Source: http://gizmodo.com/this-little-intel-cable-moves-data-at-a-staggering-800g-1541107022
This cute little green cable may look innocuous, but it can carry data along its core at a breathtaking 800Gbps.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/11/raspberry-pi-wolfson-audio-card/
When UK Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech at CeBIT this year, what examples did he use to highlight tech innovation in Britain? Yes, ARM and Imagination were on his list, but he also referred to the tiny, Linux-based computer called Raspberry Pi, which has now sold over 2.5 million units. In a timely fashion, the Pi's makers, element 14, have just announced a new $33, Wolfson-powered audio card that should give the device a broader range of functions.
The add-on board fits right onto the Pi's P5 pins and carries a Wolfson audio processor that supports high-res audio up to 24-bit / 192KHz, which can be played via a direct connection to an amp over 3.5mm line-out or alternatively via a digital S/PDIF output. Audio recording, meanwhile, comes courtesy of two onboard MEMS mics (useful for things like voice control), a 3.5mm mic jack and a digital S/PDIF input. It's true that some of these audio capabilities have already been possible on the Pi by using USB peripherals such as DACs, but the Wolfson Audio Card gets into the DIY spirit of things with a $33 price tag and an emphasis on experimentation and community support. Speaking of which, some Pi owners have already gotten their hands on the board prior to today's global release, and you can follow their exploits at the source link below.
Filed under: Desktops, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Element14
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Source: http://gizmodo.com/mapping-san-franciscos-microclimates-with-wine-grown-i-1540735203
When you think of wine, you probably don't think of an urban farm wedged between public housing projects. But a pair of devoted viticulturists have upped the game in local winemaking, planting San Francisco's first vineyard since the 1906 earthquake. What will the terroir of a city built on sand and landfill be like?
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/10/shuttle-haswell-mini-pc-ds81/
The Intel NUC proves just how small a desktop-class, 4K-capable Haswell PC can go. What the NUC doesn't do, though, is let us switch out the processor - it comes with either a Core i3 or i5 soldered to the mainboard. Now, Shuttle's DS81 is slightly bigger than the NUC, but it's still tiny (19 x 16.5 x 4.3cm) and its H81 chipset supports user-upgradeable processors up to a Haswell Core i7. Like the DS61 before it, the DS81 comes with serious cooling to let it function in environments up to 50 degrees, such as in digital signage situations. It's also deceptively big in terms of connectivity, with two PCIe Mini slots (one half-size and one full-size), two slots for RAM (up to 16GB), six USB ports (two of which are 3.0), three displays outputs (1x HDMI and 2x DisplayPort), dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and even a card reader. A Shuttle rep we met at CeBIT told us the DS81 should start to become available from next week, starting at 178 euros ($250) for a barebones unit - although some retailers are already offering pre-built systems for upwards of $800 with a two- or three-week shipping delay.
Filed under: Desktops
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Source: http://gizmodo.com/an-led-covered-drone-traced-this-neon-light-graffiti-th-1540437412
Light painting is awesome, whether you use your own two hands and a LED glowstick
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Marvell is joining the rush of chip firms with their own hardware platform aimed at helping developers with its Kinoma products. The Kinoma products include a set of tools, a Javascript runtime that is designed for the needs of connected devices and a piece of hardware that functions as a mobile ...
http://gigaom.com/2014/03/09/marvell-launches-a-hardware-platform-for-web-developers/
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With a click of a button in the Xfinity Store, Comcast subscribers will soon be able to purchase access to House of Cards — Netflix is not required. The option should hit the service soon. Only the first season of the show is currently available. Variety is reporting today that the Emmy-winning s...
http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/10/comcast-subscribers-can-now-watch-house-of-cards-without-netflix/
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Organizations should begin by first discovering what they really care about, then measure it with a custom set of KPIs evolved internally so as to help the business operate better and ultimately serve their customers and audiences more effectively.
http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2333056/growing-hacking-convergence-kpis-from-within
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Version 5.4.1413N of Play Music brings the ability to start radio stations based on playlists that you created, a boon for those who have very particular tastes in music. Previous, you could only start radio stations (playlists that are auto-generated based on tunes you listened to) from an artis...
http://www.androidauthority.com/play-music-radio-station-playlist-354920/
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Beats Music wants to take on Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and the dozens of other music streaming services that are constantly vying for new listeners. To succeed though, it needs to be available everywhere – and that’s why its API is now available to developers. As CNET reports, previously the API was ...
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From 9to5Toys.com: New Apple promotions from Walmart and Target may be enticing enough for holdouts to finally upgrade to the newest iPhone and iPad… Walmart is getting aggressive and beating out Best Buy’s current $50 discount on iPhone 5s by dropping the price all the way down to $119, accordin...
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Beats Music is already integrated with Apple's CarPlay system, which means you'll be able to stream music from Beats' catalog in any vehicle that happens to have Apple's setup installed. Now, new API support could mean we'll be able to pump out the jams from even more cars. The streaming music se...
http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/07/beats-music-api/?ncid=rss_truncated
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Robots: they build your Teslas, assemble your iPhones, and now they teach your college kids. The Baxter Robot, created by Rethink Robotics, teaches undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley, the principles of using and coding for robots — the same kinds of robots that will ...
http://venturebeat.com/2014/03/08/baxter-berkeley-robot/
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The secret: nylon polymer beads. Washing machines are more water-efficient than they used to be (the industry standard is about 15 gallons per load). But they're still a major drain on supplies at a time of rising costs and severe droughts. If we could reduce water use--or even stop using it alto...
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Forget trying to be retro-cool by replacing your digital music with vinyl -- that's so 2013. Tumblr believes that this year's trendsetters will use its throwback dial-a-post service instead. You can now make an audio post on the social network by calling a toll-free number; all you have to do beforehand is link your phone's digits to your account. Will Tumblr's new feature be a gimmick for most users? Absolutely. However, there's definitely an appeal if you're on a spotty data connection or want to get around online censorship. And besides, it's probably your first opportunity in years to dial the internet.
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