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Monday, March 4, 2013
Make dead
phone batteries a thing of the past with the super slick X-Power – your
foolproof travel charging solution.
The X-Power is an easy to use, portable BATTERY, CHARGER and SPEAKER system in
one, making it super simple to keep your Smartphone, tablet or iPod powered up
wherever you are WITHOUT having to be near an electrical power point!
The X-Power is an easy to use, portable BATTERY, CHARGER and SPEAKER system in one, making it super simple to keep your Smartphone, tablet or iPod powered up wherever you are WITHOUT having to be near an electrical power point!
In
the Box:
The box has
a nice design, this black coloured box has an excellent look and feel.
Once you open the box, you will find the X-Power 3-in-1 Speaker, Battery Charger and Stand and a USB cable to charge the X-Power, the USB is
standard USB and a User
Manual.
First impression:
The X-Power
looks like a Cylindrical Rod and is a bit on the heavier side,
remember it has aspeaker, a 2100 mAh charger and act as a phone
stand, it has a brushed aluminium body and has ‘XDREAM | X-Power’ etched on it,
on further inspection, you will find 4 LEDs that glow when you’re charging the
gadget to indicate the below of power left in it.
We
absolutely loved the way it is designed, looks right out of a Sci-Fi Hollywood
movie.
On the top
the X-Power there is a rotating cover that unveils the USB Slot and a Standard
3.5mm jack to connect your phone directly and play music, the USB slot is to
charge the X-Power and also use the charge to power the Speaker.
This is how
it looks when you swirl the top cap it acts as a stand as well, see photos below...
At the
other end is the speaker that outputs the music you play when your phone or
other gadgets are connected, at first when we saw the X-Power, we thought that
it will just be a normal speaker with Average sound quality and its USP will be
the portable charger butwhen we played music, the sound quality was
extremely wonderful and the amplification was more than what we expected, it is
not explicitly noted anywhere but it feels like there is a Sub-Woofer in there
somewhere and we suspect it to be at the end where the USB slot is.
Usage:
In order to
use the speaker, all you have to do is, swirl the top and connect the phone via
the 3.5mm Jack, and let it rest on the X-Power, yes, that way it acts like a
Stand while playing the music, running out of power? Use the iPhone cable and
connect one it to the Standard USB on the X-Power speaker and the other end to
the iPhone and see it charge while you’re listening to your favourite music.
Description: X-Power 3 in 1 Speaker, Emergency Battery and Stand
Portable speaker, desk stand and
emergency charger all in 1
The X-Power
is a 3-in-1 portable speaker, charger and desk stand for your mobile phone,
tablet computer or MP3 player. It allows you to play music through the
speaker, whilst docking your device at a convenient and easy-to-view angle so
you can still access the internet, emails and text messages without having to
hold your phone or removing it from the speaker. It cleverly detects any
device’s audio signal and turns itself on or off accordingly, saving battery
power.
Built in USB port to charge your device
The X-Power
also has a built in USB port which allows you to connect any USB cable to your
device and it’ll keep your device charged up whilst you’re listening to your
tunes. The X-Power features a 2200mAh lithium battery which has enough power to
give a typical smartphone one full charge from empty. The X-Power itself
can be re-charged with the included lead.
Enjoy your music at high volumes
with the high quality speaker
The high
quality speaker allows you to enjoy your music at high volumes so you can enjoy
your music the way that it’s meant to be heard – loud and clear! The end of the
X-Power rotates and automatically details any audio signal which turns the
speaker on. If the X-Power detects no audio signal, it will automatically
turn the speaker off saving the battery.
Universal compatibility
The speaker
is designed to work with any device which features a 3.5mm audio socket,
meaning not only will it work with most handsets, but will work with tablets
and MP3 players too. Being 3.5mm, the X-Power has universal compatiblity,
meaning if you change your device. you won’t have to change the X-Power.
Specifications:
- Portable
speaker, Desk stand and emergency charger all in 1 product
- Built-in
2200 mAh universal emergency battery
- Powerful
speaker to enjoy music at high volumes
- Compatible
with any device with a 3.5mm audio socket
Final opinion:
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Engineers have designed dozens of impressive
bridges over the past century. The following five bridges are considered the
most amazing for a number of reasons including height, length and technological
complexity.
Golden Gate Bridge—San Francisco,
California
The Golden Gate Bridge is considered amazing because of the technological advancement it represented for the time in which it was constructed, the height of the Great Depression, and the iconic place that it holds in the American imagination. Completed in 1937, the 4,200 foot long span was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1964. Reversible lanes to accommodate morning and evening rush hours were introduced in 1963. The Golden Gate Bridge has been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers for its historical significance and engineering accomplishment.
