The Apple iWatch would build (also) on health

Tim Cook , the boss' s Apple has promised new types of products this year. We are still waiting, but there is a good chance that one of these, there is a show connected . Some manufacturers are already tried, without much success, however: with Sony SmartWatch and Samsung with its Galaxy Gear . Apple is believed to work on for a long time, and the latest rumors suggest some uses of the watch.

The site MacRumors reported as a big name audio, Tomlinson Holman , was recruited by the brand there so many years. Inventor of THX , talents are not used only to flatter the ears , but rather to prevent malfunction of the c ody human . The sound of the heart and blood vessels would be combed to detect anomalies and prevent upstream problems. This interest in the health ofusers is in line with rumors suggesting that a specific application of the next iOS 8 is dedicated to health through various sensors, why not deported on an object connected to wear (at random, a watch). Recall that Apple introduced with its new A7 processor chip M7, which is responsible to track every move through a crowd of similar sensors that can be found in the bracelets online .

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Samsung Galaxy S5- Update on the rumors

Less than a week of the announcement of the supposed new Samsung Galaxy S5 , writing Tom's Guide reported on the rumors.

• A bigger screen: Samsung Galaxy S5 would have an even bigger than the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen. While it offered a 5-inch diagonal, the Galaxy S5 adopt a format of 5.2 or 5.25 to believe such information to Bloomberg. Also in terms of resolution, Samsung would make a great step forward. While the S4 showed a Full HD resolution of 1920 pixels by 1080 S5 could adopt a display of 1440 by 2560 pixels , and from a ratio of 441 pixels per inch (ppi) at 565 ppi.

• A 64-bit processor: Samsung Galaxy S5 may be the first Android smartphone to feature a 64-bit processor , as is already the case for the Apple iPhone 5s. It could well be the processorExynos 6 . However, Samsung is expected to maintain its current policy and propose several models of the Galaxy S5 by country, with its Exynos chip or a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 , including practical to take advantage of 4G networks.

• Available in metal or plastic: According to the website SamMobile, Samsung propose not one, but two different versions of the Galaxy S5. Long criticized for its smartphones in plastic , the Korean manufacturer could finally get to the aluminum as has already made ​​Apple or HTC.However, both versions are available at different rates, 650 euros for plastic and 800 for aluminum.

• A fingerprint sensor: This is one of the latest rumors to date. As HTC Max on One or Apple on the iPhone 5S, Samsung could add a digital fingerprint reader with its next high-end smartphone. Like Apple, it would be directly integrated into the home button . It would be possible to record up to 8 fingers different, each allocated to a different function to change settings or launch an application.

• A revised and updated Touchwiz interface: If Samsung had trouble with Google in recent years, the voltage should not fall with the Galaxy S5. According to screenshots published by the Twitter account @ evleaks, the Korean automaker indeed propose a new interface Touchwiz , far from the traditional office of Android, its future Galaxy S5. Somewhat similar in idea to Google Now, it would be organized in the form of tiles like Windows Phone and present the relevant information to the user based on the time or place where it is located.

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Sony sells Vaio PC brand

The Japanese technology giant Sony has decided to sell its PC business and found with the investment fund Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) is already a buyer. The Vaio brand is to remain valid and the customer service are maintained. However, there will be in the future only notebooks and PCs from Sony only in Japan. Worldwide sales and manufacture of products Vaio is set. The decision means a layoff of 5,000 employees. The focus of the brand Vaio will in future only be the sale of PCs for the Japanese market.

In the current year, the company expects an amount ranging from 800 million euro loss. Its PC business launched the Walkman manufacturer in 1996 and recorded only one paragraph of 5.8 million units while weddings were still 9 million.The market share amounts to market research firm Gartner, the to just 1.9 percent, Sony ended up in ninth place among PC manufacturers.

The TV business is also going badly for years and so far recorded a total loss of the equivalent of 5.5 billion euros. A spin-off of TV wedding is to take place later this year. In the fourth quarter, however, Sony could reach its operating profit to EUR 660 million due to strong demand for the Playstation 4. The focus points will be in the future for game consoles, smartphones, tablets and games.

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Cisco Systems - Mobile data traffic is increasing rapidly

In a recent study by the U.S. network equipment supplier Cisco Systems expects a Verelffachung global data traffic to 190 exabytes per year in 2018. Mobile data traffic is in Germany tenfold increase, as the study "Cisco Visual Networking Index Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast for 2013 to 2018 'reported.

