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SPRAYABLE ENERGY Lets You Absorb Caffine Through Your Skin Many people rely on a cup of coffee or two to wake them up in the morning or pick them up during the working day, but now a chemist has come up with a speedy alternative to crafting a cuppa. U.S. biochemist Ben Yu has created 'Sprayable Energy,' which claims to be the world's first caffeine - based topical energy spray. The people behind Sprayable Energy claim that the product delivers just one active ingredient, caffeine, into your body by way of the topical application of a "clear and unscented liquid." Each time you want a caffeine hit you spray the product onto your skin for 2-4 times depending on your how much energy you need. Caffeine naturally enter your body through the skin by passing through cell membranes (caffeine is very structurally similar to nicotine - which also easily passes through cell membranes). The science of sprayable energy The innovation behind Sprayable...

Pressy, An Android Accessory Adds A Physical Multi-Function Button To The Devices Pressy, a new third-party Android accessory will now be able to do works like open up your camera app and fire off a shot with just one simple click, filling the requirement of seeing fewer physical buttons on smartphones. Pressy is a tiny physical button that fits into your phone’s standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Simply plug it in, download the Pressy companion app, and you can activate different functions by simply clicking the button.  Out of the box it comes with three preset actions, allowing you to turn on your phone’s flashlight with one short click, toggle silent mode with a long click, and snap a photo with a double-click. The PRESSY The Pressy app is designed to work on all Android devices running version 2.3 and up, which should include nearly every user out there at this point. Using the app, you can assign different actions to different button sequences, instantly tu...

Specs And Images For HTC Z3 “Zara Mini” Smartphone Leaked Online Crafting variants and mini versions of high-end devices seems to be an ongoing trend among manufacturers. Now, it seems to be rubbing off on mid-range phone too. Around 10 days back, we’d seen leaked specs and image of the mid-range HTC Zara, known to be a mashup of HTC One and Desire. Now, yet another rumour has surfaced, showing the alleged specs and images of the HTC Zara mini (also known as HTC 301e). SPECIFICATIONS: >> 4.3-inch TFT display  >> 480 x 800-pixel resolution >> 1GHz dual-core processor >> 8GB of expandable storage >> Snapdragon 400 >> 512 MB of RAM >> 5-megapixel rear camera >> 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera >> Dual-SIM support >> Android 4.1.2 Specs And Images For HTC Z3 “Zara Mini” Smartphone Leaked Online Photos and specs for the Z3 were published today b...

A Tiny Mexican Village Creates its Own Wireless Network After being ignored for wireless service by a company owned by the world's richest man Carlos Slim, a tiny Mexican village, Villa Talea de Castro has developed its own mobile network with international connections. The local service costs 15 pesos ($1.2) per month which is 13 times cheaper than what’s available to residents who reside in Mexico City with access to larger carriers. The carrier is called Red Celular de Talea and was a joint initiative through residents and a local University, AFP explained, and appears to operate with a single antenna on the roof of a local building. Residents can even place international calls, including to the United States, for low rates that cost a few cents each minute, though those use VoIP technology over the Internet. Red Celular de Talea already has 600 customers and has plans to expand its service to other villages with similar desires for a more connected future. The vill...

Sony DSC-QX10 A few weeks ago, we got a rumour about a new camera attachment from Sony that appears to put an entire camera on the back of your mobile device, in addition to the existing camera. Today, a few new images – as well as some details about about the gadgets has been revealed: price, specs, colors, etc. Here is some information about them:- 1) The name of these cameras is actually “Smart Shot“. It’s a mix between Smart-phone and Cyber-Shot. 2) The SmartShot lenses have in lens stabilization! 3) Again, it’s compatible with all Android and iOS devices via Playmemories APP (the new version will come out soon. My sources tested the BETA version). Connection via Wi-Fi/NFC 4) Videos in HD video 1080/30p, format MP4. Can be recorded with low noise even in dark places. 5) The captured image is saved automatically in both the smartphone and memory in the camera. 6) You can control zoom, exposure, white balance, and focus on your mobile device. Sony’s QX10, whi...

