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		<title>Review: Ecovacs Winbot 7 Series Window Cleaning Robot (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 11:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The chore of cleaning windows really depends on how many panes we&#8217;re talkin&#8217;.  A couple strokes with the Windex bottle is no big deal, but if you live in a home or work in a building with a lot of glass, and it needs cleaned,  you&#8217;re up against quite a job.  A company called Ecovacs, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-ecovacs-winbot-7/">Review: Ecovacs Winbot 7 Series Window Cleaning Robot (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The chore of cleaning windows really depends on how many panes we&#8217;re talkin&#8217;.  A couple strokes with the Windex bottle is no big deal, but if you live in a home or work in a building with a lot of glass, and it needs cleaned,  you&#8217;re up against quite a job.  A company called Ecovacs, experts in robotic cleaning equipment, feels your pain (no pun intended).  Their Winbot 7 Series Window Cleaning Robot makes this daunting job a hands-off joy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20787" alt="Ecovacs Winbot 7 3" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-3.jpg" width="725" height="357" /></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Winbot is a 5-pound robot, flanked by sensors, which latches itself to your glass panes using an industrial-strength suction mechanism.  Its sensors detect glass and the borders around them, and uses that information to scoot around on the glass, washing and drying your windows. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20788" alt="Ecovacs Winbot 7 5" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-5.jpg" width="900" height="675" /></a></p>
<p>To use, you spray a bit of Ecovacs’ formula cleaner on the front pad, attach the included microfiber pads at either end of the robot’s belly, attach it to the middle of the window, power it on and watch it go.  First, the device calculates the distances to the window&#8217;s edges.  Once that is completed, Winbot begins to move in a zig-zagging motion, cleaning the glass to a shine in about 5-minutes.  As the Winbot moves, the front pad scrubs, while the belly pads handle the drying.  There’s also a squeegee in between the cleaning and the drying pads.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-2.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20789" alt="Ecovacs Winbot 7 2" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-2.jpeg" width="620" height="455" /></a></p>
<p>While not cordless, the Winbot does have an emergency battery pack to keep it from falling off the window if the power is disconnected.  It draws its power via a fifteen-foot cable that plugs into any socket.  During our test, Winbot worked well with clear, smooth glass, but if you have a heavily soiled window, it does have a bit of trouble.  There is a solution for that. An included remote control lets you redirect it to where it needs to go if an area is to grimy for the Winbot to brush over.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20790" alt="Ecovacs Winbot 7 4" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ecovacs-Winbot-7-4.jpg" width="900" height="675" /></a></p>
<p>Charging the 400mAh backup batteries takes around 4-5 hours, and the Winbot comes with Ecovac&#8217;s own cleaning solution. <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Depending on how large your windows are, Winbot can take from five minutes or longer to finish its job. </span></p>
<p>Ecovacs offers the Winbot 7-Series for $399 through Skymall.com.  You can purchase it <a href="http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=204748882&amp;c=" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><em style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Check out the demo video on the Ecovacs Winbot 7 Series&#8230;.</em></p>
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		<title>Review: HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:34:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The HP Envy X2 is HP&#8217;s latest little Windows 8 Hybrid, and the name speaks for itself.  It&#8217;s a beauty, with its brushed-aluminum housing and sophisticated curves.  It&#8217;s one of the sleekest convertible tablet/ultrabooks we&#8217;ve reviewed.  Aimed at consumers and not necessarily the business pro, it does perform very well and could certainly reside in [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-hp-envy-x2-windows-8-tablet/">Review: HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The HP Envy X2 is HP&#8217;s latest little Windows 8 Hybrid, and the name speaks for itself.  It&#8217;s a beauty, with its brushed-aluminum housing and sophisticated curves.  It&#8217;s one of the sleekest convertible tablet/ultrabooks we&#8217;ve reviewed.  Aimed at consumers and not necessarily the business pro, it does perform very well and could certainly reside in an office environment.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20774" alt="HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet 3" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-3.jpg" width="640" height="360" /></a></p>
<p>The Envy X2 is a true &#8220;convertible&#8221;, where the keyboard acts as the docking station. When the tablet is attached, the keyboard provides extra battery life, an audio jack, an SD card slot and full-sized USB and HDMI ports.  The tablet itself offers studio-like audio, an independent charging port, a microSD card slot and front and rear-facing cameras.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20775" alt="HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet 4" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-4.jpg" width="522" height="348" /></a></p>