The Golden Gate Bridge is considered amazing because of the technological advancement it represented for the time in which it was constructed, the height of the Great Depression, and the iconic place that it holds in the American imagination. Completed in 1937, the 4,200 foot long span was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1964. Reversible lanes to accommodate morning and evening rush hours were introduced in 1963. The Golden Gate Bridge has been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers for its historical significance and engineering accomplishment.
Tsing Ma Bridge—Hong Kong, China
Constructed to link the city of Hong Kong to its new airport on the island of Lantau, the Tsing Ma Bridge is the longest suspension bridge that conveys trains as well as cars. Consisting of an upper deck that carries cars and trucks and an enclosed lower level used by trains, the bridge is built to withstand strong typhoons. The main span is over 4,500 feet long and is supported at a height of 200 feet over the Ma Wan Channel by steel cables and 676 foot tall towers. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1997.
Constructed to link the city of Hong Kong to its new airport on the island of Lantau, the Tsing Ma Bridge is the longest suspension bridge that conveys trains as well as cars. Consisting of an upper deck that carries cars and trucks and an enclosed lower level used by trains, the bridge is built to withstand strong typhoons. The main span is over 4,500 feet long and is supported at a height of 200 feet over the Ma Wan Channel by steel cables and 676 foot tall towers. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1997.
Royal Gorge Bridge—Canyon City,
Colorado
Although it is far from being the longest suspension bridge, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado is the highest at 956 feet. Constructed in 1929 to span a deep gorge carved by the Arkansas River, the suspension bridge was completed without a single worker fatality and consists of a bridge deck supported by two steel cables attached to 80 foot tall steel scaffold towers. The bridge has been a popular sightseeing and tourist destination for over 80 years and today features a park with a zipline, a tram system and an inclined railroad that transports visitors to the bottom of the gorge.
Although it is far from being the longest suspension bridge, the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado is the highest at 956 feet. Constructed in 1929 to span a deep gorge carved by the Arkansas River, the suspension bridge was completed without a single worker fatality and consists of a bridge deck supported by two steel cables attached to 80 foot tall steel scaffold towers. The bridge has been a popular sightseeing and tourist destination for over 80 years and today features a park with a zipline, a tram system and an inclined railroad that transports visitors to the bottom of the gorge.
Nanpu Bridge—Shanghai, China
While the Nanpu Bridge itself is a wonder of engineering, the ramp leading up to it is a true engineering masterpiece. One of two suspension bridges that cross the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the Nanpu consists of six traffic lanes and a pedestrian walkway constructed at a height of 150 feet to allow for free movement of shipping traffic on the river. In order to get vehicles from street level to the height of the bridge entrance in the center of one the world’s most crowded cities, a unique, space-saving spiral ramp was constructed.
While the Nanpu Bridge itself is a wonder of engineering, the ramp leading up to it is a true engineering masterpiece. One of two suspension bridges that cross the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the Nanpu consists of six traffic lanes and a pedestrian walkway constructed at a height of 150 feet to allow for free movement of shipping traffic on the river. In order to get vehicles from street level to the height of the bridge entrance in the center of one the world’s most crowded cities, a unique, space-saving spiral ramp was constructed.
Millau Viaduct—Millau, France
The spectacular Millau Viaduct in southern France was constructed to facilitate traffic flow through an area of hilly terrain. The one and a half mile long bridge was constructed of concrete and steel over the River Tarn and surrounding valley. At some places the bridge is over 800 feet high, and its tallest concrete pier is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed with slight vertical and horizontal curvature for easier driving, the Millau consists of two lanes in each direction with an emergency lane on each side that prevents drivers from seeing over the side of the bridge. The bridge opened ahead of schedule in 2004 after taking only three years to complete.
The spectacular Millau Viaduct in southern France was constructed to facilitate traffic flow through an area of hilly terrain. The one and a half mile long bridge was constructed of concrete and steel over the River Tarn and surrounding valley. At some places the bridge is over 800 feet high, and its tallest concrete pier is taller than the Eiffel Tower. Designed with slight vertical and horizontal curvature for easier driving, the Millau consists of two lanes in each direction with an emergency lane on each side that prevents drivers from seeing over the side of the bridge. The bridge opened ahead of schedule in 2004 after taking only three years to complete.
