Origami kayak

Credit: Rei Co-op/The Gadgeteer

If you live in an apartment, have a small car, use public transport, or have other reasons to place a high value on small size (for a kayak), something from the Oru range of foldable kayaks may be for you. Prices from $US1,375 to $US2,475.



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http://www.rei.com/product/898276/oru-kayak-beach-foldable-kayak / Oru Kayak Beach Foldable Kayak bay lake pond slow river fold folding folded origami small fit in the trunk small car unfolds water-worthy craft one person just minutes adventure fold up store stored storing small apartment keep it in your car pre-order Oru Kayak /

Tim, Judy & Laser Beak Man

Laser Beak Man T shirt on sale at http://www.laserbeakman.com/
Credit: Tim Sharp

In 1992 Judy Sharp escaped an abusive marriage with two young children, one of them extremely autistic. She had so little money, that when they moved into a house in Brisbane, Australia, she couldn’t afford to have electricity connected.

In 2015, Judy & Tim were being chauffeured to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in a limousine.

How did this transformation happen? This, & many other amazing events (international best selling book, Broadway play, etc.) all thanks to persistence, hard work, & Tim’s creation, Laser Beak Man.



Podcast of Judy Sharp interviewed on Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio:
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/conversations/judy-sharp/7153488

More video, including Tim & Judy's presentation of a TEDx Talk in the Opera House, Sydney, Australia:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=laser+beak+man

Laser Beak Man website
http://www.laserbeakman.com/

Gallery of Tim's work
http://www.laserbeakman.com/gallery/?page=gallery / Judy Sharp Judy's eldest son Tim diagnosed with autism three years old never communicate love refused accept limitations 27 Tim's remarkable popularity artist role-model continues to grow Laser Beak Man Tim's cheeky cartoon super-hero Tim Judy Broadway central figure new musical Judy took many risks secure good life her two sons escaping an abusive marriage publicly sharing her story Judy written best-selling memoir translated into many languages Judy's book author A Double Shot of Happiness published Allen & Unwin /

Error 53 – Apple has all the answers

Apple has solutions for all problems associated with Error 53. Repair of non-functional fingerprint sensors may be at owners’ cost.

● Apple has admitted that Error 53 is a bug

● an updated version of iOS 9.2.1 will restore iPhones bricked in association with Error 53

● new version of iOS 9.2.1 will also update iPhones with non-functional fingerprint sensors

● non-functional fingerprint sensors will not have functionality restored by the new update

● owners who have paid for an out-of-warranty replacement because of this issue should contact AppleCare about reimbursement

● if you wish to have a non-functional fingerprint sensor repaired, contact Apple Support

http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/18/apple-apologizes-and-updates-ios-to-restore-iphones-disabled-by-error-53/

http://ifixit.org/blog/7924/error-53-fix/ / bug not a feature Apple recent Error 53 fiasco Apple made a statement to TechCrunch apologising Error 53 issue presentation problem bug checking hardware ensure integrity intended as a factory test iPhones contrary Apple possible restore iPhone get your data back software update issued paid out-of-warranty replacement affected iPhone receive a refund iFixit reports update Apple works as promised Error 53 support page dedicated to this issue Apple’s website updated TechCrunch statement TechCrunch Apple’s press release website customers’ devices showing Connect to iTunes attempting iOS update restore iTunes Mac PC. Error 53 iTunes appears device fails security test designed check Touch ID works properly before device leaves factory Apple released software update customers encountered this error message successfully restore device using iTunes Mac PC inconvenience designed to be a factory test not intended to affect customers customers paid for out-of-warranty replacement device issue contact AppleCare reimbursement /

We have to help Kanye West

Seems Kanye West wants to do so much rapping for the world, but he’s $53 million in debt, & so he could really, really, really use a billion dollars about now, so … how about it Mark Zuckerberg?

Mark Zuckerberg I know it’s your bday but can you please call me by 2mrw…

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016

Mark, I am publicly asking you for help…

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016

‘Cause Mark Zuckerberg would probably prefer to open up a school in Africa ...

you’d rather open up one school in Africa like you really helped the country…

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 15, 2016

It's a crying shame ...

Happily, Robert Colbert has taken up this important question:

/ Kanye West rap rapper rapping Facebook Mark Zuckerberg Google begging for one billion dollars charity /

Faulty Apple USB-C cable recall

Faulty Apple USB-C cable (top) & replacement (bottom)
Credit: lifehacker/Apple

Problems with non-compliant, non-standard or substandard USB-C adapter cables have previously been reported in these pages. Now Apple has recalled faulty USB-C to USB-C cables supplied with its ultra-thin, Macbook 12".

