Apple testing 64-bit iPhone processor with a “motion tracking” chip

More cores? No.

Unlike other manufacturers, Apple is going to 64 bits & dedicated support processors for graphics natural language processing & "motion tracking".

http://gigaom.com/2013/08/26/report-apple-testing-64-bit-iphone-processor-with-a-motion-tracking-chip/ / tweet tweets Twitter Fox anchor Clayton Morris iPhone 31 percent % faster chip motion tracking new chip Morris’s sources 64-bit technology A6 A7 processor based 32-bit tech new iPhone's running about 31% faster A6 very fast 32 64 bit separate chip devoted motion tracking camera upgrade potential silicon Motorola designed Moto X handset dual core standard dual-core processor Qualcomm non-standard quad-core GPU chip two separate processors natural language processors contextual use via phone’s sensors approach better performance maintaining efficient battery life create custom chips off-the-shelf processors processor Qualcomm Samsung reports speed boost iOS 64-bit chips chip /

Infini-Key Clip could be a cure for split ring haters

Credit: Niteize

Problem: split ring.

Solution: Infini-Key Clip.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/08/25/infini-key-clip-could-be-a-cure-for-split-ring-haters/ / key ring split rings hate found possible solution Infini-Key Clip Niteize made manufacturer manufactured manufacture stainless steel jam tip split ring under your fingernail Infini-Key a carabiner clip slip dozen keys narrow neck keeps keys ring section keyring carabiner clip used attach keyring your belt bag simple design $3.99 price out of not in stock right now Niteize site order a couple submit your email address notified available though /

Dutch team drives Tesla Model S for 388 miles on a single charge

Credit: US News

388 miles, that's 624 kilometres. Notice this is a European record only. World record is 423 miles (680 km), although the European record was done under more real world conditions & at a significantly higher average speed.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-model-s-goes-388-miles-in-the-netherlands/ / Tesla chief Elon Musk CEO team Holland Netherlands Dutch drivers drive travel 388 miles single charge Tesla Model S according Green Car Reports feat 16 hours accomplishment accomplish accomplished group students Eindhoven University Technology TU Eindhoven 388 miles single charge indeed impressive group of Eindhoven students world record holders farthest distance traveled single charge Model S Europe European Europe’s record holders record holder David Metcalf senior researcher University Central Florida holds hold world record EV single charge drive distance drove Model S 423 miles single charge Everglades Lake Okeechobeeda rated 250-300 miles per charge Metcal double that rating driving average speed 18 mph averaged 24 mph drove public motorways traffic more realistic accomplishment Florida generate attention record holders serve double purpose legitimate legitimize lefitimise legitimizing EVs people learn long distance EV travel feel comfortable prospect EV ownership /

Lap Spa Francorchamps In F1 2013: view from the driver's seat (video)

This is a simulation from game footage, but very realistic. For once, the commentary really adds something.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1086471_lap-spa-francorchamps-in-f1-2013-video / circuit Spa Francorchamps tricky history rich history-rich elevation changing elevation-changing curves curve catastrophic accidents utterly brilliant passes highlights car driver modern F1 F 1 formula 1 one circuits circuit Belgium Belgian Grand Prix sponsorship money lap Spa F1 car virtually demonstrated video actual in game in-game footage F1 2013 track commentary F1 cockpit in game in-game footage weather /

Google Keep app review: Evernote's competitor gets Google Now

Credit: Google/ Digital Trends

Now with reminders by time & location.

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-keep-app-review/ / March Google released release first build Keep note taking note-taking service subtlety worked like Evernote clear comparison concept little competition consensus almost immediately deemed Evernote superior update updated Keep app Android level leveling playing field playing catch up catch-up Evernote game a lot longer Keep benefit being backed by Google insane bevy services work together update expands expand expanding adding other much craved features repertoire centerpiece Keep app update Remind Me feature appears button in the app tapping gives capability set notification related note time location-based location location-based based base example created list groceries Remind Me button bottom tagging grocery store plan shopping arrive store get notification alert from Google Now list set timed notifications that will pop up when you need to be reminded of something time sensitive next Friday plans change snooze notification Google Now becoming centre center Google mobile universe Google Keep Android available Android free Google Play Store /

Turn your old iPhones & iPads into home security cameras

Do you have an idevice taking up space in a drawer? Why not turn it into a part of a home security system? Alternatively, some schools are asking for donations of unused idevices for security systems they are building.

Either way, a useless device can live again.

http://youtu.be/BJ_ESmcP2jg / home security surveillance video motion detection detect sensitive Internet clip email send school district app application connection power /

What the great credit card con could cost you

Your credit card debt is attracting an interest rate around 18%. If you don't pay the entire balance each time you get a bill, it's probably costing you more than you think.

The article linked below is about Australia, & it's not new, but nothing has changed, & it's very similar to what's happening in your country.

http://www.smh.com.au/money/borrowing/what-the-great-credit-card-con-could-cost-you-20120302-1u8km.html / banks recent treatment mortgage holders check your credit cards average standard variable mortgage rate percentage point lower two rate cuts average credit card rate Financial Review Investor global financial crisis gouging worse cash rate stands one percentage point below average mortgage rate point average credit card lower big banks hoarding interest institutions increased rates fell Community First Credit Union Qantas Staff Credit Union pass both recent cuts credit card interest rate most expensive form of debt eye-watering revert rates don't repay interest-free period money borrowed through store finance average credit card balance statistics from the Reserve Bank consumers NSW incur annual interest bill figures Australian Securities and Investments Commission population data too much interest too much debt how damaging credit card debt your personal bottom line roll over debt average punitive credit card huge error only paying off the minimum each month 44 years to clear cost you interest repayments save /