Sceptre's Android-powered Sound Bar 2.1 makes any TV smart

Sceptre Turns your Big Screen HDTV into a Smart TV with a Sound Bar 2.1 with Android™

Sound Bar 2.1 with built-in subwoofer and Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 enables users to connect to the internet and download apps from Google Play Store

City of Industry, CA – June 27, 2013 – Sceptre, superior manufacturers of world class LED and LCD HDTVs and PC displays, unveils the SB301524W Speaker Sound Bar 2.1 with built-in subwoofer, Android platform and Wi-Fi connection to turn your ordinary HDTV into a smart TV through plug and play technology, enabling users to access movies, music, apps and games.

Sceptre's newest Sound Bar 2.1 includes Android's interactive media operating system to create the perfect entertainment atmosphere with the support of Wi-Fi and Android Platform. With the Android OS, users can access the Google Play™ Store to download thousands of songs, games, movies and apps to enhance their TV experience.

The SB301524W Sound Bar 2.1 incorporates a variety of technologies and components to produce room filling surround sound, including a 35W subwoofer with passive radiator, SRS WOW HD™ audio technology and dual front facing speakers. SRS WOW HD, developed by DTS technologies, improves the audio by widening the sound field, raising the vertical sound image and retrieving lost audio information during the mixing process to create a more natural surround sound experience.

Elegantly designed to complement HDTVs 42-inches and above, the SB301524W sound bar features a trendy touch sensor control panel to easily adjust volume, preset modes or sound sources, an auto-dimming LED screen that displays current settings and a remote control compatible with multiple Sceptre HDTVs. It is also the ideal replacement for expensive and bulky surround sound systems, eliminating unsightly wires, expensive adaptors and the need to have a separate subwoofer.

"The Sound Bar 2.1 with built-in subwoofer and Android Platform turns your traditional HDTV into a Smart TV at a fraction of the cost," said Cathy Chou, Sceptre's vice president of operations. "Our newest addition to the family of sound bars not only enhances your HDTV experience, but also brings people closer by giving you access to the same applications as a computer, including Skype, Facebook, Instant Messenger and more."

To enhance the overall experience, Sceptre offers an optional smart remote control that replicates the functionality of a traditional mouse and keyboard. The SB301524W sound bar can be easily wall-mounted using only two screws and is currently available for $299.99 at Walmart, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Sears, K-Mart and NewEgg.

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Sony's SBH52 Smart Bluetooth clip acts as your secondary handset

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HTC may have its Mini Bluetooth handset, but Sony thinks such implementation works best as a big clip without the numeric pad. Dubbed the SBH52, this splashproof device comes with FM radio, a headphone jack plus a small OLED display to show caller ID and text messages, so in a way it's similar to its predecessors. What's new is that you now get NFC as well as an earpiece -- the latter lets you use the clip as a mini phone. Expect to see this on the shelves in Q3 this year.

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Adafruit smart helmet guides bike riders with Arduino-based light shows (video)

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Bike sharing systems like New York's Citi Bike may be taking off, but it's doubtful that many participants can find every station without checking a map. Thankfully, Adafruit has unveiled a smart helmet project that could help at least a few of those riders get to their destinations while keeping their eyes on the road. The DIY effort feeds locations to an Arduino-based Flora board and its positioning add-ons, which in turn use a string of NeoPixel LEDs on the helmet as turn indicators. Commuters just have to watch for blinking lights to know where to go next. While the system isn't easy to set up when cyclists have to manually enter coordinates, it is flexible: the open-source code lets it adapt to most any bike sharing system or headpiece. As long as you can get over looking like a Christmas tree on wheels while you navigate, you can build a smart helmet of your own using the instructions at the source link.

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LG brings Ubitus' GameNow cloud gaming to Smart TVs in the US

LG and Ubitus Unleash Console-Quality Gaming Experience in Latest Smart TVs at E3

Live Demonstration at Ubitus Booth 217 of E3 2013 at Los Angeles Convention Center from June 11-13

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) and Ubitus Inc., a worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions, today announced at E3 that GameNow™ cloud gaming service will be available in the latest lineup of LG Smart TVs. Customer who purchase a new LG Smart TV model in the United States can start enjoying rich library of AAA and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles right away.