Samsung Galaxy Gear Specs Unveiled The Executive Vice President of Samsung Mobile has confirmed earlier this week that on September 4 they will reveal their new Smartwatch called the Samsung Galaxy Gear . Days ahead of Samsung’s Sept. 4 announcement at IFA, specs for the company’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch have supposedly leaked online. SPECIFICATIONS: >> 2.5-inch OLED touchscreen display 320×320 resolution >> 10 hours of battery life on a single charge >> 1.5GHz dual-core chip >> 1GB of RAM >> Android Jelly Bean >> Bluetooth 4.0 >> 4-megapixel front camera 720p >> Accelerometer >> speakers in its strap The device will supposedly be Samsung’s big surprise flagship product heading into the busy holiday season. Two models of this smartwatch will reportedly be offered, one with 8GB and the other with 6GB on-board storage. Pricing and availability information about...

Skype To Develop 3D Video Calling Microsoft's corporate vice-president for Skype, Mark Gillett, told the BBC in an interview, that Skype had lined up a version of the messaging programme capable of 3D video calling but was waiting for widespread adoption of consumer technology capable of making good use of the feature. He said: "We've done work in the labs looking at the capability of 3D-screens and 3D-capture. "We've seen a lot of progress in screens and a lot of people now buy TVs and computer monitors that are capable of delivering a 3D image. But the capture devices are not yet there. We have it in the lab, we know how to make it work and we're looking at the ecosystem of devices and their capability to support it in order to make a decision when we might think about bringing something like that to market." He said the same issues would be true of shooting 3D footage from mobile devices. "I can imagine a day when you have a 3D-cell...

Nokia Reveals "HERE Auto": A Connected Car Navigation System Nokia on Friday announced a complete connected driving experience “HERE Auto” for cars, that will offer end-to-end driving assistance in navigation and more. That includes HERE Auto, HERE Auto Cloud and HERE Auto Companion in addition to improvements to HERE Traffic. The offering includes an embedded in-dash navigation system and the HERE Auto Companion app for Windows Phone devices. It could come pre-loaded in your car. You won’t need access to a cellular network because, like some embedded systems today, everything is already stored in your car’s dashboard. It includes turn-by-turn directions in 95 countries and street view support. Nokia’s also releasing a software development kit so developers can add their own apps – it hopes to see social networking and music included from third party sources, which means we could see Pandora or Spotify pop up, for example. HERE Auto should roll out in the coming mon...

New Asus Padfone Infinity A86 Leaked With Snapdragon 800 In Black And White Asus is planning to release a new version of the PadFone Infinity which will include a Snapdragon 800 processor. Today we’ve got our first look at the refreshed handset thanks to ePrice, which posted a handful of leaked photos showing off the upcoming device. The original PadFone Infinity, which Asus unveiled earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, packed a Snapdragon 600 CPU and was listed under the model number A80. According to ePrice, the refreshed A86 had a similar design as the Padfone 2, but it came with an upgraded hardware including a Snapdragon 600 processor and full HD display. Now images Padfone Infinity A86 has surfaced that is expected to pack a Snapdragon 800 processor. As you can see in the leaked images, the phone would be completely white, unlike the current Padfone Infinity smartphone that comes in black color. On the specification front, the new Padfone Infinity A...

BlackBerry Z30 Phablet Shown Off Again In New Video BlackBerry’s first phablet has once again been caught in a new video has popped up this week that shows off the upcoming BlackBerry Z30′s casing, its unlock screen, its home screen and its swipe-based menu functionality. The rumored Z30 leaked earlier this month in a YouTube video that was recently removed from the site, but 4Leaks quickly responded by posting a video of its own, revealing just how many working copies of the BlackBerry phablet are already out there. we expect it to be the biggest BB10-powered handset yet. SPECIFICATIONS: BlackBerry Z30 Phablet Shown Off Again In New Video >> 5-inch 720p display >> 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor >> 2GB of RAM >> 8-megapixel rear camer >> 16GB of storage expandable by microSD card >> LTE connectivity >> 2,800 mAh battery >> NFC >> BlackBerry 10.2 The ...

