ZBOX PI320 - a personal computer that fits in your pocket

ZBOX PI320 - a personal computer that fits in your pocket

If you are going to buy a mini-PC and the main priority is its size, you will, no doubt, should be of interest from the company ZBOX PI320 Zotac. With dimensions of the phone (11.4h6.6h1.9 cm), this new product will please the owners 4-core processor Intel Atom Z3735F with frequency 1.33 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory, which can increase the microSD card of up to 128 GB. For connecting peripherals provided ports, HDMI, Ethernet, and 3 USB 2.0, as well as modules WiFi (802.11n) and Bluetooth 4.0. ZBOX PI320 will be on sale next month, priced at $ 199 with the operating system Windows 8.1, however, if desired, it can be replaced with Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora) or Android.

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Folding bike without a chain

Folding bike without a chain

Unique in its kind bike was developed and submitted to the Korean company Bygen. Hank Direct Bike interesting because of its design and the lack of a chain which connects the pedal and the rear wheel of the conventional bicycle as well as the original folding frame. Specifically for this vehicle was designed mechanism, which, according to the creators, not only saves users from the familiar to many problems with the chain, but also improves the efficiency of pedaling by 7-8%. The total weight of the bike is only 7 kg and the sliding frame greatly simplifies transportation and storage. Unfortunately, the currently available information about the price and date of sales Hank Direct Bike was not made public.

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Live photos Huawei Ascend Mate 7

Live photos Huawei Ascend Mate 7

Presentation smartphone Huawei Ascend Mate 7, which should become the new flagship of the company, is scheduled for September 4 and, despite the fact that prior to the event in less than a week, the manufacturer carefully hides all information about it. Nevertheless, fully leaks could not be avoided before appearing serve on possible characteristics of the device are now adding photos. Recall that on 7 Mate expect 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 8-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, 2 or 3 GB of RAM, 13 megapixel main and 5 megapixel front camera. Now, on the basis of published images, it can be assumed that the receive fablet fingerprint scanner to be located under the main chamber and the metal housing. It is worth noting a rather thin frame on the sides of the screen.

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Become one with your phone

Become one with your phone

Every day using your smartphone constantly monitoring calls and messages, we are experiencing, we are afraid to drop your favorite and expensive thing. But there comes a time to make gifts to yourself and your loved smart device. Such a gift can be a mount iRING . Stylish, comfortable, ergonomic design not only helps to keep your phone securely in their hands, but also become comfortable support when you place your smartphone on the table. 

Ability to control the tilt angle will allow convenient monitor calls and messages, view video. Size and ease of fastening are ideal devices and without weighing it down, and reusable adhesive surface, just in case you want to change or smartphone case, allow its use up to 100 times without leaving a trace. Style and functionality provide maximum comfort in use, and the ability to put the logo on the mount interested companies promoting their brands. Complete with iRing is iRING Hook - hook, which lets you conveniently attach your smartphone on the dashboard of the car. Bulky mounting on the windshield will no longer interfere with the review.

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Presentation of the iPhone 6 is scheduled for September 9

Presentation of the iPhone 6 is scheduled for September 9

What many have been waiting for finally happened. Apple has announced the date of the event, which introduced the world to its new smartphone iPhone 6. Over the last few weeks of the date of the presentation there were a lot of rumors, but now there is no doubt: the event is scheduled for September 9, what became known thanks to the invitation sent out by the company. In question can only program of events and a list of devices that will be presented to the public: in addition to the new generation of smartphones, which is known to be released in versions with 4.7 and 5.5-inch screens, Apple fans are waiting for information about the smart watch, which still virtually nothing is known.

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Impact X - a smartphone for work in extreme conditions

Impact X - a smartphone for work in extreme conditions

Protected in the market of smartphones in the near future there will be new from the company Pixavi. The device, called Impact X, was created specifically for people working in extreme conditions, so its protection can only envy: shockproof aluminum dust and waterproof housing conforming IP68, glass Gorilla Glass 2 mm thick, longer battery life (battery capacity of 3000 mAh) and resistance to extreme temperatures (from -20 ° C to + 45 ° C). In addition, a 4.3-inch screen allows you to operate the device without removing the gloves. Unfortunately, the developers did not publish data on which to judge the performance of the smartphone, however, given its target audience, expect him to run modern games is not necessary, but with the majority of applications the device should cope fine. As for the price Impact X, then most likely, it will be about $ 1,000.

