iBattz unveils new smartphone and tablet accessories

iBattz unveils new smartphone and tablet accessories: "iBattz has unveiled a slew of accessories aimed at smartphone and tablet owners at this year’s CES. These include a wireless charging station for Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, a rugged battery-packed case for iPhone 5 and iPad, and a trio of iPhone 5 cases which feature interchangeable batteries."

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Crayon Creatures uses 3D printing to make statuettes from kids' drawings

Crayon Creatures uses 3D printing to make statuettes from kids' drawings: "Chances are, you think that your child’s drawings are masterpieces. You could put them up on the fridge, where they’ll get tattered after a while ... or you could get Crayon Creatures to turn them into a little three-dimensional sandstone statue."

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The Beech Boys | Military Aviation | Air & Space Magazine

The Beech Boys | Military Aviation | Air & Space Magazine: "If Marilyn Monroe had been an airplane, she would have been a Beechcraft Model 18. With buxom radial engines and ample forked tail, the Beech 18 has not just the movie star’s curves, but, like her, an adoring fan club. Pilot and civil engineer Matt Walker is a member."

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Manager of FPSRussia Found Dead in Georgia - OutdoorHub.com

Manager of FPSRussia Found Dead in Georgia - OutdoorHub.com: "he manager and weapons provider for the popular YouTube channel FPSRussia, Keith Ratliff, was discovered dead early Thursday evening in Carnesville, Georgia. Details have been slow to emerge, but according to WLHR Radio, authorities have confirmed that he died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head and that Ratliff had been deceased for some time before his body was found. A number of firearms were also discovered at the location."

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Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back

Panasonic Power Loader Light exoskeleton takes a load off your back: "Robotic exoskeletons that artificially augment puny human muscles have been in development for years, but we're yet to see any of them really take off. Panasonic is still betting on its own solution, the Power Loader Light (yes, named after the one seen in the sci-fi film Aliens), which is being developed by Activelink, one of its subsidiaries. The company has made some modifications since its initial appearance in 2010 and is showing off how it works on video for the first time."

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DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter

DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter: "Today, aerial platform manufacturer DJI announced its new consumer quadcopter, the PHANTOM. It has several features that set it apart from the popular AR Drone – which may or may not sell you on it."

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"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft

"Superjet" variable cycle jet engine could power future fighter aircraft: "GE Aviation is developing a revolutionary new jet engine that aims to combine the best traits of turbojet and turbofan engines, delivering supersonic speed capability and fuel efficiency in one package."

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Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line

Internet-connected light switch joins Belkin’s WeMo line: "Belkin has expanded its line of WeMo branded home automation products with a switch that allows household lighting to be controlled remotely over the internet. The new WeMo Light Switch was announced at CES 2013 where Belkin also revealed that existing WeMo devices such as the WeMo Baby will be getting Android compatibility after previously only being compatible with iOS devices."

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Corning announces stronger, more scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3

Corning announces stronger, more scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3: "Few things are more frustrating than scratching the display of your expensive smartphone or tablet. The rest of the device could be banged and bruised, but a blemish on its screen changes everything. The window to your apps, videos, and books is suddenly tarnished. Corning is moving one step closer to solving this problem, with a new and improved version of its Gorilla Glass."

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Aeros completes construction of Aeroscraft demonstrator

Aeros completes construction of Aeroscraft demonstrator: "California-based Aeros Corporation has completed construction of its Aeroscraft airship proof-of-design sub-scale prototype. The 79-meter (260-ft) long aircraft will demonstrate the vertical take-off and landing and point to point delivery capabilities of the platform, paving the way for a planned full-scale craft that will be almost twice as long and carry payloads of up to 66 tons."

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Android-powered ARCHOS TV connect turns a HDTV into an oversized tablet

Android-powered ARCHOS TV connect turns a HDTV into an oversized tablet: "Despite being developed primarily with mobile devices in mind, Android is finding its way onto bigger screens via Google TV set top boxes and games consoles such as the OUYA and GameStick. Already having mobile Android gaming covered with its GamePad, French company ARCHOS is adding to the Android-powered devices battling it out for a place on the big screen with the TV connect."

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Hyundai integrates Google Maps features into its cars

Hyundai integrates Google Maps features into its cars: "The seamless vehicle technology previewed by the Connectivity Concept may take a few years to become reality, but Hyundai's in-vehicle tech is getting incrementally more advanced. The Korean automaker announced today that it will integrate Google Maps application programming interfaces (APIs) into its U.S.-based Blue Link infotainment systems, underpinning a smoother navigational experience for drivers."

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