BBM Landing Page Hints At Imminent Android And iPhone Launch Recent leaks have suggested that Android and iPhone users will be able to use BlackBerry Messenger very soon, and a brief appearance of the app’s landing page further confirms its imminent arrival. But before the service officially launches, the company has set up a landing page to help familiarize Android and iPhone users with what BBM has to offer. The initial launch will likely include messaging only, with BBM Voice and video coming at a later date, likely later in the fall or early winter. The landing page isn’t accessible anymore and instead redirects to a sign-up page for being notified about BBM’s official launch, but in the brief time it was up, it had a lot of placeholder graphics, along with not-working links to download the Android and iPhone apps.  The landing page redirects to a sign-up page for being notified about BBM’s official launch Despite struggling to really gain any substantial marke...

Flip From Bicycle To Stroller With Vagabond We could say that all bicycles are environmentally friendly, healthy and fun, but what makes Vagabond from Spanish company SmartBikes different from others is that it does double duty as a bicycle with integrated child seat and a stroller. In bike mode, the vehicle adopts a two wheels front and one wheel rear configuration. The two front wheels and split handlebars are positioned either side of the child seat with the rider sitting behind. The Vagabond in bicycle mode To convert the Vagabond to the stroller mode, the rider lowers their seat, removes the child seat and folds the frame in half by way of a centrally-located hinge. The child seat is then reattached with a single wheel now at the front and two at the rear. The whole conversion process takes less than a minute. The Vagabond in stroller mode SPECIFICATIONS: >> 16-inch wheels >> Aluminum frame >> 73 cm wide x 165...

Leaked New Photo Reveals Nokia Lumia 1520 “Bandit” Phablet The Nokia Bandit leaks just keep on coming. Nokia’s rumored Windows Phone phablet made another appearance today, popping up on The Verge forums in a new photo. The device, which was initially called the “Bandit,” but is now being referred to as the Lumia 1520. The gossips have been suggesting that the phone will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note and tout a 6-inch screen with 1080p high def resolution, come with a 20 mega pixel camera and a Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. To accommodate the 1080p display, the 1520 would come preloaded with a new version of Windows Phone 8, GDR3, that will bring support for larger and higher density displays. As seen in the leaked image above, the Start screen will support a three-column grid of Live Tiles, and other changes are expected. The image above was leaked to us and while we cannot confirm it, we have a suspicion that is accurate. For one, it comes with what look...

Thomas Larson inspire a new generation of scientists with the Micro Phone Lens, an adhesive add-on lens that offers 15X optical magnification from a tiny footprint. The Micro Phone Lens The lens is made using "platinum catalyzed silicone technology," which basically means it uses soft plastic instead of glass. This makes it flexible and scratch-resistant and according to Larson it is optically identical to glass. The Micro Phone Lens trades off the performance of larger devices like the ProScope Micro against the convenience of being so small that you hardly notice it. The Micro Phone Lens on an iPhone It is of only 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter, the device is essentially a tiny sticker that goes right over the camera's lens. It is washable, removable and reusable, so you won't have to lock it into one specific smartphone or tablet. A photo taken with the Micro Phone Lens The actual lens is able to achieve a magnification of 15X, but ...

