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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

drag2share: Unbelievable Display Technology Uses Levitating Particles as Pixels

Source: http://gizmodo.com/unbelievable-display-technology-uses-levitating-particl-1582096744

Unbelievable Display Technology Uses Levitating Particles as Pixels

The Pixie Dust display uses sound waves to create images and animations from real particles that appear to float in mid-air. It probably sounds implausible, but there's video of it in action. And yes, what you're seeing is actually happening, no gimmicks or special effects.

drag2share: Lenovo's next flagship phone is all about metal, a quad HD screen and a big battery

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/27/lenovo-vibe-z2-pro-leak/

Lenovo's current flagship phone, the Vibe Z (K910), opted for plastic instead of metal like its predecessor, so it's nice to see metal making a comeback on the next model, dubbed the Vibe Z2 Pro. This is according to several photos that have been making the rounds on Sina Weibo, and our sources have since confirmed that these were taken at an internal event, so someone's been a bit naughty. The specs are top notch: 6-inch quad HD display, 16-megapixel OIS camera (with dual LED flash), massive 4,000mAh battery and 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chip. These are all wrapped inside a 7.7mm-thick metallic body that also supports NFC.

Like the Vivo Xplay 3S which packs the same display, the Vibe Z2 Pro appears to feature a very high screen-to-bezel ratio, which is always welcomed as long as the touchscreen's edges aren't too sensitive. You can also see that this is a dual-SIM device with LTE support, though the international variants may differ. Oddly enough, the usual "Lenovo" logo spot on the back has been taken up by "Vibe," thus suggesting that for some reason, the Chinese company is making a bigger push for its mobile sub-brand.

Given the fact that this was from an internal event, we should be hearing an official announcement very soon. With ex-Nokia vet Colin Giles recently quitting Huawei to run Lenovo's global mobile division, here's hoping he'll do something about that ugly UI before bringing it to our side of the world.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Lenovo

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Source: Sina Weibo (1), (2)

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Monday, May 26, 2014

drag2share: This Bunk Bed Sofa Out-Transforms Even Optimus Prime

Source: http://gizmodo.com/this-bunk-bed-sofa-out-transforms-even-optimus-prime-1581723061

This Bunk Bed Sofa Out-Transforms Even Optimus Prime

Life in the big city usually means life in a small apartment. It's fine while you're by yourself, but it gets complicated when it comes to giving visitors a place to stay. So if you find yourself lacking a guest suite, this transforming sofa bed called the Palazzo provides a double-decker spot for a couple of people to sleep.

drag2share: LG G3 leaks leave nothing to the imagination

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/26/lg-g3-specs-and-photos/

LG hasn't been particularly guarded about its G3 smartphone, but the latest leak, coming from an official company site, really lets it all hang out. We've already seen plenty of the phone, slated for launch tomorrow, but this is by far the most detailed and official glimpse we've seen thus far. As previously reported, the phone will contain a 5.5-inch QuadHD display. According to the leaked product page, the phone will also contain a 12MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, a removable 3,000mAh battery and wireless charging support, and what appears to be an intuitive new software program called "Smart Notice."

While the full spec sheet is not available, the site does show a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor on board, though the specifics there are not clear. However, Droid Life reports the previously available spec sheet showed a Snapdragon 801 with 2GB or RAM. A spec sheet from LG UK, meanwhile, reveals the G3 will contain 16GB of on-board storage and support for up to 2TB of external storage via microSD cards. We'll have whatever details there are left to unveil tomorrow, but in the meantime, check out our source links and gallery for more.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile

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Via: GSM Dome, Pocket Lint

Source: LG, LG UK

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drag2share: The 11 Best Restaurants In California

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/best-restaurants-in-california-2014-5

The French Laundry Best Restaurants in California 2x1

With incredibly fresh ingredients and creative chefs who know how to put those ingredients to work, it's no surprise that California is a Mecca for foodies.

While New York had the largest amount of restaurants on our list of the 45 Best Restaurants in America, California held a close second place, with 11 appearances on the list.

We looked at five notable restaurant rankings compiled by food critics, diners, and experts, and combined these rankings to create the ultimate list of the Best Restaurants. (You can read our complete methodology and see numerical scores here).

We pulled the top California restaurants from our list, and ranked them here.

11. Zuni Café

1658 Market Street, San Francisco

Chef: Judy Rodgers

Co-owner and chef Judy Rodgers has been at the helm of Zuni's kitchen since 1987, making this Bay-area restaurant a standout on multiple "best" lists. Zuni ranked No. 45 on our overall list of The 45 Best Restaurants in America as well as No. 23 on The Daily Meal's 101 Best Restaurants.

Zuni's menu draws on classic Venetian comfort food with a modern twist, using local and organic ingredients wherever possible.

10. The Bazaar

465 S. La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles

Chef: José Andrés

Chef Andrés is known for his artistic renditions of classic Spanish dishes, and he whimsically presents them at his restaurant Bazaar.

The Bazaar slipped a few spots from last year — from 39 to 42 — on our overall list, but it made No. 19 on The Daily Meal's list.

9. State Bird Provisions

1529 Fillmore Street, San Francisco

Chef: Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski

Opened just two years ago, State Bird Provisions made No. 41 on our overall list. It also took the No. 18 spot on The Daily Meal's list.

Chef proprietors Brioza and Krasinski named the restaurant to hint at California's state bird, the valley quail, a featured item on their menu.

See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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Dr. Augustine Fou's Online Scrapbook

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

drag2share: Unbelievable Display Technology Uses Levitating Particles as Pixels

drag2share: Lenovo's next flagship phone is all about metal, a quad HD screen and a big battery

Monday, May 26, 2014

drag2share: This Bunk Bed Sofa Out-Transforms Even Optimus Prime

drag2share: LG G3 leaks leave nothing to the imagination