Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Article: New batteries charge 70 percent in 2 minutes

The freedom to hold computers in our hands, pop wireless headphones in our ears and pilot drones through our backyards is all brought to us by batteries -- especially rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The portable powerhouses are a critical component of our march toward tech mobility, yet most ...

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The most gorgeous and beautiful surfing video I've ever seen

Source: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/this-gorgeous-surf-video-hypnotized-me-into-craving-sum-1644950190/+caseychan

The most gorgeous and beautiful surfing video I've ever seen

I was happily installed in my fall-is-so-gorgeous mood when I came across this gorgeous video by Los Angeles-based photographer Morgan Maassen. Now I am craving summer again. Underwater slow-motion shots, great music, and fantastic editing makes it an irresistible pleasure to watch.

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A Robotic Vertical Garden You Can Build With Hardware Store Materials

Source: http://gizmodo.com/a-robotic-vertical-garden-you-can-build-with-hardware-s-1645882949

A Robotic Vertical Garden You Can Build With Hardware Store Materials

Vertical farms are all the rage, yet these systems are often expensive, messy, and utterly impractical for most urban dwellers. The Robotic Urban Farm System (RUFS) by Better Living Through Robotics improves on nearly every shortfall of the typical system: It uses very little water, no soil, and is made from accessible, affordable parts, with instructions free online.

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Philips' wearable sensor gives COPD patients constant health tracking

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/13/philips-copd-sensor/

Philips is no stranger to the healthcare industry, and with a new sensor, it's looking to further dive into medical wearables for real-world use. The company developed a gadget for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) sufferers that's worn inside a disposable adhesive patch, continuously gathering diagnostic stats like heart rate, respiratory function and physical activity (or inactivity). All of the data is collected on the sensor, transferred to the patient's mobile device and uploaded to a cloud-based healthcare repository. The tech, which was co-developed with Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands, allows doctors to monitor patients from afar and assess an episode before things get too severe. According to Philips, this is just the first in a line of low-cost sensors in the works to monitor chronic medical conditions in real time.

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A new MHL adapter charges your phone while sending 4K video to a TV

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/13/mhl-3-adapter/

Back in March, we took a look at the MHL 3.0 tech that wrangles 4K video from a micro-USB jack while keeping the device charged. Well, now there's a handy adapter for linking those compatible gadgets with any TV that packs HDMI ports for viewing sessions. If you're in need of a refresher, the MHL 3.0 standard sorts 4K video output from a micro-USB port while also keeping said smartphone (like Sony's Xperia Z3, for example) or slate charged with up to 10W of power. The adapter also takes care of 7.1 Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 surround sound to match the visuals. If you happen to be wielding a MHL-compatible device, JCE's handy accessory is set to arrive before the month's end with a $30 price tag.

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