HTC is just a few days away from revealing its new HTC One M9, but the surprise has been spoiled by a trio of leaked videos. Originally shown off by frequent Android leaker account @Upleaks, the videos below show the M9 in detail, including its design, as well as software features contained in the next version of HTC’s Sense UI.
The first video reveals a thorough overview of the M9… Read More
It seems that two competitors in the Google Lunar XPrize competition have decided that working together is far better than working against one another, and they have teamed up with hopes that they are able to stage the very first car race not on earth . but rather, in outer space. Now how about that for some sort of crazy idea?
The United States’ Astrobotics and Japan’s Hakuta teams made an announcement earlier this week that they intend to send their robot rovers all the way to the moon using the very same SpaceX flight some time in 2016. Astrobotics has already come up with a lander that is known as the Griffin which will allow the delivery of the pair to the surface, and these two will have the intention to vie for part of the $20 million grand prize pie.
In order to be declared as the victor, these solar-powered off-roaders will first need to make a trek of at least 500 meters – and apart from that, they will have to stream High Definition video all the way back to earth. Astrobotics CEO John Thornton claims that his company has a vision of a “’NASCAR on the Moon’ scenario, but I am not too sure whether the lack of speed as opposed to an actual NASCAR race is going to spice things up?
‘NASCAR’ Race On The Moon In The Pipeline? , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Huawei has just introduced their very first smartband that will be able to deliver LTE connectivity where wearable technology is concerned. Of course, there is more than meets the eye, since this particular band will be able to support Huawei’s 4.5G network that is all set to roll out commercially from next year onward. This particular band is capable of tracking a user’s fitness level as well as perform measurements of the wearer’s heart rate.
Should it happen to be similar to that of Huawei’s existing smartband, it ought to then arrive with a 1.4” OLED display, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity, and is also resistant to both dust and water. Don’t go about bringing this while you dive though, as it probably would not be able to withstand the pressure. This device will also come with an integrated LTE-M chip that is produced by Neul, a company that was picked up by Huawei in the previous year.
Huawei claims that their 4.5G LTE network is able to deliver data speeds that are as high as 1GB/sec and will be able to assist drones and enable Virtual Reality, now how about that for being truly versatile? This .5G pipeline more or less represents the very first time that a mobile network is focused on both people and things, as it supports up to 100K per cell connections via LTE-M, which is 100 times that of 4G.
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It looks like the folks over at Panasonic are pretty busy today, having rolled out a Firefox OS-powered TV, not to mention support for Freeview Play to boot. Just in case you are scratching your head as to what Freeview is all about, it happens to be the UK’s most-watched TV service, where it offers up to 60 TV channels, where there will be a dozen high definition versions available, not to mention being accompanied by 25 radio stations.
This brand new Freeview Play service will also expand its offering by a considerable margin, which would include the addition of on-demand content and catch-up TV, not to mention a certain level of app support. Freeview Play can be enjoyed without any additional charge at all, it will be similar to that of the rest of the Freeview service, where you will have to own new hardware before enjoying it.
Hence, the first TVs in the market that are capable of supporting Freeview Play would be those from Panasonic, which would open up access to the platform in its 2015 range of VIERA televisions. Guy North, managing director of Freeview, claims that “Freeview Play will put viewers back in control, and we’re delighted that Panasonic is our first TV launch partner.”
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Ever since Roku TV was launched, there has been a fair number of customers who have stepped forward to enquire about the availability of WatchESPN. Well, Roku is pleased as punch to make an announcement that WatchESPN is now accessible on Roku TV ain’t that grand and exciting news? Of course, the whole feel good factor does not stop there, since Roku is also working alongside Disney in order to deliver the likes of WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney Junior and WATCH Disney XD to Roku TV some time down the road, so keep your fingers crossed and ears tuned!
WatchESPN on Roku TV would be able to provide a one-stop destination that sports fans would love – as they gain live access to the likes of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, Longhorn Network, SEC Network and a whole lot more for customers who receive ESPN’s networks as part of their cable subscription which happen to hail from an affiliated provider. As for those parties who do not have a cable subscription, they will be able to gain access to the most recent news clips, too. I suppose it would not be too far out of place to say something along the lines of “Let the streaming commence!” [Press Release]
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The combine harvester looks like one of the more terrifying tools a farmer has at their disposal. But when shrunk to the size of a toddler, suddenly it becomes an adorable way for kids to scoot around their play room while sucking up bright yellow balls.
Raytheon’s 155mm M982 Excalibur extended-range guided artillery shell is being shrunk down to fit into the Mark 45 five inch deck guns that are deployed aboard the Navy’s Cruisers and Destroyers. This miniaturized sea-going Excalibur, known as the N5, could triple the range of current five inch shells and offer pinpoint ‘danger close’ fire support like never before.
If you’re a person with irrational fears of urban horror stories, stay far far away from this real-life video of two people falling into a sidewalk hole in Seoul, where sinkholes are a mysterious and apparently growing problem in the city thanks in part (maybe?) to super tall skyscrapers. They step off a bus—only to have the ground literally fall away. Luckily, they somehow escape with only minor injuries.
The primary purpose of a password is to serve as an unique verification identifier for a given user. Ideally, the password for a given website or service should be both random and unique; if the letters and/or numbers in the password follow any patterns, then they might be easier to guess by an intruder. For example, someone may put their birth year such as “1987” or “1988” in their password, which makes the passwords easier to remember, but consequently easier to break.
The 2015 Sony World Photography Awards started accepting entries last year, ushering in a months-long competition poised to unearth the best emerging and professional photographers around the globe. We’ve been following the contest since last September, showcasing the best entries submitted in categories like travel, arts and culture, landscape, nature and wildlife, architecture, people and contemporary issues. After weeks of poring over the professional and amateur shots, we’re pleased to finally present the shortlist of winners for this year’s awards season.
The annual Sony World Photography Awards, which dates back to 2007, has seen over 700,000 submissions in its lifetime, reaching artists in over 230 different countries. The 2015 edition alone attracted 173,000 entries from 171 countries. Its aim, firmly stated on the World Photography website, is “to recognize and reward the best contemporary photography in the world.” Winners of the contest are eligible for a $30,000 cash prize, digital imaging equipment and the chance to exhibit in touring shows in London and beyond.
While we still have to wait until April 23 to see the final list of winners, we have a preview of the 2015 shortlist below. Take a peek at the incredible selections and head over to the Professional, Open and Youth shortlist pages to see more.
See more selections from the World Photography Awards below.
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