Dice+ is designed to bring the age-old device into the digital age Dice+ stays true to the six-sided form factor of traditional dice, but it adds the ability to interact with smartphones and tablets using Bluetooth to deliver a blend of old fashioned game playing on a new fashioned platform. Dice+ is designed to work with iPad 3 and 4 The device packs quite a bit of technology into the space behind its six LED displays. An in-built magnetic field sensor allows Dice+ to detect its orientation while a proximity sensor lets it know when it is being touched and an accelerometer allows it to detect movement and acceleration. These sensors allow for accurate rolls as well as helping prevent cheating (because it knows if it has been rolled properly). It is compatible with Android 4.0 and newer, as well as the iPad 3, Dice+ has a range of up to 15 feet, which seems like more than enough, since most gamers will be playing near the device to which they are connected. Pl...

Researchers create the first lab-grown human ‘mini brains’ A new three-dimensional culture system for growing mini brains in the lab is developed by Researchers in Austria. They began with a custom blend of human stem cells growing inside a spinning bioreactor, and coerced them to assemble into complex structures they call “cerebral organoids.” After two months of growth, these unassuming tenderloins reached their maximum size i.e. one far shy of an actual human brain — but they have persisted ten months now, and their survival appears indefinite. In beginning, the researchers mixed together embryonic stem cells, ultimately derived from fetal tissue, and a smattering of cells known as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), which are extracted from more refined adult tissue. The agglomeration was encased in gel which acted as a mechanical scaffold to provide some structural integrity to the soft tissue. After transfer to the spinning bioreactor (pictured below), which f...

Now baby's heart rate and oxygen can be monitored from your smartphone, a US baby product company claims to have created the world's first 'smart sock' that lets parents monitor their baby's vital signs through a smartphone while he sleeps. Track Baby's Health by 'Smart' Socks  "Every parent knows what it's like to lay in bed and stress about whether your child is breathing," said Jacob Colvin, founder of the company. According to the company, ”The sock transmits a child's heart rate, oxygen levels, skin temperature, sleep quality, and sleep position (rollover alerts) to a parent's smartphone or other Internet-based device”. The monitor continues to work as long as it fits the child's foot, and it has been beta tested on infants up to two years old. Heart rate and oxygen levels are found using an innovative four sensor pulse oximeter. "A hospital pulse oximeter costs parents around a thousand dollars...

Livestreams Operation to Medical Students via Google Glass A routine surgery has been performed recently by a surgeon at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center while wearing Google Glass. This technology allowed Dr. Christopher Kaeding to live stream the procedure to a group of students on the other side of town and collaborate with a colleague during the process. The surgeon performed an ACL repair on a woman that injured her knee while playing softball. It might be think that after wearing a connected piece of technology like Glass, it would hinder the task at hand or at the very least, add a bit of pressure. But once Kaeding got started, he said he often forgot the device was even there. Livestreams Operation to Medical Students via Google Glass Kaeding added that it was a privilege to be part of the project as we explore how the technology might be incorporated into the everyday care of patients. Ohio State University is now looking into ...

Apple Acquires AlgoTrim, Mobile Media And Data Compression Swedish Firm Apple has acquired a firm called AlgoTrim, a Swedish company that specializes in compression algorithms for mobile phones. According to the company’s site, it builds codecs and designs solutions that maximize performance of data, mobile imaging, video and computer graphics while minimizing memory requirements.  Apple could potentially build the technology into its products to decrease the required power of a task, possibly extending battery life, making the overall software experience quicker and build more efficient media deliver for mobile devices, that use less bandwidth while preserving quality AlgoTrim also has the technology required to improve imagery, which could be applied to camera sensors on future iPhone or iPad devices. AlgoTrim can help Apple improve the quality of images taken by the iPhone’s camera. AlgoTrim promises to deliver “modern computational photography” to mobile phon...

