Burglary suspects butt-dial 911, record themselves commiting crime

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iPhone 5S: Parts photos show internal overhaul

http://bgr.com/2013/05/16/iphone-5s-photos-parts-leak-exclusive/ / Apple next-generation iPhone 5S same external design predecessor upgrades flagship iPhone 2013 appearance appear significant internal redesign launch launches autumn fall high resolution high-resolution photos components Earlier rumors have suggested that the iPhone 5S will include several internal changes such as a faster processor, a better camera and possibly even a fingerprint scanner that makes use of Apple’s AuthenTec acquisition. Nothing has been confirmed at this point, but leaked photos of redesigned internal components suggest that Apple is indeed planning an internal overhaul to improve various iPhone features and likely to make room for new components as well high-quality images several internal components source identified parts loud speaker loud-speaker bracket ear speaker bracket vibrating motor assembly Wi-Fi flex cable ribbon SIM card tray upcoming seventh generation seventh-generation vibrating motor assembly leaked before source colour color beige iOS 7 /

BlackBerry Messenger goes cross-platform on iPhone & Android this summer

Now this could be useful & popular. Interesting to see what happens.

http://drippler.com/updates/share/blackberry-messenger-goes-cross-platform-iphone-android-summer / RIM Research In Motion instant messaging IM Apple Google iOS BlackBerry surprise announcement huge conference keynote popular messaging app northern summer BBM other platforms premiere multi-platform IM solution Thorsten Heins CEO on stage free /

University of Glasgow makes 3D models with single-pixel sensors, skips the cameras (video)

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/university-of-glasgow-creates-3d-models-with-single-pixel-sensor/ / capturing 3D models real world real-world objects multiple cameras tricky to calibrate University of Glasgow 4 four single-pixel single pixel sensors stitching 3D image reflected intensity light patterns projector pixel count lowers lower cost per sensor few dollars extends sensitivity terahertz wavelengths products invention useful for cancer detection noble pursuits facsimiles /

Congress sends Google a list of questions about privacy & Glass

Be sure to check the reader comments.  Lots of interesting ideas.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/05/congress-sends-google-a-list-of-questions-about-privacy-and-glass/ / Google camera spectacles glasses interface smart smartphone Bluetooth display prototype explorer congressional bipartisan Congressional privacy caucus letter eight questions protected Google Glass headsets headset photos photo video discreet manner smartphone camera pointing direction subject advances advance facial recognition technology data collected increasingly consolidated user accounts access considerable data about you Co-Chairman incorporate privacy protections device consent information collected by Glass facial recognition would factor into Glass store any personal information limit technology protect user non-user privacy collect privacy policy collect device-specific information response product director Steve Lee addressed social implications people wearing Glass /

Google Glass "prescription edition" makes a cameo at Google I/O

Credit: Engadget

Obvious next step.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/google-glass-prescription-edition-makes-a-cameo-at-google-i-o/ / Google camera spectacles glasses interface smart smartphone Bluetooth display prototype explorer /

Would you prefer your MacBook to fall on the floor?

Credit: The Gadgeteer

Apple laptops have a magnetic connector for their charging cable, called MagSafe.  Idea is that if the charge cable is kicked, the connector will disconnect & the laptop won't be damaged by a fall to the floor.

But relief is at hand for those MacBook owners who don't understand that a fall to the floor is not compatible with continued operation of their computer: MagStay Power Connection Lock.

Problem solved?

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/05/13/keep-the-power-cord-connected-to-your-mac-laptop-with-the-magstay-ms-01/ / charge recharge connect connector battery /