NEPTUNE DUO IS ANOTHER SMART BAND...WE SAY SHUT UP!

Smart bands and watches have become like the next wave of mobile tech innovation but they are still relatively young in making a formidable stand to convince the populous. we do love some of them quite well (...Moto 36 ummm!) and are excitedly expecting some (...cough *Apple* cough) but all in all, we are excited on how wearable tech are evolving.

we stumbled upon this mysterious looking band thing and thought...hey, another one *pffft*...but we have got to say (...since it got on our blog, it is special) it is interesting.

The Neptune Duo comprises of two devices acting as one, a watch called the Neptune Hub and a handset (...sort of) called the Pocket Screen.

The Neptune Hub is a full fledged stand alone smart device, with a curved 2.4" display, quad core processor, various connectivity like LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and NFC. the device comes with Android Lollipop (...version 5.0, we covered that so check back) that has been modified to be more compatible on the band and be better functional. like its ability to recognize handwriting and translate to text. 

Looking at the other, the Neptune Pocket Screen, is a device that very much will feel like a smart phone to you but its not. featuring a 5" touch screen, front and back cameras, speakers, vibrators (...not that kind), microphone and a 2800mAh battery. The Pocket screen however is just a mirror device for the Neptune Hub, meaning with a tap of the two, the screen of the Hub is transferred to the Pocket Screen so you can handle it like a phone. should the Pocket Screen get missing, the user has nothing to worry about as all info, even apps and all are stored on the Hub not the Screen. The user also can make use of any Pocket Screen to mirror their hub, meaning the Pocket Screen is not tied to any particular Hub.

The Neptune Duo is set to be released later 2015 with a price tag of about $800 (...CBN ooooo!!!).

Our thoughts, we likey and we would give 4 stars out of 5 though that is subject to change on testing the device. The Neptune Duo look stunning and seem quite powerful in handling tasks. the screen mirroring is a very nice touch too and yes we didn't mention but the Pocket Screen can charge the Hub should it run low on battery. the Hub still looks quite bulky on the wrist though but its an effort in the right direction, over time such wearable devices will get slimmer and more compact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9LyQmADrS4

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VAIO Z SERIES ARE AWWWWEEESOOOOOME.

As far back as we can tell, we have always enjoyed the concept designs of Sony products. they just seem to blend beauty, elegance, style and performance into one at once and the result is remarkable (...always).

VAIO which was under the Sony brand till about a year ago but now with new owners Japan Industrial Partners, has announced today the release of the new VAIO Z series tablet ultrabooks and boy do they wow. there are two of them releasd, the VAIO Z and the VAIO Z Canvas.

The VAIO Z comes in two models that just differ with the processor chip in them, one with a Core i7 and the other a Core i5 (...both equally capable processors, everyday users will enjoy the Core i5 without complains and power users the later).

The VAIO Z comes with a 13.3 inch display, an aluminium carbon build, a hinge that transforms it to a tablet when closed and power output that can guarantee up to 15hrs of usage (...wow!). What we dont know about the device right now but speculate are; SSD (...Solid State Drive, we've covered this before) of probably 256gb or more, RAM of 16gb or more and both front and back cameras of impressive quality (...probably as seen in their Xperia series).


The VAIO Z Canvas is a detachable tablet but a full blown PC nonetheless. Once detached from the keyboard, it can stand thanks to a kick stand at the back, which gives the tablet with its keyboard a desktop look (...you've got to love it).

The specs of the VAIO Z Canvas are more known and are as follows;

• 12.3 inch display.
• Core i7 processor.
• 256GB SSD.
• 16GB RAM.
• Stylus inclusive.

Pricing for the VAIO Z is about $1600.00 (...hmmm, dont want to think it in Naira now) as preorders can be made but we thinks its only in Japan at the moment. The VAIO Z Canvas is still due in May and no word about pricing yet nor global availability.

Our thoughts, we love both devices. carrying such power in stylish forms is a welcomed concept any day. the VAIO Z Canvas tablet we predict will become more of a favorite to the populous than the laptop VAIO Z model as the concept of having a handy powerful tablet PC is more in demand than laptop style these days. we definitely will keep an eye on these and wish Sony all the best with them.
Now we know what we want for our next birthday (...one of what we want, lol!).

Here's a video to amaze you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfEcOIExsrQ

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BOOKNITURE, YES WE DIDNT SPELL IT WRONG.

Everything is going portable and the furniture space is not going to be exempted. Foldable furniture has been around for a long time and they only get better in build and mechanism. 

The BOOKNITURE (...from Book and Furniture) is one interesting piece of...well, furniture. its literally a book, made of paper too that transforms into a super useful piece of furniture. it can be applied as a stool, foot rest, night stand and even a work desk. Folded back in place, its nothing more than an elongated book on your shelf (...very fancy looking too). 

The BOOKNITURE is a startup project and with required funding, can become a global product you will like to have.

Our thoughts, going through the source site we did discover a number of interesting things added to BOOKNITURE like the tested fact that it can hold up to 170kg easily, its splash proof and the design pattern is truly remarkable. Hmmm! we wonder how well fire influences it. 

check the source for more;

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1985945130/bookniture-furniture-hidden-in-a-book?ref=nav_search

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LUTZ PATHFINDER AUTO DRIVE POD, NO...OWA OOO!!!

