Coming Soon: An Atomic Clock That Can Fit in Your Pocket
Knowing what time it is down to the very last sliver of a second is easy — but only if you happen to have an atomic clock in your pocket. Unfortunately, most such devices wouldn't fit. In fact, there probably wouldn't even be room in the average studio apartment. But all that may be about to change.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing what they say is a highly accurate atomic clock the size of a Rubik's cube, measuring about 2 inches (5 centimeters) in each dimension. The clock could one day be used to keep time in places where conventional clocks, like the ones on a cell phone, don't work — like underwater or in war zones, where signal jamming limits connectivity to satellite networks — the researchers said.
Like other atomic clocks, the MIT prototype keeps time by measuring the natural vibration, or oscillation, of cesium atoms in a vacuum. All atoms oscillate at a particular frequency when they move between two energy levels, but since the 1960s, cesium's frequency has been used to define the length of one second. Essentially, one second equals 9,192,631,770 oscillations of a cesium atom.
Original Source: http://www.livescience.com/48799-miniature-atomic-clock.html
Sunn Lights: Sync with the Rhythm of the Sun
Sunn lights promote healthy living and create vibrant spaces by continuously changing color and brightness in rhythm with the sun.
Sunn is a highly efficient, app-controlled LED light fixture that continuously changes color and brightness in rhythm with the sun. Sunn uses state-of-the-art technology to automatically mimic what's going on outside - down to the minute - to help your body tune in to rhythms found in nature. Sunn fills entire rooms with high-quality light and transforms any home or office into a vibrant and healthy space.
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emberlight: turn any light into a smart light. by emberlight
Mold your lights around your life. Control any dimmable bulb with your existing WiFi and phone. Automate with proximity awareness.
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WEDG - The World's Most Secure, Complete Cloud Solution
A revolutionary cloud email & storage solution with 512bit encryption, 1TB of storage, is developer friendly & has no monthly fees.
Day to day, we all rely on cloud based technology solutions for our email, data storage and online collaboration. Unfortunately, it is becoming apparent that the companies we trusted to provide us with these solutions have not always had our privacy concerns at heart.
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Day to day, we all rely on cloud based technology solutions for our email, data storage and online collaboration. Unfortunately, it is becoming apparent that the companies we trusted to provide us with these solutions have not always had our privacy concerns at heart.
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Sony Xperia Z3 Release Date, Specs & Features: Launching At IFA 2014, September 3
Sony's Xperia Z3 has been snapped in
leaked photos alongside the Xperia Z3 Compact
The Sony Xperia Z2 has
only been on store shelves a matter of months and already we're looking at a
growing pool of leaked information which suggests an Xperia Z3 successor is
well into development and on the way to an announcement around September time.
That might sound quick, and it is, but it's all part of Sony's new
approach to development. The company has previously said that the conventional
12-month development cycle can't keep pace with technological innovations.
There's more than a grain of truth to that, but Sony's new six month development
cycle does run the risk of alienating consumers who feel they've only just
bought the new model, only to discover a newer one is rapidly approaching in a
matter of months.
One other potential pitfall is that phone development is already rather
immobile, by that we mean: two, three, or even four or more handsets are
usually planned in one go and a production process is set in motion over a long
period of time - it's not very flexible to change according to market trends.
The six month cycle means that level of planning has to go even further, and
could make it even less able to adapt to whatever happens in the
meantime.
All of this aside, the Sony Xperia Z3 is apparently real, it's
happening, so what do we know about the handset so far?
Sony Xperia Z3 Release Date
Sony previously revealed its intention to operate a six-month
development cycle for its flagship devices, which resulted in seeing the Xperia
Z2 released around that many months after the Xperia Z1 first broke cover. So
it seems, the company was serious about that claim. If it sticks to it, which
seems likely, we can expect to see the Xperia Z3 appearing, as the Xperia Z1
did, at the annual IFA conference in Berlin, Germany, this September. That's
also what the rumour mill is current saying, so it all fits.
September 3?