<p>The X2 weighs a thin 3.1 pounds when docked, and a mere 1.5 pounds undocked.  The dock is magnet-guided, so you can be sure of a secure latch. Dual speakers flank the bottom of the tablet, powered by Beats Audio, and they kick a lot of &#8220;thump&#8221; for their size.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20776" alt="HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet 5" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-5.jpg" width="768" height="516" /></a></p>
<p>X2&#8242;s battery life is one of its best selling points.  Both the main unit and the keyboard have separate batteries, which together provide more than 18-hours of juice.  Additionally, the Envy&#8217;s battery system is &#8220;smart&#8221;. Power is drained first from the dock, then the main unit, so the main unit remains as fresh as possible when not docked.  HP uses an Atom-powered processor for the X2, so you&#8217;re system never overheats.  There are no fans and its engine is designed to perform with ultimate efficiency in mind.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20777" alt="HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet 6" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet-6.jpg" width="675" height="450" /></a></p>
<p>The keyboard is solid, and the keys click well, allowing some pretty fast and furious typing.  The keys aren&#8217;t backlit, however the touchpad is huge and offers a double-tap-to-disable hot corner feature in the upper left part of the pad.</p>
<p>Armed with the latest Windows 8 desktop apps including Snapfish, Netflix, eBay and others, the Envy X2 is decked out for the consumer-oriented user who appreciates an ultrabook with serious entertainment value. Also onboard is<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> HP&#8217;s own support and recovery manager app.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20778" alt="HP Envy X2 Windows 8 Tablet" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/HP-Envy-X2-Windows-8-Tablet.png" width="484" height="352" /></a></p>
<p>The HP Envy X2 is one of the first convertibles on the market that truly earns the distinction of encompassing a laptop and a full-fledged tablet into a very usable piece of hardware.  In fact, I&#8217;d compare the tablet alone among the best stand-alone tablets around. The Envy X2 may be the most intelligently-designed hybrids we&#8217;ve ever evaluated.  The battery life is enormous, the price is very affordable (starting out at around $600), and the hardware is super- solid. If you&#8217;re interested in portability, versatility and performance in a device that you can truly use as an ultrabook or a stand-alone tablet, the Envy X2 may be the only device for which you need to shop.</p>
<p><em>Check out CNET&#8217;s video review of the HP Envy X2&#8230;.</em></p>
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		<title>Review: Beaba Babycook (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Beaba Babycook is an all-in-one appliance that functions as a warmer, blender, steamer and defroster to prepare healthy baby food purees.  Many new mothers considering it rewarding to make their own baby food, and the Babycook makes that previously-tedious task a snap. To use, you simply wash, skin and cut your vegetables and/or fruits into smaller pieces [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-beaba-babycook/">Review: Beaba Babycook (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The Beaba Babycook is an all-in-one appliance that functions as a warmer, blender, steamer and defroster to prepare healthy baby food purees.  Many new mothers considering it rewarding to make their own baby food, and the Babycook makes that previously-tedious task a snap.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20765" alt="Babycook 4" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-4.jpg" width="770" height="770" /></a></p>
<p>To use, you simply wash, skin and cut your vegetables and/or fruits into smaller pieces and place them in the steaming basket. Measure the water, pour in your foot, put the basket together and select the steaming option. The steaming times is based on the amount of water you put in, which is measured based on what you&#8217;re cooking.  Once you&#8217;re done steaming, you lift the basket out using a special spatula, pour the water out, or save it to add back into the puree for varied forms of consistency.  Then, place the food into the main chamber, cover it and select puree.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20766" alt="Babycook 3" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-3.jpg" width="600" height="903" /></a></p>
<p>To steam foods, such as chicken, add water to the measured and marked blending bowl, pour water into the steam heating compartment and close the lid.  Then, place the bowl back onto the Babycook, snapping it into place.  Place the chicken or other meat in the steamer basket and insert the basket into the blender bowl. Secure the lid on by snapping it into place.  Turn the knob to steam and let steam for around 15-minutes (time varies for certain foods).</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20767" alt="Babycook 2" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-2.jpg" width="485" height="388" /></a></p>
