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Robots making Robot babies!
There is a real possibility that we will soon see Robots not only making other robots but designing them too. A report by Global Futurist has stated that this act of robots making other robots is called “Generative Design” and we will see a future where products and services are created and designed by robots themselves in some sort of scary, but also cool, Robot Circle of life.
For more information check out the video below!
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Nokia 3310 Born Again
The best phone ever the Nokia 3310 is making a comeback!
Renowned phone leaker Evan “Evleaks” blass is reporting that HMD Global, the brand new owner of the “Nokia” name is going to be releasing a handset which shares the 3310 name.
Costing £50 it will compete with a number of low-end Android smartphones and will be completely revamped.
The original which went on sale in 2000 has sold an impressive 126Million units worldwide. (which makes it the best selling phone ever!)
HMD are promise that it will be as durable as the previous version, boasts 22 hours talk time and a month of standby time, it charges via micro USB and it even has Snake!
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BeoPlay H5
- Beoplay H5 give you an immersive listening experience that transforms the everyday. From the daily commute to the evening run, Beoplay H5 wireless earphones deliver outstanding Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound for your active, everyday life.
- Beoplay H5 seamlessly delivers the best-in-class sound experience whatever you are doing. Just choose one of the preset profiles, such as working out, commuting or relaxing, from the Beoplay App. You can also choose to tweek the tonality using the intuitive B&O PLAY ToneTouch interface. It’s even possible to customize your own presets on your iPhone and quickly access them from your Apple Watch when you’re on the move.
- Designed to fit snugly in your ear, Beoplay H5 come with a choice of ear tips including Comply™ Sport that have a membrane to prevent moisture interfering with the electronics. These rugged and breathable tips create a near perfect, protective grip in the ear canal that is ideal for exercise or life on the go. And for relaxing with your favourite tunes, four pairs of silicone tips provide a relaxed, comfortable fit.
- Splash and dust resistant, Beoplay H5 are made for music and calls on the move. The housing of the earphones is crafted out of textured rubber and polymer, designed to resist sweat and moisture as well as wear and tear.
- To make sure you don’t leave Beoplay H5 behind, a magnet has been built into each earpiece. So when you take them out of your ears you can effortlessly wear them around your neck. Clicking the magnets together automatically powers down the earphones to save battery.
- Take calls, listen to music or use voice activation– all easily on the intuitive Beoplay H5 thanks to a convenient remote. And Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX and AAC codecs ensures no compromise on sound quality.
- Go the full distance on your early morning run with up to 5 hours of battery. Charging Beoplay H5 is easy with the magnetic cubic charger that comes with H5. To recharge, simply click in the earphones into the charging unit and two magnets hold the earphones in place as they charge.
(information credit: BeoPlay)
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Üllo Wine Purifier
Üllo is a revolutionary wine purifier that restores the natural taste of wine with Selective Sulfite Capture™ filter technology.
1. POUR
All wine contains sulfites, which are artificial preservatives added during production. They are no longer needed once the bottle is opened.
2. PURIFY
Proprietary polymer technology filters away free sulfites and their bitter taste, while allowing other compounds in wine to flow through unaffected.
3. PURE WINE
Through Selective Sulfite Capture™, free sulfites are reduced to a more naturally occurring level for most wines.
TO AIR, OR NOT TO AIR?
Breathe life into reds, or maintain the balance of whites. Twist the aerator on or off to suit your preference.
BY THE GLASS
The Üllo purifier is designed to fit on top of a variety of wine glasses.
BY THE BOTTLE
Made from hand-blown glass, the Üllo carafe and decanter are the perfect fit.
Information Credit (Ullo)
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Vespa Personal Robot
Piaggo Group the people behind the well known Motorbike brand Vespa, are creating a personal cargo robot (so basically an every day version of a personal robot caddy) called Gita under a new brand called Piaggio Fast Forward. This little robot can carry up to 40lbs worth of supplies autonomously via maps or by following its user. The little robot is a nippy little guy too with a top speed of 22mph and according to the website has human like abilities to turn with a zero turning radius. The Gita is not just limited to the streets either, it can be used inside as well!
It is expected to be trifled in business to business test programs however Piaggio intends to release something to the wider public for personal use. More information is expected to be released February 2nd.
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Microsoft Hololens
Ortis spoke in depth about the Microsoft Hololens in his interview with us, check out the video below to see him checking it out on the Gadget Show
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Gravity + Rocks = LIGHT
We want to share with you an incredible new gadget from a company called Deciwatt, they’re the 2015 winner of Shell’s Springboard programme and it’s called GravityLight. GravityLight is a gravity powered lamp which uses the earth’s gravitational pull to create light. How? Here’s how:
A bag of rocks is attached to the light via a strap, then as they fall to the earth the strap pulls on some gears which then drives an electric generator which powers a bright LED bulb and the gravitational pull is able to give continuous light for 20minutes. The beauty of this device? It will never run out of battery and the bulb will last a VERY long time. The device is aimed at combatting the energy expense in the developing worlds and as there are no running costs of these lights, the only payment is for the purchase of GravityLight and then it will last for years.
The reason for GravityLight? The ability to provide easy light to those that need it most in places such as Kenya. Following a second successful spell with crowdfunding the GravityLight foundation is now on a 50 Night Tour across 50 Villages in Kenya. What’s really great about this is that people in these villages regularly use a harmful lamp called Kerosene, with the GravityLight it provides safe and clean energy to the people of Kenya.
Watch the video below to see more information regarding GravityLight!
Crime Fighting from a far!
This is what we like to see here at How To Kill An Hour, some really cool way to do the things that we wish we could do ten years ago.
Thanks to GPS Tracking and Remote locking a would be thief got a rude awakening (he stole the car and then slept in it) when he stole a BMW 550i, which had been left in an underground car park with spare keys inside *facepalm* Seattle Police contacted BMW at their local head office and had it tracked, it is here where Seattle Police found the culprit asleep in the vehicle – had it remotely locked and then woke him up.
They then blocked him in so he couldn’t drive off (he tried to) and arrested him.
Hooray for technology! Just hopefully the owner remembers to not put spare keys to his car, in his car.
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Lapa 2
Ever find yourself losing keys, wallets, bags and then taking a looooong time to find them?
Well we have the device for you! The Lapa 2!
Lapa 2 is a really small device which you can attach to things that you lose, such as bags, wallets, keys – you can even attach it to your pet!
Then when the inevitable happens and you lose your stuff you can find them using your smartphone. What if you lose your phone I hear you ask! Well you can use the Lapa 2 to find your smartphone. Even if its on silent! Just push the embedded button on the Lapa and it will ring the phone!
Not only that your phone will notify you if you leave something behind, BOTH the Lapa and your phone will ring and you’ll also get a notification when you walk away! That you may never even need to use the Lapa 2 to find your stuff as the Lapa tells you when you’re about to lose them! The Lapa 2 even has a replaceable battery!
But sometimes you may actually lose the Lapa but you can ask for help! The Lapa Community will help you find it! Every time a Lapa user passes by your lost Lapa, they’ll send you a notification of its Last Seen Location to you. Depending on your privacy settings they’ll also be able to contact you and notify you of its whereabouts.
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