New and Emerging Technology News part 306 ~ NEW GEN TECH LIFE : new generation technology news

Tuesday 22 April 2014

New and Emerging Technology News part 306

Gizmag reviews the Surface Pro 2,
With the first Surface Pro, Microsoft laid out its vision of the future: one mobile device with the guts of a laptop that can replace your tablet, laptop, and maybe even desktop. Unfortunately that first model also brought along some sketchy battery life. But what happens when you improve on that by 75 percent? You have the Surface Pro 2, a much less compromised hybrid PC.  Read More
Lupo multi-use Bluetooth sensor
Advances in electronics combined with our finely tuned ability to lose stuff has seen the market for wireless tracking sensor systems expand rapidly in recent times. This latest example is Lupo, a versatile item finder that's also a security solution and a Bluetooth remote controller for smartphones and other devices.  Read More
An electric car hire scheme has been announced in London, similar to Autolib in Paris (Pho... London's "Boris Bike" cycle hire scheme has been a huge success since its launch in 2010. Now, a French billionaire has announced plans to roll out a hire scheme for electric cars in the capital.  Read More
The Nikon 1 V3, including optional EVF and grip
Nikon is adding a new member to its 1 system mirrorless camera range. The company is claiming the world's fastest continuous shooting frame rate (among interchangeable lens digital cameras) for the V3, which also brings a new image sensor, an impressive hybrid autofocus system, high ISO noise reduction prowess and built-in Wi-Fi. The new model is also a little more compact than 2012's V2, having had the built-in electronic viewfinder stripped away.  Read More
Gizmag takes the newest iteration of Apogee Duet  for a spin
American purveyor of audio equipment Apogee has long commanded an enviable reputation regarding the quality of its hardware. The most recent iteration of the Apogee Duet sees iOS functionality added to the popular recording device, allowing users to easily move between an iOS device or a Mac to record and perform music. Gizmag takes the newest Duet for a spin to see how well it performs on both an iPad Air and a Mac.  Read More
The Dish Super Joey allows users to record up to eight TV shows at once
TV shows that clash, or family members that clash over TV shows, mean that we don't always get to watch the show we want. A new service from US-based satellite provider Dish, however, can change that. The Super Joey allows users to record up to eight simultaneous TV programs.  Read More
MSI's new GE Apache (left) and GT Dominator (right) laptop ranges
MSI has refreshed its gaming laptop lines with the new GT Dominator and GE Apache laptop ranges. The GT Dominator machines feature high-end, gaming-orientated specs and price tags to match, while the GE Apache laptops offer more modest specs in a thinner and lighter form factor. Both new ranges come in 15.6 and 17.3-inch varieties and feature newly-announced Nvidia GeForce 800M GPUs.  Read More
Amazon AppStream allows users to stream resource hungry applications from the cloud to mob... The newly-launched AppStream from Amazon Web Services allows users to stream resource hungry applications from the cloud, without worrying about hardware limitations or operating platforms.  Read More
The Rhythm Wolf analog drum machine and bass synth from Akai
Solo musicians looking to generate their own backing tracks or DJs wanting to lay down some beats can seek out software solutions, but those who really want to get their hands dirty may prefer to opt for rhythm machines like the recently-announced Electron Rytm or Roland's Aira TB-3. Such things can prove expensive choices though, which makes Akai's vintage-inspired Rhythm Wolf analog drum machine and bass synth with built-in sequencing quite a compelling piece of kit. And yes, it comes with a sonic howl feature.  Read More
The Web was born 25 years ago, on March 12, 1989 (Image: picture man/Wikipedia)
On March 12, 1989 Tim Berners-Lee, while working as a contractor at the CERN laboratories in Switzerland, submitted Information Management: A Proposal, which sparked the greatest advance in information technology since Gutenberg invented the printing press. At the time, it was just a way for CERN scientists to share data, but a quarter of a century later, it’s grown from a curiosity into a necessity without which our world can no longer function.  Read More

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