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Friday, 20 February 2015
Move aside, Apple Watch: These fruit-based devices are the future of wearables
Video: Watch a second-gen Audi R8 prototype scream around the racetrack
Audi has released a new video previewing the next-generation Audi R8’s debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The starring prototype is heavily camouflaged, but you get a good sense of the car’s design and commanding V10 exhaust note.
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Bloomberg: Apple has 200 working on a car it can launch by 2020
Apple announces repair extension program for MacBook Pros with video issues
Apple has just announced a repair extension program for MacBook Pro computers with video issues. Through the program, Apple will repair affected MacBook Pros or reimburse people who have already paid for a repair.
"We've found that a small percentage of MacBook Pro models sold between February 2011 and December 2013 may exhibit video issues and we will repair those systems free of charge," an Apple spokesperson told iMore. "We are contacting customers who paid for a repair through Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to arrange a reimbursement. Customers can learn more about the repair program, including affected models, service options and repair reimbursement information at http://ift.tt/1CPzdJs."
Apple will be contacting customers over the next few days regarding the details of the program.
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Foster + Partners' 250 City Road designed to get Londoners on their bikes
Gizmag covers lots of blue-sky building concepts for the cities of the future, but forward-thinking architecture is often just a matter of simple practicality. London's 250 City Road will enable its occupants to be more active, sustainable and frugal. The building is designed for cyclists... Continue Reading Foster + Partners' 250 City Road designed to get Londoners on their bikes
Section: Architecture
Tags: Building and Construction, Cycling, Foster and Partners, London, Sustainability
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Falconers in Abu Dhabi Train Their Raptors With Drones
In the United Arab Emirates, falconry is one of the oldest and most treasured traditions. The sport dates back to an age when falcons were used to hunt food. Today, it's a social affair. Even the drones join in the fun.
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Thursday, 19 February 2015
buckle me up lets parents know if kids undo their seatbelts
Most parents are fairly diligent about making sure that their young children buckle up at the start of car trips. Unfortunately, due to the fact that many cars don't have rear seatbelt warning systems, they may not realize that their kids have released their belt while en route. Needless to say, the outcome of an accident under such circumstances could be tragic. That's why an Australian startup has launched buckle me up, a system that wirelessly adds a rear seatbelt warning system to cars that don't already have one. .. Continue Reading buckle me up lets parents know if kids undo their seatbelts
Section: Children
Tags: Accidents, Alert, Children, Driving, Safety, Seat-belts, Warning
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