Airo: a bracelet connected to measure stress and heart rate

Along with Flex or force Fitbit , the Jawbone Up or Fuelband and SE Nike Fuelband , other trackers bracelets, known as "quantified self" , gradually emerging as the bracelet 's Airo .

Unlike most of its competitors, the Airo not track the number of steps of its owner with an integrated pedometer, but also uses a pulse sensor to calculate the heart rate, stress and time rest. Presented in the form of a bracelet very design available in light or dark gray bracelet Airo has a sensor inside the bracelet, can measure the pulse of the wearer. Among the advantages of the system, we note the promise bracelet automatically measure the calories and nutrients absorbed without having to enter them manually in an application. As competitors bracelets, Airo also offers a wake-vibration system based on the most opportune time given the sleep cycle. An application will also be available for viewing all this information, but also receive alerts when needed.

The bracelet is already available for pre-order on the manufacturer's website . Available in two colors, it is sold at 159 dollars (115 euros), plus $ 10 fee for shipments to France. It will however be patient. The first deliveries are indeed planned for the fall 2014.

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A flying car without pilotage

To steal a car is no longer a problem. At least it's not the most complicated. The U.S. company Terrafugia already has in its catalog a flying car , the Transition , with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2015, against a whopping $ 000,270. But this vehicle is intended for drivers capable of providing one takeoff and one landing in the same way an airplane . In other words, the Transition requires a runway.

What about the common man, without pilotage? This is the new challenge of the brand, which unveiled a concept that could answer this question: the TF-X . A road? Where you go with the TF-X, you will not need road.

A "autocoptavion"

Halfway between an autonomous car , one the helicopter and an airplane , the TF-X will be able to take off vertically through the lateral rotors powered by electricity . Once in the air, the rear rotors will draw on the engine to move in the air. The landing , the most critical of a plane in flight procedure will meanwhile provided by the onboard computer, on autopilot.

The idea is to automate as much maneuvering to allow "anyone" to drive. Terrafugia announced also that "learning to operate safely a TF-X should take an average driver not more than five hours " .

Remains the question of price. Terrafugia wants nothing to announce before approaching a minimum of production, but said they still consider a similar rate of investment luxury cars . We did not expect less, marketing is anyway not envisaged before 2020. 

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The smell of urine contaminates Dell computers

A strong smell of urine is released from the office of your colleague? Do not think that his pet was relieved of his business in the morning, perhaps he was simply recently acquired a computer brand Dell , the Latitude 6430u . To believe several users posted directly on the returns official forum , the PC would be so affected by a concern odor. One of them also ensures feel "that was assembled next to a cat litter" , while others argue that the situation became awkward vis-à-vis their colleagues.

Good news for the unfortunate owners of these machines, Dell acknowledged the mishap. The firm has even found the solution and we are curious to know the origin of the inconvenience, although users are probably more interested in how to solve it. In the absence of an official statement, it is an employee, SteveB , indicating directly on the forum after analyzing a copy impact, the smell would be "tied to a manufacturing process that has now been changed " . Cats are indeed harmless. The problem should be quick to adjust, obviously a single room would be to replace. The check mark for now if inventory is adequate before starting the process of service. Finally, if you're about to buy a Latitude 6430u , Dell is reassuring: the machines currently on the market are not affected.

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Assassin's Creed 4 - Black Flag: Full speed ahead

"Black Flag" is "Assassin's Creed" finally the open-world game that it should always be. So big and beautiful has never fought an assassin!

Ship ahoy! In "Assassin's Creed 4 - Black Flag" They play the pirate Edward Kenway.

Ubisoft game designer Patrice Désilets once said to mark the release of "Assassin's Creed 2": "Finding your way as a developer of historical events, makes things much easier. One must not think of everything yourself, "This is remarkably honest -., And is not only on the historical setting of the series, but also on their 

Gameplay transferred. For years, Ubisoft copied his own game concept with only minimal changes. And the point: Much new makes "Assassin's Creed 4" not. The good news: "Black Flag" almost makes it all better!

At the cutting edge

Abstergo Industries Animus owner has discovered the economic potential of its virtual reality machine: He uses recently as a pure entertainment medium - not unlike a video game. You take the role of an employee who is virtually the beta testers. Ironic: Because Abstergo assess the pirate scenario as particularly entertaining (and profitable), this time you jump into the body of the buccaneer Edward Kenway. Assumes the identity of a dead Assassin - Duncan Walpole - and uses its achievements and contacts in order to build a new life as a pirate. His goal, of course, immense wealth. For that you travel with your ship Jackdaw the seven seas - which were of course compressed in the game to an appropriate size for the game.

