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Monday Marvels: Top 5 Wonders for August 20th – 26th

1.) Facebook’s Lofty Goal to Bring Internet to the World

Facebook is teaming up with other major corporations including Ericsson, MediaTek, Nokia, Opera, Qualcomm and Samsung with the aim of providing affordable internet service to the two-thirds of the world who is still without. Of course there are financial objectives to be gained from this philanthropic venture; however there is something to be said about attempting a feat like this in the first place!

More info: http://www.gizmag.com/internet-org-facebook-samsung-nokia/28772/

[easyazon-image align=”left” asin=”B005LATR0I” locale=”us” height=”160″ src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411R%2B23xWaL._SL160_.jpg” width=”160″]2.) Laser Room from Entrapment Recreated

Designers from Nerdworking software company in Istanbul have recreated a Laser Room, similar to the one in the movie “Entrapment”, for all you ambitious thieves or movie enthusiasts to indulge your deepest fantasies. The room features the typical green 200mW lasers and gives the participant 3 minutes to get across before the alarm is sound. If you can make it through you might be one step closer to preparing for your next heist, or at the very least have some serious bragging rights.

More info: http://gizmodo.com/a-laser-filled-room-lets-you-indulge-your-entrapment-fa-1177244271

3.) X-Box One Previews

Microsoft promises exciting new features and enhanced software for X-Box lovers. According to reports six people can be signed in simultaneously, and the Kinect can even distinguish individual voices. No need for a remote, your x-box will pretty much respond to any vocal command including raising the volume or displaying a list of friends. Amazon, Best Buy, Game Stop and more are gearing up for what they claim is going to be the biggest console launch ever; referring not only to the new x-box but of course the PlayStation 4 also coming out the same month . Prices for the X-Box One are said to be around $499 and available this November.

More info: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/21/4643746/microsoft-previews-xbox-one-dashboard-gamescom-2013

[easyazon-image align=”left” asin=”B00CUIVTCS” locale=”us” height=”120″ src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51h7QRolJOL._SL160_.jpg” width=”160″]4.) Some of August’s Hottest New Gadgets

August has a line-up of cool gadgets that have just been released, some of which includes the Haiku LED fan, currently the thinnest and most energy efficient available starting at $920 and include 18 dimmable LED lights. Another cool gadget this month that records your game play in 1080p at 30 frames per second for proof of your awesome skills. Vertus Audio has also released a great pair of receivers allowing users to stream audio to speakers in different rooms and comes equipped with Bluetooth capability.

More info: http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/gallery/2013-07/goods-august-2013?image=9

5.) New IPhone Rumors

The latest Apple Smartphone, most likely to be called the IPhone 5s, will most likely sport a faster A7 processor and an upgraded camera with dual LED flash, possibly offering images more natural lighting. Everyone is hopeful it seems for an improved battery compared to that of the IPhone 5, and of all the rumored hardware upgrades the most unique might be the biometric fingerprint reader that eradicates passwords, your fingers taking their place. Hence, your phone is likely to be more secure and your hand significantly more important than ever before. Nonetheless, everything is still considered hearsay until the alleged release date in September. I am excited and ready for the upgrade!

More info: http://gizmodo.com/iphone-5s-rumor-roundup-everything-we-think-we-know-1166428618

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August 26, 2013 By Stephany Novak

About the author

Stephany, also know as "The Techno Chic" is a Futurist, Philosopher, Singer, and Journalist. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Arizona State University and enjoys long walks on the beach and holding hands.

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Michael

1. Well at least they are trying :)

2. LOL want one of those then since i think
IT would make a perfect “party peripheral”
(yes I throw “nerdy” parties)

3. Even though the tech. in the new Xbox
(or parts of it at least) Look wonderful.

It’s still struggling to keep actual “gamers”
happy ,which in itself isn’t that weird,
considering all the Blatantly ridicule stuff they
are trying to pull.

This generation Xbox isn’t a “gaming console” ,
it’s a multimedia “station” which tries to be “so
innovative” that they are alienating their current
user base because of it.

And this is even without considering all the
stuff they are trying to stuff into it.

Dedicated hardware will ALWAYS outperform a
“jack of all trades” machine.

(this is why i listen to my music on my ((analog)
stereo set not via my computer even though it’s
audio card is considered “cutting edge”))

Until MS declares some proper features
(backwards compatibility / off line functionality)

Don’t buy it if you’re main interest is playing
video games. (or if you’re concerned about your
privacy at that)

Wait for the PS4 it’s more value for money and
yes Sony is actively “upgrading” their support
for it’s online features so anything Sony does
will be integrated into it (movies / music and
other entertainment)

4.funny stuff (even though it’s not really my cup
of tea.)

5. Hmmm Apple and their phones :p
Well according to some analysts Apple will be
launching 2 versions of their newest model.
So i’m very curious to see which Phone will
be the next “smartphone”killer of its gen.

I just don’t think it’ll be a Apple ,seeing all the
Stuff the other “big” players”have planned.
Furthermore seeing the “supposed” hardware
specs for the new IPhone….well let me put it
this way “if you know your tech you wont buy
one”

All the phones in the same generation(the next
one that is)
Will outperform it on a scale which in itself will
awkward to say at least.
(and no i’m no Brand fanboy just keep an eye on
actual hardware tests)

Furthermore DON”T go into the Icloud, well if
you DO mind a company data mining your
personal data / backups for info they can sell to other / partner retailers that is.

Well on that note DON’T store anything in a
3rd party/ company owned cloud.
It’s just asking for trouble.

Keep up the “news” it highly entertaining. :D

(even though some of your sources could be
seen as “entertainment websites” instead of
proper “tech sites” )