Do you have enough time?

Really?

Linked below is an article that develops the idea that widespread claims of not having enough time are motivated by a range of ulterior motives, including, avoiding more tasks/social engagements, inflating the speakers importance, etc.

Lots of interesting ideas in the comments, too.

http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2014/03/brigid_schulte_s_overwhelmed_and_our_epidemic_of_busyness.html / too busy proud but exasperated tone desperately trying to assistant I work roughly 100 hours a week getting more and more behind I am simply unable to keep up demands on my time handle more requests push folks away do the work that I do art of busyness convey genuine alarm at the pace of your life helpless resignation completely on top of your game humble brags overwhelmed work love play no one has the time cultural epidemic the overwhelm working adults always behind always late one more thing and one more thing and one more thing to do conference call mounds of unfolded laundry waking up in a 2 a.m. panic to-do list friends crazy all the time busyness deep in the overwhelm doing too many things no sense of distinct phases researchers contaminated time women are more susceptible what needs to get done time pressure free or leisure time time serenity flow time use diaries squeezing out any free time time squeeze brag about it disease holiday letters anthropological record words phrases hectic whirlwind consumed crazy on the run way too fast meta-busy phase busyness working at the speed of light launch ourselves through the day breakneck speed busyness work three jobs mark of social status checklists competing about being busy showing status if you’re busy, you’re important full and worthy life busyness Schulte John Robinson sociologist Father Time collecting time use diaries American Time Use Surveys antidote overwhelm meditate vacation breathe walk in nature to-do list feeling oppressively busy busy created host of personal and social ills unnecessary stress exhaustion bad decision-making ideal worker available at all times grateful to be busy insane schedules Silicon Valley entrepreneur diaries paradox free time virtue empty time busy trap redundant obsolete time use diary free time she lying in bed exercising playing backgammon working mother leisure time write review contaminated time repairman fix the washing machine skipped email work breakfast being mindful living in the moment being present to-do list how busy you are /

Sent from my Apple Watch

We’ve all seen emails with a signature line: “Sent from my iPhone”, “Sent from Samsung” etc. Just now, sighted for the first time, an email with a, “Sent from my Apple Watch”, signature line. / smartphone smart phone signature line e-mail email iPad tablet Android iOS device /

What you need to know before buying a Chromebox

Chromeboxes have lots of ports
Credit: kitguru.net

Web browsing, email, word processing, photo storage & video fulfil almost all of the computing needs of many people. This is the target audience of Chrome OS.

Chromebooks are the best known implementation of Chrome OS, but Chromeboxes constitute another. A Chromebox is attached to my TV for Netflix, Youtube & other video.

http://www.omgchrome.com/know-buying-chromebox/

http://androidpcreview.com/chromebox-buying-guide-find-best-chromebox/1899/ / buying Chromebox inexpensive little PC casual computing needs first-class security receive free software upgrades fixes new features Chromeboxes HP ASUS Chromebox replace Windows tower PC energy-efficient kiosk computer signage driver Chromeboxes use cases fantastic buy HD video editing software Chrome OS Internet access computer pros and cons Chrome OS hardware supply keyboard mouse Chromeboxes main PC unit power supply cable manual keep costs down compatible favourite keyboard mouse set Bluetooth USB-powered peripherals Chromeboxes bundles Chrome keyboard mouse Dell wired USB keyboard Chromeboxes monitor screen compatible current generation Chromeboxes full-sized HDMI out port full-sized DisplayPort out monitor VGA DVI Chrome PC DisplayPort-to-VGA HDMI-to-VGA adapter monitor cable keyboards ASUS Hewlett Packard HP LG Chromebase all-in-one Chrome OS PC computer built-in speakers keyboard mouse set hardware processor faster storage upgrade components dual-core Intel Celeron Haswell 2995U 2957U processor running at 1.4GHz CPU integrated graphics performance cost energy efficiency Intel Core i3 processor Intel Core i5 i7 benchmarks Celeron CPUs performance graphics integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 HD multimedia content immersive games memory RAM 4 GB 4GB RAM tabs operating system add extra RAM memory upgrades SO-DIMM slot Acer CXI Dell Chromebox memory modules soldered motherboard void warranty 204-pin SODIMM DDR3L @ 1600 MHz DDR3L PC3-12800 eMMC flash storage compatible M2 SATA III SSD 100GB free online Google Drive storage supports external USB hard drives thumb drives flash drive SD card MTP ports connectivity connecting devices monitors USB 3.0 full-size HDMI Out full-size DisplayPort 4x USB 3.0 full-size SD card slot Gigabit Ethernet Audio in/out jack built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 LE small these things are inexpensive secure PC Chromebox /

Next breakthrough in solar technology costs

Developments in photovoltaic (PV) solar cells:

● inexpensive, polycrystalline, photovoltaic (PV) solar panels with 19% efficiency
● double-layer PV panels which utilize different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in each layer
● rear contact technology which increases the area available for energy collection at the front

Together, it is expected that that these developments will lead to cells with 26%+ efficiency. Using current dimensions, this will result in panels rated at 420 Watts.

