By Edward Taylor and Jan Schwartz GENEVA Sun Mar 1, 2015 11:43pm IST Customers gather for the opening of an Apple Store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, January 24, 2015. Credit: Reuters/Stringer/Files GENEVA (Reuters) – The main talking point at this week’s Geneva car show is likely to be a vehicle that may never be built: the Apple car. The world’s automakers will gather in the Swiss city […]
BARCELONA Sun Mar 1, 2015 7:06pm IST A man walks past a logo during the presentation the Huawei’s new smartphone, the Ascend P7, launched by China’s Huawei Technologies in Paris, May 7, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Philippe Wojazer/Files Related Topics Stocks Images of “Lathmar Holi” at Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh. Slideshow BARCELONA (Reuters) – Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei on Sunday launched its first smartwatch, a round-faced […]
The tide may be turning in the retreat of the U.S. oil explorers. Rigs targeting oil fell by 33 to 986, the smallest decline since Jan. 2, Baker Hughes Inc. said on its website Friday. Energy rigs in the Permian Basin shale region dropped by seven to 355 after dropping by as much as 49 earlier in the month. The Eagle Ford in Texas lost three rigs. […]
[embedded content] The Sesame smart lock replaces your house key & lets you use your phone instead. The app is super-simple and the universal Sesame unit installs over your existing lock—and pretty much any lock—in just seconds. Sesame is programmable, set a secret knock to unlock or give friends access, & receive notifications when the door opens/closes. A funded Kickstarter project. This entry passed through the Full-Text […]
With a 3.75” blade made of 1095 carbon steel, the slim Lockback pocket knife from Farm & Field is a very versatile piece of EDC and comes in a variety of cool colors with Delrin/acrylic/Micarta handles: orange, matte black, green, & glow-in-the-dark. Made In the USA. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s […]
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS February 25, 2015 WASHINGTON — Susan E. Rice, President Obama’s national security adviser, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Tuesday over his plans to address a joint meeting of Congress next week, saying his actions had hurt his nation’s relationship with the United States. Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to travel to Washington to deliver the speech two weeks before the Israeli elections has “injected […]
Ooredoo to showcase next-gen smart solutions DOHA, 5 hours, 28 minutes ago Ooredoo is set to showcase a range of ‘smart’ technologies at this year’s GSMA Mobile World Congress, as the company continues to develop new life-enhancing services to serve customers across its footprint. The theme of this year’s congress, which will run from March 2 to 5 in Barcelona, Spain, is ‘The Edge of Innovation,’ and […]
The next generation of Windows is aiming to fix everything that was wrong with the last generation. Can Microsoft reverse its fortunes with Windows 10? Microsoft’s self-stated ambitious goal with Windows 10 is to inspire new scenarios across a broad range of devices, from big screens to small screens to no screens at all. Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Operating System Group, called Windows 10 […]
Apple is reported to be planning a public beta for iOS, starting with iOS 8.3 next month. According to 9to5Mac, this first-ever beta program is aimed at reducing bugs in new versions of its operating system. Beta testers for iOS 8.3 will be drawn from the company’s invitation-only AppleSeed program, 9to5Mac reports. Apple reportedly also plans a public beta release for iOS 9 sometime this summer. By […]
The compact Flip 10 Recharger is a great backup when you’re packing light. The 2.5 oz. USB power supply will fully re-charge your phone & give your POV camera or headlamp up to 2 full-re-charges. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. -Werd
|By A. Gary Shilling| At about $50 a barrel, crude oil prices are down by more than half from their June 2014 peak of $107. They may fall more, perhaps even as low as $10 to $20. Here’s why. U.S. economic growth has averaged 2.3 percent a year since the recovery started in mid-2009. That’s about half the rate you might expect in a rebound from the […]
You can configure a German-made Hinterhur bike trailer in lots of ways. Their wide array of accessories include handles, side panels, parking brakes, locks, hiking harnesses, & more giving you all sorts of ways to carry your cargo. The design is also collapsible: just a few clicks and it flattens out for space-saving storage. via This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is […]
Production is limited to just 100 vehicles for Aston Martin’s GT3, the latest variant of their flagship Vantage coupe. This new model is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 and features race-inspired styling that makes it lower, wider & includes lots of carbon fiber plus enhanced aerodynamics. Deliveries begin in the third quarter of 2015. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your […]
Powered by an advanced energy-efficient OLED panel that emits soft natural light, the aerelight lamp offers capacitive touch control & wireless charging for Qi devices. It’s also crafted with sustainable materials & uses less energy than traditional lights. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone […]
With styling inspired by the ’50s & ’60s—the heyday of the typewriter for which the new Persol collection is named, it features refined, period-correct details & premium materials in 4 styles; available with sun or Rx lenses. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone […]
Orascom Construction has started proceedings for the demerger of the company’s units with its engineering and construction business to be listed on exchanges in Egypt and Dubai, the Amsterdam-listed firm said on Monday. The demerger of the engineering and construction business from its fertilisers and chemicals’ unit will take place on March 7, the company forecast in a statement. Orascom Construction will re-list on Egypt’s bourse, having […]
Made with boxes used to transport ammo & explosives, the Ballistics Bench retains the raw wood finish & military markings of its former life & features steel legs. It can be used as a seat as well as storage. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it […]
[embedded content] Anki Overdrive is the latest version of the popular adult toy-set Anki Drive racing game that uses cars with Artificial Intelligence driven by your smartphone. Due out in September, Overdrive features new cars & a modular, snap-together track, Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading […]
France’s Meccano Home has created a collection of bright, colorful modular furniture that you configure & build yourself. The various tables, chairs, & desk modules are sold in easy-to-assemble kits. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read the FAQ at […]
The Tough XL from Fugoo is both bigger & tougher, two great features for a portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s mud-, snow-, water- & shockproof. It also features 8 acoustic drivers, 3 control buttons, a portable hand strap and a USB port you can use to charge your phone. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – […]
Burnie is a self-burning all-wood, 100% natural grill that creates zero waste, requires no lighter fluid, contains no chemicals & requires no clean up. Simply unwrap it, hold a match to the center & it burns for hours. Could cooking at camp get any easier? Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if this is […]
This lamp looms over 6-feet-tall and features a shade made from aircraft parts. Specifically: the stainless steel exhaust cone from a BAE 146 that is heat-treated, sanded, & polished to achieve its purple-blue-gold appearance. The stand & pedestal are stainless and the lamp-head features Italian holophane glass. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service – if […]
Don’t store that stuff on your desktop. Instead, make this your “sketchy stick.” Toshiba’s Encrypted USB Flash Drive offers PIN activated secure access with its convenient onboard keypad. The device supports Admin and User independent PINs & delivers military grade, AES 256-bit CBC hardware encryption to protect your important data. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS […]
To celebrate 75 years of classic jazz from Blue Note records, Sonos has teamed up with the label to create a limited edition speaker system. It features a custom-painted blue fade finish and offers exclusive access to the Blue Note Artist Selects Station as well as two other Blue Note streaming stations. Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the […]