Author Bio:
Michael
Denton has more than twenty years experience in engineering and enjoys writing
about some of the most magnificent feats that engineering has accomplished.
Michael has also contributed to finding the best online engineering management degree programs available for people who are
interested in a career in engineering.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Apple has announced the sales figured of its newest iPad models which launched last Friday, Apple managed to sell a total of 3 million iPads in three days, and this figure includes the new iPad Mini and the fourth generation iPad.
According to Apple this is double their previous milestone for WiFi only models of the iPad being sold in the first weekend after they are launched, although they did not give specifics on how many of each model was sold.
“Customers around the world love the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We set a new launch weekend record and practically sold out of iPad minis. We’re working hard to build more quickly to meet the incredible demand.”
Source: Apple
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Corning has announced in their latest quarterly earnings release that their Gorilla Glass is used on more than 1 billion devices around the world, the glass is used on some of the most popular smartphones and tablets.
Gorilla Glass is used by companies like Apple, Nokia, Dell, HP, LG, Sony Lenovo and more, and it is designed to be tough and scratch resistant, which has made it popular with smartphone and tablet makers.
Corning also talked about their new Willow Glass, which is an ultra slim flexible glass that is designed to be used in electronic devices, and it could improve production of LCD and OLED panels and also change the shape and design of future devices.
Source: TechCrunch
Thursday, October 25, 2012 0
Apple announced their new 13 inc Retina MacBook Pro the other day, along with the new iPad Mini, we have already seen Apple’s new iPad Mini TV advert and now Apple has released one for the new 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro.
The 13 inch retina MacBook Pro comes with a 13.3 inch Retina Display that features a resolution of 2,560 by 1,600 at 227 pixels per inch (ppi), and it comes with a choice of either an Intel i5 or i7 processors.
Other specifications on the new 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro include a FaceTime HD camera, dual microphones and stereo speakers, prices start at $1,699 and you can find out more details over at Apple.
Source: Apple/YouTube
The new Amazon Kindle Paper white, Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD are now available to purchase from the Amazon website.
The new Amazon Kindle devices are priced accordingly : Kindle Fire 8GB for £129/€159, Kindle Fire HD 16GB or 32GB editions cost £159/€199 and £199/€249, respectively.
“From today, LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company and Europe’s leading film subscription service, will offer thousands of movies and TV shows available for streaming on the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Karate Kid and Gnomeo and Juliet.”
As well as the arrival of the new range of Kindle devices, Amazon has also announced , that their LoveFilm movie streaming service it also offering a free months worth of access to anyone who purchases devices from the new range of Kindle tablets. For more information and full specifications jump over to the Amazon website.
Source: Amazon
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Nikon has introduced a new addition to their Nikon 1 Advanced Camera system range, with the launch of the new Nikon 1 V2 camera.
The Nikon 1 V2 is fitted with a 14.2-megapixel CX-format super high-speed CMOS sensor, and has been designed to provide rapid autofocus in a compact form feature, complete with Full HD video and advanced yet easy-to-use shooting options.
Nikon will start shipping the new Nikon 1 V2 camera in November at a cost of $899.95 for the 10-30mm lens kit lens, with a 30-110mm glens package available for $250 extra.
“The recent additions to the Nikon 1 System, including the new V2, demonstrate Nikon’s dedication to delivering a camera system that meets the needs of creative and expressive consumers looking for an easy-to-use camera that is portable enough to take on any life adventure,” said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience. “With a grip and control layout that is familiar to photographers, the V2′s incredible speed, versatility, ease of use and portability can be used in various situations to shoot amazing images and sharp HD video.”
Nikon also introduced this week their new SB-N7, an optional compact speedlight which has been designed to provide users with a wealth of versatile lighting possibilities for the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2 camera.
Source: Photography Blog
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
It has been revealed today that Twitter has acquired the video clip service Vine, that never actually launched their new new video clipping service service as a public release.
As rumours have suggested over the past month the acquisition of Vine seems to point towards Twitter moving to compete and maybe replacing third-party Twitter options such as TwitVid, Posterous, and Mobypicture.
New start-up Vine launched earlier this year in June and currently has only three employees, however no official information has been released by Twitter or Vine, revealing details of the acquisition.
Both companies have been contacted regarding the new acquisition...
Source: Venture Beat
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Felix will stat of with a balloon flight which will take him to 120,000 feet and then make a free fall jump back to earth, he is expected to travel at around 690 miles per hour or 1,110 kilometers per hour.