<p>The Beaba Babycook comes with instructions including the amount of water to add for different types of foods, as well as some recipes to get a bit more creative.  The blender itself is powerful and really better than most food processors.  It&#8217;s also a great steamer, and it&#8217;s a breeze to clean.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-20768" alt="Babycook 5" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Babycook-5.jpg" width="960" height="920" /></a></p>
<p><em>Check out the video demo from Pottery Barn for Kids&#8230;</em></p>
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		<title>Why Mobile Is Such a Big Deal for Big Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Digital Innovation Gazette: Mobile Development By Tim Kridel for Digital Innovation Gazette Few things are as personal as a mobile phone. In fact, it’s something that most people have with them every waking moment &#8212; and often while they’re asleep. Consumer behavior like this makes mobile phones an opportunity to collect information about users throughout [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/why-mobile-is-such-a-big-deal-for-big-data/">Why Mobile Is Such a Big Deal for Big Data</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>By Tim Kridel for <em><a href="http://digitalinnovationgazette.com">Digital Innovation Gazette</a></em></p>
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<p>Few things are as personal as a mobile phone. In fact, it’s something that most people have with them every waking moment &#8212; and <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/daily-number/do-you-sleep-with-your-cell-phone/" target="_blank">often while they’re asleep</a>.</p>
<p>Consumer behavior like this makes mobile phones an opportunity to collect information about users throughout the day rather than just when they’re at a computer. In fact, for some people, the mobile phone is the primary way they go online, making that device the most effective way for everyone from advertisers to app developers to understand and reach their target markets.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/big-data/big-data-analytics-turning-big-data-into-intelligence.html">Big data</a> involves aggregating information from potentially disparate sources with the goal of drawing meaningful conclusions about what a person or group might be most interested in. Data mining has been around since the 1970s, but as mobile penetration has skyrocketed, so has the opportunity to gain even more insights into how consumers spend their time and money.</p>
<p>The information flows in both directions: Mobile apps are sources of information for big data analytics companies such as Google, but developers can also pull information from those digital warehouses.</p>
<p>“What we’re all trying to do is [figure out] how to get more of that person’s time,” says <a href="http://www.scanlife.com/en/management-team" target="_blank">Mike Wehrs, president and CEO of Scanbuy</a>, whose ScanLife QR code reader app has been downloaded more than 6 million times. “How do I continue to add value and remain relevant to their life? Big data is a means to that end.”</p>
<p><strong>Do You Know Where Your Customers Are?<br />
</strong>About a decade ago, regulators such as the FCC began requiring all new mobile phones to have built-in location technology such as GPS to help find emergency callers. Those mandates were a milestone in big data history because they changed the nature of the information that can be captured and mined compared with desktops and laptops.</p>
<p>“The big difference is that desktops are stationary and laptops do not in general have GPS sensors, so there is a location awareness in the data that can be captured and mined from a mobile device,” says Andrew Purtell, principal architect at Intel. <em>[Disclosure: Intel is the sponsor of this content.]</em></p>
<p>“Location awareness is a gateway into a new way of interacting with services,” says Purtell. “For example, on services such as Twitter or Foursquare, users can publish their location to trusted members of their social network. We know these services then mine this location and activity trace for sale to advertisers and commercial concerns in general, producing new business models.”</p>
<p>A straightforward example is pushing ads and e-coupons to mobile users based solely on their location. Depending on the app, there are additional opportunities for developers, advertisers and others to interact with users.</p>
<p>“Increasingly, people live within the virtual world presented by their mobile devices as they move through the physical world,” Purtell says. “Location-aware games overlay a virtual world over the physical. For example, the <a href="http://www.nianticproject.com/" target="_blank">Niantic Project</a> plays out in physical space around the players, in which they interact with a virtual world overlaid onto their local neighborhood, blending the imaginary with the real.</p>
<p>“Retailers can publish special offers to potential customers who are physically near their location, injecting suggestions into the stream of consciousness, facilitating impulse shopping in a way previously not possible. Responses to location-specific offers can be mined for refinement of future offers.”</p>
<p><strong>Providing Relevance, Not Annoyance<br />
</strong>Location-specific offers also show how big data can be both a challenge and an opportunity for developers and the companies they work with. Big data is a chance to push a promo to customers when they’re literally in the right place to take advantage of it.</p>