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/02/apple-flags-faulty-macbook-usb-c-cables-offers-replacements/

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/02/apple-is-recalling-faulty-macbook-usb-c-charging-cables/

https://www.apple.com/au/support/usbc-chargecable/ / Apple launched replacement program programme faulty USB-C charge cables MacBook 12” 12 inch laptop computer range design issue cause charge cables fail USB-C cables distributed range MacBooks up until June 2015 faulty cables MacBooks not charge charge devices intermittently problem affects limited number cables Apple offering replacements eligible customers identify your charge cable affected checking stamp on it if you own one of the dodgy cables get replacement Apple retail stores authorised Apple service provider contact Apple Support MacBook serial number receive replacement cable MacBook owners provided a valid mailing address product registration process Apple Online Store purchase send you new cable end of February 2016 Apple recalled charging accessories replacement power adaptors Macs iOS devices sold between 2003 and 2015 risk of electric shock to users /

Batman v Superman edition of Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7, Batman v Superman edition
Credit: Samsung/Geeky Gadgets

Next model in Samsung’s premium line of ~5 inch screen phones, the S7, is to be revealed to the world on 21 February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain.

Also expected is a Batman v Superman special edition of the S7 marking release of the movie. Release date is expected to be around the time of the movie release in March.

A version of the S7 commemorating the 2016 Summer Olympics is also expected.

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_may_come_in_batman_v_superman_and_olympic_paint_jobs-blog-16633.php

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-batman-v-superman-editions-in-the-works-15-02-2016/ / Samsung superheros super heros S6 Marvel Avengers themed lineup rumor Samsung Galaxy S7 Batman v Superman costume phone reportedly debut March 24 premiere of the Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice movie DC's answer to the Avengers Samsung Olympics line Galaxy Note 3 Sochi edition celebrate summer Olympics Rio de Janeiro August Olympics themed Home button launch date not clear /

Error 53 – how to protect your iPhone 6 – update

Update: Apple now has a complete solution for Error 53

Error 53 has been causing problems for iPhone 6 users since at least 18 August 2015.

iFixit research has revealed that:

● Home button & its fingerprint sensor are paired with the iPhone 6 at the factory. If it is replaced, even with a genuine part from another iPhone, an Error 53 will be generated, & iPhone bricked, if iOS is updated using iTunes.

● iPhone 6s is susceptible too.

● If the home button is replaced, even with a genuine part, the home button will work, but the fingerprint sensor will not.

● Error 53 problems are not restricted to after-market parts from suppliers other than Apple.

An iPhone 6 (including Plus or s) is at risk from Error 53 if any of the following apply:

● If the home button has been replaced by anyone other than Apple.

● If the fingerprint sensor has stopped working.

● If your iPhone has failed to complete an Over The Air (OTA) update – failure to complete doesn’t create the problem, but indicates that it probably exists.

● Error 53 occurs during a iOS update through iTunes, while connected to a computer, if the home button cannot be identified as the correct, paired component. It is conceivable, & some have claimed, that this can happen even if none of the risk factors above apply, perhaps due to some minor mishap. Have your ever dropped your phone?

OTA update error
Credit: Apple/iFixit.com

How to keep your phone safe from Error 53 & bricking:

● Do a backup before updating any operating system on any platform.

● iFixit research indicates that OTA allows an iOS update without risking an Error 53. If the OTA fails, it is possible that the update has failed due to some other reason. Consider repeating.

If you have arrived at this point without a successful update, try your nearest Apple store. Some owners indicate that a repair or replacement has been provided at no cost.

If Apple won't provide a free fix, one of the expensive options is indicated. You could remain on the current version of iOS, but be aware that an out-of-date OS places your device at risk from other causes, such as malware & hacking. / investigations Error 53 we bricked brick bricking iPhone 6s roundup of Error 53 imbroglio do some additional testing issue plaguing iPhone 6 6 Plus users afflict owners newer iPhone 6s 6s Plus investigation yes latest generation iPhones likely vulnerable potential fix unlikely to help quick recap Error 53 iPhone damaged non-original Touch ID hardware iOS update home button embedded fingerprint sensor paired to your iPhone at the factory iOS detects any change hardware shuts down Touch ID completely security feature iPhone continues to work minus Touch ID functionality passcode until you update iOS combine rejiggered home button hardware software update iPhone displays Error 53 brick bricked bricking iBrick this issue affects both iPhone 6 6 Plus models first released 2014 revised S versions September 2015 updated Touch ID hardware immune to the error brick phone iPhone iPhone 6s removed original home button stock home button rose gold iPhone 6s 100% genuine Apple parts faulty components Apple implied might provoke Error 53 booted worked just fine Touch ID was no longer functional update latest build of iOS simplest OTA Over The Air update downloading installing update directly iPhone without connecting to iTunes process failed almost immediately Unable to Install Update An error occurred installing iOS 9.2.1 Error 53 iOS failed to update iPhone kept working no Touch ID as expected well-behaved iPhone tried second update method downloaded installed latest iOS through iTunes connecting computer halfway through the process iTunes bad news iPhone could not be updated An unknown error occurred (53) iPhone went into recovery mode iPhone 6 and 6 Plus tinkering with the home button updating through iTunes kiss of death bricked brick errors experimented 6s Plus same result reinstalling the original home button updating through iTunes Touch ID only option take your phone back to Apple Apple Authorized Service Provider you may get a new phone for free may have to pay for a new one end of the road iPhone 6s or 6s Plus Error 53 /