Tuesday, July 9, 2013

iPad 5 reportedly on track for September

iPad 5 reportedly on track for September: "Common sense tells us that a new iPad isn't far away. With last November's 4th-generation model being little more than a minor spec-bump, we're going on 16 months since the last significant update to the 9.7-inch iPad. Previous rumors have given us a pretty clear idea of what the next model will look like, and now we may also have a clearer idea of when Apple will announce it."

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Garmin's portable HUD throws smartphone app directions on the windshield

Garmin's portable HUD throws smartphone app directions on the windshield: "While many high-end modern cars are now coming with a sophisticated Head-Up-Display (HUD) built in, owners of older (or cheaper) models are stuck with a dedicated navigation device or cradled smartphone blurting out directions and pointing the way."

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Curiosity begins long trek to uncover Red Planet's secrets

Curiosity begins long trek to uncover Red Planet's secrets: "After over six months exploring the Glenelg area of Gale Crater on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover is on the move. The nuclear-powered robot began a months-long drive on July 4, which will take it to Mount Sharp to fulfill the major part of its its two-year mission to seek out areas where life could have, or still could, exist on the Red Planet."

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NASA's polar robotic ranger passes first test in one of Earth's harshest environments

NASA's polar robotic ranger passes first test in one of Earth's harshest environments: "NASA scientists have unleashed a new robot on the arctic terrain of Greenland to demonstrate that its ability to operate with complete autonomy in one of Earth's harshest environments. Named GROVER, which stands for both Greenland Rover and Goddard Remotely Operated Vehicle for Exploration and Research, the polar robotic ranger carries ground-penetrating radar for analysis of snow and ice, and an autonomous control system. All of that is placed between two solar panels and two snowmobile tracks."

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