In abundance

The traveling the world by ship and the associated battles are essential in "Assassin's Creed 4" - which is no surprise. With the "Assassin's Creed 3" element was introduced namely the players so well that Ubisoft Part 4 has quasi knit it. Fortunately, these sections are extremely successful. The Jackdaw beautifully animated slides over the waves, the service is impeccable: Ubisoft manages the feat that the ship is indeed weighty feel, but does not control sedate. To sail merrily straight on and explore the extensive island world in which there is certainly much to discover. For "Black Flag" is a feast for Sammelwütige. On the islands you browse for a bottle along with treasures and feel chests, sea shanties, Animus fragments, manuscripts and more. Later, you go even by diving bell on the seabed and search under constant threat Hai-wrecks. Then, "Assassin's Creed 4" on the mammoth task with a playing time of over 80 hours - according to developers statement. As in "Far Cry 3" They hunt animals and crafts from the skin a new holster for more ammunition or a cowl for a health upgrade.

The regular ship battles are nicely staged, the service is impeccable.

Water Damage

Regularly meet with the quiet times, sometimes stormy or foggy waters of Spanish or British ships, with which you can create yourself. And you have to make sooner or later your boat seaworthy. A large part of the resources - such as wood and metal - find namely on board enemy ships. The intense battles always run the same pattern: attack, weaken, board, plunder! Boring but the whole is not, because the battles are demanding more and more - and see just great from. So you do not drown yourself too often, you increase your ship regularly. You can do this on board or at the quartermasters on the islands. Does your crew growth, collect drowning, hiring privateers in taverns or save them from conflict with the colonial powers.

Nothing has changed

The country operations - which make up about half of the game - run exactly like that of the predecessor: In the very detailed villages and towns full of life, birds chirping in chapels sound gospel songs, laugh and privateers gamble cards. The game world feels authentic and beautiful especially. If you stand on top of the Nassau Citadel and look into the distance, you stay off the spit. Only some character models are animated and some strange detaillos. It's easy to get over the face of the chic trappings.

The bat-Counter battles are still not at the "Batman - Arkham" zoom range.

Stitch and Jump

The well-known already from the predecessors gameplay comes ashore to support: On your search for gold and when inserting diving in a global conspiracy to eavesdrop on enemies, perform numerous assassinations and advised at every corner in battles with Spanish and British. Here comes the - from the "Batman - Arkham" series inspired - Combat System. This works quite well in combat, with multiple counterparties it works but still confused and inaccurate. The reloading of pistols and shotguns is faster than the previous, but still felt lasts forever - this would Ubisoft can still whistle on authenticity. If you have no desire to skirmish, escape is an alternative: you throw a smoke bomb and looking over the rooftops run away, so the attackers lose your track. As usual, you climb buildings spurted by pressing the shoulder button. Edward erkraxelt obstacles automatically and then plunges by itself at enemies who go silently fail. However, the game is still not a perfect simulation course, too often interrupts the Hop River.

Beautiful: Sometimes you are in the jungle and in underground temples go.

Is again quiet again, make sure to remain incognito. This works thanks to optimized creep mechanics irregular. New on the stealth front is the blowpipe, with the stun enemies for a short time. Old but proven is the eagle eye, you put in many missions: mark so adversary in order not to lose it.

Indiana Kenway

So all familiar? Not all! Now and then Ubisoft dares times new: How to bounce along with Captain Kidd on the overgrown island Tulum by an underground temple and solve finally a head butt puzzles in order to reach a well hidden Templar artifact - "Tomb Raider" Greetings from ! Overall, the missions are exciting, as many surprises as in "GTA 5" but you do not experience. There are many more side missions than in the rock-star adventure. In addition to the Assassin's orders, where you eliminate a certain target as inconspicuously as possible, destroy the ship coastal forts, free hostages or intercept important courier. Have to do more PS3 (and upcoming PS4) owners. Ubisoft which donated three additional missions from the - Aveline de Grandpré known "Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation".

Conclusion: Assassin's Creed 4 - Black Flag

A huge open world, thrilling naval battles, an opulent major and minor story for "Assassin's Creed" fans who do not have the pirate theme weary, Part 4 is a must - especially since Ubisoft improves slightly messed up creep mechanism of the third part palpable. Only the overly simple sword fights in the long run still monotonous. Sammelwütige players who like "Far Cry 3" made happy. In the digital Caribbean, there is much to discover. Fascinating also the sense of space that arises when traveling by boat - is unequaled in gaming! The bottom line is: Even if "Black Flag" Innovation does not win a prize, it is the largest to date and best game in the series.

