Monday, January 13, 2014

4 Ways to Run Android on Your PC and Make Your Own “Dual OS” System

4 Ways to Run Android on Your PC and Make Your Own “Dual OS” System: "Intel is now interested in pushing “Dual OS” PCs — devices with both Windows 8 and Android on them. But you don’t have to buy a new PC to do this — you can run Android apps and even the Android operating system on your current PC.

This allows you to use Android’s ecosystem of touch-based apps on touch-enabled Windows laptops and tablets, so it does make some sense. Of course, the process is clunker than just using Windows 8 apps."

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Multicopter meets monster truck: The AT Transformer roadable VTOL aircraft

Multicopter meets monster truck: The AT Transformer roadable VTOL aircraft: "When someone mentions flying cars it conjures up images of a sporty little number that takes to the air like something out of the Jetsons. But what about one that’s a cross between a 4x4, an octocopter, and a Blackhawk helicopter? That’s what Advanced Tactics of El Segundo, California is seeing with its ambitions to produce a roadable VTOL aircraft capable of unmanned autonomous operations as a more flexible way to recover casualties, move supplies, and support special forces."

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SpaceShipTwo sets new altitude and speed records

SpaceShipTwo sets new altitude and speed records: "Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo (SS2) continues to inch toward a full suborbital test flight with its third supersonic test carried out Friday morning. The SS2 rocket engine fired for 20 seconds, pushing the suborbital spacecraft to an altitude of 71,000 ft (18 km) and a top speed over Mach 1.4, both of which were new records for SS2. The Reaction Control System, feather re-entry system, and a thermal protection coating were successfully tested during the flight."

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Top 10 Survival Downloads You Should Have

Top 10 Survival Downloads You Should Have: "The following article has been generously contributed for your reading pleasure by Rourke at Modern Survival Online. We strongly urge our readers to take Rourke’s advice and download or print (or both) the following guides, which are available 100% free. Ideally, retain a paper copy if you have a survival folder, and save a copy to your reserve USB drive, which should be a component of your bug out survival bag or stored at your bug out location."

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20 abandoned places in the world - StumbleUpon

20 abandoned places in the world - StumbleUpon:

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Tsunami House built to handle nature's worst

Tsunami House built to handle nature's worst: "From Hurricane Katrina to the Polar Vortex which has buried large swathes of North America under snow, we're frequently reminded that when extreme weather hits, the results can be devastating. Tsunami House, by Designs Northwest Architects, has been built to withstand the worst nature can throw at it: high winds, storms, and yes, even a tsunami."

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Adrenalina hoodie outfits you with a wearable changing room

Adrenalina hoodie outfits you with a wearable changing room: "The Adrenalina hoodie packs two layers worth of shirt so that surfers, bikers and other athletes can change comfortably on the go. The upper layer serves as a sort of "modesty towel," flipping down over the waist and nethers to let you change your pants on a crowded beach or parking lot."

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Cassette Adapter Bluetooth brings retro car stereos into the 21st century

Cassette Adapter Bluetooth brings retro car stereos into the 21st century: "Remember back when people carried Sony Discmans in their cars, and used those cassette adapters to listen to them through their tape decks? Well, while a lot of those same cars are still on the road, the Discman has now given way to the MP3 player. That's why ION Audio has released its Cassette Adapter Bluetooth."

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Roku TVs debut at CES

Roku TVs debut at CES: "One of the most popular television add-ons of the past decade, Roku, now has a TV of its own, thanks to a pair of Chinese television makers. This week at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, TCL introduced the first-ever TV with Roku built in. I spent a little hands-on time with the 55-inch version, which simply goes by the model number 55E4610R."

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Bang and Olufsen launches beautifully simple BeoSound Essence

Bang and Olufsen launches beautifully simple BeoSound Essence: "AV design deity Bang & Olufsen has announced the launch of its BeoSound Essence sound system. The system is aimed at providing users with a simple means of listening to their digital music collection and, as ever with B&O, is a thing of beatific beauty."

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3Doodler 3D-printing pen is plastic fantastic in hands-on video | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video

3Doodler 3D-printing pen is plastic fantastic in hands-on video | CNET TV | Video Product Reviews, CNET Podcasts, Tech Shows, Live CNET Video:

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