The average bandwidth of mobile data connections the study authors expect an increase from 2.1 to 3.6 megabits per second and smartphones will be according to the data on the go with 15 megabits per second. Over the next four years, the number of mobile users will increase by 800 million to 4.9 billion and is estimated at 10 billion mobile devices. A year ago, the number of mobile devices has already amounted to 7 billion.

The smartphones, tablets and notebooks will are responsible for about 94 percent of mobile data traffic in the world by 2018.The mobile cloud traffic will increase 12-fold to the study result by 2018 and will be responsible for 90 percent of mobile data traffic.

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BMW Gran Coupe 4- four door coupe of the upper middle class

BMW Gran Coupe 4-(Photo: BMW)

After BMW 4-Coupe and Convertible, the Gran Coupe is the third model in the new BMW 4-series, with their proportions longer, wider and more dynamic shows up as any mid-range series before. The 4-BMW Gran Coupe combines the optical qualities of the two-door coupe with the functionality of four doors and a large space under a wide-opening tailgate.

Split folding rear seat back (Photo: BMW)

Grown interior

The BMW  Gran Coupe 4-has 4.64 meters in length and a width of 1.82 meters the exact same dimensions as the two-door coupe. The BMW Gran Coupe 4-but the roof runs twelve millimeters higher and falls gently into a stretched by 11 centimeters line towards the rear from. This extended roof line emphasizes the elegance of the four-door coupe and has comfortable advantages: the headroom increased as well as the comfort. With 480 liters Also the boot by 35 liters presented larger than the two-door model and contributes to the high level of everyday qualities of the BMW Gran Coupe 4-in.

Four doors and automatic tailgate (Photo: BMW)

Intelligent tailgate

Four doors allow convenient entry and exit compared to the two-door coupe. Elegant doors are designed frameless. This elegance is carried round instruments with inside "Black Panel" look and the flat"iDrive monitor" underlined. The flap opens wide to facilitate access to the rear compartment. A split folding rear seat back allows for flexibility. The maximum boot capacity is 1,300 liters and marked at the four-door premium coupe the class figure. For a maximum level of comfort is the standard automatically opening and closing tailgate , also available with the Smart Opener by gesture control through a simple foot movement.

Powerful motors

For the launch of the 4-Gran Coupe are five engines to choose from.Top-of-the-line six-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 435i with 3.0-liter displacement and 225 kW/306 hp. In the BMW 428i and the BMW 420i Gran Coupe two four-cylinder comes with two-liter in, they make 180 kW/245 hp and 135 kW/184 hp. Two four-cylinder diesel engines impress with smoothness, torque and particularly low fuel consumption.The BMW 420d Gran Coupe with 135 kW/184 hp has a fuel consumption from 4.7 to 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers (4.6 to 4.7 liters with sports automatic). The BMW 418d Gran Coupe, the engine develops 105 kW/143 hp and consumes 4.5 to 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers. All diesel and petrol engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard.

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The Taranis drone passed his test flight

If the firm BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defense has always been secretive about the Taranis project, they reveal more about the evolution of their UCAV. According to its current stage, the stealthy UAV demonstrator has successfully completed the first flight tests. A feat that has exceeded all expectations according to the designers.

Taranis is named after the god of thunder in Celtic mythology. While the tests were carried out during the last months of 2013, the news was revealed recently. Thus, during the inaugural flight of 15 minutes, the British fighter drone has achieved a faultless from takeoff to landing, through some moves. All controlled remotely by Bob Frase, a former pilot. Further, Taranis has also managed other flight tests during which he was able to fly for an hour at altitudes and speeds.

These results should allow its creators to develop an unmanned stealth fighter capable of choosing and precision strike over a long distance. Funded by the UK government, Scotland the Taranis has cost so far, nearly 185 million pounds (about 220 millions euros).

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Snail Speaker- Snail shaped speaker

The speakers are available in different styles, shapes and sizes, but some definitely stand out.Such is the case of Snail Speaker, a model that stands out for its design inspired by the snail.

Use of this snail-speaker would be a way both practical and original to amplify the sound of a smartphone. Moreover, the audio gadget is compatible with any type of media devices such as Windows Phone, Android devices and iOS, in addition to other mobile gadgets. Just that they have a headphone jack 3.5 mm on which the widget is connect. The Snail Speaker boasts a battery with good battery life since it can operate for three hours in playback mode. Regarding the load, it can be done by using a USB cable. It is therefore always possible to immediately connect to a computer for charging when the battery is in serious decline.

Available, the Snail Speaker is sold price $ 8 almost 5 euros.

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