<p>For example, a person whose social network interactions frequently revolve around coffee seems like an ideal candidate for an e-coupon when she’s passing by a café. Developers can get information about those kinds of interests by buying it from, or partnering with, big data providers.</p>
<p>The challenge is that she might not be interested in coffee at that moment. If that’s the case, the promo comes across as spam, and if it happens often enough, she might shut off that feature or uninstall the app. Either way, that marketing and revenue opportunity is now lost.</p>
<p>Developers can avoid that problem by giving users a way to indicate that they’re interested in receiving promos, such as by having the café put a QR code or NFC tag in its window.</p>
<p>“That’s an expression of interest,” Wehrs says. “Now I’m initiating, and if I get an offer, I’m happy about it. It helps you provide a less-invasive experience for your end consumer.</p>
<p>“The whole promise of big data is that you’ll never perceive that you’re getting spam again. [You’ll never receive an] offer that isn’t for you because there will be so much intelligence in the system.”</p>
<p>So while data mining on computers has been around for decades, the big data trend on mobile devices holds a stronger promise: Developers and companies collect valuable information about consumers and, in turn, pass that value back to them by better meeting their needs.</p>
<p><em><strong>Tim Kridel</strong><br />
<em> has been covering all<br />
things tech and telecom since 1998 for a variety of publications and analyst<br />
firms. Based in Columbia, Mo., he still enjoys the teenage hobby that led to a<br />
career in writing about technology: ham radio. Tim is a frequent contributor to</em><br />
<a href="http://digitalinnovationgazette.com/">Digital<br />
Innovation Gazette.</a><br />
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		<title>Crossing the Mobile Development Gap</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>By Tim Kridel for Digital Innovation Gazette If you’re not using HTML5 to develop mobile apps, you may be in the minority. In a Telerik survey of 4,043 developers, 82 percent said HTML5 will be important for their job this year. A big part of HTML5’s appeal is its ability to help mitigate the OS-fragmentation [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/crossing-the-mobile-development-gap/">Crossing the Mobile Development Gap</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>If you’re not using <a href="http://www.digitalinnovationgazette.com/blog/how_to_prepare_for_html5">HTML5</a> to develop mobile apps, you may be in the minority. In a <a href="http://www.kendoui.com/surveys/html5-adoption-survey-2012.aspx">Telerik survey of 4,043 developers</a>, 82 percent said HTML5 will be important for their job this year.</p>
<p>A big part of HTML5’s appeal is its ability to help mitigate the OS-fragmentation problem. It’s often much cheaper and faster to build an HTML5 app that works across Android, iOS and other platforms versus building a native app for each OS. And <a href="http://www.digitalinnovationgazette.com/blog/building_web_apps" target="_blank">in the case of magazines and newspapers</a>, HTML5 provides a way to reach iPhone and iPad users without paying a 30 percent royalty to Apple.</p>
<p>In February, <a href="http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2013/02/25/chip-shot-intel-extends-html5-capabilities-for-app-developers" target="_blank">Intel acquired</a> the HTML5 tools division of appMobi, along with the staff responsible for those products.<em> [Disclosure: Intel is the sponsor of this content.]</em> We recently spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/tizenman" target="_blank">Daniel Holmlund</a>, a software engineer working in <a href="http://software.intel.com/" target="_blank">developer relations</a> at Intel’s Software and Services Group, about how appMobi gives developers more options for using HTML5.</p>
<p><strong>What’s encouraging developers to get into HTML5? For example, is it mainly to be able to hit a bunch of different devices with one development effort?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Daniel Holmlund:</strong> That’s a large part of it. To go from one platform to another, you have to hire people that are experts in the other platform. You have to put up the money to redevelop your entire application or your entire product. You have to maintain both your original product and the new product. Each additional platform is a very large additional cost. It might double or triple it if you’re adding a third platform.</p>
<p>HTML5 brings down all of those costs by letting developers target multiple platforms all at once. That’s very attractive, especially to a lot of four- and five-member developer shops that are short on manpower and want to target a lot of platforms.</p>
<p><strong>Based on developer experiences, what are you hearing in terms of the amount of lead time that they can realistically expect to save? </strong></p>
<p><strong>D.H.: </strong>It depends on the type of application they’re trying to do. I would say that if they’re going to redesign their entire application from scratch, that’s going to take twice as long.</p>
<p>Let’s say it takes six months to develop an application. Then the same team &#8212; or a different team even, one that’s better in the second platform &#8212; takes four months or five months because they can use some of the work that was already done. It takes them a little less time to entirely redo the effort.</p>
