Monthly Archives: June 2015

Sony’s entire E3 2015 Wrap-up : Game Trailers Galore

Sony’s entire E3 2015 Wrap-up : Game Trailers Galore

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The entire Sony E3 2015 press conference and surrounding news, trailers, and everything in-between is covered right here. What you’re going to want to do is sit back and chill while we give you the low-down on every game Sony revealed and every experience you’re going to participate in over the next year. Sony brought heat to this year’s gaming convention, and it all begins with the big – huge, gigantic, massive set-up. When you’re up against what Microsoft suggests was the “greatest games lineup of all time,” you need to come correct.
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Audi sets track and economy records to make you love diesel

Audi sets track and economy records to make you love diesel

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Audi may not have persuaded Americans that diesel isn’t the Devil’s fuel but you can’t accuse it of not trying, setting both economy and performance records in Europe. When it comes to speed, it’s the Audi RS5 TDI competition concept setting a record time for a diesel around the Sachsenring, its 435 HP engine powering the car to complete a 2.2 mile lap in 1 minute 35.35 seconds. That, Audi credits, is down to its unusual electric compressor.
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Chris Evans is Top Gear’s “new” Jeremy Clarkson

Chris Evans is Top Gear’s “new” Jeremy Clarkson

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Jeremy Clarkson’s replacement for wildly-popular BBC show Top Gear will be Chris Evans, the broadcaster has announced. Evans, who currently presents a BBC Radio 2 breakfast show but who has a long track-record of UK television shows, will begin filming in the next few weeks, the BBC says. Clarkson left the show amid controversy earlier this year, fired after a “fracas” with a producer while recording an episode. Co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond initially played coy as to whether they would return, though later confirmed that they too would leave the show.
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Sony Xperia Z4v coming to America

Sony Xperia Z4v coming to America

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Sony announces Xperia Z4v, a device destined in the United States for Verizon alone. This device is the next in line for Xperia devices after the Xpeira Z3 released in 2014. This device is the direct descendant of the Xperia Z3v, the uniquely Verizon-carried edition of the Z3 in the United States. This device has a 5.2-inch Full WQHD “Triluminos” display – that’s LED with Sony’s “X-Reality” technology, technology they suggest provides a “wider palette of rich, natural colors and enhanced color depth and gradation without risk of over saturation.”
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Sony Dualshock 4 20th Anniversary edition to land in September

Sony Dualshock 4 20th Anniversary edition to land in September

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Sony is celebrating 20 years of playing using the Dualshock controller. To celebrate that milestone, Sony has a new Dualshock 4 20th Anniversary Edition control that will land in retail stores in September. The limited edition controller will come in original PlayStation colors. If you don’t recall, the original Playstation was grey.

Other than the grey color, the special edition Dualshock 4 has all the same features that other Dualshock 4 controllers offer. The controller will sell for $64.99 and it appears it will be available to purchase in the US and Europe.
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Galaxy A8 tipped to use Snapdragon S615 and 5.7-inch screen

Galaxy A8 tipped to use Snapdragon S615 and 5.7-inch screen

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Samsung Galaxy fans have specs of a new device to check out as some details on an unreleased Galaxy A8 smartphone have leaked. Along with the details come several images that show a nice looking device with a big screen. The Galaxy A8 is referenced as SM-A8000 and will run Android 5.1.1 and sport a Qualcomm S615 Snapdragon processor.

That processor is paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. A 5.7-inch screen with 1920 x 1080p resolution uses Super AMOLED technology. A 16MP rear camera is tipped along with a 5MP front camera for selfies.
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OS X El Capitan Preview – Ahoy there, captain!

OS X El Capitan Preview – Ahoy there, captain!

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OS X El Capitan isn’t a big of an overhaul update as Yosemite, but there are plenty of new features and design elements that keep a smile on my face. There’s a lot to be said for “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” and that’s exactly what Apple has done. In El Capitan, it’s all about performance and experience, and that could pay real dividends not only for power-users, but for mainstream users wanting to squeeze the most out of their Mac.
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Ultimate Ears Roll Review – A kooky Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears Roll Review – A kooky Bluetooth speaker

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The world is not short on Bluetooth speakers, but Ultimate Ears believes it’s risen to the challenge with the new UE Roll. Smaller – not to mention circular – sibling to the UE Boom and Mega Boom, its boldly embroidered front and bungee-cord toting back may conspire to look casual, but there’s some serious thought behind it. I summoned my most enthusiastic playlist and took a listen.
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Apple will have human editors running its News service

