Do you love cup of soup and instant ramen as much as we do ? Then good news: Here's a DIY way to get your noodles fix while also upgrading it to be more delicious and packed with fresh ingredients.
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Make Your Own Instant Noodle Cups for Healthier, Tastier Lunches
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Is this wrist-worn smartphone on Indiegogo a hoax or a fever dream?
One downside of Indiegogo's lax attitude to projects is that there's no requirement for a prototype or any proof that the device being pitched could even exist. In fact, the site is so laissez-faire, that a creator could probably promise a hoverboard powered by unicorn tears, and the only limit to its success would be human credulity. In unrelated news, Arubixs has taken to Indiegogo to ask for $300,000 of funding for Portal, a flexible, bendable smartphone that can be worn on your forearm like Leela's Wristlojackimator - with a watch strap holding it in place at either end.
The company's reluctant to talk about specifications, saying that its suppliers have wrapped it up in "more legal documents than you can imagine," and accusing the "big guys" of printing money to put small companies down. What it will claim, however, is that he Portal will be just 4.8mm thick, 0.7mm thinner than the Gionnee Elife S5.5, a device with huge battery life and heat dissipation issues thanks to its small size.
Arubixs also won't be drawn on what CPU the Portal will come with, but will claim that it'll be paired with 2GB RAM, 64GB storage and a quartet of cameras (with at least one 8-megapixel lens). We're also told that the device will come with a staggering 3,200mAh battery that uses "proprietary flexible battery" technology that's probably not fictional, at all. Oh, and it's water resistant to 10 meters. By comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active and CAT's S50, two real rugged phones that actually exist, will only survive depths of up to one meter.
We don't want to be cynical, here, and nothing would be better than if this company can achieve something that'd put Samsung and LG's engineers to shame. That said, there's nothing in the company's executive biographies that makes us think that it's a possibility. For instance, CEO Brandon Mairs has some expertise in composite materials after running a firm that made carbon fiber auto parts for sports cars. Engineering VP Adam Eastman, meanwhile, is still taking his Bachelor of Science degree at UC Berkeley, and while he may be a materials genius, there's nothing in his record to suggest he's developed the next big leap in flexible technology. Still, if you want to take a gamble on this device, we won't stop you, and Arubixs wants $400 of your hard-earned for a finished Portal Sport with an arm cradle and wireless charger.
[Thanks, Bradley]
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Mobile
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You can hot-swap nearly all Project Ara modules on the fly
Back in April, Project Ara's Module Developers Kit revealed that the phone's battery will be hot-swappable; in other words, you can replace it without having to switch the phone off. Nifty trick, right? Well, the feature's apparently not limited to the device's battery. Project director Paul Eremenko has recently divulged in a keynote that you'll be able to swap the phone's other modules around, save for the CPU and display, even if you're in the middle of typing out a message or of a phone call. You've got the modified version of Android L that the team developed with non-profit org Linaro to thank for that, as it was the key ingredient Team Ara needed to make most of the phone's components hot-swappable.
Say you're taking pictures of friends when you suddenly remember that you have a module equipped with a better camera -- you can presumably just switch the two right then and there while your friends are in mid-pose. Other than that, Eremenko has also revealed that Google plans to build an online store that sells different types of modules (think Google Play, but for Ara parts), so ready your wallets if customizing phones are your thing.
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Monday, 29 September 2014
Parrot brings big color and big comfort to its touch-controlled headphones
As much as we enjoy Parrot's advanced Zik Bluetooth headphones, many complained that they're a tad on the hefty side, and not everyone's a fan of the earcups' bulky look. Worry not, though, as the French company has finally delivered a new and improved version to tackle these issues. The aptly named Zik 2.0 weighs in at 270g, which is 17 percent (or 55g) lighter than its predecessor. Not bad considering all the original features remain, especially the large trackpad -- this time with a soft-touch leather exterior -- on the right earcup for playback and volume swipe gestures, as well as NFC and the removable battery on the left side.
With the help of Philippe Starck once again, the earcups now feature a more rounded design that should appeal to a larger audience; but, externally, the rest of the headphones are pretty much the same as before, aside from the thicker headband padding and more spacious ear cushions. In addition to the original white and black looks, you now get other color options: blue, mocha, orange and yellow.
The Zik 2.0 isn't just about weight reduction and updated looks, though. These cans come with eight microphones -- and you thought five was already a lot on the original model -- for their new adaptive noise reduction feature, which can be adjusted via the companion iOS or Android app to best suit your listening environment. And its new "Street Mode" lets you control how much of the outside world you let in -- ideal for staying aware of your surroundings while still enjoying some tunes. Speaking of which, the app also comes with an increased variety of audio tuning presets from Parrot's artist buddies (including the late Lou Reed) so you can enjoy their songs just the way they intended. You can even create and share your own presets with other users.
For those who already have HD Voice on their phones and networks, we have good news: The Zik 2.0 supports it as well. As for music playback quality, we expect no less than what we got from the original Zik, which has worked well for us on iPhones and HTC phones. There are also new settings on board to help extend your battery life depending on your situation. Turn on the "Flight" mode and we're told you'll eek out 18 hours of wired listening while noise cancellation is still engaged, although you'll have to do without some of the special audio features. "Eco" aims to provide about seven with a wired connection, while still providing spatialization effects, and "Normal" should get you about six hours of Bluetooth listening with all the extras.
The Parrot Zik 2.0 headphones are expected to arrive in November and will cost $399, just like their predecessor. If you'd like to snag a pair, they'll be available at Apple and Brookstone stores at launch time.
Jon Turi contributed to this post.
Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Wireless
Source: Parrot
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Find the Solution to Any Stain with This Searchable Database
Nobody likes a big ugly stain on their carpet or clothing. This searchable database has stain solutions for everything from automotive oil to mustard.
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Post-It Plus Captures, Organizes and Shares Physical Sticky Notes
iOS: Capturing sticky notes with your smartphone camera is nothing new. But the new Post-It Plus smartly detects any sticky notes, allows you to organize them individually or as groups, and lets you share them.
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Add "Find and Replace" Functionality to Your Browser
Chrome/Firefox: Find and replace is one of those handy little features in Word that isn't really available anywhere else. If you'd like to add it to Chrome and Firefox, two extensions, Search and Replace, and Find and Replace do the trick.
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OneBox Auto-Organizes Email Attachments in Your Cloud Storage
Web: OneBox saves all the attachments you have received, from multiple email accounts, in your favorite cloud storage. Plus, it neatly categorizes them by file type.
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Sunday, 28 September 2014
The Dos and Don'ts of Making Excuses at Work
Most bosses just plain don't want to hear excuses at all, but even still, there are some time you don't get a choice. The Wall Street Journal breaks down the dos and don't for those moments.
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