Get ready for the Google Monocle. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a new patent to Google for a potential upcoming version of Google Glass. The best way to put it is that it doesn’t look like a pair of glasses anymore — it’s a glorious monocle that wraps around your head. … [Read more...]
AMP Coming to Google Search Early Next Year
Google has announced that it plans to support fast-loading AMP within Google search “early next year.” … [Read more...]
3D Printer for Kids Cheaper Than an iPhone
While popular among designers, the commercial 3D printer space has, so far, failed to capture much mainstream attention and instead seems to occupy a distinctly tech and academic niche. … [Read more...]
Software Repair for Emissions-cheating 3-liter Diesel Engines Getting Ready by Audi
The Volkswagen Group announced Monday that it has prepared and submitted for approval updated engine management software for its U.S. versions of the Audi 3.0-liter TDI diesel engines. The revised software alters the auxiliary emission control devices (AECD) — the so-called "defeat device" — and brings the vehicles into compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency and … [Read more...]
High-tech Gifts for Pets
During the holiday season, we can't forget our pets. And they're just so cute and loving that they deserve more than the standard old dog bone or squeaky plush toy, so visiting professional dog groomers can make them look and feel their absolute best. A thoughtful gift idea is the Uproot Clean Pet Hair Remover, which helps keep your home fresh and fur-free while showing love … [Read more...]
Take Photos with Peanuts Characters with U.S. Postal Service App in Augmented Reality
As the holiday season is ramping up, the annual resurgence of Peanuts characters' nostalgia is once again upon us — this time delivered through augmented reality courtesy of the U.S. Post Office. … [Read more...]
New Compact Crossovers Sporting More than Good Looks
Carmakers care a lot about millennials — customers who may prioritize style, status and connectivity over driving itself. That means the rough and tumble truck-based SUVs of the early 2000s are all but gone; in their place is a new compact segment of high-riding compact crossovers that are essentially fancy hatchbacks with suspension lift. Visit a dealership that offers used … [Read more...]
Dedicated AWS Physical Servers Can Now Be Rented by Amazon Customers
If virtual machines on a shared physical server don't cut it, Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers can now rent dedicated physical servers. The new service, which the cloud giant calls EC2 Dedicated Hosts, allows customers to allocate "an actual physical server" in a specified region to run one or more EC2 instances on top of it. … [Read more...]