Installation, including cabling, connection, racking & labour, is a substantial fraction of the total cost of PV, particularly roof-top. Fewer larger capacity panels are required for a given generating capacity, driving down installation costs & total cost of a PV system.

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/4/29/solar-energy/next-breakthrough-solar-technology-costs?utm_source=exact&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1316563&utm_campaign=cs_daily&modapt= / SunPower world PV panel efficiency 24% efficient cells best solar panels highest efficiency solar panels cost quite a bit more 50% commodity panels produced market leaders Trina Yingli REC ultra-high efficiency panels reduce installation costs real-estate per unit production product high sticker price SunPower Sanyo multilayer multi-junction panel HITs heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer Panasonic leading lithium-ion battery technology market leading solar technology Panasonic’s HIT panels SunPower product efficiency laboratory HITs efficiency in excess of 25% Panasonic manufacture latest HITs panels cost effective price SunPower Panasonic technologies Trina efficiency record over 19% efficiency using inexpensive solar cell polycrystalline cell Trina expects to mass produce SunPower substantial efficiency gains existing single layer technology cutting edge research single layer panels hitting diminishing returns percentage point of efficiency below UNSW laboratory record single layer silicon cell efficiency sell homeowners roof Panasonic’s HIT technology SunPower’s more scope efficiency gains add another PV layer capture energy from another part of the electromagnetic spectrum Panasonic’s exclusive patents on HIT technology will run out soon US start-up Natcore institutional research efforts high efficiency PV cell SunPower Panasonic’s HIT technology Natcore panel suppliers HIT technology push efficiencies single-layer technology developers projects SunEdison high-pressure fluidised bed reactor HP-FBR technology reduce the energy required most energy-intensive manufacturing PV cells 90% solar industry combine continued trend high efficiency polycrystalline cells Trina developed rear contact technology SunPower front-contacts front of the cells HIT technology 26%-27% efficient cells regular sized panels pumping out 420W available solar displacing fossil fuels 15% efficient 26-27% efficiency cheapest energy source ongoing cost reductions in the hardware reduction labour cost per watt installed less physical panel installed per Watt dominate total installation costs paying 35c/W 420W 250W panel staying the same size labour cost of installation reduces 20c/W substantial saving less cables fixings less racking 5-10c/W CEC accredited installation accreditation licensed electrical contractors trade qualified installers multi-layer panel HIT thin-film silicon technology perovskites researchers rear contact technology low temperature polysilicon processing very cheap solar commodity suppliers incremental improvements polycrystalline processes lowering costs adding another layer Australian government Australian solar industry develop commercialise install next generation of solar power /

Iron Man’s head speaks

Credit: Brando/The Gadgeteer

Bluetooth speaker in the shape of a full scale model of Iron Man’s head. 10 out of 10 for cool, but at $US449, there have to be many better options.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/04/26/iron-man-sings-all-your-favorite-tunes/ / buy Bluetooth speaker life sized replica Iron Man’s head MARVEL Iron Man Mark XLIII 1:1 Scale Bluetooth Speaker from Brando plays your favorite tunes via Bluetooth USB flash drive 3.5mm audio cable pair it with your Bluetooth enabled mobile device load up selection MP3 files USB Flash drive directly pre-order shipment scheduled May 1:1 scale replica Iron Man’s head Tony Stark’s head pre-order /

Google Glass still in active development — Glass 2 for release soon

Credit: Stuff

Luxottica (Ray-Ban, Oakley) is working with Google on the next revision of Glass, which will be “out soon".

http://www.stuff.tv/news/google-glass-2-will-be-out-soon-says-collaborating-ray-banoakley-maker

Average consumers will be a target market
http://www.stuff.tv/news/google-affirms-glass-still-being-developed-average-consumers-next-target

Google Glass 2.0 looks set to be a complete redesign
http://www.stuff.tv/news/google-glass-20-looks-set-be-complete-redesign / Google shutting down Glass Explorer Programme program refocus project worked new revision Luxottica company major sunglass brands Ray-Ban CEO Massimo Vian Google next revision Wall Street Journal. The company was announced as partner Glass products initial agreement version two Glass in preparation next wave of Google’s smart eyeglasses Google version three eyewear UI user interface smart device smartwatch smart watch video camera /

Samsung Galaxy S6 — tough enough to crack walnuts (video)

One S6 acting as anvil & another as hammer.



"Hammer" appears to be an S6 Edge, & the "anvil", a standard, flat screen, S6. / Samsung Galaxy S6 abuse videos around the internet boiled in water run over by a car ouch thrill-seeking stunt phone videos showing handset used crack walnuts damage phone video Galaxy S6 handsets crack walnuts base smash walnuts hammer crack chop chopping device damage handsets cracking walnuts brand new Galaxy S6 Galaxy S6 Edge take a beating fragile Gorilla Glass 4 rugged smart phone smartphone Android Google /