Vuzix AR3000 are the coolest Smart Glasses I have yet seen, with an awesome see-through waveguide technology with dual ultra-slim “Cobra” 0.2″ WVGA DLP display engines, using projection through a prism, AR3000 runs Android on a Quad-core Marvell ARM processor, touch pad, noise canceling mics, and two HD cameras with one for gesture support. The wearer will be able to reach out and manipulate virtual 3D objects overlaid in the real world. Ultimately positional information will be captured to allow 3D objects to effectively behave and interact with real-world objects. AR3000 has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect and interact through the cloud or the smartphone, tablets and PCs. Battery life ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours but can easily be tethered to any USB Powerbank to extend the battery life indefinitely. Vuzix would like to be able to ship this in a volume that can bring the price below $500.
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Vuzix Blade AR3000, the coolest Augmented Smart Glasses yet with see-through waveguide technology
DisplayPort comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with alt-mode Type-C directly on the SoC
DisplayPort is a standard for high resolution diplays. DisplayPort 1.4 can support up to 8K resolution at up to 30 hertz on a single cable and 60 hertz over two cables, here showing it off running on an upcoming announced Dell 8K 32″ display. DisplayPort can also support HDR or high dynamic range.
If a device has USB type C and the necessary hardware it can output displayport video through Type C. Through USB Type C a device can be charged while outputting video and being connected to a USB hub. Display port alt mode can switch to HDMI for HDMI displays. The Snapdragon 835 has displayport functionality so more devices in the future should have it. Mobile devices in the future could potentially Run multiple display monitors through a dock.
A dock using High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3) over DisplayPort 1.4 can output to multiple 4k monitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Quaclomm Snapgragon 835 is Qualcomm’s fastest ARM processor ever, possibly the world’s fastest Smartphone ARM Processor yet. Built on amazingly small 10nm, Snapdragon 835 is 35% smaller and offers power efficiency gains of up to 35% over the previous generation Snapdragon 821 processor. Gigabit LTE is available through the X16 modem and multi-Gigabit speeds over 802.11ad, integrated 2×2 11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi. Quick charge 4.0 charges 20% faster with up to 30% more efficiency. Snapdragon 835 supports VR and AR such as Project Tango. Snapdragon 835 is a semi custom ARM processor “based on ARM Cortex Technology” and featuring 8 Qualcomm Kryo 280 processor cores and Qualcomm’s newest Adreno 540 GPU. Adreno 540 offers 25% faster graphics rendering and 60x more display colors than previous Adreno GPU. The Snapdragon 835 will be able to run Windows 10 with x86 apps emulation support.
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 ARM Cortex-M4F for IoT
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 is the latest System on a chip for wireless from Nordic. The nRF52840 SoC is based on a ARM Cortex-M4F CPU with 1MB flash and 256kB RAM on chip. The embedded 2.4GHz transceiver supports Bluetooth low energy. There are kits with the nRF52840 available today. Nordic Semiconductor is a designer of SOCs for Wireless devices. The company specializes in ultra-low power performance wireless system on a chip. Nordic Seminconductor has put a great deal of work into Bluetooth low energy. Nordic components are often found in products such as wireless gamepad, mouse, keyboard, intelligent sports equipment, wireless medical, remote control, voice over IP, security, wearables, Internet of things devices and toys.
Huawei Watch 2 4G LTE Version
The Huawei watch 2 LTE is similar in function to the Huawei Watch 2 but it features a removable LTE sim card slot. The Huawei Watch 2 can share LTE with existing devices. The watch 2 LTE has a design similar to a real watch plus a removable band and ip68 durability.
Huawei Watch 2 with Android Wear 2.0
The Huawei Watch 2 is a smartwatch designed for exercise running on the latest Android Wear 2.0 platform which brings refinements and improvements to Android wear. The Huawei Watch 2 is a reference design for Android wear. The Huawei Watch 2 features a design similar to a regular watch and is available in multiple colors. Pricing ranges from $329 – 379 depending on region. The device has fitness features like GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, and music playback. The Huawei Watch 2 can be paired with Android and iOS devices. There is ip68 dust and water resistance. The battery can last up to 21 days they say.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, 9.7″ AMOLED Tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 features a 9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 pixel AMOLED display with HDR support and the S-Pen digital pen technology with up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity similar to tablets with Windows. The tablet features a USB 3.1 Type-C port with fast charging support. There 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and microSD card slot capable of handling cards up to 256GB. The body of the device is glass with an aluminum frame. Price and availability are to be determined and vary by region. There is also a magnetic keyboard with pen holder for the tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Book, 10.6″ FHD, 12″ AMOLED 2560×1440 Laptop/Tablet convertibles
The Samsung Galaxy Book features a 12″ Super AMOLED display with a resolution 2160×1440 which Samsung states supports videos in HDR 10-bit or a The 10.6″ version with 1920×1280 TFT LCD display. Both versions of the tablet will support S-Pen technology. The 10.6″ tablets supports a Core M3 processor, 4gb of ram, Microsd, LTE, and up to 128gb of emmc storage the 12″ supports a Core i5 processor, 4gb or 8gb of ram, and 256gb of ssd storage. Samsung is quoting around 10 hours of use for both and both will have access to fast charging. The 10.6-inch modle has 4K/30fps playback but 12″ can handle 4K/60fps playback.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus, Snapdragon 625, 5.2″ FHD IPS
Motorola Moto G5 Plus is the 5th generation of the popular G series budget Moto smartphone. The G5 has a metal back in fine gold and lunar grey for a more premium look. The Motorola G5 Plus has a 5.2-inch FHD IPS display, LTE, 2GHz Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor. The G5 has a 12 MP back camera with 4K recording. There is also quick charging. The G5 Plus comes in two capacities 32GB or 64GB with microsd. The fingerprint sensor can be used with gestures removing the need for onscreen navigation buttons. The price will probably be at or below $249.