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Leap Motion tested with Oculus Rift

Leap Motion tested with Oculus Rift

 

Controller Leap Motion, which was supposed to be a real breakthrough in the creation of gestural interfaces after its release proved a serious disappointment to many because of the fact that the technology has not yet been worked out so to be intuitive user friendly. Nevertheless, the project is not closed, it continues to evolve and is likely to receive greater success as a complement to the virtual reality helmets. Recall that the device is equipped with cameras that capture the movement of hands in the space that was originally intended as a replacement for the keyboard and mouse, but now may be an excellent alternative controllers for virtual worlds, like Myo . Due to its small size, Leap Motion can be installed on the virtual reality helmet in such a way as to "see" the user's hands, digitizing them and with high precision to carry traffic in the game, further exacerbating the effect of immersion. How successful will this effort, time will tell, but with the first tests of compatibility Leap Motion and Oculus Rift and their results can be seen in the video in the continuation of the post.

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Sellers Apple protesting again

Sellers Apple protesting again

Apple's flagship store in San Francisco the day before was the scene of protests both in store and on the approaches to it. About fifty protesters of the number of employees and activists opposed to Apple and its wage policy staff. The protesters claimed that the company underpaid workers in the retail network. Much of the protesters - members of the union SEIU (Service Employees International Union). They claim that Apple is constantly underpaid contract workers, such as security, cleaners and so on. 

Meanwhile, protesters say that Apple hires contract workers at half the regular units of the minimum rate, rather than to impose obligations on the part of staff staff and employees pay the extra money. According to local media reports, the protest lasted about two hours, after which the police surrounded the store and forced the protesters to disperse. 12 people were arrested. Earlier retail Apple employees more than once publicly expressed dissatisfaction. 

So, before about 20 000 retail Apple employees claimed that Apple does not allow them to bring lunch to work with him, but on the other hand does not organize the food in the workplace. As a result, the employees behind the counter for 10-11 hours are not able to take food during the working day. Furthermore, in a number of stores daily security staff scours bags outlet to ensure that the staff does not steal the company's products.

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HTC has announced a 64-bit Android-smartphone

HTC has announced a 64-bit Android-smartphone

 A year ago, Apple released the iPhone 5S smartphone with a 64-bit processor, triggering a race for 64-bit depth in the mobile sphere. Now, after a year in the Android-world has its first 64-bit Android-smartphone. On the eve of HTC announced Desire 510 smartphone running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 410. first 64-bit chip in a smartphone - it's not a monster performance as Snapdragon 805, but he is able to implement the expanded memory addressing inherent in 64-bit chips. Technically Snapdragon - a single-chip quad-core Core A53 at 1.2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and support for LTE. Here in the available 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels, 5 megapixel camera, 8 GB of space (to accommodate a microSD), as well as battery 2100 mA / h. Though in itself a set of hardware HTC Desire 510 is a 64-bit, the smartphone does not work with 64-bit Android, as such, is not yet in production form. It works with 32-bit Android 4.4. The first "native" 64-bit will appear in Android L - version of the operating system that is still in development. A press release from HTC did not say when the smartphone will be available, but said that it will be sold in Europe, Asia and the USA.

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Google also wants to arrange the delivery with the help of drones

Google also wants to arrange the delivery with the help of drones

Google designed and tested autonomous vehicles that will be used for delivery of goods, BBC News reported on Friday night. The project is a research unit of the company - Google X, which is also responsible for the development of self-governing car. Work on the aircraft has been ongoing for two years, but until now has been kept secret. At Google, declare that, in the long term, expect to use drones for disaster management, delivering goods to isolated areas. 

Such devices can be used after earthquakes, floods or extreme weather conditions, to carry medicines, food or batteries in areas that are inaccessible to conventional vehicles. Originally conceived as a means of machine delivery defibrillators people with suspected heart attack. The idea was that the UAV can carry the necessary equipment faster than an ambulance. device successfully tested in Australia. Its wingspan of 1.5 meters, weight (with maximum load) - 8.5 kilograms.

 He is driven by four propellers. Earlier this year, the online retailer Amazon has presented a project to use drones to deliver small goods purchased via the Internet. In the Amazon say that the UAV can quickly deliver the order to the consumer, and the device itself requires playground just a couple of square meters to make a landing and subsequent takeoff.

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