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New GPS technology

Researchers at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas said the centimetre-accurate GPS-based positioning system could allow unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver packages to a specific spot on a consumer’s back porch.

The new system, which is far more precise than the orientation capability currently available on smartphones, could also enable collision avoidance technologies on cars and allow virtual reality (VR) headsets to be used outdoors.

Researchers said the advanced GPS coupled with a smartphone camera could be used to quickly build a globally referenced 3-D map of one’s surroundings that would greatly expand the radius of a VR game. Currently, VR does not use GPS, which limits its use to indoors and usually a two-to three-foot radius.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/new-gps-technology-that-identifies-locations-within-centimetres-could-open-way-for-advances-in-virtual-reality-scientists-say-10226926.html

LG G4 Review

LG decided to launch the LG G4, its new flagship a little later, and today, we are happy to finally get our hands on this highly anticipated device.

Featuring a 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS display, a 16 MP front shooter and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, the LG G4 is expected to ship in Korea on May 29th.

For the US market, LG plans for end of May or early June. The exact price was not disclosed during the pre-briefing, it was confirmed to be in the LG G3 price range (at launch), which was about $600-$650 at launch time. These details are usually announced by the local wireless carriers who will partner with LG.

Overall, LG’s new flagship is very impressive and the Korean manufacturer pushed the envelope on the display technology, the unique leather design, and the camera, to deliver a state-of-the-art next gen communication device.

We had the opportunity to play with the LG G4, so read the complete article to take a peek at our first impressions.

Specifications Highlights

Dimensions: 148.9 mm x 76.1 mm x 6.3 to 9.8 mm
Weight: 155 grams
Resolution: 2,560×1,440 (538 dpi)
Display Diagonal: 5″5
Processor/Soc: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 6-core CPU 1.8 GHz
RAM: 3 GB
Internal storage : 32 GB
MicroSD up to 128 GB provides up to 160 GB memory extension
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Front Camera: 8 MP
Rear camera: 16 MP F 1.8 and advanced manual controls
Battery Capacity: 3,000 mAh

http://www.ubergizmo.com/reviews/lg-g4-review/

Mobilegeddon’ could be bad news for 40% of top websites

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Google, which dominates online search, is launching an algorithm to favor sites that are “mobile-friendly.” This means that people who use Google to search on their smartphone may not find many of their favorite sites at the top of the rankings. Sites that haven’t updated could find themselves ranked way lower, which in turn could mean a huge loss of business.

Search giant Google, which comScore Media Metrix
estimates has a 65% market share of U.S. Internet searches, wants sites to load quickly and be easy to navigate on a mobile phone.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/04/20/mobilegeddon-could-impact-your-business/26090627/

TIME WARNER CABLE BOOSTS INTERNET SPEEDS TO COMPETE WITH GOOGLE FIBER

As Google continues to expand its high-speed Fiber internet service, competitors are being forced to up their game, as Time Warner Cable has announced it is increasing its internet speeds free of charge for those in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In an effort to hold on to subscribers following the announcement that Google Fiber would be coming to Charlotte, TWC revealed that consumers in the region will soon be able to enjoy internet speeds that are up to six times faster without paying an extra cent.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/14/time-warner-cable-boosts-internet-speeds-to-compete-with-google-fiber

Logitech MX Master Review

While companies like Apple are working at reengineering the trackpad, Logitech is sticking with what it knows works – the mouse.

The company recently announced the MX Master, a new state of the art mouse that looks and feels even more futuristic than any trackpad on the market, and is extremely precise. We were fortunate enough to be able to test out the device for ourselves before its release.

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/42802/20150327/logitechs-mx-master-best-mouse.htm

Tesla Model S P85D Review

As Tesla announced their new, better/cheaper leasing program for the Model S over the weekend (full details/monthly payment schedules can be found here), they also quietly decentness the minimum requirements for the P85D.

Previously, one had to have the P85D equipped with the Tech, Smart Air and 21″ wheel packages to get the top-of-the-line AWD, 0-60 mph in 3.2 second ultra performance package.

Today, not so much.

Now you can pass on all that extra stuff (that really doesn’t affect the performance of the car) plus delete out the new “Black Textile Seats” the company introduced at the time of the car’slaunch and save another $3,500.