Earlier today Felix Baumgartner would attempt a Supersonic Space Jump from 120,000 feet above the earth, he was due to head off in his three hour balloon rider a few hours ago, although the jump has now been delayed for a couple of hours.
The Red Bull Stratos team and Felix are still hoping to make the jump today, if the weather improves, and at the time of writing this article they are expecting to take off at around 17.30GMT (18.30 BST).
The flight in the balloon is expected to take around three hours to reach the 120,000 feet, he will then make the jump at around 2pm GMT (3pm BST), you can watch the jump live at the live stream below or on YouTube.
If the jump goes ahead today, then Felix will ascend to 120,000 feet in his balloon, this will take a few hours and he will then jump back to earth, which is expected to take around 10 minutes, he will be traveling at speeds up to 1,110 kilometers per hour.
Source Red Bull Stratos
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 0
Apple announced their new iPod Touch at the same time as the iPhone 5, when it was announced Apple said that the device would be available some time in October, and now it would appear that Apple has started shipping some of the pre-orders of the device out to customers.
According to the guys over at 9 to 5 Mac, a number of customers who have pre-ordered the new iPod Touch have received shipping notification with an expected delivery date of the 15th of October.
Apple has yet to officially announce when the new iPod Touch will be available in its retail stores, although it appears that Apple has started to sell the device in some of its retail stores.
Source: 9 to 5 Mac
Friday, September 14, 2012
After seventeen years of use eBay has today unveiled a new eBay logo for their business and services, moving away from the out-of-line letters, into a more uniform eBay logo sporting the same colours.
eBay also announced today in their press release that eBay’s mobile apps have been downloaded 100 million times by users, and eBay expect’s to process over $10 billion transactions via mobile.
“Our refreshed logo is rooted in our proud history and reflects a dynamic future. It’s eBay today: a global online marketplace that offers a cleaner, more contemporary and consistent experience, with innovation that makes buying and selling easier and more enjoyable.
We retained core elements of our logo, including our iconic color palette. Our vibrant eBay colors and touching letters represent our connected and diverse eBay community – more than 100 million active users and 25 million sellers globally and growing.”
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
As well as announcing the new iPhone 5, iPod Nano and iPod Toucn Apple has also announced some new headphones, which are called earpods, these are the headphones we heard about recently.
The new Apple Earpods are designed to be more comfortable and also offer improved sound quality, and Apple will be offering these as a standalone accessory.
The Apple Earpods will also come with the new iPhone 5, the iPod Touch and the new iPod Nano, there are no details on pricing as yet.
Source Cnet
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 0
As well as unveiling their new iPhone 5 smartphone today, Apple has also announced a new Nano and a new iPod Touch media player, at their keynote event.
The new iPod Touch is fitted with the same screen as the new iPhone 5, and is the lightest and thinnest iPod Touch Apple has created, measuring just 6.1mm thick.
The new 5th generation iPod Touch is also fitted with Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, providing up to twice the speed of the previous iPod Touch. The latest iPod Touch also includes dual-core graphics and has been constructed out of high quality anodised aluminium, in the same way as the iPhone 5, Apple explains:
“It’s not just a great music or game player — it’s a great iOS device. We wanted to make it better, with an all new, 5th generation iPod touch.”-”We can do things with the iPod touch that we couldn’t do with the last generation.”
The latest iPod Touch will provide up to 40 hours of media playback and is now fitted with a 5 megapixel iSight camera for the first time, complete with auto-focus and a flash. It also includes the new Panorama photographic mode unveiled earlier by Apple.
Source: Apple
Apple has announced their new 7th generation iPod Nano, and it now comes with a larger 2.5 inch multi-touch touchscreen display, and the new iPod Nano is almost 50 percent thinner than the previous model.
The new iPod Nano will be available in a total of seven different colors, and it comes with a built in FM tuner with a live pause feature and will also play videos.
Other new features on the iPod Nano include Bluetooth support, plus a new battery that will give you up to 30 hours of music playback, and it also features Apple’s new Lightning dock connector.
Source: Apple
At Apple’s Keynote event today the company has announced the App store is now available in 63 countries around the world, and will soon be receiving a new update and redesign, which Apple unveiled today.
Apple also announced that there are currently have over 200 million customers using iTunes in the cloud, and unveiled a new iTunes application which has been dramatically simplified and includes many new features.
The new iTunes software and store now allows you to preview songs while browsing, and a new feature added to albums called “in the store” allows you to easily see top songs and albums.
