Georgia Tech Unveils Tongue Driven Wheelchair For The Disabled

There are those who face extreme disability to the point where they are only able to control their wheelchair by puffing into a straw, also known as sip-and-puff where the user will be able to move and stop their wheelchairs using their breath. However over at Georgia Tech, researchers have recently found a way which could be more efficient than using straws, and this is through the use of the person's tongue. The school has developed a wearable Tongue Drive System which will allow those who are paralyzed to control their wheelchair just from their tongue, which is reportedly faster compared to using straws.

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Tizen And Firefox OS Should Team Up, According To Samsung

It is safe to say that in the smartphone platform market at the moment, the main players are probably Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. There are of course other platforms out there such as Sailfish OS, Tizen, and Firefox OS. While not to say that these smaller operating systems have no chance at beating out the big guys, doing it on their own could be a long and tough journey, which is why Samsung's Chief Secretary, Wonsuk Lee, recently expressed interest in teaming up with the folks at Mozilla to bring Firefox OS and Tizen closer together.

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HTC One Developer Edition and unlocked models receiving KitKat starting TODAY

HTC's done it again. Not resting on their laurels, it appears that HTC is once again going hard in the paint, updating their flagship smartphone — the HTC One — to the latest version of Android, leaving the other guys in the dust. Beginning today, those who purchased the HTC One Developer Edition or unlocked models can expect Android 4.4 KitKat to hit your devices in time for the holidays, complete with HTC Sense (yes, this is a good thing). It's pretty crazy when you think about it.

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Android 4.3 update for S4 and S III gets to Europe

Some users are seeing their Samsung Galaxy S4 and S III receiving the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in Europe. The update was first rolled-out but was shortly found to be infested by a lot of bugs and was since pulled. Not after AT&T resumed seeding the fixed version of the update. And now the update has started making its way to other regions.

The update brings improvements to performance, the Galaxy S4 gets Galaxy Gear and Knox support along with Group Play 2.5 and more.

Users that have installed the buggy 4.3 update should shortly receive a small patch update through Samsung Kies.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for Verizon drops to $170

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launched on Verizon in the US early last month on $300 with contract. In the spirit of Black Friday, the price of the flagship phablet has dropped to $170 on the same deals. The $170 price comes from Amazon and doesnÂ't seem to be a part of the etailer's Black Friday promotions (meaning it should be available even after today). This price is for new Verizon accounts.

Upgraders will have to pay a bit more - $200. The Galaxy Note 3 is also available from Verizon's own site at that price.

For comparison, the Note 3 is $220 with a contract with Sprint for new accounts and $300 for upgrades.

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Seattle Restaurant Ejects Patron For Wearing Google Glass

Google Glass is relatively new technology and has slowly started to make its way into the mainstream through early adoption by developers as part of Google's Explorer program. That being said society has yet to adjust itself to the notion that one day Glass could become as commonplace as smartphones or tablets, and lately it seems that one particular restaurant in Seattle, the Lost Lake Café & Lounge, decided to give a patron by the name of Nick Starr who wore Google Glass in the establishment, an ultimatum in which he could remove his Glass or leave the restaurant.

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You will not believe how much goes into preparing a car for crash testing

New-vehicle crash testing is crucial to measuring how safe vehicles are for their occupants in the event of an accident. The actual test is quick: vehicles are pulled down a runway inside the test facility before they're smashed into a seemingly invincible wall. Carnage ensues. We presumed test preparation included strapping in a dummy, fitting cameras and installing data acquisition devices, but we had no idea that the whole process is exponentially more involving than that until the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released this video documenting a crash test from start to finish.

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CyanogenMod Installer App Can Still Be Installed On An Android Device

Earlier today we reported that Google has removed the CyanogenMod Installer application from the Google Play Store. The app made it much easier for users who wanted to get a custom ROM on their Android device, since flashing one manually might seem like a titanic task for some users. CyanogenMod Installer app thus made the process very easy. Now that the app is no longer available in the Google Play Store and while the CyanogenMod team says it plans to release the app on Amazon and Samsung stores, there's still a way to get the CyanogenMod Installer app on an Android device. Its quite simple actually.

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Decorate your Christmas tree with an Android ornament

Show your Christmas and Android spirit with this fun little ornament from newPCgadgets. Santa will know to leave a new Android gadget under your tree if you decorate it this ornament. Ok not really… But it will definitely add a cute and geeky flair to your tree. The clear acrylic ornaments are 3 1x2″W x 3 1x2″H and 3x16″ thick.

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Chinese University Professor Likens Professional Gaming To Drug Dealing

We have heard stories where excessive gaming has actually lead to death and of course these are extreme cases, but it seems that over in China, the Communist Party's newspaper, the Southern Daily, quoted a university professor by the name of Tao Hongkai where he likened professional gaming to drug dealing. According to Tao, "The damage that violent web games do to players' brains is like the influence of opium on the brain of an addict; this shows that violent web games are internet opium, spiritual narcotics. Earning a living playing web games is like being a drug dealer; this way of living can only harm others and harm yourself.".

