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11/06/2018

Tesla Taps Into 'Breakthrough' Battery Innovations

The Tesla shareholder meeting earlier this week held a lot of announcements and excitement, but one announcement, in particular, has fans of Tesla's battery systems really intrigued.

During his presentation, Elon Musk described the company's battery updates as "breakthrough" -- a word he's often careful and selective to use. At the shareholder meeting, Musk used the term to describe what Tesla is doing in both battery density and cost.

The goal for the electric vehicle company has been to create battery packs with a cost of $100 per kWh. That price would make Tesla even more competitive with its gas-powered counterparts on the road.

Shareholder Joel Sapp took to Twitter to ask "has Tesla broken the seal of $100/kWh?" during the stakeholders meeting. Tesla did not mention its actual battery cost. CTO JB Straubel spoke first in response to Sapp's question:

“It’s difficult for us to talk about specific cost numbers. It’s a difficult topic, but we are still very confident that we have the best price and performance of anything out there in the world. If there’s anything better, I don’t know about it and we have looked as hard as we possibly can. We try to talk with every single battery startup, every lab, every large manufacturer. We get quotes from them. We test cells from them. If there’s anything better, we are all ears, we want to find it, but we haven’t found it yet.”

08/06/2018

This Tiny Drone Streams 720p Video to Your Smartphone

The drone revolution is finally upon us, and no, we’re not referring to the terrifying drones used by the military to take out enemy combatants overseas—we’re referring to the much friendlier and more affordable personal drones that are used to capture stunning aerial images of your surroundings.

With a dizzying number of drones to choose from, picking the right one can be a daunting task. But if your primary interest is capturing HD video from an incredibly compact and hassle-free drone, the Micro Drone 3.0 Combo Pack is a no-brainer. And right now it’s available for over 30% off at just $145.

Don’t let its small size fool you. This intrepid drone is as powerful as it gets and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 MPH in a single burst. Designed for first-person viewing, the Micro Drone offers incredible onboard 720p video streaming along with a self-stabilizing CPU—meaning that you won't have to worry about blurred or shaky images.

Whether you’re a complete drone novice or a seasoned pilot, you’ll be able to initiate precise flips, fly your drone upside down, and accelerate through sharp turns, all while streaming high-definition footage directly to your smartphone. You also have the option of storing your captures locally to a micro SD card (not included).

You’ll be able to control your drone up to a range of 500 feet with the included handset (or up to 150 feet via your smartphone), and a VR headset lets you view live streaming drone footage in all its 3D glory. You even have the option of extending the power of the Micro Drone with a feature-packed accompanying app.

03/06/2018

Google Won't Renew Contract with Pentagon for Artificial Intelligence Project

After a corporate petition against the project in question, Google has decided it will not renew a contract dealing with the US Pentagon's Artificial Intelligence project.

Thousands of Google employees signed a petition protesting the company's partnership with the Pentagon's Maven project. Several Google employees even resigned in conflict with the artificial intelligence project. One of the biggest fears of employees was that Maven would be used for lethal purposes.

Google has yet to release an official statement on the matter.

Company sources have told media outlets top executive Diane Greene told the Google staff that there would be no renewal of a contract after the current contract expires in March 2019. However, Gizmodo reporters told the BBC that Google hadn't actually canceled Project Maven and hasn't rule out future work with the Pentagon. The contract is currently valued at less than $10 million, but could lead to further contracts.

Gizmodo reported last month that Google was in the running against Amazon and Microsoft for the contract.

02/06/2018

Feed Your Imagination with These Functional 3D Puzzles
The brain is a needy organ—constantly craving stimulation in order to stay healthy and intellectually sharp. And these 3D puzzles are the perfect way to give your brain the fuel it craves.

01/06/2018

This Mesh Portable Network Lets You Send Secure Messages Even Without Any Service

Few things are more annoying (and potentially dangerous) than finding yourself without a reliable cell signal or WiFi when you’re traveling—a reality that’s far too familiar for anyone who likes to spend large amounts of time in the great outdoors.

It is this very problem that led to the creation of goTenna Mesh Secure Portable Network, a wildly innovative and ultra-portable product that pairs with your phone and creates your very own signal so you can send secure texts and even GPS locations. And right now, this life-saving product is available for over 10% off at just $155.

The beauty of the goTenna lies in its simplicity. By utilizing mesh networking technology, it relies on nearby but otherwise unrelated signal carriers and devices to deliver messages and GPS locations anywhere on earth.

The goTenna also uses mesh networking technology to drastically extend the signal range of your device by pairing with other goTenna devices—meaning you will be able to stay connected even on long hikes or in other low-service environments.

You’ll be able to privately send messages via your own personal network, communicate with others even without any cell service, track messages with delivery confirmations, and even access and download free offline maps of areas around the world.

And since there is no central data storage involved, you’ll have end-to-end encryption across the board.

There is a reason why the goTenna Mesh Secure Portable Network has been awarded Popular Science’s Best of What’s New 2017 award, along with a Men’s Health 2017 Editor’s Pick. And now you can pick one up for just $155—over 10% off the usual price.