LG's Swarovski-encrusted OLED TV is a thing that exists

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/01/lgs-swarovski-oled/

There are few things that scream class more loudly than coating a piece of consumer electronics in gold. Except, perhaps, for doing the same thing, but with Swarovski crystals. That's the truth-bomb that LG has just deposited into our laps, having announced it's bringing an OLED HDTV with such glittery detailing here at IFA. Why? We can't even begin to answer that question, but LG claims the 460-crystal pattern "turns a cutting-edge television into a work of art." There's no word on a price, but LG says this TV will go on sale in Europe this year -- we'd rather forego the crystals to get OLED down to a price that competes with the best LCDs and Ultra HD TVs instead.

Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD, LG

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webOS granted a second life on mobile as LuneOS

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/02/webos-port-renamed-luneos/

It's been some time since we heard from the Open webOS project, but work is still ongoing. The port has changed names in the last year to go by LuneOS, and the first release under the new name is now available. This particular version is called "Affogato," and while it supports the HP TouchPad, Nexus 4, Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 (2012 with WiFi), the team says that going forward it's focusing just on the Nexus 4 and TouchPad. Owners of other devices don't have to give up their card-flicking dreams though, as it hopes others will step up to work on ports for other hardware (the OnePlus One above is just showing a screenshot as an example). If you're expecting the features of Android or iOS it's still a long way from that, but the team promises a focus on the community and monthly updates. If you're willing to give it a shot, install instructions are here.

We are proud to present LuneOS! Read the official release on @pivotCE http://t.co/ht2c3RlrV8 #LuneOSishere

- webOS Ports (@webosports) September 1, 2014

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HP

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Source: PivotCE

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Sony's next smartphone-mounted camera will let you change lenses

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/02/sony-qx1-lens-camera-leak/

If you're looking to be the king of Instagram, Sony's about to give you the ultimate smartphone weapon, judging by a leak from Xperia Blog. The site posted several purported images of the Sony ILCE-QX1, a lens camera system that'd work with interchangeable E-Mount style lenses. Sony's niche-oriented lens camera lineup is currently fixed-lens only with the QX10 and QX100 models. The QX100, for instance, is based on Sony's fantastic RX100 camera and priced for serious smartphone photographers at $500. Assuming the rumor pans out, the QX1 would have an even larger APS-C (26.7mm) sensor and take compatible E-Mount lenses. There are no other specs, but as before, we'd expect that your smartphone will control the QX1 and capture images from it, with a mount that adapts to a wide variety of handsets. It'll also likely have a built-in memory card. There's no pricing yet, but as a rule, interchangeable-lens cameras are usually more expensive than fixed-lens models. Then again, Sony tends to break that rule.

Filed under: Cameras, Sony

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Source: Xperia Blog

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A rock so fantastically beautiful that it's hard to believe is real

Source: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/a-rock-so-fantastically-beautiful-that-its-hard-to-beli-1628537184/+caseychan

This looks like some 3D rendering of a fantastic alien matter that can't possibly exist on Earth. But, being the amazing planet we live in, it is actually a real thing: "A bismuth crystal illustrating the many iridescent refraction hues of its oxide surface." We live in a wonderful world, people.

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These Fish Look Like They're Casting Spells

Source: http://gizmodo.com/these-fish-look-like-theyre-casting-spells-1628491822

When you think about mechanisms that animals use to avoid becoming dinner, clever adaptations like poisons or pointy spikes come to mind. But the Ostracod, a type of zooplankton, uses something a little more magical.

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