$149 Lenovo Tab 4 10″, $249 Tab 4 10″ Plus, $109 Tab 4 8″ and $199 Tab 4 8″ Plus
The Standard tab 4 10″ has a Snapdragon 425 processor, a 1200×800 resolution, 2gb of ram, and 16/32GB of storage. The 2MP front camera and a 5MP rear camera. The Tab 4 Plus 10″ has a Snapdragon 625 processor, a 1920×1200 IPS display, 3GB ram/16GB storage and 4GB ram/64GB storage. There is A 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera. There’s a USB 2.0 Type-C port and a fingerprint sensor as well. The Tab 4 10″ Plus will have premium glass design.
$199 Lenovo Miix 320 10.1″ Windows 10 Laptop/Tablet convertible
The Lenovo Miix 320 is an Intel Atom Cherry Trail based tablet with 4GB of RAM and 128GB eMMC flash storage, and 10.1-inch 1920×1200 resolution touch screen. There is an included keyboard. The Miix 320 is an incredible value at only $199.
$859 Lenovo Yoga 720 (13″)
The 13″ Lenovo Yoga 720 offers a ULV Core i7 processor, a 13″ (Full HD or 4k) and there is a fingerprint reader. The 13″ model features USB type c for quick charging. Newer Lenovo laptops feature a Microsoft precision touchpad for better input experience. The price for the 13″ model starts at $859.
$90 DOOGEE Shoot 1, 5.5″ FHD, MT6737
The shoot 1 from DOGEE is a their latest entry level Android phone with a Sharp 5.5″ (full hd) display, MTK MT6737 64bit Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 with Mali-T720MP2 GPU, an 8mp front camera, 13mp + 8mp back camera, 16b of rom and 2gb of ram. The price for Shoot 1 can be around $90 for distributors who buy 100 – 1000 pieces depending on the country.
$1099 Lenovo Yoga 720 (15″)
The Lenovo Yoga has 4K 15″ display (or FHD version) with the latest Intel core i7 Kaby Lake processor, up to 16gb of RAM, integrated Nvidia GTX 1050 graphics card for gaming. There is a proprietary port for charging. Newer Lenovo laptops feature a Microsoft precision touchpad for better input experience. Battery life varies from 7 to 8 hours. The price starts at $1099.
$99 Pioneer RAYZ, $149 RAYZ Plus iOS Lighting Powered Smart Noise Canceling Headphones
The RAYZ and RAYZ plus headphones are headphones from Pioneer that are powered completely using the lightning port so that no additional batteries are needed. Each headset has six microphones for enhanced noise cancellation. The RAYZ and RAYZ Plus headphone also detect when they are in your ear and pause when they are removed. The RAYZ and RAYZ Plus also offer enhanced noise cancellation. The Rayz model will cost $99.95 and be available in Onyx and Ice color options, while the Rayz Plus will run $149.95 and come in Graphite and Bronze. Availablity is to be determnined. The technology is built by a company called Avnera. There is also an app for controlling the various functions of the headphones.
LG G6
The LG G6 is the latest flagship phone from LG. The LG G6 features a 5.7″ (2,880 x 1,440) screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Unique aspect ratio of the LG G6 enables having two screens at once. The LG G6 also has a minimal bezel which ensures the as much of the device as possible is screen. The G6 features a Snapdragon 821 processor. There is 32GB storage, microSD expansion, and 4gb of ram. For connectivity there is USB type C 3.1 with Quick Charge 3.0, NFC and LTE of up to 600 Mbps. There is a dual 13mp camera on the back 5mp camera on the front. The LG G6 is a dustproof and waterproof up to IP68. The vbattery is no longer removable and the design is no longer modular. The price and release date are to be determined and vary by region.
.tech .website .store .space .site .press .host .online New Domain Names by Radix
Radix is a domain name service that offers new domain names other than the old ones ending in .net, .com or other common domain name endings. Radix offers domain names ending in .website, .space, .site, .fun, .press, .host, .tech, .store, .online, and .pw. Radix aims to expand what the Internet naming system has to offer with more descript domain names. Pricing of domain names varies with prices up to $30 dollars a year with pricing varying by domain name extension. There is also a domain name curating system to ensure domain names end up with the right users and to prevent reselling.
Openasapp turns Spreadsheets into Web and Mobile Apps
Openasapp is platform for making mobile app development much easier. With Openasapp data from Excel Spreadsheets or Google Docs/Sheets can be turned into mobile or web applications. iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 10 and web are the platforms currently supported. There is a free triel for organizations with less than five people. The Business Pro tier costs €79/month, offering access to up to 25 people, while the Business Enterprise tier costs €1,499/month, offering access to up to 1,000 employees.
$100 REMI Smart Alarm Clock From UrbanHello
REMI is an alarmclock from UrbanHello that is designed for children ages 0-10. REMI can provide custom lighting or music for bedtime and nap time. REMI’s time and display are customizable. REMI has a nighlight as well as lullaby’s. REMI will also keep track of your children’s sleep cycles. REMI will also listen to your baby remotely through the walkie talkie function. REMI will provide tips for the most optimal sleep cycles. There is Bluetooth connectivity via a mobile app. The price of REMI is around $100 dollars with a discounted price of $79 dollars on IndieGoGo.