<p>If the development group builds in HTML5 initially, and they’re doing something that works well on both platforms without a lot of tweaking, then they only need to write it once. They save all the time that would’ve gone into the second development.</p>
<p>They still have to do twice the QA. They still need to verify that their application works on each platform. Occasionally, you’re going to run into things that work on one platform and not the other. Then you have to find out what’s going on.</p>
<p><strong>What are some ways that the appMobi acquisition from Intel benefits developers?</strong></p>
<p><strong>D.H.: </strong>Intel is now providing a service that we’re calling the <a href="http://software.intel.com/html5" target="_blank">Intel HTML5 Development Environment</a> that lets you write JavaScript APIs. We also have a tool that will generate the correct platform-specific APIs. If you’re focusing on a Windows platform, you can code in one set of APIs, and then your application will have a library included that will let you target Windows or Android or ILS. We’re supporting Windows, Android, ILS, Facebook, the Nook, the Firefox OS and a few other platforms.</p>
<p>Another nice thing is that those tools provide a simulation environment. In your browser, you can test the accelerometer, GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You can see how your application will behave before you actually generate the platform-specific packages.</p>
<p><em>If you’re interested in developing cross-platform apps, visit the Intel HTML5 Development Environment to download the Intel XDK and submit your app to multiple app stores: <a href="http://software.intel.com/html5" target="_blank">http://software.intel.com/html5</a></em></p>
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<p>Tim Kridel   <em><strong>Tim Kridel</strong> <em> has been covering all things tech and telecom since 1998 for a variety of publications and analyst firms. Based in Columbia, Mo., he still enjoys the teenage hobby that led to a career in writing about technology: ham radio. Tim is a frequent contributor to</em> <a href="http://digitalinnovationgazette.com/">Digital Innovation Gazette.</a> </em></p>
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		<title>Review: Vuzix Wrap 1200 (video)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 11:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The sunglass-style Wrap 1200, by Vuzix, sets a new benchmark for video eyewear.  It has an enormous 16:9 widescreen 75-inch display, and you can see the image from 10-feet away.  In fact, it&#8217;s the largest in the industry, and offers an unparalleled movie experience.   Additionally, the Wrap 1200 projects in both 2D and 3D, both at [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-vuzix-wrap-1200/">Review: Vuzix Wrap 1200 (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The sunglass-style Wrap 1200, by Vuzix, sets a new benchmark for video eyewear.  It has an enormous 16:9 widescreen 75-inch display, and you can see the image from 10-feet away.  In fact, it&#8217;s the largest in the industry, and offers an unparalleled movie experience.   Additionally, the Wrap 1200 projects in both 2D and 3D, both at home and on-the-go, and it connects to more media sources in more ways than ever before. It also offers focus, eye-separation and viewing angle adjustments for multiple viewing options.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vuzix-Wrap-1200-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20749" alt="Vuzix Wrap 1200 2" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vuzix-Wrap-1200-2.jpg" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>By putting on the Wrap 1200, you&#8217;ll get 75-inches of virtual screen, and this is a hell of a lot better than stuffing a 75-inch television into that small living room of yours.  <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">A cable runs alongside one leg of the glasses and is connected to a small interface and control box. A few buttons here allow you to control the Vuzix Wrap, and ports on the underside allow you to plug in composite video, mini HDMI, iPod AV or VGA.  At this point, you&#8217;re ready for viewing, and you can watch anything from live television shows, movies or even play video games. </span></p>
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<p>The Vuzix Wrap’s dual video screens are placed at eye level so it&#8217;s no strain on your eyes.  Projected images are vivid and almost overwhelming, coming from a device not much larger than a pair of sunglasses. The Vuzix <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">can handle inputs up to 720p, and the 1200&#8242;s will display them back with twin 852×480 LCD displays.  It’s high resolution, and it comes close to high definition&#8230;.but not quite. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> Viewing the simulated 72-inch screen is sort of like going to an IMAX theater, as the world around you is blocked out.   Its as though you are completely </span></span>immersed<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> in the media with little </span>peripheral happening around you for you to notice<span style="line-height: 19px;">. An optional light shield is available as well, allowing you to further block out any light that may distract your viewing pleasure. </span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vuzix-Wrap-1200-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20751" alt="Vuzix Wrap 1200 3" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vuzix-Wrap-1200-3.jpg" width="1024" height="733" /></a></p>