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Fantasea FG16 Underwater Housing

Fantasea Line has just announced the availability of their new underwater housing ‘FG16′ for the Canon Powershot G16 camera. Supported by a complete accessory line including wide angle and macro lenses, this shock resistant housing protects your G16 camera from damaging elements including water, sand, dust, snow, ice and pollutants, and is certified to a maximum depth of 60 meters (200 ft.). The FG16 is available now for $575.

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World Of Warcraft Movie Delayed To 2016

It wasn't too long ago that it was revealed that the upcoming World of Warcraft movie would see a release on the 18th of December 2015. That's a little over two years to go but now it seems that the movie will be delayed even further, according to a tweet from the official World of Warcraft Twitter account. According to the tweet, it seems that the movie will be moving from its 18th of December 2015 release date to an 11th of March 2016 release date. It is unclear as to why there might be a delay since no explanation was given, but we can't say we're too surprised.

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Off-contract Moto X will get a $150 price cut on Cyber Monday

Motorola will be offering the contract-free Android 4.4 KitKat booting Moto X with a substantial discount on Cyber Monday. The US manufacturer announced on its official Google+ account that it will be selling its flagship smartphone with a hefty $150 off its regular price. The one-day only pricing means that users will be able to snag a 16GB Moto X for $349.99. The 32GB version will be offered at $399.99. The discount will be available for any off-contract Moto X, including the Developer edition, as well as personalized devices.

The new one-day pricing puts the Moto X in the same territory as the LG Nexus 5.

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Fitbit Force activity tracker review

When it comes to activity trackers and pedometers, Fitbit is at the top of the list in brand recognition and popularity. They've been around for several years and their fitness products continue to evolve and improve. Earlier this year, they came out with their first wrist worn device – the Fitbit Flex. Now six months later, they are offering another wrist worn tracker – the Fitbit Force. Almost identical in functionality to the Flex, the Force offers one notable feature that the Flex lacks, a display.









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T-Mobile Black Friday 2013 Deal: $0 Down For iPhone 5s And iPhone 5c [Rumor]

As Thanksgiving and Black Friday approach, we have started hearing more and more about the Black Friday 2013 deals we can expect from retailers, carriers and just about anyone trying to cash in on the hype. This is the first we're hearing of a T-Mobile Black Friday 2013 deal, according to a screenshot received by the folks at T-Mobile, for three days Magenta is going to offer both the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c for $0 down on its equipment installment plan or EIP. As previously mentioned, this offer is said to last three days, between November 29th to December 1st.

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Galaxy Gear 2 Will Reportedly Be Launched Alongside Galaxy S5

Samsung is definitely going to release updated variants of its products in 2014 and those interested in wearable technology are anxiously to see just what the company will introduce with its next generation smartwatch, which we'll call Galaxy Gear 2. Only recently Samsung pushed out a major firmware update for Galaxy Gear to improve its notifications feature. The smartwatch was launched in September this year alongside the Galaxy Note 3, and if local media reports coming in from Korea are correct, the Galaxy Gear 2 might partner up with the Galaxy S5 which according to another recent rumor is due to be released in March 2014.

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Nintendo Updates Miiverse To Prepare For 3DS Launch

Nintendo announced earlier this month the Nintendo 3DS would be receiving quite the update as owners of the handheld soon be able to connect their Nintendo Network ID to the device as well as bringing the once Wii U-exclusive Miiverse to the platform. Nintendo didn't announce when the Nintendo 3DS update would go live, but an update to the Wii U's Miiverse indicates that update could be coming soon. . The Miiverse website published a post announcing there's been an update to the service that will prepare it for its upcoming launch on the Nintendo 3DS by tweaking its layout as well as its display options.

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NVIDIA teases SHIELD Black Friday bundle deal

The holiday deals keep on coming. This time it's NVIDIA stepping up to the plate, prepping the NVIDIA Shield Android handheld for an upcoming Black Friday deal to be revealed on Thanksgiving, at 9pm PT. Details are scarce, pretty much all we know is that the deal include some kind of bundle, with Batman Arkham Origins making an appearance in the fine print.

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iPhone 5c Reportedly Outselling Galaxy S4 In India

There have been a lot of rumors about the iPhone 5c's performance in various markets around the world. Prior to its release, it was believed that the low cost smartphone would do particularly well in markets such as China and India. However, that didn't turn out to be true, because the iPhone 5c didn't turn out to be as low cost as everyone thought it might be. As a result, iPhone 5c sales in those particular markets lagged behind the iPhone 5s, which was an instant hit around the world.