Now when you click on an album in the iTunes app it expands in place, in a similar way to folders on iOS. The new iTunes will be launching in October, and will come with a new redesigned mini Player.
Source: Verge
Apple has now officially announced the iPhone 5 and these dates are now the official dates from Apple, the iPhone 5 will go up for pre-order this Friday the 14th of September and will be available in stores and online from Friday the 21st of September.
The iPhone 5 will be available in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore from Friday the 21st of September.
It will also be rolled out to a number of other European countries the following week on the 28th of September and will be available in a total of 100 countries with 240 carriers by the end of the year.
Source GDGT
During Apple’s Keynote event today, as expected Apple unveiled a new connetor for their latest iPhone 5 smartphone. Replacing the 30 pin connector that first appeared with the Apple iPod nearly a decade ago.
The latest connector called Lightning unveiled by Apple is 80 percent smaller and is all digital, with an 8-signal design, together with improved durability.
The new iPhone 5 Lightning connector is also reversible and easier to use, and is 80% smaller than the older 30 pin connector. Apple explains:
“So a lot has changed, and it’s time for the connector to evolve. Our new connector is called Lightning. So we have Thunderbolt and Lightning.”
Apple also announced they have created a new adapter which will convert devices and cables with the old 30 pin connector into the new iPhone 5 Lightning connection.
Source: Verge
Apple has officially announced its sixth generation the iPhone 5, and it is made from a combination of glass and aluminum, it is 18 percent thinner than the iPhone 4S and measures 7.6mm.
The iPhone 5 features a 4 inch Retina Display with a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels, which means that you can now have a 5th row of icons on your iPhone’s home screen.
The iPhone 5 will also come with LTE, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA, and it will be available with AT&T, Sprint and Verizon in the US, and a number of carriers in Europe.
WiFi has also had an update on the iPhone 5, it now features 802.11m 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi up to 150 Mbps, plus the iPhone 5 features a new faster A6 Apple processor.
The new A6 processor in the iPhone 5 is two times faster in terms of processing power and graphics than the iPhone 4S processor, and it also features a new battery which means up to 8 hours over LTE.
The iPhone 5 features an 8 megapixel backside illuminated camera with an f/2/4 aperture and a 5 element lens, the camera has be re-designed from the version that was released in the iPhone 4S.
One of the new features on the iPhone 5s camera is a panorama mode which will let you take panoramic photos on your iPhone 5, it can also record HD video in 1080p and comes with improved video stability and face detection, plus you can also take photos whilst recording video.
The front facing camera on the iPhone 5 is now 720p capable, and Apple has also added some more microphones to the handset there are now a total of three microphones, one on the front, back and bottom of the handset.
As the rumors suggested the iPhone 5 will feature a new Lightning connector which is 80 percent smaller than the previous connector, and Apple are also releasing an adapter as we previously mentioned so that it will work with older accessories.
The iPhone 5 will go on sale on the 21st of September and it will go up for pre-order on Friday the 14th of September.
The iPhone 5 Will be available in white and black as the same price as the iPhone 4S, the 16GB model will be available for $199, 32GB for $299 and the 64GB for $399, these prices are based on a new two year contract.
Source Apple
It won’t be long now until Apple announced their new sixth generation iPhone, which will be announced at their press event later today.
As usual with all Apple events, their online store has just gone offline , which means Apple is updating it with their latest products that will be announced later today.
As well as the new iPhone 5 we are also expecting Apple to announce a new iPod Touch, iPod Nano and an iPod Shuffle, they may also announce the much rumored iPad Mini and we could also hear something about some new iMacs and a new 13 in Retina Display, MacBook Pro.
We will have full details on all of Apple’s new products along with their specifications and pricing later today.
Source Apple
Sony has officially announced the new addition to its range. Sony’s A99 DSLR is equipped with a 24.3 megapixel image sensor, and measures 147 x 111 x 78mm in size, weighing in at 812g, with battery and a Memory Stick PRO Duo installed.
Other features of the Sony A99 DSLR camera include a 19-point AF system which combines with its eleven cross-sensors and a 102-point focal plane phase-detection AF sensor.
The Sony A99 also supports ISO from 50 to 25600, and has a 6fps burst mode or 10fps in Tele-zoom high-speed mode, for capturing those fast moving subjects. Video can be recorded at 24p, 25p, 50p, 60p in full high definition with continuous autofocus.
The Sony A99 DLSR camera will be arriving in November for around $2,800 (body only). For more information and full specifications jump over to the Image Resource camera and accessory website.
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