HTC One hands-on: An Android dream phone worth lusting over • Really?

Battery non-removeable, no flash card slot? What are they thinking?

Scrub this one.

Here's the link if anyone is still interested.

http://www.dvice.com/2013-2-19/htc-one-hands-android-dream-phone-worth-lusting-over

Google Glass interface finally revealed in new video

Credit: Google/ Dvice

Primarily voice, with ancillary touch on the side.

$1,500?  Just a bit steep.  I'll pass for now.

http://www.dvice.com/2013-2-20/google-glass-interface-finally-revealed-new-video     / touch control on its side official video release primary means operating Glass designed around voice controls high-profile interview Sergey Brin Showing wearer sees when wearing tiny translucent square menu upper right-hand corner with voice-activated options for search taking a photo photograph recording video Hangout video chat  getting directions video demonstration functions begin with the user saying okay Glass to prompt the device to accept next command followed by one of the afore-mentioned menu options photos Glass show the device twisted show flexibility rugged thin plastic shades sunglasses now common among professional cyclists runners demo video in which the user while eating, asked the device to tell him how to say delicious in Thai translation audio pronunciation of the word using Google's translation engine characters associated word Whether Glass turns out to be practical or not, this is definitely a device that is attempting to push us into the future developers buy $1,500 /

“Carry an Education” in a Stone + Cloth bag

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/02/20/carry-an-education-in-a-stone-cloth-bag/ / Matthew Clough founder sherpa guided climb Mount Kilimanjaro earned only $1-$2 per day Benson earn enough send his children school first world country third lucky born privileges wanted something to help those without the opportunities enjoy America receive education  Knock Foundation established doing good works in Tanzania work with them company produces a line of backpacks gear bags made California, and they donate $10 from the sale of each to the Knock Foundation to support their education efforts in Tanzania Africa Benson backpacks padded laptop sleeve inside have iPad sleeves sized to fit either the full-sized mini iPads gear bags hold cables chargers other small items  Each bag is available in a variety of fabric color colour patterns /

Mount Etna's new eruption caught on video

Credit: Klaus Dorschfeldt/ ZME Science

http://www.livescience.com/27235-mount-etna-eruption-video.html     / Italy ash lava gas shooting first big eruption most active volcanoes strong flashes in the volcano's New Southeast Crater clearly visible Sicilian foothills short violent eruptive bursts active activity tallest volcano Europe Bocca Nuova crater visible spotted from space /

How Gracenote is building a car stereo that senses your driving mood (Flash video)

http://gigaom.com/2013/02/19/how-gracenote-is-building-a-car-stereo-that-senses-your-driving-mood/ / hacking hack Ford Focus tap into vehicle performance data feeds into the car’s infotainment system car plays different songs depending how you’re driving /

Genes are not esoteric knowledge • Gene expression

This item includes a story about a man who discovered that his wife was his half sister.  How would you feel?  The couple already had children.  What would you tell them?  When? 

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2013/02/genes-are-not-esoteric-knowledge/#.USRb4_1hiK0     /in vitro fertilization IVF sperm donor lesbian advice columnist husband wife half-brother half-sister parent biological father wife three children information for them biological father counselor reproductive technology sort through your emotions healthy children informed of this coefficient of relatedness children’s parents 1/4 genotyped sequenced pedigree constructed products consanguineous relationship would genome signs of inbreeding genetic origins genetic information disseminated manipulated  offspring genetic background adulthood ubiquity personal genomics inbreeding depression higher risk for morbidity later in life incest genetically equivalent avunculate marriage half-siblings aunt uncle niece nephew /

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" & the great 48fps debate (video)

Credit: The Hobbit/ Peter Jackson/ Digital Trends

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-48fps-debate/     / frames per second five films are nominated Academy Award Oscar Visual Effects category amazing tricks filmmakers effects teams big screen nominee stand out director Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings prequel audiences Middle-Earth middle earth three-part adventure special effects cutting edge photographic trickery hit experience upgraded technology visual effect 48fps shoot project the movie at 48 frames-per-second speed twice the industry standard polarized fans critics blur fast movements camera moving around quickly image judder or strobe 3-D Blu-Ray players high-definition television IMAX format higher speed improves clarity of images smooths transition between frames filmmakers audience /