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• Pink Cloud's Pop-Up Hotel could turn empty offices into chic accommodation
• Tesla to dramatically expand Supercharger network
• Quantum entanglement isn't only spooky, you can't avoid it
• Sony's PS4 details: cheaper than Xbox One, allows used games and offline mode
• MacBook Pro with Retina Display vs. 2013 MacBook Air (13-inch)
• Kammok tarp collects rainwater for drinking
• EA debuts next-gen games for Xbox One and PS4 at E3
• New company set to resurrect the Aptera automobile
• Apple releases new MacBook Air, gives sneak peek at new Mac Pro
• ParaShoot hangs around to record your life
• Apple unveils flatter, cleaner iOS 7
• Former porn megastore transformed into world's largest net zero building
• Mercedes SLS AMG E-Drive sets new Nurburgring record
• Microsoft launches slimmer, quieter Xbox 360
• Apple kills the cat; announces Mac OS X Mavericks
• Work commences at BIG's Faroe Islands mega-school
• Sugar-filled Solarium would tempt Hansel and Gretel

Pink Cloud's Pop-Up Hotel could turn empty offices into chic accommodation Posted: 11 Jun 2013 12:29 AM PDT Empty office space is a sheet anchor on a city's economy and Midtown Manhattan has been dragged down particularly hard, so the Copenhagen-based group Pink Cloud has come up with a new way to make vacant New York office buildings pay by turning them into temporary hotels. Winner of Hospitality Magazine's 2013 Radical Innovations in Hospitality competition, the Midtown Pop-Up Hotel isn't a place, but a system that uses flat-pack modules to quickly convert vacant office space into hospitality centers... Continue Reading Pink Cloud's Pop-Up Hotel could turn empty offices into chic accommodation Section: Architecture Tags: Hotel, Luxury, Modular, New York Related Articles: The world's first floating, rotating (floatating?) hotel building Yotel New York features world's first hotel robotic luggage handler The Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi opens with classy restraint Sleeping Around: Shipping containers revamped as relocatable B&B The LoftCube – designed to be airlifted in to the free space on top of buildings Self-powered eco-switch for hotel rooms

Tesla to dramatically expand Supercharger network Posted: 11 Jun 2013 12:07 AM PDT Tesla Motors, makers of fine electric performance vehicles, recently surprised the mainstream with news its Model S performance sedan had surpassed Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7-series in sales for the first quarter in the US. For a company that only released the Model S last June, news of this exponential interest was not only surprising but worked to further validate consumer interest in a fully electric vehicle. On top of the surprising sales figures, media sources like Consumer Reports proclaimed Tesla's Model S to be one of the "best cars they'd ever tested". With positive feedback and increasing sales of the Model S, Tesla has identified an expansion of its Supercharger networks as a critical next step. .. Continue Reading Tesla to dramatically expand Supercharger network Section: Automotive Tags: Charger, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Elon Musk, EV Charging, Network, Supercharger, Tesla, Tesla Motors Related Articles: Tesla Model S unveiled! Tesla launches Supercharger network for Model S electric car Tesla to build new all-electric car in California Software update brings "creep" option to Tesla Model S Toyota RAV4 to go electric Tesla opens factory to build the Model S

Quantum entanglement isn't only spooky, you can't avoid it Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:39 PM PDT Quantum entanglement is the key to quantum computing, cryptography, and numerous other real-world applications of quantum mechanics. It is also one of the strangest phenomena in the Universe, overcoming barriers of space and time and knitting the entire cosmos into an integrated whole. Scientists have long thought that entanglement between two particles was a rare and fleeting phenomenon, so delicate that exposure of the particles to their surroundings would quickly destroy this linkage. Now mathematicians at Case Western University have shown that entanglement between parts of large systems is the norm, rather than being a rare and short-lived relationship... Continue Reading Quantum entanglement isn't only spooky, you can't avoid it Section: Science Tags: Case Western Reserve University, Entanglement, Magic, Mathematics, Probabilities, Quantum Mechanics Related Articles: Quantum "spooky action at a distance" travels at least 10,000 times faster than light World's first commercial source of individual photons Making teleportation more energy-efficient Encryption set for a quantum leap Manipulating light on a chip for quantum computing Quantum computers could be easier to build than previously thought

