Version 3.0 of Aeromobil

Version 3.0 of Aeromobil flying car unveiled

• The prototype of the flying car was unveiled on October 29 in Vienna.
• Both co-founders of the aeromobil say version 3.0 is close to the finished project.
• The flying car includes an autopilot option and a parachute deployment system. 
• Version 3.0 is about the size of a limousine or a large Sudan; it can be parked in regular city parking spaces.
• It has a short takeoff distance, and can land and take off from rough terrain. 
• The co-founders claim that it has a low cost maintenance, and runs on standard gasoline.

Apple Computer 1976 up for Auction

1976 Apple Computer up for Auction

-An original 1976 Apple computer is being sold for auction on October 22nd.

-It is still operational, and comes with a monitor, keyboard and power supply.

-The computer is one of the first fifty Apple computers to ever be made.

-The computer will be sold for between $300,000 until $500,000.

-It may be sold to a private collection or a museum.

-Only 63 original 1976 Apple computers are remaining. Of them, only 15 are still operational.

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Smartphone Understands Hand Gestures

• Scientists at UIST in Honolulu, Hawaii have developed an app that allows users to control their smartphone through hand gestures without touching the phone.
• The app recognizes a six different kinds of hand gestures, from simple ones like moving the index finger left and right to mimicking firing a pistol to fire down enemies in a game. 
• The app recognizes gestures from a stored memory, and can tell how far the hand is from the screen of the smartphone.
• Unlike other gesture recognizing apps, it does not require a large amount of processing and memory power.
• It may be suitable for smart watches and devices like google glass.
• The app is still in development and has not yet been released to the public.

Tech Article 10/3/14

German Regulator Warns Google Over Collecting Users' Data

• Data collector of Hamburg, Germany says that Google must ask permission of its users before using their data to create online user profiles for emails, online search, etc.
• Regulator claimed that Google's current power over online data could lead to accessibility to a person's financial information, relationships and other personal information
• Google can also collect location-based data when using Google Maps, and does not currently allow you to opt out of this
• Google my face charges up to 1 million euros ($1.27 million US) if it does not listen to demands of the regulator
• Not the first time this year that Google faced a privacy challenge; France national regulator fined company with 150,000 euros ($190,000 US)
• Google may take the case to a local German court if they do not agree with the original ruling