According to a TechnoBuffalo and a
“trusted source” the Xperia Z3 will be announced by Sony at a pre-IFA 2014
press conference. The source claimed it would take place on September 3, two
days before IFA officially begins. It would make sense as it’s the custom for
the larger manufacturers to announce their new flagships a little while before
the start of the event.
The source also shared news that the Xperia Z3 would be coming to the
largest network in the US. T-Mobile will be
stocking the handset and it will be available soon after the
announcement.
New information – via Vodafone Germany – suggests the Xperia Z3 and
Xperia Z3 Compact will get a release immediately after IFA 2014. The memo
– written in German –details a competition the network is running across its
stores in Germany and, interestingly, both the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact
are mentioned.
But the really interesting thing is that the competition is listed as
ending on September 30. If true – we 've no means of verifying the memo
– that means both handsets will be launched and in store by the close of
September.
Sony Xperia Z3 Design
The very latest leak comes courtesy of @evleaks with a set of images showing off
the slightly softer design in greater detail. The snaps once again reiterate
that Sony's "One" design language isn't going anywhere, but has been
refined with a closer-fitting metal surround and smoother edges.
A leak emerged via Xperia Blog, which
obtained a couple of images from Chinese social network Digi-Wo. It's the first
time we've seen what's alleged to be the Xperia Z3 as a full smartphonerather than simply parts, and better
yet it's pictured alongside the Xperia Z3 Compact.
We can see the front fascia of both devices and it's interesting to note
that as per earlier rumours the bezels appear to have narrowed and the
aluminium surround sits more snugly to the bodywork - similar to Huawei's
Ascend P7.
Yet more images of a handset claimed to be Sony’s next-generation Xperia
Z3 have popped up on China’s Weibo platform. As per previous rumours, the leaked
information points to a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU and the same optics as seen
aboard the Xperia Z2.
The Xperia Z3 will also ship with Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box, based
on the leaked settings menu.
Twitter leakster @DooMLorD_XDA supplied some details about a new
design for the Xperia Z3. It looks like there are going to be some very slim
bezels and a slim handset profile overall coming in at 7mm thin. To put that in
perspective: the current Xperia Z2 is 8.2mm thin.
Sony Xperia Z3 Specs
@evleaks has once
again outed some more information about the Xperia Z3 with a set of specs for
the device. It claims to have heard the phone has a code designation D6653 and
will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chip clocked at 2.4GHz, an
Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB of RAM, a 5.1in 1080p display, 16GB of onboard storage,
Android 4.4.4 KitKat, and a 20.7MP camera sensor.
That same GForGames source mentioned above also gave us a little hint at
what is under the hood, which is a bit of an upgrade over the current Z2
specs. There will be a 1080p display as well as a powerful Snapdragon 805
CPU, which has been clocked at 2.7GHz. On top of that there's 3GB of RAM and
the return of that 20.7MP main camera.
Meanwhile, the Xperia Z3 Compact is said to feature the following specs,
according to Phandroid:
§ 4.5-inch display,
§ Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
processor / Adreno 330 GPU
§ 2GB RAM
§ 20.7MP rear / 2.1MP front
facing cameras
XDA
developer DooMLoRD tweeted out a screen shot
allegedly taken from the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, adding further fuel to the
speculation that development and testing of Sony's next flagship handsets is
already well underway. Taken at face value and considering HTC, Samsung and LG
are tipped to be working on reboots of their respective 2014 flagships, the
move begins to make sense. Sure this kind of sucks if you only just bought the
Xperia Z2 but look on the bright side: there's no word on a release date, so it
could be a good long while before these handsets' are released
commercially.
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iPhone 6 release date, news and rumors
The new iPhone could be one of the most pivotal devices in the Cupertino
brand's history - with the iPhone 5S andiPhone 5C simple updates to previous models, there's a lot of pressure heaped on
the iPhone 6.
As per usual, the
internet is awash with rumor, speculation and downright lies over this
next-generation handset, which is why we spend our time trawling through each
nugget of info, debating its merits and curating it into this easy-to-read hub
for all things iPhone 6.
According to a
survey of 4109 US consumers the iPhone 6 is the most anticipated Apple
smartphone ever, with interest easily outstripping that of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5.