Sony's PS4 details: cheaper than Xbox One, allows used games and offline mode Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:22 PM PDT When looking at the two big next-gen consoles, you could easily argue that the Xbox One has the more compelling feature set. Improved Kinect, TV integration, seamless multitasking ... it's a tantalizing offer sheet from Microsoft. But the Xbox One also has a not-so-compelling list of restrictions. Today Sony cleared up several questions about the PlayStation 4, announcing that it's both more liberated than the Xbox One, and a bit easier on the wallet... Continue Reading Sony's PS4 details: cheaper than Xbox One, allows used games and offline mode Section: Games Tags: Games, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Move, Sony Related Articles: Microsoft announces 4GB Xbox 360, gives Kinect a price How Sony's R&D budget subsidized the Xbox 360 processor for Microsoft Next Xbox to launch in early November? Microsoft clarifies Xbox One's always-online, used game requirements Microsoft motion controller to hit stores as Kinect for Xbox 360 TriMount: the clutter-free solution for motion-based gaming fanatics

MacBook Pro with Retina Display vs. 2013 MacBook Air (13-inch) Posted: 10 Jun 2013 10:30 PM PDT Sometimes the Apple rumor mill gets a little ahead of itself. Earlier this year, we heard that Apple's 2013 MacBook Air might sport a Retina Display. Well, so much for that. The new MBA, announced today, is a relatively minor update over its 2012 successor. But that doesn't mean it doesn't also have a few very nice upgrades. Let's break them down, as we compare the specs (and other features) of the new 13-inch MacBook Air to the same-sized MacBook Pro with Retina Display... Continue Reading MacBook Pro with Retina Display vs. 2013 MacBook Air (13-inch) Section: Laptops Tags: Apple, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Product Comparison, specs Related Articles: 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display vs. MacBook Air (2012) 2013 MacBook Air rumored to sport Retina Display Apple announces 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, refreshed Mac Mini, new iMac Apple unveils MacBook Pro with Retina display Apple unveils cheaper Ivy Bridge-powered MacBook Air iFixit's teardown king tears into EPEAT's Gold certification of Retina MacBook Pro

Kammok tarp collects rainwater for drinking Posted: 10 Jun 2013 08:34 PM PDT Hammok manufacturer Kammok is working to bring an innovative new tarp to market. Not only does the tarp provide shelter from the rain, it funnels that rain into a gutter system and bottles it, providing a hassle-free way of procuring clean drinking water. .. Continue Reading Kammok tarp collects rainwater for drinking Section: Outdoors Tags: Backpacking, Camping, Hammocks, Hydration, Kickstarter, Multi-functional, Shelter Related Articles: FLEXR Sports Bottle uses biodegradable liner to reduce germs HydraPak's new pocket-friendly SoftFlask collapsible water bottle Vapur introduces foldable water bottle with built-in filter Rainwater storage solution stays out of sight Bobble bottles offer instant filtered water, on the go Vapur - the reusable, flexible water bottle

EA debuts next-gen games for Xbox One and PS4 at E3 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 07:51 PM PDT As one of the world's largest video game publishers, Electronic Arts (EA) arrived at E3 2013 with a slew of new titles, almost all of which are slated for the Xbox One and Playstation 4. The company's press conference revealed something for almost every gamer, from fantasy RPGs to sports games and even a shooter based around murderous plants... Continue Reading EA debuts next-gen games for Xbox One and PS4 at E3 Section: Games Tags: E3 2013, PlayStation 4, Video Games, Xbox 360, Xbox One Related Articles: The Top 50 Best Selling Xbox 360 Games Microsoft announces 4GB Xbox 360, gives Kinect a price Halo Wars demo released on Xbox Live Ubisoft kills the printed game manual Nextpeer can add multiplayer to any iOS game Australian Xbox Live tournament offers $10,000 first prize