<p>The Vuzix Wrap 1200 runs $499 through Skymall, and additional options are available like the PC adapter, the light shield and a rechargeable battery pack.  Besides high-quality imagery, the Vuzix Wrap 1200 does well with its integrated noise-canceling ear phones and several lens adjustments (eye separation and +2 to -5 diopter) for viewing comfort.</p>
<p>For a great immersivee HD video experience, you can purchae the Vuzix Wrap 1200s through Skymall, <a href="http://www.skymall.com/shopping/detail.htm?pid=204748781&amp;c=" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><em>Check out the video review&#8230;.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The new Verizon BlackBerry Z10 is the first handset from RIM, now renamed Blackberry, and is also the new handset to run their new Blackberry 10 operating system.  Its been a well-known fact that the Z10 as well as the new OS is the company&#8217;s proverbial last chance of survival.  It&#8217;s no secret that BlackBerry has been [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-verizon-blackberry-z10/">Review: Verizon Blackberry Z10 (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>The new Verizon BlackBerry Z10 is the first handset from RIM, now renamed Blackberry, and is also the new handset to run their new Blackberry 10 operating system.  Its been a well-known fact that the Z10 as well as the new OS is the company&#8217;s proverbial last chance of survival.  It&#8217;s no secret that BlackBerry has been struggling the last few years, with the company even admitting this in more than one press conference.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">The Z10 was introduced in the US in late March for around $200 with a 2-year contract through Verizon, ($599 off-contract).  It sports a </span>1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.2-inch 1280 x 768 display, 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.   At first glance, the BlackBerry Z10 <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">is a little bezel-heavy with a sizable gap above and below the screen.  It measures </span><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">a reasonable 130 x 65.6 x 9mm (5.1 x 2.6 x 0.4 inches), however, and weighs in at </span><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">137.5g (4.85 oz).   </span>The weight gives it a good feel in the hand.</p>
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<p>On the back, Blackberry has included an 8-MP camera with a single LED flash.  The rear backplate can be removed easily by placing a finger in the indented speaker grill to access the internals.  Underneath the hood you&#8217;ll find microSIM and microSD slots, with the microSD slots capable of supporting cards up to 32GB in capacity.  Combine this with the already decent 16GB of internal storage, and you have a lot of memory to play with.  The removable 1,800mAh battery provides lengthy usage time, and allows you to replace a dead battery with a fully charged one.</p>
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<p>On the rear cover itself includes the NFC pad, which enables the Z10 to interact with other compatible wireless devices.  On the right-hand side of the Z10 includes the familiar triple button setup, with volume rocker switches separated by a central key.  This middle key controls voice control activation and playing and pausing music.  On the top, you have a power/lock key button and a 3.5mm headphone jack, while on the left there&#8217;s two connectivity ports.  The keyboard is metal, which is pretty sharp, and the keys are well positioned for easy typing.  Rounding out the hardware features is a<span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> microUSB port alongside a miniHDMI port. This enables you to connect the BlackBerry Z10 directly to a TV.</span></p>
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<p>While the Z10 is mediocrely impressive, the Blackberry 10 OS is a different story. Blackberry designed the new OS10 so enterprise IT managers could have a smartphone that they can control but that workers won&#8217;t reject as outdated. BlackBerry has always been a stable, secure and reassuring brand for business. For consumers, however, it&#8217;s much harder to explain why they should switch to BlackBerry 10. The Hub is good for messaging, but Android and Windows Phone have similar features. BBM is nice, but pretty similar to Skype, Google Talk and FaceTime. Peek and Flow is not as easy as the name sounds. In fact, it&#8217;s rather difficult to flip between the Hub and apps.  Android and Apple&#8217;s iOS do a much better job in this regard.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Review-Verizon-Blackberry-Z10-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20740" alt="Review- Verizon Blackberry Z10 4" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Review-Verizon-Blackberry-Z10-4.jpg" width="710" height="628" /></a></p>
<p>BlackBerry 10 isn&#8217;t horrible.  Rather, its a first generation of a new OS that is trying to compete with the likes of Android and iPhone.  Couple that with the fact that Google has a huge array of devices at every price point, Microft has Office/Xbox/Exchange integration, and Apple&#8230;well&#8230;has a sh&#8211;t-ton of apps.  For the average consumer, the <span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Blackberry Z10 is a unique product, and a good one for emailing, calling and texting. But BlackBerry 10 is not compelling enough to part the seas between Mountain View and Cupertino.</span></p>