Apple will have human editors running its News service

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The big pitch for Beats 1 is that, rather than leaving the finding of new music to algorithms, humans will actively seek out and curate fresh tunes for our ears. Now we’ve learned that Apple will do the same thing for its Flipboard-style news aggregation service for iOS 9. 9to5Mac has unearthed a job advert confirming that Apple News will be run not by software, but by fleshy editors who will cherry-pick the most important stories to be delivered to your phones and tablets.
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Razer's VR platform gets Android support and position tracking

Razer’s VR platform gets Android support and position tracking

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Razer recently launched its Open Source VR intiative, complete with a virtual reality headset to get more developers into the VR game. The initial launch notably lacked Android support and positional tracking hardware, but it’s now filed those holes with its latest OSVR Hacker Development Kit (HDK) 1.2. The IR system is included in the kit price, including the 100Mhz IR LED system and a camera that provides 360 degrees of position tracking. Previously, Razer included IR position tracking designs and templates, but didn’t supply the hardware.
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Adobe brings its handy mobile design apps to Android

Adobe brings its handy mobile design apps to Android

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Back in October, Adobe delivered a new suite of mobile apps to iOS devices. Keeping its promise to include the Android faithful as well, the company’s Photoshop Mix, Color CC,Brush CC and Shape CC are now available for download over at Google Play. Creative types running Google’s mobile OS on their devices can expect to easily transform a photo taken with a phone into vector art with Shape CC, make images edits withPhotoshop Mix and build a collection of hues with Color CC.
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Tesla’s Model 3 will sire an affordable EV range

Tesla’s Model 3 will sire an affordable EV range

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Tesla’s new Model 3 EV will spawn a new sedan and crossover, the company has confirmed, as it readies its defenses against car industry stalwarts. The Model 3, expected to hit roads in 2017, will be the first car to use Tesla’s third-generation platform, intended to be more affordable than the current second-gen platform that the existing Model S is based upon.

Tesla chief technical officer JB Straubel discussed the follow-ups to the Model S at the the EIA Energy Conference in Washington D.C. today. While Straubel’s confirmation that Tesla is planning for cars “beyond” the Model 3 doesn’t really come much as a surprise, the exec nonetheless did begin to touch on how the firm might achieve founder Elon Musk’s ambitious sales goals.
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Range Rover 4×4 gets remote steering for off-road and tight parking spaces

Range Rover 4×4 gets remote steering for off-road and tight parking spaces

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The vast majority of people who purchase a Range Rover will never take the capable 4×4 vehicle off-road. Range Rovers are designed to make their way over just about any off-road terrain and on the off chance they do end up off-road, sometimes you need a spotter so you don’t end up stuck or damaging the vehicle. Range Rover has unveiled some cool remote control technology that will allow the driver to control the vehicle from their smartphone.
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Driverless car trials start on UK roads in 2017

Driverless car trials start on UK roads in 2017

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The dawn of autonomous vehicles looms over the UK, as a code of practice for their use is officially drawn up. That means we’re going to see driverless cars being tested on British streets for the very first time in 2017.

The UK government has developed the world’s first driverless car code of practice, outlining the protocols that need to be in place for tests to take place on the nation’s roads.
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Apple Watch 2 said to launch in 2016 with LG-made display

Apple Watch 2 said to launch in 2016 with LG-made display

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Expect a serious bout of déjà vu as the Apple Watch returns to our news feed, but this time it’s the sequel. Yep, that’s right, the rumour mill is already churning for Apple Watch 2, with new reports claiming that it will land in 2016 with the same display tech as its predecessor.

The Apple Watch only launched seven weeks ago, but people are already speculating on its successor. And lucky for them, we’ve heard a few things that will certainly be of interest.

According to MK News (via GForGames), the Apple Watch 2 will be released in 2016 – which isn’t particularly surprising since the original only launched on April 24, but nevertheless, there you go.
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Iron Man Galaxy S6 Edge sells for a staggering $91,000

Iron Man Galaxy S6 Edge sells for a staggering $91,000

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The Iron Man version of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge is any Marvel fanboys wet dream, but it takes Tony Stark’s bank card to even be in with a chance of snapping one up. Following its limited release, one particularly special model has just sold for a whopping $91,000.

