Samsung announces Galaxy Note II, hits shelves in October

Samsung announces Galaxy Note II, hits shelves in October: "Taking the stage at IFA 2012, South Korean technology giant Samsung has announced the successor to its stylus-equipped, supersized Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note II."

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In the flesh: 145 inches of 8K Super Hi-Vision

In the flesh: 145 inches of 8K Super Hi-Vision: "I see your 84-inch 4K TV, and raise you one 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision monster of a display. First seeing light of day back in April, this collaborative effort from Panasonic and Japanese national broadcaster NHK has a resolution of 7680 x 4320 (more than 33 million pixels), and, being a plasma screen, is the first 8K display without need of a backlight. Naturally, Gizmag jumped at the chance to see it in the flesh at IFA 2012."

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WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage

WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage: "WWE legend George "The Animal" Steele recalls telling jokes while testifying in front of a grand jury regarding drug testing in WWE, overcoming serious medical issues, working with Randy Savage"

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KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Farmer won't be charged for shooting rogue deer

KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Farmer won't be charged for shooting rogue deer: "A northwestern Minnesota farmer who made news when he got pummeled by a deer won't be charged with shooting the buck out of season."

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"Real-life tricorder" to be tested on International Space Station

"Real-life tricorder" to be tested on International Space Station: "While still impressive, the capabilities of early "tricorders," such as the Scanadu and Dr Jansen's tricorder, fall well short of the Star Trek device that inspired them. But new technology to be tested on the International Space Station (ISS) brings the age of instant diagnosis of medical conditions using a portable device a step closer."

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Pyros Small Tactical Munition hits bulls-eye in field testing

Pyros Small Tactical Munition hits bulls-eye in field testing: "Raytheon's new Pyros small tactical munition has passed an end-to-end live test with flying colors. The Pyros was dropped from a Cobra unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate the glide bomb's semi-active laser and GPS guidance modes, its height-of-burst sensor for standoff detonation above a target, its electronic safe and arm device, and the new five pound NammoTalley multi-effects warhead."

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Fliz bike combines walking, cycling, and nostalgia

Fliz bike combines walking, cycling, and nostalgia: "Bicycles haven't really changed much in over 100 years. Of course the materials used, technologies employed, and safety equipment utilized have all improved a great deal, but two wheels, one of which is linked to pedals by a chain, is still the basic layout."

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Mobile app turns smartphones into “virtual radios” for first responders

Mobile app turns smartphones into “virtual radios” for first responders: "In an emergency, every second counts, and communication between various emergency services and government agencies can be of critical importance."

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Honda introduces its newest robot, and it cuts your lawn for you

Honda introduces its newest robot, and it cuts your lawn for you: "Is mowing the lawn one of those household chores that you absolutely dread? Well, Honda is offering a new product in Europe designed to make it so you never have to walk behind a lawn mower again. The Honda Miimo is Honda’s entry into the growing robotic lawn mower market."

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EcoXPower powers bicycle lights and charges mobile devices simultaneously

EcoXPower powers bicycle lights and charges mobile devices simultaneously: "EcoXPower by EcoXGear is another take on a concept which most Gizmag readers will be familiar with: harnessing the kinetic energy produced while one pedals a bicycle in order to convert it into electricity and charge a smartphone or similar device."

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Spray-on coating helps keep bananas from spoiling

Spray-on coating helps keep bananas from spoiling: "Just about everyone loves bananas, but there is one problem with the things – they have a way of becoming overripe before they can be eaten. Yesterday, however, a scientist from China’s Tianjin University of Science and Technology announced the development of a spray-on coating that is capable of keeping picked bananas fresh for almost two weeks."

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Is your hotel room lock safe? Why the answer could well be no

Is your hotel room lock safe? Why the answer could well be no: "If, during your next hotel stay, you're met with a lock on your door like that pictured above, it's time for a conversation with management. This is an Onity HT series lock. Cody Brocious claims that the company has sold 10 million of its various locks to hoteliers, accounting for half of all locks worldwide, and appearing in one in three hotels"

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