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Slate is a bamboo lapdesk with style and function

The Slate Mobile AirDesk is a new Kickstarter project that just launched yesterday and has already surpassed the funding goal of $6500. It is made in Tempe, Arizona from a solid block of hand sanded bamboo. A grid of holes has been drilled through the block to help with air flow and heat dissipation. There is a special slot for your phone or tablet and a built in mouse pad. It's lightweight, sturdy and looks very nice. I think I need one… My primary computer at home is a 3 year old 13″ Macbook Air. I love it because it's lightweight while still having a nice sized screen and keyboard.

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Sony And Hasselblad Rumored To Have Worked On A New Sensor Together

If you're a fan of cameras, then brands such as Sony and Hasselblad might come to mind, although in the case of the latter, their cameras are usually priced beyond the means of regular photographers. Sony and Hasselblad have worked together before which resulted in Hasselblad essentially adding luxury touches to NEX cameras, such as the Hasselblad Lunar and the Hasselblad Stellar, but according to Sony Alpha Rumors, it seems as though Sony and Hasselblad are expected to make an joint announcement in the near future about an upcoming sensor which might make its debut in 2014.

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Assassin's Creed Pirates Headed Onto iOS And Android December 5th

Heads up Assassin's Creed fans, if you enjoyed Ubisoft's latest swashbuckling adventure in the form of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, you might be interested to learn that Ubisoft will be bringing the pirate adventure onto your mobile devices (both iOS and Android) in the form of Assassin's Cred Pirates. Unfortunately this is not an extension of the game for console, but will instead just share a similar play setting, which we guess could be fun in its own right as well. The game will focus on naval battles and will star naval captain Alonzo Batilla.

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ZTE Grand S II Dual leaks through benchmark database

The ZTE Grand S II Dual existence has been confirmed by the AnTuTu benchmark database. The phone is the successor of the ZTE Grand S and all the information available right now is its AnTuTu score. The ZTE Grand S II Dual managed to score a cool 33,357 points, which puts ahead of the competition in terms of performance. Its predecessor ran on the quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 platform, but judging from the benchmark result the upcoming smartphone is likely to sport a Snapdragon 800 chipset.

If the Grand S II Dual's result is correct, it beats the Samsung Galaxy Note III by a bit over 2,200 points.

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Pirelli's famous calendar turns 50, celebrates by releasing one from 28 years ago [w/videos]

In the words of Pirelli, "The Calendar is the icon of Pirelli's communication." "The Cal," as it's also referred, first came out in 1964 and featured artistic portraits of women, often wearing very little or no clothing. Over the years, the risque images have struck a chord in people around the globe, and many consider it the world's most famous calendar. (According to Autoweek, when a complete set of Pirelli calendars was put up for auction in 1975, the winning bid was more than that of an Andy Warhol painting sold at the same auction!).

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Hyundai recalling 15,500 Entourage minivans over rust in cold-weather states

Hyundai has increased its quality by leaps and bounds in recent years, but we're not sure the Entourage minivan is the best representation of the brand. Essentially a rebadged version of the Kia Sedona, the Entourage has been out of production for about five years now, and it's evidently run into some trouble. The problem apparently revolves around the suspension - specifically the front lower control arm - which could rust and fracture, particularly in snow-belt states.

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Samsung Black Friday Offer: Discounted Movies On Samsung Hub

With the holiday weekend fast approaching, various companies and retailers have been rushing to make their deals public. There's bound to be a lot of shopping craze during the weekend, particularly on Black Friday. We're seeing more and more Black Friday deals being listed with every passing day and Samsung has something that it wants to offer its customers as well. The Korean giant isn't shaving off hundreds of dollars of its products, rather its going to offer discounted movies through Samsung Hub on Black Friday.

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Purported HTC M8 Appears In AnTuTu Benchmark

HTC hasn't said what major device it is going to release in 2014 but rumors have already been circulating. Codenamed the M8, it is believed that this device will be released in Q1, 2014. We have already seen allegedly leaked photos of the HTC M8 and have also heard about its specifications from the ever trustworthy Twitter leaker @evleaks. Additional specifications of the M8 have surfaced, thanks to a purported M8 appearing in AnTuTu benchmark results scoring just over 36,000. Those who know their AnTuTu scores know that the score is quite impressive.

This device is actually believed to be the successor to the popular HTC One.

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Nokia Lumia 2520 UK Ad Takes A Swing At The iPad Air

We have seen Nokia consistently take shots at the competition through a variety of mediums. It mocked Apple's choice of colors for the iPhone 5c by tweeting a picture of its Lumia smartphones with the caption “Imitation is the best form of flattery.” Only recently it took a shot at BlackBerry through Twitter as well. The latest target is the iPad Air, a tablet that the Nokia Lumia 2520 is going up against. The tablet's UK highlights its several features at the expense of the new Apple iPad.

