ASUS announces the first motherboard with Thunderbolt 2

ASUS Z87-Deluxe/Quad

ASUS has presented motherboard Z87-Deluxe/Quad, the first certified to support second-generation interconnect technology equipment and devices Intel Thunderbolt 2. An interface that doubles the theoretical bandwidth of the thunderbolt original offering data transfer speeds to 20 Gbps and adding support for 4K resolutions. Thunderbolt 2 is compatible with existing wired devices and although in this case limited speed to 10 Gbps. In addition to two Thunderbolt 2 ports, this ASUS motherboard offers another ten USB ports, six of which version 3.0. It is normal, as we still do not know…

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Acer T272HUL: enthusiastic, large, high-definition touch monitor

Acer T272HUL

Acer has updated its catalog of computer monitors with three new HD models among which the Acer T272HUL, multi-screen diagonal of 27 inches and a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The Acer T272HUL has multi-touch technology of ten points of contact and has full support for Windows 8. The IPS panel is able to offer viewing angles of 178 degrees while its response time is 5 milliseconds.

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Harman Kardon introduces new 2700 and 3700 AV receivers

2700 and 3700 AV receivers

The firm Harman Kardon specializes in speakers and HiFi audio equipment, has put on sale two new receivers for audio/video, models AVR 3700 and AVR 2700 for high-end consumer market. If you want to build a good system of ‘home theater’ nothing better than having one of these AV receivers that are to receive, decode, process, amplify and transmit audio and video signals from multiple sources. An ‘all in one’ with wide range of audio/video inputs to be connected consoles, CD/DVD players, PC games, Blu-ray, multimedia equipment or Blu-ray, and…

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Samsung Galaxy NX, first contact

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung Galaxy NX as a bold gamble that, beyond the commercial success that ends up with, is a breath of fresh air for the industry. Samsung’s new camera approaches the combination of Galaxy Camera and a smartphone of last generation, in a body that mimics the ergonomics SLR and interchangeable lens system compatible with the system of the house. Recall their technical specifications: APS-C sensor of 20.3 Megapixel (identical to the NX300) Interchangeable lenses (18-55 mm. In the kit) Dual processor, 1.6 GHz Quad Core Android and Drime IV for…

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HP Split x2

HP Split x2

HP Store and retailers like Best Buy have put on sale HP Split x2, an interesting hybrid Ultrabook-tablet with 13 inch screen, Intel and Windows 8 hardware. The HP Split x2 is one such hybrid devices, transformable, removable or convertible that can save the PC sector for its attractive, versatile and ultra portability that offer functions of electronic tablet, laptop and work on the desktop. The HP Split X2 is an updated version of Envy x2, based on a 13.3-inch multitouch screen with high definition native resolution HD 1366 x…

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Razer Kraken USB 7.1: Surround sound for gaming

Razer Kraken 7.1 USB

At Gamescom 2013 is showing not only video games. As Razer hardware manufacturers take advantage of the event to announce news as interesting as the new Razer Kraken 7.1 USB, a headset designed for gamers who want to fully enjoy the surround sound of the games. Designed on the basis of the Razer Kraken Pro (one of the most comfortable gaming universe), the new Razer Kraken 7.1 USB incorporate a sound system capable of generating low-latency audio 360 degrees, creating a sense comparable to having multiple speakers in the room.…

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Develop a device to improve communication between dogs and humans

fido

A research group at Georgia Institute of Technology are working on a system called FIDO, (facilitating interaction for dogs with occupations). This project aims to improve communication of dogs with humans; it would be of great use in dogs in rescue or assistance. In this idea are involved, the professor Melody Jackson, professor and technical leader of Google Glass, Thad Starner and Clint Zeagler scientific researcher. Jackson explained FIDO intends to make easier the task of communication between dogs and their owners, either a disabled or rescue body.

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Solar headphones to recharge mobile

OnBeat headphones

One challenge for manufacturers of mobile devices is to increase battery life. The excessive and constant use the battery runs out at times and causes many times you cut half our favorite song or that we can not send email when we most need it. Although we have experienced in this matter, so far not found the best solution. In this idea appears this pair of headphones that can take advantage of solar energy for charging devices when you are on the move. The “gadget” has been created in the…

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Mowayduino: Robot to learn programming

Mowayduino

Mowayduino is a robot that anyone can operate and program, from a crazy new technologies even a small child. The aim of this project, funded by “crowdfunding”, is to “explain everyday situations of everyday life which we take for granted, but we do not understand”. “It is so simple it does not need anyone to show you. No age limit, only requires that the user knows how to read”, explained the responsible for Mowayduino, which works with the Arduino open source hardware platform, as well as programming languages Scratch and…

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