The Iron Man-themed Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been causing quite a fuss in Asia, after it had a limited release in Korea on May 27.
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NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV update 1.2 – the best gets a boost

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV update 1.2 – the best gets a boost

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In addition to a new slew of games being released over the past few days, NVIDIA SHIELD is about to get a kick in the Android TV software pants. The first – and perhaps most important to those actively using SHIELD today – is the addition of a low battery notification for the SHIELD Remote. Before today, power would just run out and you’d have to make a guess at why you weren’t turning the volume up automatically. The SHIELD Remote is getting a “snappier response” upgrade as well.
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Start saving “several hundred dollars” for Sony’s Project Morpheus next year

Start saving “several hundred dollars” for Sony’s Project Morpheus next year

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With E3 officially kicking-off today, and Sony’s presentation for all things PlayStation just a few hours away, we’re about to be overwhelmed in new game previews and release dates. But if there’s going to be one big thing for Sony this year, it’s going to beProject Morpheus, the company’s virtual reality headset. An in-depth report from Wired has just revealed the two details that PS4 gamers are dying to know: the VR headset will launch in the first half of 2016, priced at “several hundred dollars.”
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Alfa prices up its stunning 4C Spider

Alfa prices up its stunning 4C Spider

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It’s the price-tag fans of droptop Italian exotica have been waiting for. Alfa Romeo has finally slapped a sticker price on the windshield of the 4C Spider, the convertible version of the aggressively-styled two seater shown off back in January at the Detroit Auto Show. Whimsical European-style motoring doesn’t come cheap, though, with the 4C Spider carrying a hefty $10,000 premium over its hardtop sibling.
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Porsche breaks Audi’s 24 Hours of Le Mans 5-year record

Porsche breaks Audi’s 24 Hours of Le Mans 5-year record

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Five years. That’s how long Audi has held on to the crown of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. But on Sunday, Audi yielded the title toPorsche, who hasn’t won the trophy since 1998. Porsche has just recently also returned to endurance race after 16 years of absence proving to be quite the surprise comeback. More than that, Porsche actually managed to nab five slots in the top five, with two of its cars earning the first two slots. Audi comes in at third and fourth.
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VW California camper has everything, even the kitchen sink

VW California camper has everything, even the kitchen sink

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We’ve seen Volkswagen cars that hit the road with much gusto, and ones that hit any type of road, but what if you wanted to live on the road, almost literally and completely? Lucky for you, there’s a Volkswagen for that too. Based on the T6 Transporter van unveiled just last April, the new California T6 line, composed of the Beach, the Coast, and the Ocean, come with all the amenities you’d expect, including lots of seat and bed space, gas stove, and, of course, a kitchen sink.
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'Fallout 4' special edition comes with a Pip-Boy for your phone

‘Fallout 4’ special edition comes with a Pip-Boy for your phone

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve wanted a Pip-Boy of my own since I first played Fallout 3. With the Pip-Boy Edition of Fallout 4, I’ll finally be able to make that happen with a real-life wrist-bound stat-tracker and menu system.

The wearable (I use that term lightly) comes with a companion app that’ll be available on Android and iOS, too. The mobile love doesn’t stop there either, because tonight Bethesda is releasing Fallout Shelter, an app that lets you design your own shelter in the game, tonight on iOS. Are your bathroom breaks ready?
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StarVR is a QHD headset with an ultra-wide field of view

StarVR is a QHD headset with an ultra-wide field of view

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Starbreeze, the game developer behind Payday 2, Syndicate and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is getting into VR. The company has acquired hardware startup InfinitEye and is developing its prototype VR headset under a new name: StarVR. The device is unique because it offers a super-wide 210-degree field of view, which is more than double the 100 degrees found on the Oculus Rift. The headset also boasts two 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) displays, coupled with a fresnel lens design to give players an immersive VR experience. Motion tracking is handled with fiducial markers on the headset (not shown) and a combination of gyroscopes, accelerometers and magnetometers.
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ZipChip Is A Pocket-Size Frisbee That Can Be Thrown Up To 200 Feet

ZipChip Is A Pocket-Size Frisbee That Can Be Thrown Up To 200 Feet

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Like Frisbees, you can throw the ZipChip over long distances, allowing you to use it to play outdoor games with friends and pets alike. Unlike regular throwing discs, it’s designed to fit in your pocket, ready to be pulled out and thrown into the air any time you get the urge.

