A bridge that deploys huge inflatable buoys to slow storm surges. A barrier reef grown from minerals harvested by electrical currents. An artificial island protecting the most surge-prone neighborhoods. Most of us are bracing for a blizzard this week, but the winners of a recent design competition, Stormproof, are imagining how to protect cities for the next summer storm season.
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We know one of the main reasons why most people purchase an external hard drive is in order to keep those files that are most precious to them off of their computer. The last thing you want to happen is for your computer to completely shut down, leaving your memorable photos, music and any other important documents completely inaccessible. But sometimes, backup storage solutions could fail as well, which is why Seagate is announcing its new Rescue and Replace plans.
Seagate Offers External Drive Protection Plans Called Rescue And Replace original content from Ubergizmo. 
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We’ve highly regarded Liquipel for its clever “watersafe” nanocoating, which has been known to give phones the same protection from liquids and other materials as an IPX7-certified device. That doesn’t prevent physical damage from occurring, however, so the company’s announcing Skins, its answer to drops, hammers and plenty of other things that cause blunt force trauma. Even better, Liquipel claims that it requires a three-step dry installation process that doesn’t involve squeegees, water bottles or bubbles; once you’re done, you’ll enjoy a “literal shock absorber” for your trouble. Skins for the iPhone 4S and 5 should be available today for under $20 on the company’s site, while the Samsung Galaxy S4 will soon follow (it’s currently listed as “out of stock”) and other models will be ready in the coming months. Check out the video and press release after the break.
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Samsung’s going all out with its Galaxy Camera accessory lineup. In addition to the cases and Flip Covers we saw at Unpacked earlier this week, the company had some external flashes and professional-looking holsters on hand at its IFA booth, including a grip-mounted adjustable strobe, a ring light set and a sophisticated carrying rig, complete with hinged barn doors to block out unwanted glare. There were also hard covers in multiple dark colors, a handful of soft rubber-looking covers in light colors like aqua and lime green, along with an oversized wireless charging pad mock-up. In typical IFA fashion, booth attendants were unable to provide any information whatsoever, so it’s anyone’s guess what any of these gadgets cost, or if they’ll even make it to market. It’s also unclear whether or not any of the accessories are functional at this point, or simply mock-ups of add-ons under consideration. In the meantime, you can take a closer look in the gallery below.
Filed under: Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera accessories include flashes, wireless charging pad, barn doors (eyes-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve seen the ins and outs of Samsung’s first Android-based digital camera, but how about an outer shell? You likely won’t be transporting this junbo point-and-shoot in your pocket, making a variety of protective options a necessity. First up is the Flip Cover — a camera-friendly variant of the Galaxy original, with a slide-in design and a large protective flap to cover up the LCD. There’s also a full-on carrying case, which slips open to reveal the lens while offering a bit more protection. And, if you’re going au naturel, you’ll want to suit up with a wrist strap at the very least, offering a bit of insurance against potential slips and spills. We don’t have pricing and availability info to share, but like the camera itself, it looks like there’s a bunch of color configurations to choose from, all pictured in the gallery below.
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Need a case for that Galaxy Camera? Samsung’s got you covered (eyes-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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