Automated driven vehicles at some point ago just seemed like a movie thing, seen in Total Recall (...Arnolds version) and some others, it is quite an interesting concept if you ask us (...and you are). we believe you would enjoy lounging away doing some productive task while been driven and knowing the rest of the vehicles around you are not deranged ill mannered touts that will drive you crazy before your destination is reached.

The LUTZ Pathfinder Pod is a London based initiative by RDM Group, the prototype will be built and tested in controlled environments later this year before it can be integrated into the British society.

The concept of the pod is to drive two people on a pedestrianized area, equipped with an array of sensors, camera and navigation technology developed by the University of Oxford's mobile robotics.

Our thoughts, we like this concept and will be looking forward to the end result. with the growing transportation sector around the world, this can bring about a better control system with a number of benefits like, less traffic time, less noise, less pollution, better response to emergency, less road blockage due to breakdowns (...or crazy drivers).

Relating this directly to our environment in Nigeria, a lot of states will benefit from such automated driven pods. Lagos for one with its traffic madness can become more forgiving to commuters. Here is hoping R&D is looked into more in the future.

watch the video link for more info.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVL5gOaGqno

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WE LIKE SMARTSCOOTERS, YES WE DO.

we are all about innovation and concept so anything that captures that for us is highly welcomed for a review here on our blog. still on the matter, this cool looking scooter has our attention and we intend to find out whats its all about (...so should you).

named the Gogoro Smartscooter (...ummm, Lagosians and 'Lere peeps in particular are allowed to start laughing now) this smartscooter as its termed is a clean energy machine which if you ask us we could use such related machines for transportation here in Nigeria (...and the world too, don't forget the world). unlike the majority of clean energy vehicles out there that require charge time with usage, the Gogoro Smartscooter makes use of swapping its internal battery from a third party station which will have a readily charged replacement at all times, taking less than 10 seconds to install and go (...pretty time managing). each battery provides a travel distance of 62 miles (...for reference, National Stadium Surulere to Lagos Business School Lekki is approximately 14 miles) at top speed of 60mph.

 so what makes this Gogoro scooter smart you ask (...so are we)? well here is a list of things it comes equipped with;

• 55 onboard sensors.
• bluetooth and NFC
• cloud connectivity
• integrated app (Gogoro app) which helps smartly manage battery, track travelling details, mapping and more. 

the Gogoro is not built shabbily in the least too, with premium ultra-light aluminium build, aerodynamic frame, impressive race suspension, hybrid racing tires (no drifting, just don't) and a motor controller with digital processing.

the Gogoro Smartscooter is no power bike of sort soooo dont go fantasizing its an alternative to them. its a simple casual energy efficient and no pollution ride the average rider will appreciate and will grow fond of. its a great concept and we love it. GO GOGORO!!! (...the name still cracks us up though).

note: its still yet to launch officially (...no Nigerians, they wont be launching here, not yet anyway).

source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/08/reviewed-this-smart-electric-scooter-doesnt-need-to-be-charged/22936687/

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WE SHOULD LEAVE OUR DEVICES PLUGGED TO A CHARGER FOR…..??? PROBABLY A BAD IDEA.

Our smart devices cannot be over stressed how much power they consume on the average, one minute they are all charged and the next it’s like…WTH!!!

We’ve been there and it does drive us all crazy admittedly so what really is going on with our devices and how do we manage this issue.

We stumbled upon a number of articles giving advice on how to manage charge time for our devices and we have got to share it. We took the liberty of dumbing down the details but if you’re all into the geeky explanation of things, then do follow the links after.

To better manage battery life of your device, follow these;

-          Don’t leave charging overnight or for long periods, more recent smart devices come with auto regulators for when the device is fully charged and all but its better safe than sorry due to overcharging having the potential to overheat the battery and inevitably damage it over a short time…in some cases, combust. (Catch fire, explode…etc).

-          If you must charge overnight, remove device protective case to allow proper heat dissipation.

-          Always make use of official charging devices from the manufacturers as they have already been tuned to effectively charge the device automatically taking note of power needs and overcharge time. (Stop borrowing bb charger to charge everything with micro USB port, haba).

-          Do not let device drain to 0% frequently and then charge to 100%, each device has a number of complete charge cycles their battery can handle, reach it too quickly and that’s the end of its efficiency. It will frustratingly loose its ability to hold charge.

-          Your device does not need to be fully charged, as doing so stresses the battery and reduces battery life (…at full charge, it reaches a high voltage threshold which constantly reaching will hamper its productivity due to stress caused on the battery). Let your devices always be charged between 50-80%, this is the most efficient state for the battery.

-          Somewhat difficult but should be practiced, turn off your device before charging as leaving them active while charging complicates the process by sending fluctuating signals to your charger regarding its current power levels and thus confuses the charger and it is supply to your device. (We think since most of us are all hands-on with our devices so it is best not to use them while charging and should you have to, unplug it and plug back when done).

-          If your device needs to be kept away for a period (…say you’re travelling without it), have it charged half way before turning it off and keeping away. The stored power will drain gradually but will keep the ions active during the away periods.

It should be noted that your laptop, tablet and phones all apply to this and should hence forth be managed properly. Not forgetting any other battery powered device you have (…lamps, flashlights etc) as they work on very similar principles.

There’s always the IDC (I Don’t Care) way of managing your devices too, like doing as you please and making a purchase should any inconveniences come up. We can only say, neither is ok…oops! Either is fine.

Here are the links for the geeks out there, enjoy.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries 

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