We've already been
given a small sneak peak at what Apple may have in store for us on the iPhone 6
thanks to the announcement of iOS 8 at WWDC - from a bigger screen and camera to health monitoring and more
storage.
Some of you might have been expecting the iPhone 6 to have debuted in
2013, but given the iPhone's history - from the 3G onwards, there's always been
a half-step S model before the next numbered iPhone - we were never going to
get the 6 until 2014.
In fact, it will
technically be the iPhone 8 when it finally launches... but hey, who's counting
these days? It's unlikey to arrive alongside the new iPad, which
is expected a few weeks later in October.
One thing is for
sure, with the Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, Sony Xperia Z2 and HTC One M8 now out in wild, Apple needs to be on its game with the new iPhone - and
many believe a bigger screen is simply a must.
Cut
to the chase
·
What is it? A major revision of the iPhone including entire design
·
When is it out? September 2014 seems most likely
·
What will it cost? Prices are likely to start at around £550 / $944 / AU$1006
Latest update: More
images claiming to show the front panel of the iPhone 6 have emerged, showing
just how much larger the 4.7-inch version could be compared to the current
4-inch models.
iPhone
6 release date
The iPhone 6 release date will be in 2014 and it's looking increasingly
likely that we'll see it in September, which would fit in nicely with the
rollout of the newly announced iOS 8.
Apple has launched
the last few iPhones at a special event in September, so the smart money has
always been on September 2014 for the iPhone 6's arrival - followed by a new iPad Air launch in October.
Not to mention the
fact that according to ifun.de Apple is restricting holidays during September for employees at German
Apple Stores, which strongly suggests a new hardware launch then.
It's looking
increasingly likely that we'll see more than one Apple handset this year
though. KGI's analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has thrown his hat into the ring and seems to think a duo of new iPhones will be released, with a 4.7-inch iPhone coming out
towards the end of the third quarter and a 5.5-inch iPhablet hitting the market
late in the fourth quarter.
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Why the iPhone 6 may not be released until October
When will the new iPhone be released? (Picture: Stuff)
Look anywhere on the internet and you will find endless articles associated with Apple’s 2014 iPhone 6.
But with its much anticipated release, the iPhone 6 may not be available by the rumoured September launch date after all.
Production challenges related to its sapphire glass display along with simple consumer anticipation to maximise sales are two reasons that the iPhone 6 may not be released until October.
Launch delays are complex and in some cases deliberate. Competitor device launch considerations and delivering on large-scale demand are success factors that cannot be overlooked by the manufacturer. Apple also wants to make sure the top mobile development companies have time to make really good apps to showcase the new iPhone.
iOS 8, sapphire glass and other hot news
Apple’s direct website reports their latest iOS 8 operating system is ‘coming this fall’. Since the iPhone 6 will utilize iOS 8 to bring users seamless picture and file management across devices along with improved photo app editing, it seems conveniently aligned with a later iPhone 6 release date.
Reported low-yields of product necessary to produce the highly anticipated sapphire glass feature is another reason to consider an October release date. In addition to iOS 8 and sapphire glass delays, various production issues like trying to work around battery size and touch sensor technology may also play a role.
Size matters
When contemplating competition, Apple is actually ingeniously focusing on their devices internally. Since a couple of different sizes will be available, they want to remain diligent about launching their 4.7 inch device, and then allowing the 5.5 inch model to hit the market down the line. Keeping products exciting and bringing new features to consumers is what Apple does incredibly well.
While size may be an initial difference in an alternative iPhone 6 model, this strategy can easily set the stage for additional device progression like a better camera or faster processor by the time it launches.
Demand
Apple has enjoyed iDomination with their followers in regard to their iDevices. Consumers loyal to Apple products enjoy an array of benefits like high-quality peripherals such as camera attachments and headphones, excellently balanced screen sizes, and attractive aesthetics combined with easy-to-use technology. It’s not surprising that consumers are chomping at the bit for a confirmed release date for iPhone 6.
