We are continually being bombarded everyday by laptops claiming to be the smallest, fastest, lightest, or some other superlative or the other. Sony’s latest offering might not claim to be any of these, but still garners our attention on the merit of its most practical virtue – the battery life! Sony has launched its latest 14-inch notebook, the VAIO E Series 14P. It promises 7 hours of runtime, and is equipped with the futuristic Gesture Control.
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Sony’s new Vaio E Series 14P with Gesture Control and 7 hours runtime
We are continually being bombarded everyday by laptops claiming to be the smallest, fastest, lightest, or some other superlative or the other. Sony’s latest offering might not claim to be any of these, but still garners our attention on the merit of its most practical virtue – the battery life! Sony has launched its latest 14-inch notebook, the VAIO E Series 14P. It promises 7 hours of runtime, and is equipped with the futuristic Gesture Control.
Does Facebook friendship request rejection affect you?
Does Facebook friendship request rejection affect you? Facebook, which was just a fun distraction, has now become a serious addiction for. It is an essential part of our lives, but it will someday become inescapable. We love connecting with our friends, acquaintances, and love interests on Facebook, but there is a fear of rejection from the other end.
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Allegedly leaked presentation shows Nokia WP 8 equipped with 41MP camera
When Nokia announced the PureView 808 with its whopping 41MP sensor and Carl Zeiss optics, they did mention that future models of the Windows Phone will also sport the impressive sensors, but refrained from letting us know exactly when that might be. If the latest rumors are to be believed, Nokia is ready with the Windows Phone 8 (Apollo) device. The leaked presentation posters show a curvy weirdly shaped phone; of course, there is no way of telling if these are actual products or mere placeholders.
Team of college students break “Largest functional Rube Goldberg machine” Guinness record
Rube Goldberg machines are some of the most fascinating feats of engineering you could come across. To the uninitiated, a Rube Goldberg machine is a contraption, which has been deliberately over-engineered to perform a simple task in a complex fashion. Over-complicating the tasks is one thing, but how do you take 300 steps to just blow up one balloon – real genius! A team of engineers at Purdue University has set the world record for “Largest functional Rube Goldberg machine” by building this contraption.
The Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter: Confectionary warfare
Living in the same house with your annoying little brothers and sisters can be quite a pain, and sometimes a little warfare is called for. The Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter lets you get out all of your rage by actually shooting at your “adversary,” without having to deal with the inconvenience of splattered brains or broken limbs. This sugary weapon holds two magazines of 25 mini marshmallows.
Peapod the online grocer introduces scan-now-ship-later retail in train stations
Convenience is the motto of modern life. We are all so busy, or maybe just so lazy, that we don’t have even an extra minute to spare. Multitasking is important.
The Sadako 3D x Hello Kitty line: Hello Kitty’s horror makeover
The Ring is one of the most terrifying movies to ever hit the screen, and Sadako, that creepy little girl who goes around haunting everything is enough to make the bravest of heart cry out for their mommies. Adorable lovable little Hello Kitty is the last thing we will associate with this horrifying little girl. But the people at Sanrio apparently have better imaginations, as they have decided to launch a crossover product line between Hello Kitty and Sadako next month, to commemorate the release of Sadako 3D.
The Earthquake-resistant table can withstand the weight of a collapsed roof
We have all heard the advice to jump under tables in the event of an earthquake if we can’t make it out of the building in time. Have you ever considered if these tables will really keep you safe. A group of Israeli researchers has designed what they are calling an Earthquake resistant table.
Coca Cola’s Hug Me machine dispenses free drinks in exchange for hugs
Coca Cola’s global “Open Happiness” is one of the most innovative campaigns. Designed to bring smiles on their customer’s faces, the people at Coca Cola are continuously thinking up of unique ways to promote the campaign in the various countries in the world. Their latest effort is the adorable “Hug Me” vending machine in Singapore.
Vegas bus service Hangover Heaven to get you from hung-over to party ready in 45 minutes
In the city where partying is a way of life, there isn’t a good enough excuse to stop – not even a horrible hangover. Don’t you hate those times when the second day of a weekend trip to Las Vegas is spent in bed, just because you can’t get over the few too many you had last night. Hangover Heaven is a bus service that offers hydrating, vitamin-enriched IVs to help you get over your hangover, and party ready, all in just 45 minutes! Their mobile bus travels the Las Vegas strip throughout the day.