JetBlue scores FAA approval for Fly-Fi, may launch satellite WiFi next month

JetBlue scores FAA approval for Fly-Fi, may launch satellite WiFi next month: "JetBlue's next-generation WiFi service, powered by ViaSat's super-speedy Ka-band satellite, is officially on track to launch this October. The FAA just issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the airline's Airbus A320, enabling a fleet-wide installation that's set to begin immediately. In a statement, Chief Commercial Officer Robin Hayes said that several aircraft will be wired by the end of this year, with many A320s scheduled to come online throughout 2014. The rollout will then continue with JetBlue's smaller Embraer 190, currently used on select regional routes."

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Pocket : Hubble telescope spots 'cosmic caterpillar' that's six TRILLION miles long, formed by harsh winds from some of our hottest stars

Pocket : Hubble telescope spots 'cosmic caterpillar' that's six TRILLION miles long, formed by harsh winds from some of our hottest stars: "The protostar is located 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus
It is currently collecting material from an envelope of gas surrounding it
The gas, however, is also being eroded by surrounding stellar radiation"

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Pocket : In pictures: Monterey Car Week

Pocket : In pictures: Monterey Car Week: "Monterey Car Week is a gathering of the most sublime examples of four-wheeled transportation the world has to offer. The 2013 event was no exception, spanning everything from the latest concept vehicles to million dollar museum pieces and collectibles from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Bugatti. Here's Gizmag's through-the-lens look at the highlights from this Californian automotive feast."

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Solar-powered UAV could fly in the upper atmosphere for 5 years at a time

Solar-powered UAV could fly in the upper atmosphere for 5 years at a time: "Conventional satellites may be decent at their jobs, but they do have some drawbacks – the spacecraft themselves are quite expensive, getting them into orbit is also a costly process, and they can’t be reclaimed once they’re in use. Titan Aerospace, however, is offering an alternative that should have none of those problems. The company’s Solara unmanned high-altitude aircraft is intended to serve as an “atmospheric satellite,” autonomously flying in the sky’s upper reaches for as long as five years continuously."

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Kyocera develops wafer-thin piezo film speaker for TVs, PCs, tablets

Kyocera develops wafer-thin piezo film speaker for TVs, PCs, tablets: "Japan's Kyocera Corporation has combined a piezoelectric actuator with a special resin film to produce a proprietary, piezo film speaker that is considerably thinner and lighter than conventional electromagnetic speakers, while boasting similar audio levels."

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Vagabond flips from bicycle to stroller in under a minute

Vagabond flips from bicycle to stroller in under a minute: "There are bikes of all shapes and sizes at Eurobike 2013, but the vast majority are variations on familiar designs. One notable exception is the Vagabond from Spanish company SmartBikes, which does double duty as a bicycle with integrated child seat and a stroller."

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Pocket : Up close and personal with the Rolls-Royce Wraith

Pocket : Up close and personal with the Rolls-Royce Wraith: "The new-look Rolls-Royce has ticked off its first decade in business since relaunching under BMW ownership with the most potent car in its history, the Wraith coupe. The Wraith heralds a major new innovation for the company in its Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT), which gives its 8-speed ZF gearbox the ability to plan the drive ahead according to GPS data."

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Pocket : Boeing rolls out first Dreamliner 787-9

Pocket : Boeing rolls out first Dreamliner 787-9: "Despite clocking up close to a thousand orders, it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner with two lithium-ion battery fires grounding the fleet earlier this year and a Honeywell-built emergency beacon catching fire on a Dreamliner at Heathrow Airport last month. The company took a step toward putting that behind it on Saturday when the first 787-9 Dreamliner variant rolled out at the Everett, Washington assembly plant. The first 787-9 off the line is scheduled to be delivered to Air New Zealand next year"

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Pocket : Vauxhall Monza Concept to feature LED projection infotainment system

Pocket : Vauxhall Monza Concept to feature LED projection infotainment system: "When we last looked at the Vauxhall Monza Concept, Vauxhall/Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann hinted at an innovative infotainment technology and new body design. Now the lid has been lifted a bit, and we can see more of the new take on the 70s classic. When the concept is presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, it will not only have a modular powertrain, but the first LED projection infotainment system fitted in a passenger car."

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Pocket : House in a Warehouse turns industrial space into efficient family home

Pocket : House in a Warehouse turns industrial space into efficient family home: "House in a Warehouse, by Melbourne-based architectural practice Splinter Society, saw the transformation of a former industrial space into an efficient family home. The attractive property incorporates storm-water collection, passive cooling, and a computer controlled lighting system to reduce grid-based energy requirements."

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Pocket : Concept cars out in force for 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Pocket : Concept cars out in force for 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: "Held every August during Monterey Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance sees an array of distinguished automobiles gathered on the 18th fairway of the famous links. Nestled amongst the 260-odd vehicles shown this year was the “concept lawn” – a new world order showcase of over twenty concepts cars and new production models including world and North American debuts. Gizmag was there to capture the best of what the lawn had to offer."

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▶ Self Freezing Coca-Cola (The trick that works on any soda!) - YouTube

▶ Self Freezing Coca-Cola (The trick that works on any soda!) - YouTube: ""

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