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New Words in Oxford Dictionary Could Ruin English Language
SharkStopper Is a Humane Solution for Keeping Sharks at a Distance
White Nyko Xbox One/PS4 Charger Is the Very Definition of Style

New Words in Oxford Dictionary Could Ruin English Language

Posted: 21 Aug 2014 07:00 AM PDT

As social media helps to change the way we communicate, Oxford Dictionary adds several popular phrases to its roster.

The Internet is a very big place with plenty of places to match minds and enthuse about everything from Game of Thrones to Call of Duty to that gross microwaveable meal you ate for dinner last night. The Internet doesn't always have to be high brow and Twitter's 140 character format makes it as easy to send over a quick kitten meme as it does to help cause a social uprising. And that's great! It really is because it shows exactly how we as people are developing and evolving – especially when huge decisions such as new products and TV shows and even the states of our governments are being dictated by the way and frequency we chat about such things online. But just how are we discussing such mundane and important topics? With new words that we've invented ourselves, apparently, which is why the English go-to guide, the Oxford Dictionary, has been updated to reflect this.

Bro-hug and humblebrag are perhaps regrettable words now listed online in the Oxford Dictionary but in the fully announced list, the words reflect both popular trends and genuine changes of habits alike. For example, binge-watch (and hate-watch, depending on how that one Netflix show made you feel afterwards) have both been added as a result of the Internet letting us watch great deals of TV and the like in one go, meanwhile 'adorbs' has also been added because we've all been using it for a while and frankly, it's just a far cuter way of describing the things you're really fond of. Plenty of language snobs will be unimpressed by the additions of 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once) made popular by rap song 'The Motto' and 'side boob', which is when you show off the side bit of your mammary has also been added, but we say SMH (shaking my head) to those lot who take offense.

In truth, despite the headline of this, it is brilliant that the Oxford Dictionary is taking our new usage of speech and language into account because communicating is ruddy well difficult when you don't use antiquated phrases like 'ruddy' to describe things any more. Furthermore, the language that's now included in the Oxford Dictionary update doesn't necessarily mean we're being dumbed down either – while there's the definite need to encourage the correct spelling of things rather than the shortened form as well as learning lesser known words rather than inventing all of our own, if we were still using all of the words that Shakespeare invented in his heyday we'd sound pretty silly. And besides, insulting the way people choose to enthuse about what they care about only makes you, as the Oxford Dictionary would say, a total hot mess.

Source: Oxford Dictionary

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SharkStopper Is a Humane Solution for Keeping Sharks at a Distance

Posted: 20 Aug 2014 01:55 PM PDT

Even though sharks are not exactly the cause of most human deaths per year (according to an infographic I saw recently, that would be the mosquito), finding ways to keep them away from populated beaches is always welcomed. SharkStopper is a an anklet that employs acoustic signals to keep the sharks at a distance.

One of the greatest feats of the ShartStopper is that it emulates the sounds emitted by killer whales. That signal is combined with the developer’s proprietary sound signature in order to instill fear in the sharks. In other words, if until now we used to be scared of these creatures, with the help of this device, we can easily assert our dominance.

As explained by the developers of this device, “SharkStopper® is a durable, lightweight device that will be manufactured with the latest green plastics technology to withstand the elements for years. The SharkStopper Personal Shark Repellent (PSR) device is about the weight of a smartphone and is powered by a rechargeable battery that can be charged via any USB port or USB Wall Charger. The device also has protection from overcharging, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your battery!”

SharkStopper is currently featured on Kickstarter, where its developers are trying to raise $48,500 within the next 44 days. Supposing that the project gets funded, anyone who pledged $225 as an early bird or $275 as a regular backer will get their SharkStopper in December 2014. Readers from the Northern Hemisphere might claim that that’s an odd time to deliver such a device, but they should keep in mind that December marks the beginning of the summer down under. My bet is that most orders will be placed from Australia and New Zealand, anyway, so that’d be the perfect season.

Like it or not, in the not so distant future, there won’t be any shark attacks. At that point, the action of Jaws will get more difficult to understand and to explain to our children.

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White Nyko Xbox One/PS4 Charger Is the Very Definition of Style

Posted: 20 Aug 2014 01:23 PM PDT

Nyko Xbox One/PS4 controller chargers are not exactly a novelty, but the users of these next-gen gaming consoles can now rejoice, as the charging stations made by Nyko will soon be available in stylish white.

As good as the Xbox One and the PS4 may look, there’s still room for a lot of design and functionality improvements. Most of the time, such changes are achieved with aftermarket products such as the recently launched white version of the PlayStation4 DualShock 4 controller charging station, which is a GameStop-exclusive. Apparently, Nyko has made quite a name for itself by creating some high-quality Xbox One and PS4 controller chargers, so the latest addition to its collection can only be regarded as a good thing by gamers.

In the past, using wireless controllers with the previous generation of these consoles was optional, and only chosen for short periods of time for increased convenience. Now, Microsoft and Sony designed their products so that the latency between the console and the wireless controller is unnoticeable. This way, wireless controllers became a mainstay, and Nyko took advantage of that.

The Modular Charge Station and DualShock 4 connector made by Nyko in GameStop-eclusive white successfully replace the USB cable that was previously necessary for charging the PS4 controller.

In the case of the Xbox One Wireless Controller, the AA-batteries, which can run out of power pretty quickly, are replaced with Nyko’s proprietary wireless charging kit battery. Regardless of the type of controller that’s used, users are able to charge two of them simultaneously. The indicators will help you tell if the battery is full or not.

All in all, Nyko’s wireless controller charging stations is a very convenient solution for the ones who can afford spending some more after buying an already expensive video gaming console. The competition is fierce in this industry, and similar or maybe even better solutions might be developed in the near future.

Currently available only for the PS4, the white version of the controller charger will undoubtedly be available for Xbox One users in no time, as it would be a shame to make a discrimination between gamers when it comes to console accessories. It will be interesting to see what other accessories are developed for the two consoles.

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