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Glass Nest lets users control their homes from their heads

Glass Nest apps lets us control our homes from our heads

Those who already own Google Glass are more likely than most to embrace new technologies like Nest's thermostat, so it only makes sense that an especially eager adopter would find a way to combine the two. That would be James Rundquist and his new Glass Nest app: Glass owners now just have to announce that they're coming home (or heading out) to make their Nest units change the climate. More exacting homeowners can fine-tune the temperature, too. While the utility is both unofficial and quite limited at this stage, Rundquist has posted source code that lets anyone expand on the project. If you're in the rare position of owning both gadgets, we'd suggest giving Glass Nest and its code at least a cursory look.

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Source: Glass Nest, GitHub

iPhone biosensor cradle brings us one step closer to having tricorders (video)

iPhone biosensor cradle brings us one step closer to having tricorders video

It seems like every day we're getting a little bit closer to having tricorders, and today's no exception. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have designed hardware and software that turns the iPhone into a powerful biosensor that's useful for toxin and pathogen testing as well as medical diagnosis. The package consists of a cradle that contains an assortment of lenses and filters which line up with the handset's camera, along with an app that guides the user through the testing process. At the core of the device is a photonic crystal slide which basically turns the iPhone into a high-resolution spectrometer. While the cradle only contains about $200 worth of parts, it's just as accurate as laboratory equipment costing tens of thousands of dollars, with the added bonus of being hand-held. The team just received an NSF grant to explore other applications for the device and is working on a cradle for Android phones. Hit the break for a demo video and a peek into the future.

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Source: University of Illinois

Hipstamatic's photo filter app Oggl now open for everyone

Hipstamatic's photo filter app Oggl now open for everyone

Hipstamatic's subscription-based photo filter app is now publicly available on iTunes, a few weeks after its invite-only launch. Oggl is a free download, and you get five of its parent app's virtual lenses and films that you can mix and match to concoct your own filters from the get-go -- it also lets you edit a photo's effects after you've taken it. But if you find its small selection of lenses and films limiting and you'd prefer to have the whole enchilada (read: all Hipstamatic filters), you've got to part with $2.99 per quarter or $9.99 per year. No word yet on whether an Android version is in the works, but a preview of the app shown at the Nokia Lumia 925 launch event indicates that it's on its way to Windows Phone 8.

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Source: iTunes

 

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The New 2014 Cadillac CTS teaser pics

In what should make a triumphant addition to the comeback of Cadillac some images have leaked online prior to the official debut at the NY Auto Show this week. The materials are stunning and customers will have a truly worthy American Luxury brand to consider with the ATS, CTS, XTS, SRX, ELR and Escalade. This is a great job by an inspiring team ran by Ed Welburn who we have featured and I am proud to say is also a fellow  alum of Howard University. The powertrain is rumored to be a twin…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on March 24, 2013 at 6:53pm

A 2310 HTS Home Theater Speaker System review

Since 1979, Boston Acoustics has been a stalwart in audio excellence and their home and car audio systems have been consistently some of the best. Low frequency sound fidelity has always been an exact science requiring the precision of sound to ensure the aural environment created by the content…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on December 12, 2012 at 4:05pm

Exclusive Interview with Kim Adam House Head of marketing Jeep (Detroit is back Series)

Jeep is an American icon, originally conceived in the early 1900's by Willys Overland, who displayed its ability to drive over steps. In 1941, Jeep was instrumental to the war effort with the original…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on November 4, 2012 at 3:08pm

Exclusive Interview with Ford Fusion Marketing Manager Samantha Hoyt (Detroit is back Series)

We have had a long history covering the Ford Motor Company. In fact, one of the proudest moments of my career was the…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on November 4, 2012 at 12:09pm

Exclusive Interview with Chris Paul CP3 (Detroit is back Series)

When challenges are placed before us, our true character is forged by how we respond and by our ability to influence others through the character we exhibit. A native of Lewisville, North Carolina (near Winston Salem), Chris Paul has faced challenges in his life. His grandfather, Nathaniel Jones was…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 31, 2012 at 9:26pm

Exclusive Interview with Chris Paul CP3 (Detroit is back Series)

When challenges are placed before us, our true character is forged by how we respond and by our ability to influence others through the character we exhibit. A native of Lewisville, North Carolina (near Winston Salem), Chris Paul has faced challenges in his life. His grandfather, Nathaniel Jones was…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 31, 2012 at 9:26pm

Exclusive Interview with Ralph Gilles SRT CEO & Chrysler Global Design Chief (Detroit is back Series) pt 1.

 

Following the career of Global Design Director, Ralph Gilles has been an amazing voyage. In 2005, while Chrysler was merged with Daimler, I interviewed a then young designer on-the-rise about his work with the rear-wheel drive LX platform and his iconic design…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 9:30pm

Exclusive Interview with Fisker Automotive Founder Henry Fisker (Detroit is Back Series)

As Fisker came up for his DOE loan under the department of Energy Advanced Technology vehicle manufacturing loan program created in 2008 with a fund of $25 billion…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:47am

Exclusive Interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally (Detroit is back Series)

An affable CEO, who made his name with his superb leadership at airplane manufacturer, Boeing, Alan Mulally fundamentally changed the trajectory of Ford and saved the iconic brand in probably the most tumultuous stage in its history. By the time Alan Mulally…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:31am

GM VP GLOBAL DESIGN ED WELBURN (Detroit is Back Series)







To re-enter the stock market with the largest IPO ever is a feat, due in no small part to the quality of products GM has…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:30am

Exclusive Interview with GM President of North America Mark Reuss (Detroit is back Series)

Mark Reuss has had a huge challenge being at the helm as President of North America at General Motors. An engineer by trade, Mark has the monumental task of overseeing the legendary brands Billy Durant put together to form GM and bring them to resurgence in the main market that matters to the tax payers who…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:28am

Test Drive 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The Sonata Hybrid had my attention with the use of one of my favorite songs Salt-N-Pepa's “Push It” in the commercial. 80's nostalgia aside, the hybrid is truly an amazing car which with the new Blue Link technology brings efficient driving to social technology. With Blue…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:58pm

2013 Kia Soul Test Drive

Test Drive 2013 Kia Soul

Made famous by the memorable hamsters and a hip sense of style, The Kia Soul has carved a niche for itself and for 2013 the model improves its standing. Starting at a price point below $15,000 the Soul features running LED's, a UVO voice command media system, backup camera,…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:48pm

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Test Drive

Test Drive 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

It has now become commonplace in the past four years to find full-size vehicles that offer 40 MPG on the highway. The hybrid model is a welcomed addition to the exciting Optima lineup for stylish sedans with performance and and a slew of features. The Hybrid…

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Posted by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:43pm

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