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iPhone 5S: Apple admits battery problem

Trouble with the top device: Apple needs to replace some iPhone 5S, because the battery is broken: At a "very small number" devices he emptied too quickly.

The battery of the iPhone 5S makes problems. Now, Apple promises a free replacement.

The technology blog AllThingsD reported Apple has trouble with his best horse in the stable: Some iPhone 5S devices show abnormalities in electricity consumption. Like the blog reports , the battery load too slowly, or wear faster than they should. Apple spokeswoman Teresa Brewer commented: "We have recently discovered a manufacturing defect that affects a very small number of iPhone 5S. He has the consequence that it takes longer to charge the battery or the battery is empty faster. "Should you notice any similar problems with your phone, contact Apple Customer Service .

Free Replacement

Brewer further stated that Apple's customers, their phone is affected, contact and care for a free replacement. This approach suggested according AllThingsD out that the device is relatively small extent affected. With a higher number Apple would thus made ​​a website for the online problem.The faulty battery of some equipment is not the first problem that Apple has with the 5S. Only recently it became known that the motion sensor of the smartphone provides inaccurate information.

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Android Games: Dungeons & Dragons "arena of war" - now on Google Play

The name "Dungeons & Dragons" arouses in many gamers have certain expectations: You want the D & D feel, which really only comes when the correct parameters are met.Whether this is the new, official Dungeons & Dragons Game "arena of war" actually managed to get divorced because the spirits: While the majority of users rated the game positively, some players are also extremely disappointed and complain that this implementation as well has almost nothing to do with the original D & D, except perhaps that they in Forgotten Realms plays. The site of action is probably also the friends of Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter familiar games. , the player is in a time that "The Sundering" is called and - as usual - by the person required prior to display on the side of good to fight, to preserve the balance of forces. It could be the Android implementation described as a mixture of D & D and the usual game mechanics. That may not sound quite as nice, but the result is quite fair. Meanwhile, you can select any character of its own free, but well styled his game character from a list of options. The game is designed in typical RPG style, there are maps, unlockable items, rewards - and, of course, in-app purchases. Those looking for a true Dungeons & Dragons experience, maybe you should wait for the next version. Who attaches its requirements are not quite as high, which may retest for the price of 0 $ once the thing itself. This is not quite expensive. To download you come here .

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BMW 4-Series Convertible: Less consumption, more space, smart sports seats

New BMW Convertible 4-Photo: BMW

New standards in terms of dynamics, elegance and comfort to the new BMW set of 4 convertible. Spacious and economical at the same time, the open mid range model presented to the customers.

More space, more comfort

The new BMW 4-cabriolet has grown over the 3 already visible externally in width, wheelbase and track width. The sporty low seating position allows more front and rear headroom and legroom in the rear has grown significantly compared with the previous model. An optional sport seat is available for the first time with a neck warmer for driver and passenger. When the roof is open, the set temperature is automatically controlled depending on the outside temperature and speed. The roof structure has been improved to more effectively keep out noise from the interior. By pressing a button, it only takes about 20 seconds from the Coupe is a sporty and elegant convertible. For larger luggage are 370 liters of cargo space with the roof closed ready - 20 liters more than its predecessor, the 3 Series Convertible.

Spacious and economical: New BMW Convertible 4-Photo: BMW

Efficient motors

For the launch of the BMW convertibles a 4- cylinder petrol engine(BMW 435i Convertible), a 4-cylinder gasoline engine (BMW 428i convertible) and a 4-cylinder diesel (BMW 420d Convertible) to choose from. These engines cover a power range from 135 kW/184 hp - 225 kW/306 hp and use the latest BMW Twin Power Turbo technology.The engines are in superior acceleration values ​​provide a reduced consumption and meet the Euro 6 standard consumption . As of spring 2014 is the all-wheel drive system BMW xDrive 428i in convertible available. The new BMW 428i Convertible accelerates in just 6.4 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h In the EU test cycle, the average consumption is still only 6.8 to 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers. Especially economical is the BMW 420 d Cabrio , with 235 km / h top speed and an average fuel consumption 5.1 to 5.3 liters per 100 Kilometer. In conjunction with the eight-speed automatic is also available in the BMW 4-Cabriolet, as in 4 Coupe, a sailing mode available which disconnects the drive train at speeds of 50-160 km / h when the driver takes his foot off the accelerator.

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