New company set to resurrect the Aptera automobile Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:56 PM PDT Ever since it was first unveiled in 2007, many people were captivated with the sleek, futuristic looks of the Aptera. When Aptera Motors went out of business in 2011, not having commercially produced a single vehicle, those same people were understandably disappointed. Now, word comes that a new company may be manufacturing and selling Apteras as soon as next year. .. Continue Reading New company set to resurrect the Aptera automobile Section: Automotive Tags: Aptera, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Related Articles: Aptera 2e pre-production model rolls out, on track for October launch Aptera EV opts for front-wheel drive Aptera Motors shuts its doors Solar powered pleasure boat gets design overhaul "Unusual-looking" SIM-LEI EV has 300-km range, could be available soon Epic EVs opens the order book for its electric Bat-trike, the Torq Roadster

Apple releases new MacBook Air, gives sneak peek at new Mac Pro Posted: 10 Jun 2013 05:53 PM PDT Apple unveiled its new MacBook Air laptops at WWDC 2013 today, as well as giving us a peep at the updated Mac Pro desktop computer which will hit the market later this year. While the new MacBook Air is an evolutionary step forward, the Mac Pro is a serious attempt to demonstrate that Apple still has innovation in its blood... Continue Reading Apple releases new MacBook Air, gives sneak peek at new Mac Pro Section: Laptops Tags: Apple, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, WWDC 2013 Related Articles: Apple unveils cheaper Ivy Bridge-powered MacBook Air The new MacBook Air - Apple adds 11-inch model Apple unveils MacBook Pro with Retina display New MacBook Pro gets Multi-Touch Trackpad MacBook Air update brings new processors, Thunderbolt and backlit keyboard New MacBook Pro models are finally here - Santa Rosa, LED-backlit displays

ParaShoot hangs around to record your life Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:55 PM PDT A lot of people will tell you that while it's nice to have videos of your activities, the hassle of having to run the camera can detract from your enjoyment of those very activities. You could use a head-mounted camera like a Looxcie or even the one incorporated into Google Glass, although not everyone wishes to look so ... cyborg-like. That's where the pendant-style smartphone-controlled ParaShoot comes into play. .. Continue Reading ParaShoot hangs around to record your life Section: Digital Cameras Tags: Kickstarter, Video Cameras, Wearable Camcorder Related Articles: Peak Design looks to put cameras on a Leash Panasonic unveils HX-A100 Wearable Camcorder BenQ's tiny 300mini digital camera Looxcie launches hands-free HD video cam Pet's Eye View Camera - see what your furry companions get up to during the day Siemens Pendant Phone

Apple unveils flatter, cleaner iOS 7 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 01:24 PM PDT The world of Apple's iOS 7 is flat. The maker of the iPhone, iPad and iPod revealed the latest update to its mobile operating system at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today with a raft of new features and a new, flatter, cleaner look that CEO Tim Cook declared "the biggest change to iOS 7 since the (launch of) the iPhone.".. Continue Reading Apple unveils flatter, cleaner iOS 7 Section: Mobile Technology Tags: Apple, iOS, iPhone, iPod Related Articles: iTunes changes: more DRM-free music, three-tiered pricing and iPhone downloads over 3G Apple kills the cat; announces Mac OS X Mavericks Siri hacked to work on iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4G How to create a shared shopping list using Siri IRIS 9000 iPhone 4S dock provides Siri control at a distance Apple TV goes 1080p

Former porn megastore transformed into world's largest net zero building Posted: 10 Jun 2013 12:37 PM PDT Originally constructed in 1972, the former Castle Boutique Megastore in Phoenix, Arizona, has been transformed from an adult-themed store into the new headquarters of sustainable-building firm DPR. Despite its origins, it would be a mistake to underestimate DPR's new premises, as the building received both LEED-NC Platinum certification and Net-Zero Energy certification from The International Living Future Institute, thus making it currently the largest net zero building in the world. .. Continue Reading Former porn megastore transformed into world's largest net zero building Section: Architecture Tags: LEED, Net Zero, Photovoltaic, Sustainable Related Articles: Planning underway for the world's largest single building Green design gets a second skin SEED's net zero modular classroom takes on Living Building Challenge Boeing announces Phantom Phoenix family of small satellites Mitsubishi Electric installs elevators to carry 80, possibly the world's largest "Algae-powered" building opens in Germany