<p><em>Check out the video review of the new Blackberry Z10</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Head just upped the ante with an upgrade to their Prestige line&#8230;the Graphene PWR Prestige. The PWR Prestige has several new features never seen before in the Prestige line.  Firstly, its got a big head at 107-square inches.  It&#8217;s also the first ultra-light model at 9.5 ounces, and the first wide-body Prestige with a 26/26/28mm beam.  It boasts an [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/review-head-youtek-graphene-prestige-pwr-tennis-racquet-video/">Review: Head YOUTEK Graphene Prestige PWR Tennis Racquet (video)</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Head just upped the ante with an upgrade to their Prestige line&#8230;the Graphene PWR Prestige. The PWR Prestige has several new features never seen before in the Prestige line.  Firstly, its got a big head at 107-square inches.  It&#8217;s also the first ultra-light model at 9.5 ounces, and the first wide-body Prestige with a 26/26/28mm beam.  It boasts an extended racquet length of 27.3 inches, providing a very fast swing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20713" alt="Head YOUTEK Graphene Prestige PWR Tennis Racquet 2" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-2.jpg" width="350" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>The PWR Prestige is also the first Prestige frame to use Head’s QuadFace technology, both inner and outer. The inner QuadFace allows the string bed to flex just a bit more for additional comfort and flexibility, while the Outer QuadFace lengthens the strings, allowing for a larger head size and more power.</p>
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<p>Graphene, apparently the world’s lightest and strongest material, is used in the shaft, and it distributes weight from the shaft to the tip and handle, increasing power and stability without changing the overall racquet mass.  More weight in the head provides greater hitting power, and more mass in the handle reduces torque and recoil.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20715" alt="Head YOUTEK Graphene Prestige PWR Tennis Racquet 5" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-5.jpg" width="350" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>The YouTek technology&#8217;s “cross-linking” abilities stabilize the frame on faster swings and create more feel on touch shots. Those who like a &#8220;control&#8221; racquet will much appreciate the additional power the Prestige gives.  It&#8217;s suited for both beginners and intermediate players.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20716" alt="Head YOUTEK Graphene Prestige PWR Tennis Racquet 4" src="http://www.beststuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Head-YOUTEK-Graphene-Prestige-PWR-Tennis-Racquet-4.jpg" width="350" height="600" /></a></p>
<p>During our test, we found that it was very easy to access power and spin. From the baseline this extremely maneuverable, spin-friendly racquet has a lot of pop, and good depth can be achieved with a good compact stroke. At net, the fast feel combined with its over-sized head allows you to get to any volley with a quick response, and ultimately speedy put-aways.  Serve-wise, the extended length and feather-light weight makes for lightening-fast aces down the &#8220;T&#8221; as well as a slice from hell.</p>
<p>Check out the video on Graphene Technology&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>Top Seven Free Apps for the Busy Traveler</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Traveling can be stressful with flight changes, strange airports, and the pressure of making sure your itinerary goes as planned. That’s me in the picture above. We got off our bus too soon and had to walk 4 miles with our luggage on the side of a highway to get to our hotel. Learning from experience, here are [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/top-seven-free-apps-for-the-busy-traveler/">Top Seven Free Apps for the Busy Traveler</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Traveling can be stressful with flight changes, strange airports, and the pressure of making sure your itinerary goes as planned. That’s me in the picture above. We got off our bus too soon and had to walk 4 miles with our luggage on the side of a highway to get to our hotel. Learning from experience, here are a few apps to make sure your trip is enjoyable and you get the best deals in your travels.</p>
<p><strong>Kayak</strong>: If you only download one travel app, this should be the one. Kayak allows you to compare prices from a wide range of providers for your flight, hotel room and car rental. You can even book your hotel right from the app. Kayak allows you to rank options by certain criteria such as airport amenities. This is the ultimate travel itinerary app so your trip will go smoothly.</p>
<p><strong>OnTheFly:</strong> ITA Software’s OnTheFly app allows you to shop for airfares by comparing options in this easy to use format. However, you can not book the flight through the app. The app gives you the ability to be specific about who would be traveling, arrival and departure times, and many other options to find the best deal to fit your needs. (Available <em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel">for iPhone only)</em></em></em></em></p>