GameNow turns LG Smart TV into a powerful game console, bringing consumers the video gaming experience previously unavailable on home TV units before. Without the hassle of loading discs, time-consuming downloads and long installation times, consumers can now play console-quality video games on demand, including blockbuster titles such as Street Fighter X Tekken and Batman: Arkham City that usually require high-end hardware to play.

"LG is constantly striving to bring consumers the best home entertainment experience possible directly through LG Smart TVs," said Richard Choi, senior vice president of the Smart Business Center at LG Electronics. "By utilizing GameNow gaming technology powered by Ubitus in our latest Smart TV lineup, our customers can enjoy blockbuster video games on demand without purchasing a dedicated gaming console."

"We are thrilled to team up with LG to make cloud gaming an integral part of the new consumer TV experience," said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus. "We believe consumers will be amazed at how effortless it is to enjoy console-quality games directly and instantly on their LG Smart TVs. Select, click and ready to play, just like the way they've been enjoying video-on-demand services."

A free beta trial of the GameNow service for high-end LG Smart TVs is now available at LG Smart World. The full GameNow service for the entire 2013 LG Smart TV lineup will be launched in the near future. For more information, please visit www.lg.com/us/smart-tvs and www.ugamenow.com.

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Airbus Bag2Go smart luggage wields GPS, RFID to skip airport hassles

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Many of us avoid flying with checked baggage when possible, and for good reason: even a simple delay can sour a whole trip. Airbus' new Bag2Go prototype could save us from having to pack light, however. The smart luggage carries a raft of sensors that work with an iOS app to bypass the usual airport drudgery. Its RFID chip lets travelers check in their bag and link it to every step of their itinerary; in theory, couriers can ship baggage to the hotel at a lower cost than usual. Bag2Go should also provide some reassurance through GPS tracking and alerts to any possible tampering. Airbus is still early into development, but it foresees a business model where customers can either buy a Bag2Go suitcase at a premium or rent one for a long vacation. As for us? We'll just be happy if our luggage avoids an unexpected detour to Belize.

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Hulu Plus update brings enhanced UI and controls to Roku, Smart TVs and Blu-ray players

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· Artwork. Larger and more vivid artwork, providing easier navigation.

· Trays. Tray-style format allowing you to scroll through recommendations, popular shows and movies, top 100 clips, movie trailers and a new "Shows You Watch" feature that lets you jump straight to the latest episodes of the shows you regularly watch.

· Search. Updated search experience providing a simpler way to find content with results that appear directly beneath the search.

· Controls. Playback is simplified with clean and intuitive controls.

· Hulu Kids. Now you can bring the Hulu Kids section to the living room, letting your family enjoy commercial-free children's shows from your couch.

· Easy Access. Simple to sign up for Hulu Plus directly from within the app.

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Smart Money: Scientists Embed Radio Chips in Paper

Nic Halverson for Discovery News 2013-05-04 02:23:59 UTC

From hotel towels to soccer jerseys, just about everything seems to be tagged with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips these days. Now scientists have developed a way to embed these chips in paper, which could pave the way for so-called smart money.

Developed by a team of researchers from North Dakota State University, the RFID-equipped smart paper could potentially be used in legal documents, tickets, package labels and banknotes. Researchers say the technology could help prevent fraud and counterfeiting.

While RFID-equipped paper already exists, other versions on the market rely on thicker chips, resulting in bulky and bumpy paper that can’t be printed. However, researchers at North Dakota State developed a process called Laser Enabled Advanced Packaging that creates ultra-thin silicon chips that can be seamlessly embedded in paper.

The process uses a plasma etcher to thin down the chips, then uses a laser beam pulse to insert the chips, as well as antennas, directly into the paper.

Project leader Val Marinov said the process is cheap than current manufacturing methods because less materials are being used and equipment is less expensive. Not only that, the process is twice as fast as other methods.

“About ten years ago the Bank of Japan and the European bank signaled their intention to develop such technology but they aren’t there yet,” Marinov told the BBC. “I believe our scheme is the first to demonstrate a functional RFID tag embedded in paper.”