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Chrysler stays IPO until 2014

There will not be a Chrysler IPO in 2013. Fiat, according to a report from Forbes, has announced that it will not be able to make the American brand's initial public offering before the end of the year, saying that the short, five-week window that makes up the rest of 2013 is "not practicable.". Not surprisingly, the issue with the Chrysler IPO is the same as it's always been - a disagreement between parent company Fiat, which owns 58.5 percent of the Chrysler Group and a UAW healthcare trust, which owns 41.5 percent.

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Ford adding stop-start to all major model lines

Ford has gone all-in on its efforts to offer most of its new vehicles with a fuel-efficient EcoBoost engine, but the automaker is reportedly preparing to take another big step toward improving vehicle efficiency.

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WP to put pressure on iOS in enterprise market

ABI Research has issued a report on the Windows Phone and Apple iOS shares in the enterprise market and their foreseeable future. According to that report Windows Phone's share will grow a lot because of the iOS 7 failure to deliver improved enterprise features. Apple's iOS is a huge player in the consumer market, there is no denying that. Windows Phone however is young, inexperienced and still growing. Yet WP8 turned out to be the fastest growing platform in Q3, which helped it extend its global market share significantly.

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2013 Apple Black Friday Deals Finally Confirmed

The 2013 Apple Black Friday deals have finally been confirmed, the company confirmed today that it is going to offer deals both online and its retail stores. In the online store, special Black Friday pricing for products will be available from midnight to midnight, so customers will have a full 24 hours to get their orders in. Apple is likely to cater to a large number of customers on Black Friday, not only due to the discounts it is going to offer, but it hasn't been long since the company released several new products. Customers will be lining up to purchase its new iPhones, iPads and even its refreshed MacBooks.

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Businessman linked to murder of Porsche tuner Uwe Gemballa arrested

A Czech billionaire and alleged mobster in South Africa, Radovan Krejcir (seen above on July 24 after he escaped an attempt on his life) was arrested on Friday afternoon on charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, Mail & Guardian reports. It wasn't clear at the time of the arrest what it was in connection with, but there has been much speculation since 2010 that Krejcir was in some way connected to the murder of Uwe Gemballa, owner of Porsche tuning shop Gemballa. Police have said a press conference will be held on the matter on Saturday.

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Red Sony Xperia Z1 spotted running KitKat

A limited edition red model of the Sony Xperia Z1 has leaked on the interweb. While not a huge deal on its own, the said handset was spotted running Android 4.4 KitKat. There is no information about when this device will be released and in which markets but it does look quite lovely in that shade of red. Moreover, the version of Android is 4.4.2, which is newer than even that found on the Nexus 5.

Sony has already made an announcement regarding the availability of KitKat on their current Xperia models but without giving a clear date.


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Mazda3 Skyactiv-Hybrid and CNG Concept shown in Japan

Mazda has received a tremendous amount of public and industry praise in the last few years, following up the successful introduction of its Skyactiv technology (powertrain and otherwise), with strong products like CX-5, Mazda6 and most recently, the Mazda3. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda has taken yet another step forward with Skyactiv and the 3, showing the compact (called "Axela" in Japan) with an all-new compressed natural gas engine in the Skyactiv-CNG Concept. The end result of the Skyactiv-Hybrid is fuel consumption estimated at something like 74 miles per gallon.

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BlackBerry Acquires ScrOON To Help Make BBM Profitable

BlackBerry's BBM app is free to use and comes bundled with BlackBerry phones, and has also made its way, also for free, onto iOS and Android devices. With the app being free, how does BlackBerry plan on making money from it. After all WhatsApp has a subscription service and LINE has in-app purchases to help generate revenue, so what can BBM do to help make money. While that remains to be seen, it looks like BlackBerry has recently made an acquisition in the form of ScrOOn that is a company that helps to manage the social media pages of large companies, such as Warner Bros.

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Battlefield 4 Commander Mode Raises the Bar

Just when you thought that first person shooters couldn't get any more magnificent, DICE's Battlefield 4 swoops in with their newest rendition of the Commander Mode to prove us all wrong. With its focus shifted in the direction of intelligent warfare, the Commander Mode has definitely taken gaming to a whole new level. Making use of mobile devices, such as tablet computers, the Commander becomes the only player with a unique bird's eye view of the entire battlefield. With this power at his disposal, the Commander plays an important role in edging his team towards victory.

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Dropcam Pro review

I've been using a Dropcam WiFi security camera since my review of their first camera back in 2010. I've tried several other camera brands over the years but always come back to Dropcam due to ease of use, image quality and mobile viewing. Their latest camera is the Dropcam Pro. I don't want to spill the beans in the first paragraph of the review, but I think I'm in love… well, almost.










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