Mercedes SLS AMG E-Drive sets new Nurburgring record Posted: 10 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT The electrified version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG put some emphasis on the green side of Green Hell last week, circling Nürburgring's northernmost circuit in record time. According to Mercedes, its SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is the first electrically-powered series production vehicle to shoot around the world's most famous piece of track in under eight minutes. .. Continue Reading Mercedes SLS AMG E-Drive sets new Nurburgring record Section: Automotive Tags: AMG, Electric Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Nurburgring Related Articles: Mercedes all electric SLS AMG E-Cell Gullwing to enter production Mercedes-Benz AMG previews a 500 bhp Gull Wing Electric Sports Car Mercedes Vito electric-taxi heads for the streets of London Mercedes to go around the world in 125 days in fuel cell EVs smart electric drive continues the ten year smart success story AMG and Cigarette Racing produce the world's fastest and most powerful electric boat

Microsoft launches slimmer, quieter Xbox 360 Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:43 AM PDT All eyes are on Microsoft at E3 today, where punters are eager to learn more about the gaming potential of the Xbox One. Imagine their surprise, then, when the company seized the opportunity to first announce a new-look Xbox 360, very much styled after its future heir... Continue Reading Microsoft launches slimmer, quieter Xbox 360 Section: Games Tags: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Related Articles: Xbox 360 Arcade console announced Microsoft announces 4GB Xbox 360, gives Kinect a price Xbox Surface tablet could be a winner Microsoft announces subscription-based Xbox 360 Microsoft releases My Xbox Live for Android devices Sony's PS4 details: cheaper than Xbox One, allows used games and offline mode

Apple kills the cat; announces Mac OS X Mavericks Posted: 10 Jun 2013 11:11 AM PDT Turns out curiosity didn't kill the cat: Apple did. The company announced Mavericks, the version 10.9 of its desktop operating system Mac OS X, at the keynote of its Worldwide Developers' Conference today. Headline features include the addition of Siri, Maps and iBooks for Mac, improved calendar and notifications, and tabbed finder windows... Continue Reading Apple kills the cat; announces Mac OS X Mavericks Section: Computers Tags: Apple, Mac OS X Related Articles: Is Apple bringing Siri and Maps to OS X? Apple to unveil OS X 10.7 Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud at WWDC Google Maps for iOS now available What's next for iOS? Siri hacked to work on iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4G Apple announces iBooks 2 and iTunes U educational apps

Work commences at BIG's Faroe Islands mega-school Posted: 10 Jun 2013 09:19 AM PDT Danish-origin architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has announced that ground has been broken at the future site of its Faroe Islands Education Center, which will become something of a mega-school on Denmark's self-governing archipelago midway between Iceland and Norway... Continue Reading Work commences at BIG's Faroe Islands mega-school Section: Architecture Tags: BIG, Education, School Related Articles: World's tallest building proposed for Azerbaijan Energy company to test floating solar islands Dutch Docklands to the rescue for Dubai's World project? Lagos' flood-beating floating school nears completion Ski slope power station design headed for Denmark IBA_Dock: The green, floating building

Sugar-filled Solarium would tempt Hansel and Gretel Posted: 10 Jun 2013 02:01 AM PDT William Lamson's Solarium comes close to a real-life equivalent of the gingerbread and cake house described in classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Though it uses steel instead of confectionary as a means of support, Lamson's creation incorporates caramelized sugar to create an effect similar to stained-glass windows... Continue Reading Sugar-filled Solarium would tempt Hansel and Gretel Section: Architecture Tags: Glass, House Related Articles: More ammunition in the argument against solariums Modern tools recreate a mediaeval art form Solar reflective film boosts home heating efficiency MVRDV's spectral Glass Farm echoes traditional local architecture All-glass Notting Hill Penthouse might just have the best view in London New bioethanol plant opens in Britain

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