Recently Granted Apple Patent Could Turn The iPhone Into An Intelligent Universal Media, "Smart Home" Remote Control Recently Apple is granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday describes how the iPhone or a similar device could be used as a remote control for a futuristic smart-home, controlling entertainment as well as lighting and temperature. The iPhone app could also save specific “scenes” allowing the user to quickly switch from “Study Scene” to “Dinner Scene” or “Relax Scene” by simply tapping a button on your phone. Recently Granted Apple Patent Could Turn The iPhone Into An Intelligent Universal Media, "Smart Home" Remote Control The new patent, number 8,519,820, is titled “Systems and methods for saving and restoring scenes in a multimedia system,” was first filed for five years ago by the developer who coded the first iTunes Remote iOS app, Alan Cannistraro. Cannistraro’s app is still around, and now works with Appl...

Nokia Asha 503 Lanai And Asha 502 Pegasus Images, Specifications Leaked According to eveleaks, which has a fair record of leaking gadget information, Nokia Asha 503, codenamed Lanai, will be similar to Asha 501 in appearance. Asha 503 is concerned, reports say that the phone might have 3.5 inch gorilla glass display and it would be powered by a 1.5 GHz processor with GPU. It may come with a 128 to 512 MB RAM. The cell phone may also feature a dual SIM facility and spot 5MP rear camera with a LED flash. At the global launch of the Asha 501 in New Delhi in May, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop had told BGR India that Nokia was working on an 3G variant though he was reluctant to give any timeline. “This is the first in a family of Asha phones and a 3G model is coming. It was all about optimizing resources and getting the first product out as soon as possible,” Elop had then said. Probably, the launch is close. The Nokia Asha 502, Pegasus will feature a polycarbonate design ...

Water-Resistant Phone "Kyocera Hydro ELITE"  Hits Verizon Aug. 29 For $99 Kyocera’s Hydro Elite is the latest “waterproof” phone to hit the Verizon Wireless,  announced on Tuesday that it will begin selling the Kyocera Hydro ELITE Android smartphone beginning on Aug. 29 . The device features both PIX5 and IPX7 certifications. SPECIFICATIONS: >> 4.3-inch 1280 x 720-pixel display >> Android 4.1 Jelly Bean >> Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor clocked at 1.5GH >> 16GB of expandable storage >> 1.5GB of RAM >> Qi wireless charging >> 2,100mAh battery >> 1.3MP FFC >> MHL support, DLNA support Kyocera Hydro ELITE Phone's Back View The Hydro ELITE is not exactly a high-end smartphone, but its size will make it a great option for people tired of phablets, and it tosses in a degree of ruggedness that makes it a solid choice for outdoorsy pe...

Neptune Pine Smartwatch From Neptune Available For Pre-Order Starting At $335 Neptune Computer Inc., a Canadian tech company based in Montreal,  entry into the increasingly crowded smartwatch market with the Neptune Pine. The Neptune Pine comes with its own SIM card and offers full 2G and 3G connectivity (though it can’t do 4G LTE for now). SPECIFICATIONS: >> 2.4-inch QVGA capacitive touchscreen >> 320 x 240-pixel display >> 1.2 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor >> 5-megapixel camera >> 512MB of RAM >> Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich >> Built-in 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope The Pine smartwatch is in a class all on its own. First, it is a completely independent communications device. With the full power of the Android OS and support for 2G/3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0, the Pine can make and receive voice calls, browse the web, check and respond to emails, Facebook po...

"Galaxy Tab 3 Kids": Samsung's Colorful Learning Tablet For Children Electronics giant Samsung has launched a new 7-inch tablet, called the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids. It offers a durable design and comes pre-loaded with added safety and education features. The tablet is a bright and colourful variation of the Galaxy Tab 3 and comes preloaded with apps, parental controls and content for children. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with all of the most popular kids apps currently available for Samsung devices, and includes a new Kid’s Store filled with games, educational apps, as well as child-appropriate videos, e-books and other content. The tablet also comes with a special Time Management feature that lets parents limit the amount of time their kids use the device. SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications For Galaxy Tab 3 Kids >> 7-inch display >> 1024 x 600 pixels resolution >> 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera >> 3-megapixel rear shoo...