Apple Granted Patent for Steering Wheel Remote Control
It’s rare when an Apple patent passes through the system unnoticed until it’s granted, but such is the case with a wireless remote control for a car steering wheel.
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/apple-patent-steering-wheel/
Google?s Augmented-Reality Headset Won?t Offer Full-Vision Data Overlays
When Google announced its augmented-reality glasses, Project Glass, with a wowing demo video, researchers were skeptical that Google could pull off what it was showing. It turns out the augmented-reality experts were right.
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Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser
Back when I was a kid, I used to love crafting ornate puzzle boxes out of Lego. There would be just one way to open the box, by carefully shifting and rotating a bunch of pieces. Well, either that, or breaking the box in frustration.
Interlocked takes that spirit and turns it into a beautiful Flash game. It’s a good thing the soundtrack is soothing, because the game itself can get pretty frustrating.
At the start of each level, you’re presented with a box built out of blocks in different colors. You can click and drag the mouse to rotate the box any which way. Once you decide you want to shift a part of the box, hit SPACE to switch into “move” mode. You can then click any part of the box and drag it. Of course, you can only move a part as long as nothing is in its way. So it becomes a matter of understanding how the box is built, and what parts you need to move around so you could eventually take the box apart.
It’s a tricky, difficult game, but it’s a great brain teaser — and definitely a keeper.
Interlocked is a three-dimensional brain teaser originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hands On With Samsung?s Galaxy S III: Innovative Features, Vanilla Design
The Samsung Galaxy S III has plenty of power and cool features, but lacks exterior style to match.
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/05/hands-on-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ctia/
Hands On: Nokia City Lens Beta ? Augmented Reality For Your Lumia Phone
Nokia wants to turn your Windows Phone into an augmented-reality browser and discovery tool. The company has released a beta version of its Nokia City Lens app, made for Lumia Windows Phone users to find and explore nearby destinations.
Ghostbuster Steve Jobs, Slo-Mo Popcorn, and Other Stories We Didn’t Post [Video]
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So much news passes before our collective eyes every day that we couldn’t possibly cover it all. Mostly because much of it isn’t worth covering! But here are a some borderline tidbits we passed on, just in case. More »
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This Tactical Vest Is Your Not-So-Impractical Deal of the Day [Dealzmodo]
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Conversation starters. Everyone needs one, especially at a party. It’s best to arrive with a few topical points up your sleeve, ready to pull them out at the right moment. Some go for sports facts, some news trivia, a couple political topics to drop. And some people choose to bring ridiculous identifiers so they stand out and are approached. A hat or overly-visible shoes, others bring an abrasive personality. But show up in a tactical vest, and everyone will want to know what your deal is. More »
Motorola RAZR MAXX to be officially available in the UK on May 18
We knew the Motorola RAZR MAXX was heading to the UK, and we even knew it was supposed to land officially in mid-May. But today British retailer Clove has announced that it'll officially begin shipping on May 18. For those unfamiliar with the MAXX, it packs a gigantic 3300mAh battery behind its 4.3-inch qHD display. Combined with UMTS and HSPA+ connectivity, that should give consumers a crazy amount of battery life on a single charge. If you're interested in this device be sure to keep your eyes peeled, as it can be yours in just over a week!
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Cloud Girlfriend will use a swarm of females to satisfy men
With the tagline ‘The easiest way to get a girlfriend is to already have one,’ Cloud Girlfriend promises to be a very interesting startup indeed. The brains of the operation, David Fuhriman, speaking to CNET, says it’s all about fulfilling Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. “CloudGirlfriend.com can fulfill Maslow’s higher needs, even though the users know that the interaction is virtual. They will interact with a real person and see real profile images of the girl with whom they interact. This interaction can build confidence and esteem as well as provide real training experiences in navigating a friendship and a relationship.”
Our concern, of course, is that it’s very nearly April 1. We’re also worried by the fact that Fuhriman has a name that sounds ominously like a social subculture that we’ve grown strangely attracted to here in the Download Squad bunker.
Finally, just stop and think about it for a second. Because your cloud girlfriend will be entirely virtual, she could be based anywhere. She could be underage — or overage — or she might be someone who you know in real life. She could even be a relative of yours, and you’d never know.
Let’s not forget this is the Internet we’re talking about, folks. Worst case scenario, she could turn out to be a hairy, male truck driver from Texas. Such as… your dad, perhaps?
Cloud Girlfriend will use a swarm of females to satisfy men originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements
The crew in Oslo keeps plugging away at Opera 11.10, and the latest snapshot build includes a number of improvements to Opera’s built-in email client — as well as HTML5-related additions.
On the IMAP front, Opera now supports special folders like sent items, spam, and trash. It also better handles duplicate items in Gmail — such as those which appear in all mail and under your custom labels.
Opera 11.10 now partially supports the HTML5 File API as well, which means your favorite Web apps (like Gmail) may soon begin adding Opera to the list of supported browsers.
You can download the latest Opera 11.10 snapshot for Windows, Mac, or Linux from the official release post.
Update: The Opera 11.10 RC is now available, as pointed out by SlashZaku in the comments. Thanks!
Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.