<p><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"><em id="__mceDel"></em></em></em></em></em><strong>TripIt:</strong> Going on a month long vacation or just travel a lot for business? TripIt is a must for those with busy travel itineraries. When you get a confirmation email from your flight or hotel, email it to plans@tripit.com and the app will automatically record the information. When you get to the airport, all you need is your phone to access your confirmation codes and information for an organized trip.</p>
<p><strong>HotelTonight:</strong> If you do a lot of traveling on the road and stopping at random hotels to sleep, this is the app for you! HotelTonight will help you find last minute rooms for cheap prices. You can book your last minute hotel room starting at 12pm till 2am for a room that night.</p>
<p><strong>GateGuru:</strong> If your flight was canceled or you have an obnoxiously long layover, the first thing you should do is open your GateGuru app! From real-time flight statuses to getting discounts on last minute rental cars, GateGuru is your survival guide in airports. You can look up the closest restaurants to your gate before you even pass security. Customize your travel by emailing your airline itinerary to plans@gateguruapp.com.</p>
<p><strong>Wikihood:</strong> As you travel around the world either on business or pleasure, learn about the cities you visit using Wikihood. This app draws information about Wikipedia tailored to your location. Discover what’s around you that would be interesting to visit and how to easily get to those locations.</p>
<p><strong>Tripomatic:</strong> This app allows you to set up an itinerary of things to do during your visit to any of the major cities listed in Tripomatic. Browse through local activities, restaurants and attractions to find the perfect plan to meet your timeline and put all of your destinations in one spot. You can plan your day out based on what attractions you are closest to so you get the most out of your visit.</p>
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<p>Alicia Lawrence works for an <a href="http://www.webpagefx.com/" target="_blank">Internet marketing company</a> as a content coordinator. She enjoys traveling and studying <a href="http://www.wymoo.com/" target="_blank">international investigations</a>. When not at work, you can find Alicia cooking up a storm in her apple-red kitchen or blogging at MarCom Land.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>According to experts, testosterone supplements can sometimes help older men become a tad more lean, but they don&#8217;t do a lot in the mental and strength category.  It&#8217;s no secret that men&#8217;s testosterone levels drop as they age, and low testosterone has been associated with stomach fat, loss of muscle strength and mass, bone loss and cognitive decline. [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://www.beststuff.com/does-testosterone-reverse-the-aging-process/">Does Testosterone Reverse the Aging Process?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://www.beststuff.com">BestStuff.com</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>According to experts, testosterone supplements can sometimes help older men become a tad more lean, but they don&#8217;t do a lot in the mental and strength category.  It&#8217;s no secret that men&#8217;s testosterone levels drop as they age, and <a href="http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/low-t" target="_blank">low testosterone</a> has been associated with stomach fat, loss of muscle strength and mass, bone loss and cognitive decline.  It also doesn&#8217;t help that some men have more testosterone to begin with, while other testosterone levels decline more rapidly.  So do supplements help?  It hasn&#8217;t been scientifically proven whether they do, but many believe in the practice.</p>
<p>Several medical researchers have conducted studies, namely Utrecht Medical Center, with mixed and somewhat disappointing results.  After several doses of testosterone, men&#8217;s muscle mass increased and their fat mass decreased.  In the study, muscle strength did not gain any ground, and additionally, those who took an oral testosterone supplements had lower HDL cholesterol, which is the good kind of cholesterol.  Lowering your HDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease and risk for diabetes.  The study also concluded that supplements did not increase mental function, bone mass or an overall increase in the quality of life.</p>
<p>The testosterone used in the study was primarily administered orally, and it was concluded that oral testosterone supplements may not work as well as supplements such as injections, patches or gels.  These alternative delivery systems seem to provide more stable hormone levels than oral supplements.</p>
<p>Many doctors are concerned that <a href="http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/do-testosterone-supplements-work" target="_blank">testosterone supplements</a> may promote prostate cancer, but a Dutch study indicated no evidence of prostate abnormality.  It&#8217;s a known fact that many Urologists offer testosterone supplements to men with low-T.  As men age, they begin to experience symptoms of low-energy and even Erectile Dysfunction   In many cases, Testosterone injections have helped in these matters.  It should be noted that oral testosterone supplements are not used in the U.S, rather, they are usually administered through injection or a medicinal gel.</p>
<p>Studies may one day show that testosterone supplements can help men any many areas associated with aging, but that remains to be seen.  For more articles on Testosterone-related articles, visit Healthline.com.</p>
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