GE's metallic ink can put tiny sensors inside jet engines

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/10/ge-direct-write/

Embedded tech can fit into some incredible spaces, but it can't yet fit everywhere; there are places that are simply too harsh or small for modern technology. If GE gets its way, though, just about any surface will be fair game. Its Direct Write technology uses ink made from either metals or metal oxides to print tiny, flexible sensors that both fit into tight spots and survive conditions that typically fry electronics. You could see sensors inside the hot environment of a jet engine, or put both pressure and temperature sensors into areas that normally don't have room for anything.
GE is already testing Direct Write sensors with some of its partners, and it notes that the technique could apply sensors to devices well after they've left the factory. However, the technology isn't flawless; while the ink may survive hostile environments, wireless signals typically don't. It may be a long while before you can fit sensors in places where even wires are too risky.

Via: Wall Street Journal
Source: GE Reports

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The 10 Most Expensive Homes For Sale In New York City

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-homes-for-sale-in-nyc-2014-6

There have been some pricey home sales in Manhattan recently, but many of city's most expensive properties are still on the market.

With the help of Zillow, we've put together a list of the most expensive homes currently for sale in New York City. These apartments feature incredible city views, swanky residential amenities, and more.

These homes are listed $60 million and up. By comparison, the median asking price for homes in Manhattan in April 2014 was $1.28 million, according to StreetEasy.

#10 This penthouse is located at a five-star hotel.

Address: 25 East 77th Street

Price: $60 million

This penthouse is located in the five-star Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side, and boasts 9,800 square feet of space plus 2,400 square feet of finished terrace.

One of the highlights of this incredible property is its living room, which is located within a copper roof turret. The home also has a sky-lit conservatory. Residents would have access to all of the hotel's amenities, including The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges and the Frèdèrick Fekkai Salon. 

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#9 A steel tycoon is selling this apartment combo at 15 Central Park West.

Address: 15 Central Park West 

Price: $65 million

This apartment is located in 15 Central Park West, "the world's most powerful address." Prestigious architect Robert A.M. Stern renovated and combined an A-line and a B-line apartment into this beautiful space.

Panoramic views in each direction showcase Central Park, Columbus Circle, the Empire State Building, the Hudson River and beyond. 

The apartment is being sold by billionaire Leroy Schecter, chairman of steelmaker Marino/Ware Industries, who listed the apartment at its original price of $95 million in August 2012. 

#8 Here's a giant penthouse that overlooks Columbus Circle.

Address: 25 Columbus Circle

Price: $68 million

With over 8,000 square feet of space, this penthouse in Columbus Circle is one of the largest in Manhattan. Residents will enjoy more than 390 feet of panoramic views, visible through the apartment's floor-to-ceiling windows. The house was decorated by the talented Tony Ingrao and is decked out in modern furnishings.

This residential building at the Time Warner Center includes perks such as a 24-hour doorman, a 520-car parking garage, and Central Park Club membership.

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370-inch TV costs more than the mansion you'd need to house it

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/10/titan-zeus-370-inch-4k-tv/

What will Panasonic make of this, then? The Japanese manufacturer's enormous 152-inch 4K set has been superseded by a rival giant -- the "Titan Zeus" -- which is more than four times the size and triple the price. At a cost of £1 million sterling ($1.6 million), the Zeus also promises a full 4K resolution, but this time stretched out across a 370-inch (8m by 5m) panel that is said to be suitable for both indoor and outdoor domestic use. We can't really comment on the design or image quality, however, because there are no photos or video showing the mythologically-confused TV in action. The company tells us this is because its first and only private customer for the Zeus has asked for their installation to be kept confidential. Then again, similar sets from Titan have been widely used at public events (such as the Xbox gathering shown above). You'll also be able to see a second Zeus on show at the Cannes film festival this year, put up by Curb Media in order to display World Cup action at the size of an actual football goal.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD

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Via: Pocket-lint

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MakerBot app lets you remotely check 3D prints in case they go all wrong

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/10/makerbot-iphone-app/

We love 3D printing, but let's face it: it's slow. Luckily, MakerBot has just given you a new way to track the progress of a printout from afar with its new iPhone app. Using the camera from any fifth-generation printer, MakerBot Mobile for iOS can show you an image of the build area every three seconds (from a local network) and ensure that Celtic skull isn't a beautiful failure. You can also use it to pause or cancel a job and get notifications when a 3D model is ready, for instance. It's also baked in its Thingiverse app, letting you browse thousands of models via the cloud and add them to your collections, or share your work on Thingiverse or social networks. Future updates include remote monitoring over a cellular network and more notifications (there's no Android app yet), but meanwhile, you can grab the iOS app right here.

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Amazon's updated Kindle apps let you seamlessly switch between text and audiobooks

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/10/amazon-audible-app/

It's a hulking behemoth now, but let's not forget that Amazon got its start peddling books. It never really forgot those roots, either: somewhere along the way it built its own e-reading platform and snapped up a pricey purveyor of audiobooks. Now the e-commerce titan is trying to blur the lines between those two properties even more thanks to a new update to its iOS and Android Kindle apps. The changelog is a pretty lengthy one, but the addition of Whispersync for Voice is the real standout here -- now book buffs can leap between words on a digital page and a professional audio recording without having to leave the Kindle app proper. The upside for Amazon is clear: if it can make it easier for you to jump back and forth between reading and listening, it's got a decent shot at selling more audio recordings. Synergy, folks! If that somehow improves your reading experience along the way, well, that's just peachy too. Just be warned that not every book available from Amazon's virtual shelves has an Audible equivalent -- the company has said there are about 45,000 book/recording matches out there.

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Source: Amazon

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