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Google Glass Specifications Announced

Glass can shoot video up to 720p resolution, and features a high resolution display that's equal to "a 25-inch high definition screen from eight feet away."

Google's wearable technology Google Glass will sport a 5-megapixel camera and bone conduction audio, according to the company's support page which lists tech specifications.(Listed Below)

The device supports WiFi and Bluetooth, includes 12 GB of "usable memory" that syncs with Google cloud storage and a battery that runs for "one full day of typical use," reads the specs breakdown.

BATTERY SHOULD LAST "ONE FULL DAY OF TYPICAL USE"

The Internet-connected glasses allow wearers to check messages, take photos or video and surf the Web by using a variety of voice commands. Google has yet to announce when Glass will be available to the general public.

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FACTS : 

There is no need to touch or press any keys, just you have to talk with glass. See Example

Glass is robust, stable and built to fit into your life. But you might break it if you don’t handle it with care. Protect your Glass by using the pouch provided, or another carrying case that you trust to keep Glass safe, dry, and awesome.

It might be harder to hear Glass or use voice input commands in noisy areas, and it might be harder to see the Glass screen in bright sunlight.

Don’t let the Glass device or battery come in contact with liquids. Liquids can get into the electronic components, leading to corrosion.

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IN BRIEF : 

Fit

• Adjustable nosepads and durable frame fits any face.
• Extra nosepads in two sizes.

Display

High resolution display is the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition screen from eight feet away.

Camera

• Photos - 5 MP
• Videos - 720p

Audio

• Bone Conduction Transducer

Connectivity

• Wifi - 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth

Storage

• 12 GB of usable memory, synced with Google cloud storage. 16 GB Flash total.

Battery

One full day of typical use. Some features, like Hangouts and video recording, are more battery intensive.

Charger

• Included Micro USB cable and charger.

While there are thousands of Micro USB chargers out there, Glass is designed and tested with the included charger in mind.

Compatibility

• Any Bluetooth-capable phone.
• The MyGlass companion app requires Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. MyGlass enables GPS and SMS messaging.

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Information : www.theverge.com

www.usatoday.com

support.google.com

Testing Your Blown Off Capacitor

Use your multimeter as an ohmmeter to test the capacitor. 

1) Discharge the capacitor by shortening its leads. That is - use a wire and connect the leads of the capacitor together. This will discharge it.

2) Put your multimeter in the high ranges 10K-1M
3) Connect MultiMeter to capacitor leads (observe the polarity if electrolytic). At soon as the leads make contact, the meter will swing near zero. It will then move slowly toward infinity. Finally the meter would come to be infinite ohms because the capacitor is being charged by the battery of the multimeter.

4) If the capacitor is bad, it will go to zero ohms and remain there. This is called a shortened capacitor

5) In the case of an open capacitor there will be no ohmmeter indication.

6) Some capacitors have a low dielectric leakage. You will know this if the ohmmeter comes to rest at a point lower than infinite. Test a known good capacitor of the same type to be sure


Analog Meter : Reverse the leads and look for a major kick in the needle. If the cap charged from the DC voltage induced by the meter, the cap will discharge when the leads are reversed, causing a twitch in the needle.

An LED Clip That Dries Your Clothes!

Tuesday, April 02, 2013:  Panasonic has changed the humble image of the cloth clips by unveiling their re-incarnation of the simple design, adding LED lights, that aid in the process of drying garments whilst they are hanging on a washing line. The Panasonic BF-AF20P LED light is a revolution in the world of dry cleaning. The clip can not only be used as a handy torch to illuminate surrounding areas, but the attached LED is also designed to actively speed up the drying process when users peg up their clothes to dry.

The Japan-based company has taken into account all possible issues with the new gadget, cleverly making it waterproof, which is a necessary attribute when aiming to accomplish the task of helping users keep wet clothes on a clothesline.

The device comes in an array of different colours to suit buyers' preference including yellow, pink and blue. The LED lights run on two CR2032 button batteries, and measures 35mm × 34mm × 50mm, tipping the scales at approximately 19 grams, with batteries included.

The new clip is most likely to be made available this May, with details of an official price expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Source : EFYTIMES