Marinov and his team recently presented their work at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers conference on RFID in Orlando, Fla. They are currently seeking commercial investors.

“The technology needs to leave the lab and find a place in industry,” Marinov said.

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Smart Prescription Drug Bottle Polices Painkiller Usage to Curb Abuse

Vignesh Ramachandran2013-04-23 00:49:09 UTC

Sometimes, too much of a substance that's supposed to help can cause serious harm.

Drug overdose death rates in the United States have more than tripled since 1990, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Just in 2008, for example, the CDC says there were 14,800 deaths in the U.S. caused by prescription painkillers.

Considering this problem, a group of Brigham Young University (BYU) students reimagined the prescription drug bottle and have developed a high-tech regulator.

Their invention, called Med Vault, basically lets a pharmacist give instructions to the bottle, which then dispenses painkillers accordingly to the patient. Via a USB connection, a pharmacist can use special software to load the pills and program how many can be dispensed per day.

"They can dispense one pill every four hours or two pills every 24 hours or whatever the doctor prescribes," said BYU senior Madison Clark, the team's electrical engineer.

It's a pretty complex design that the team claims is tamper-resistant and break-resistant. The Med Vault requires users to put in an access code to get a pill, making it harder for the drugs to get into the wrong hands (e.g., a small child).

"The physical requirements of the shell and of the material properties are such that you can't take a hammer to it and break it open," Clark told Mashable.

The project all began as part of BYU's Engineering Capstone program, which allows companies to sponsor student teams to work on a project. In this case, the team's sponsor, Las Vegas paramedic and Blackstone president Chris Blackburn, has already filed a patent and wants to take the prototype into production.

"He [Blackburn] saw so many overdose cases in people that either intentionally or out of ignorance or negligence, they end up taking the wrong combination or the wrong amounts, and they end up in the hospital or in the mortuary," said BYU senior Dallin Swiss, one of the team's mechanical engineers.

One concern that could arise out of this sort of electronic prescription drug bottle is the consequence if it malfunctions in a dire situation (for example, you need a pill in an emergency circumstance or you accidentally drop your pill down the sink). But that's why Clark says the focus for this product is on drugs like painkillers, and not life-critical medication.

"We tried to make it so that the device would always keep the patient updated, and they would never have to be wondering, 'okay, is this thing really working or do I need to go get it fixed?'" Clark said.

Swiss told Mashable they estimate the materials for one device to cost under $20, not including labor. While that cost might appear steep, looking at the bigger picture, Swiss said that a device like this could help reduce insurance industry costs of overdose claims, as well as save lives.

Thumbnail and images courtesy of Brigham Young University

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Click and Grow Smart Garden Seeks Seed Money on Kickstarter

Andrea Smith2013-03-27 20:01:03 UTC

Click and Grow, the Smart Garden that uses sensors to help you grow plants, is turning to Kickstarter for seed money for version 2.0. If funded, the new Smart Herb Garden will let you grow three plants at once, a step up from the single plant versions offered now.

Although some gardeners were born to grow beautiful plants with a little water and a lot of sun, others need a boost. Click and Grow provides that, with sensors and software. When the first version came out, founder Mattias Lepp told Mashable all you need to do is add water and batteries. Technology takes care of the rest.

The starter pack for the Smart Herb Garden arrives with seeds for basil, thyme and lemon balm. Refill cartridges containing plant seeds for mini tomatoes, chili peppers, peppermint, and a variety of lettuce, among others, are also available.

You don't have to worry about killing these plants — the smart garden will make sure they always have enough light and water. Just plug the garden into an outlet, add water and the device handles the rest.

One improvement in the new version is a built-in LED light that provides a more natural-looking light that's also safe for young eyes, according to the company. Since it uses only 6 watts of energy, running the Smart Herb Garden should only cost around $5 a year.

The Smart Herb Garden is expected to retail for $79 once fully funded, so people who pledge $39 on Kickstarter will get their Smart Garden at a discount. The company is looking to raise $75,000 with an estimated ship date of September.

Check out the company's Kickstarter page and let us know how you would use technology to help make your garden grow.

Image courtesy of Click and Grow

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