With Apple as dedicated as they are to customer support, it also makes sense that they will only launch iPhone 6 when the company is fully ready to meet the needs of all consumer transactions and associated support needs. In addition to providing a consistent user experience, Apple devices are immensely compatible with each other and deliver all of the app function that most users need. With somewhere around $10 billion invested in their app market, Apple has done well to provide integrated hardware and software capabilities in their devices.
As Apple products evolve, it’s exciting to see the unique features that set their devices apart from the competition.Even if consumers have to wait for the iPhone 6 to launch as late as October, its faster processor, iOS 8 and new features will be well-worth the extension.
Further, a later launch date will allow iPhone 5, 5c and 5s users to enjoy their devices just a smidge longer.
Original source:
http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/05/why-the-iphone-6-may-not-be-released-until-october-4822196/
Headbones: Bone Conduction Headphones open your ears to more
by James Talbot
Use your head to amplify sound. 3.5mm jack acts as a Bluetooth receiver to other headphones. Use for running, cycling, walking & more
Resting on your temporal bone, Damson Headbones wirelessly transmit audio to your inner ear while keeping your ears clear to hear what is going on around you. Yet also allow you to shut off background noise when you need.
They are Bluetooth enabled bone conduction headphones which sit just in front of the ear, on the temporal bone. They utilise the acoustic properties of the human skull and its natural ability to work in tandem with the inner ear by sending audio vibrations to the inner ear, maximising the sensory experience of sound and music, whilst minimising the likelihood of hearing damage. check more details>>
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Use your head to amplify sound. 3.5mm jack acts as a Bluetooth receiver to other headphones. Use for running, cycling, walking & moreResting on your temporal bone, Damson Headbones wirelessly transmit audio to your inner ear while keeping your ears clear to hear what is going on around you. Yet also allow you to shut off background noise when you need.
They are Bluetooth enabled bone conduction headphones which sit just in front of the ear, on the temporal bone. They utilise the acoustic properties of the human skull and its natural ability to work in tandem with the inner ear by sending audio vibrations to the inner ear, maximising the sensory experience of sound and music, whilst minimising the likelihood of hearing damage. check more details>>
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Driver type: Incisor Diffusion Technology - micro vibration driver
- 3.5mm Line in - cable your MP3 player
- 3.5mm Line out - Headbones act as a Bluetooth receiver allowing you to use your own favourite headphones.
- Bluetooth: Version 4 CSR APT-X Lossless
- Battery type: Built in Lithium Ion
- Battery size: 320mAh
- Playback time: Up to 10 hours (bone conduction) 20 hours Headphones.
- Standby time: Up to 300 hours (12 days)
- Built in microphone: For Handsfree calls
- Support for two simultaneous connections: Yes
- Auto switch for call answering: Yes
- Water resistant: IPX5 supported
- Frequency response: 60hz - 20khz
- Cables: Micro USB for charging
- Protective Case: Glasses style case for protective storage and pouch for ear buds.
- Weight: 80g (2.8oz)
- Warranty: Two years excluding battery (one year)
Spark- The Watch That Keeps You Awake
by Blanc Watches
"Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake." - Dale Carnegie
Spark- the Watch that Keeps You Awake
It's another average workday and you are sitting in your office, groggily filing away papers or typing a document. After a while, your head droops down to your chin and your eyelids slowly fall like curtains. Five minutes pass and you are dead asleep and oblivious to everything around you.
You're not alone. In fact, one out every five Americans have trouble staying awake during the average workday.
We created Spark to help you overcome fatigue and drowsiness so that you can be as efficient and focused as possible. Check full details>>>
"Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake." - Dale CarnegieSpark- the Watch that Keeps You Awake
It's another average workday and you are sitting in your office, groggily filing away papers or typing a document. After a while, your head droops down to your chin and your eyelids slowly fall like curtains. Five minutes pass and you are dead asleep and oblivious to everything around you.
You're not alone. In fact, one out every five Americans have trouble staying awake during the average workday.
We created Spark to help you overcome fatigue and drowsiness so that you can be as efficient and focused as possible. Check full details>>>
How to Make Windows 8 or 8.1 Look and Feel Like Windows 7
By Avram Piltch, LAPTOP Online Editorial Director
If you have a PC with Windows 8 or 8.1 but miss Windows 7, there’s no need to downgrade. Following a few simple steps, you can make Microsoft’s current operating system look and feel almost identical to its predecessor. Here’s how to bring back the Start menu and the attractive aero glass theme how to hide other Windows 8 elements like the Charms menu.
