Train Wreck: the bike in the style of classic steam locomotive

Modern design tools enable artists to present anything does not deny the implementation of creative tricks. There are countless ways to express themselves even in the market of technical products. It can be mobile phones, mobile computers or vehicles. For example, motorcycles like the concept bike called Train Wreck.
Train Wreck

As stated by the author of the concept Higgins Colby (Colby Higgins), for this work was inspired several sources. He always liked the old-fashioned mechanics. Yes, today many of the design solutions are no longer used because they were superseded by electronic technology and electronic controls. In the case of motorcycle design Train Wreck Colby expressed a kind of creative protest, refusing to modern design solutions.
Train Wreck

As you can see, the look of the bike is inspired by classic steam locomotives, it emphasizes his deliberate retro character. The overall design concept defines only a couple of cylinders, it is assumed that such a decision makes Train Wreck as simple and efficient means of transport. But even here on the aerodynamics of the question, I suppose, this stylish bike engine is not designed for racing at exorbitant rates.

Rumors: Sony will release the PlayStation 4 before Xbox 720

Earlier we wrote about the recent rumors of a new gaming console Xbox. Now it's time to talk about the latest information on the new console Sony PlayStation 4. Blog VG247 reports, citing a source nenazvany that Sony will release PS4 before Xbox 720.

This information is, of course, is not officially confirmed, but there are prerequisites to believe that Sony will do so, because the PS4 rumors started appearing two years earlier than the new Xbox. Just as long as it is not clear - how much earlier Sony is going to present their console.

Apple is considering to move to OLED-displays

As the developer of the most popular devices in the world, Apple with almost nothing to produce. We will say more - even those components that kupertinovtsam produced on its own, quietly given to a third party. Authoritative IHS iSuppli - like that paradox - not found in the new iPad a single component from Apple. Even the battery, which all of the past year, regularly produced a Japanese branch of the company - even now she is engaged in Samsung!

True, such an approach as any other, there are two sides of the coin. Do not make - so you can not take direct part in the improvement of technology. Apple likes to high-quality displays - but the responsibility for the quality of the notorious trio is Samsung-Sharp-LG. More players - more difficulties on the way to the consumer. Apple displays are very productive, alone - and who knows, maybe the transition from liquid crystals to organic would long ago have occurred?

Not happening - because Apple does not want to buy OLED-matrix with Samsung. The reason for this are the low production volumes and some "technological problems". But, according to sources, the English-language The Korea Times, the situation is encouraging. Say, Samsung (now Samsung Display) dealt with the volume and now can produce the required number of matrices. Let's see what it says on the Apple ...

Experience of using AR.Drone Parrot

Once the blade touched my iHelicopter'a corner cabinet, a helicopter appeared roll. The toy was virtually useless because of the disruption in the balance transmission mechanism from the motor to the screw.

I was looking for something more stable in flight. Also AR.Drone Parrot other alternatives were not.

AR.Drone Parrot - quadrocopter is controlled with the help of iPhone / iPad. For the first time the novelty appeared at CES 2010 and has since gained a huge following around the world. Craftsmen Self-tuning their instruments, conducting tournaments, the number of home-made modifications exceeded one hundred.

What is so interesting to gadzhetomanov AR.Drone Parrot lovers and remote toys?

First, the helicopter is running Linux OS, which allows the company to a producer Parrot release updated firmware to be loaded into the machine through the native application Free Flight [Free, iTunes link].

Second, enthusiasts produce their images, and software, resulting in the App Store there are plenty of software for the AR.Drone. When bored with the standard set of flight options, you can download the add-on and make a toy manufacture in the air, these pretzels that friends pootvalivayutsya jaw.

More - more. Connoisseurs of augmented reality can create their own worlds where AR.Drone will act as the main character of some arcade games - such as spacecraft. This will require the application AR.Rescue [Free, iTunes link]

Thirdly, AR.Drone difficult to "kill". In the standard a foam cover, which takes any of the pulses from collisions with the environment. In addition, the virtual console has a push button helicopter landing. Harvest - and he gently sits down on the ground. The same thing happens when the signal is lost.

At present my model of a bug: the car suddenly began to spontaneously rise to a height of 10 floors, then lost the signal. In this case, breakdowns fallback landing on the roofs of parked cars in the yard. Bug disappeared after firmware update

Fourthly, the synchronization between the machine and iOS-gadget is through a local Wi-Fi network, which AR.Drone «raises" itself.

Fifthly, AR.Drone has two cameras (vertical and horizontal). This opens up great prospects for the observation above. The video stream is transmitted directly to the phone's screen or tablet.

Before you start, the battery must be recharged AR.Drone for about 90 minutes. That's enough for a continuous 15-minute flight.

What they want to see the new iMac

Desktop computer "all in one" from Apple this year, waiting for a change. At least this is safe to say some Western sources. Knowing how they are poking a finger into the sky, often referred to inside information, specifications, as contained by them, can be attributed more to the category of speculation, rather than to significant facts.

Thus, it is reported that the company G-Tech will be responsible for the delivery of an anti-glare screens for the iMac.

     As expected, G-Tech will supply AR glass for PC Apple "all-in-one" (AIO) for the updated product.

Interestingly, however, indicate that a complete upgrade of the device, not only at the level of filling. All from the same source reported that the iMac is thinner than previous models with the aforementioned anti-glare coating, formerly available only on the lines MacBook.

Of course, it is not as dramatic changes, which might be expected, many ... But on the other hand, the iMac was updated last time in May 2011 and was only a year.

Sharp equip their plates McAfee security software package

In order to differentiate their Android-tablets from the competition, Sharp has decided to pre-load the free software to protect information. At least free for a month. According to a new press release from the manufacturer, it will be a tablet package developed by Security Suite McAfee.

McAfee Mobile Security will be installed on all Android-plates Sharp. The user will receive a free trial for 30 days, after which they will have to pay an annual subscription, which is 2980 yen (about 24.10 USD or 18.10 EUR) and exclude taxes. McAfee Mobile security suite to protect against vredonostnogo software, and has the functions of backup and recovery. It is important that you can also remotely lock the tablet, if it is stolen or lost.

Wide-angle lens RH-1 for the DSLR-Canon cameras

Recently, DSLR-camera gained high popularity among filmmakers. However, the "SLR" is a small problem - the cameras do not support the desired aspect ratio. To solve this problem ventured photographer and filmmaker Robinson Hope Creative (Robinson Hope Creative), gathered with his own hands a special wide lens RH-1, which is about twice as wide as any wide-angle lens on the market today.

The new lens is able to capture an image without any distortion. F2.8 lenses are made from high quality polymer. It is expected that the new product goes on sale at a price not less than $ 600.

Video obtained from a digital camera equipped with a wide angle lens RH-1 is ideal for viewing on television screens Philips' 16:9 aspect ratio. Do not be amiss to note that the announcement of the lens has been specially timed to coincide with today's date.