Measuring just 2.5 x .5 inches (diameter x thickness), you can carry it at all times, giving you a potential source of amusement any time you need to make room for play. Bored at the office, need a little recreation? Play a game of catch across the office floor. Want to give your dog a little exercise at the park? Make him chase after the darn thing. Want to get into a pissing contest with other dudes at a party? Put some money on the line and bet on who can throw it at the furthest distance.
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Vespa 946 Emporio Armani: Fashionistas, Your Scooter Is Here

Vespa 946 Emporio Armani: Fashionistas, Your Scooter Is Here

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Since its release two years back, the Vespa 946 has held its place as the top-of-the-line scooter in Piaggio’s lineup. So if you were a fashion icon looking to drape your brand on a two-wheel utility ride, the 946 had to be your model of choice. And here we have that in the form of the new Vespa 946 Emporio Armani.

A collaboration between the two iconic Italian brands, the new scooter takes the 946’s original design and dresses it in Armani’s signature touches. From the subdued color palette to the visible branding to the sportier saddle, it gives the limited edition model a clean, identifiable style all its own.
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Pocket Skater 2 Camera Dolly Folds Into A Portable, Easy-To-Carry Size

Pocket Skater 2 Camera Dolly Folds Into A Portable, Easy-To-Carry Size

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If you’re going to shoot professional-looking videos on your DSLR, you’ll need somewhat professional tools to help you do it. When it comes to camera dollies for shooting moving footage, it’s going to be hard to top this highly-portable Pocket Skater 2.

Made by Edelkrone, it’s a collapsible dolly that compacts to the size of portable Bluetooth speakers (2.1 x 5 x 1.8 inches), all while weighing just a single pound. It looks a little too thick to actually fit into your pants pocket like those audio devices would, but a bag pouch would totally make a suitable-enough place to stash one in.
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Instagram Cleans up Its Website With Its Latest Design Overhaul

Instagram Cleans up Its Website With Its Latest Design Overhaul

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Missing many of the most important features of its mobile version, the Instagram website has often been seen more as a motivator to switch from your computer to your smartphone rather than an equal platform in functionality. With its latest update, Instagram has revamped the design of the website, removing the previously skeuomorphic design and the changing grid banner of images in favor of a simple header and borderless images arranged three across. These changes thus position the website as a photo viewer as opposed to the social network functionality of its mobile cousin, given the increasing numbers of creative professionals who use the platform as a portfolio of their work. Expect the design overhaul to be rolled out to all users by the end of the week.
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https://hypebeast.com/2015/6/instagram-cleans-up-its-website-with-its-latest-design-overhaul

Apple's 2015 Design Awards Winners

Apple’s 2015 Design Awards Winners

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The end of Apple‘s annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) also signals a slew of worthy applications that have been given the Apple stamp of approval with its Apple Design Award. Recognizing the best and most innovative iOS and OS X software, the awards are sometimes more of a marketing ploy for the tech behemoth than anything else, pushing its own products and programs. For example, this year’s award recipients seem to tick off several Apple-centered check boxes, such as having an Apple Watch app complement, using Metal on iOS (Apple’s graphic programming API), Force Touch Trackpad support and making innovative uses of in-app purchases. Despite the blatant self-promotion, there are noteworthy apps in the mix which are certainly deserving of the accolade.
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Leica Debuts Full-Frame Q Typ 116

Leica Debuts Full-Frame Q Typ 116

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Continuing to expand on the brand’s consumer-focused offerings, here Leica debuts the Q (Typ 116, in Leica terms) to the market. The camera is meant to iterate the high performance qualities of a full-frame sensor within a compact camera. The result is instantly striking and lives up to its German heritage: the Q is equipped with a 24-megapixel CMOS full frame sensor for richly detailed photographs in literally any lighting; features a 3″ touch LCD at the back with a refined user interface; shoots high-definition video up to 60 frames per second; features on-board WiFi and even a built-in flash. Interested parties can pick up the Leica Q from retailers and online now for $4250 USD.
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Inhabitat's Week in Green: fish domes and 3D-printed bridges

Inhabitat’s Week in Green: fish domes and 3D-printed bridges

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We’ve seen 3D-printed clothing, cars and houses — and now Amsterdam is building an entire bridge from 3D-printed steel! Designed by MX3D and Joris Laarman, the revolutionary pedestrian bridge will be constructed by multi-axis industrial robots. In other architecture news, Dubai has given the green light for a fleet of floating luxury islands to be built in The World archipelago. One World Trade Center opened late last year — and now it looks like New York City’s tallest building is about to get a new neighbor. Last week, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) unveiled a set of architectural renderings for Two World Trade Center, a 1,340-foot tower that will consist of a series of stacked boxes.
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