Step 1: Swap the Start screen for a Start menu
Without a doubt, the most unfamiliar (and, for some, most annoying) feature of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 is its tile-based Start screen. Where Windows 7 lets you choose from a list of applications by pulling up the Start menu, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 make you go to a completely separate screen just to launch an application or conduct a search. Windows 8.1 places a Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, but don’t be fooled; it does nothing more than take you back to the same tile-based Start screen when you click it. Read more details>>>
If you have a PC with Windows 8 or 8.1 but miss Windows 7, there’s no need to downgrade. Following a few simple steps, you can make Microsoft’s current operating system look and feel almost identical to its predecessor. Here’s how to bring back the Start menu and the attractive aero glass theme how to hide other Windows 8 elements like the Charms menu.
Step 1: Swap the Start screen for a Start menu
Without a doubt, the most unfamiliar (and, for some, most annoying) feature of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 is its tile-based Start screen. Where Windows 7 lets you choose from a list of applications by pulling up the Start menu, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 make you go to a completely separate screen just to launch an application or conduct a search. Windows 8.1 places a Start button in the lower left corner of the screen, but don’t be fooled; it does nothing more than take you back to the same tile-based Start screen when you click it. Read more details>>>
VIdeo: How to FreeNAS 8.2 Step by Step setup
How to setup FreeNAS step by step in 15minutes.
Courtesy of Too Smart Guy from youtube
What is FreeNAS
The ZFS file system
FreeNAS supports the legacy Unix File System and the ZFS filesystem which provides data integrity checking to prevent data corruption, enable point in time snapshotting, replication and several levels of redundancy including striping, mirroring, mirrored striping (RAID 1+0), and three levels of RAID-Z.
User experience
FreeNAS is managed through a comprehensive web interface that is supplemented by a minimalistic shell console that handles essential administrative functions. The web interface supports storage array configuration, user management, sharing configuration and system maintenance.
As an embedded system appliance, FreeNAS boots from a 2GB image that typically resides on a USB Flash device or SATA DOM. This image can be configured using a bootable CD-ROM installer or by flashing the image directly using a utility like 'dd'. The FreeNAS operating system is fully independent of its storage arrays, allowing its configuration database and encryption keys to be backed up and restored to a fresh installation of the OS. This separation also allows for FreeNAS system upgrades to be performed through the web interface.
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What is FreeNAS?
FreeNAS is a free and open-source software network-attached storage (NAS) system based on FreeBSD and the ZFS file system, with a dedicated management web interface (originally written in PHP, then rewritten from scratch in Python/Django). It is licensed under the terms of the BSD License and runs on commodity 32 and 64-bit x86 hardware. FreeNAS supports Windows, OS X and Unix clients and various virtualization hosts such as XenServer and VMware using the CIFS, AFP, NFS, iSCSI, SSH, rsync and FTP/TFTP protocols. Advanced FreeNAS features include full-disk cryptography and a plug-in architecture for third-party software.The ZFS file system
FreeNAS supports the legacy Unix File System and the ZFS filesystem which provides data integrity checking to prevent data corruption, enable point in time snapshotting, replication and several levels of redundancy including striping, mirroring, mirrored striping (RAID 1+0), and three levels of RAID-Z.
User experience
FreeNAS is managed through a comprehensive web interface that is supplemented by a minimalistic shell console that handles essential administrative functions. The web interface supports storage array configuration, user management, sharing configuration and system maintenance.
As an embedded system appliance, FreeNAS boots from a 2GB image that typically resides on a USB Flash device or SATA DOM. This image can be configured using a bootable CD-ROM installer or by flashing the image directly using a utility like 'dd'. The FreeNAS operating system is fully independent of its storage arrays, allowing its configuration database and encryption keys to be backed up and restored to a fresh installation of the OS. This separation also allows for FreeNAS system upgrades to be performed through the web interface.
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