting down stealthy enemy submarines? Defense contractor Leidos has announced that construction has begun on the first of the fleet, with test cruises expected to begin at some point in…
Jul 17
Microsoft today announced that it’s cutting 18,000 jobs, the biggest round of job cuts in its history, as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. In a release, the company says that Nokia’s Devices and Services business, which it acquired for $5…
Jul 17
It’s a day of upheaval over at Microsoft as the company has announced it’s cutting 18,000 jobs, the bulk of which will affect former Nokia employees. At the same time, CEO Satya Nadella has written an email adding that some of Nokia’s X-series of…
Jul 17
Through a unanimous consent agreement, the US Senate has passed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act. Should this bill be approved by both Senate and House in its final form, it would once again make it legal for mobile phone owners to have their devices unlocked after their contract with a carrier has expired. This phone unlocking circus … Continue reading
Jul 17
Big combat aircraft offer big perks, protective armor arguably being at the top of the list. They’re not always ideal in certain situations, however, and that’s where the military’s tiny (relatively speaking) MH-6 Little Bird helicopter comes in. You might have seen renditions of the MH-6 Little Bird in video games (there’s a LEGO version available, too), but never stopped … Continue reading
Jul 17
Logitech protection+ case announced
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I suppose it makes perfect sense for you to have that kind of protective feeling over your brand new smartphone, especially if it happens to fall under the high end category. You would go to great lengths so that your smartphone does not receive any scratches or nicks, or even worse, suffer from dents due to an accidental drop. The question raised is this – just what kind of protective case should I get for my new smartphone then that offers a balance of quality as well as affordability? Logitech might have just the answer – only if you are rocking to a Samsung Galaxy S5 or an iPhone 5/5s, of course, thanks to the introduction of the Logitech protection+.
The Logitech protection+ will boast of a slim, yet ultra-protective, outer shell, where it is accompanied by flex-resistant corners and impact-absorbent channels. This will safeguard your smartphone from whatever the world throws at it, although this is not going to make your non-swimming smartphone waterproof – and this is where the Galaxy S5 has a clear edge over the Apple iPhones, since Samsung’s offering is not afraid of getting wet at all.
The Logitech protection+ case will boast of a hard polycarbonate body alongside impact-resistant polymers in each corner which will mitigate damage from impacts by absorbing shocks and dissipating them across the surface of your case. Apart from that, tucked within its polycarbonate shell, the case itself will boast of impact channels and a layer of thermoplastic rubber that will do their bit to absorb additional vibrations. Just for that added peace of mind, the Logitech protection+ case is said to exceed the U.S. Military drop-test standard (MIL-STD 810 G) for “rugged” devices, ensuring it will have no issues whatsoever protecting your phone from drops up to 1.8 meters high.
The case itself boasts of a hidden metal plate that will play nice with all Logitech smartphone mounts. This protection+ case will retail for $34.99 a pop when it arrives next month.
[ Logitech protection+ case announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Jul 17
If you’re a fan of scary video games, then you might be pleased to learn that Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have recently unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming Fatal Frame title that is expected to make its way onto the Nintendo Wii U console. The game is expected to see a release in Japan come the 27th of November, but unfortunately there is no telling when it will see a release stateside or in other parts of the world.
For those unfamiliar with the Fatal Frame series, it’s basically a horror game in which the player is tasked to take photographs of a haunted location to reveal the secrets of the place. Unlike other horror games that have guns, knives, and weapons, Fatal Frame’s goal seems to be more about scaring the player silly, but it’s still pretty awesome anyway.
According to Koei Tecmo, the latest title will introduce a new character that players control called Kozukata Yuuri. This is a girl who has the ability to see spirits who have been taken into the “Ghost World”, and she also has the ability to bring said spirits back into the real world. The company also goes on to state that this Fatal Frame title will be the company’s largest release to date.
As expected, the game will take advantage of the Wii U GamePad which will act as a camera to allow the gamer to take photographs of the spirits. In some ways it reminds us of ZombiU, a Wii U title that took advantage of the Wii U’s GamePad as well. In any case if you have a few minutes to spare, you can check out the trailer in the video above.
New Fatal Frame Trailer For Wii U Debuts
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Jul 17
One of the unique aspects of Blizzard’s MOBA, Heroes of the Storm, is that unlike other MOBAs such as DotA 2 where it’s pretty much the same map with everyday, Heroes of the Storm will have several different maps to choose from. Each map has a different objective and will allow teams to win in different ways.
For example with Blackheart Bay, heroes will be able to collect gold and when a certain amount of gold has been collected, the pirate ship will then fire at the enemy’s defenses, thus giving your team a slight advantage. Now as it stands, there are four maps to choose from – Blackheart Bay, Dragon Shire, The Haunted Mines, and The Cursed Hollow, but in case you didn’t think that was enough, Blizzard has announced the fifth map – Gardens of Terror.
The map will gain a new objective which is to task players with gathering seeds. According to senior technical designer, Meng Song, “After collecting 100 seeds, any player on the team can right click on the Fertile Soil inside their base to summon the almighty Garden Terror. That player will become the Terror and will be free to use the Garden Terror’s power to their advantage.”
The map will also introduce dynamic lighting where when it becomes night, the map becomes darker and visibility will be reduced. Mercenary camps will also be swapped out for night horrors at night as well, giving players different enemies to fight at different times of the day. Heroes of the Storm is still currently in alpha, although Blizzard has since opened it up to international gamers.
Blizzard Unveils New “Gardens Of Terror” Heroes Of The Storm Battleground
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