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The Star Wars R2-D2 Self-propelled Fridge
PlayStation Experience 2015 Rumors, News & Predictions!
The Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night, A True Landshark

The Star Wars R2-D2 Self-propelled Fridge

Posted: 06 Nov 2015 11:01 AM PST

We have seen many amazing gadgets and merchandising in the year of Star Wars, but few look as amazing as this R2-D2 fridge does.

R2-D2 has inspired a lot of cool things such as Talking R2-D2 Figures, R2-D2 USB chargers for our cars, R2-D2 DVD Projectors and even R2-D2 LED alarm clocks, but this is the first time we see such a cool twist (pun intended) on its design, as some Japanese inventors decided to turn it into a walking fridge. Meet AQUA, a product by Haier Asia, which is a fridge inspired by the likeness of Star Wars’ R2-D2 that also has the ability to self-propel. This fantastic prop was first announced in June, and is undergoing a reservation phase before it comes out in December at a price of ¥ 998,000 without tax (a bit above $8000 USD for us westerners). This might initially sound expensive, and don’t get us wrong, it truly is, but that is the price of having R2-D2 following you around and dispensing beverages or food for you wherever you are – and for such a novelty treat, it is just really, really cool.

AQUA is a complete replica of R2-D2 in life-like size, just as you know him from the original trilogy and prequel Star Wars films, and although it is far from being the first self-propelled refrigerator we’ve talked about, it definitely is the geekiest one we’ve seen, what with the Star Wars theme and all. Regardless, it’s a fridge especially prepared for drinks, and if it can hold drinks inside, you could show up on the day Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens premieres, pretend it is a prop and not pay for the movie theater’s over-priced drinks. Take that, system, who’s the Rebel now? This droid comes with a small projector its head which you can use to reproduce video via Wi-Fi from any Android device (well, R2 is an Android himself, so of course he’d be compatible!) so you could also record a message for your very own Obi-Wan or Princess Leia – you like who you like, we are not judging.

Let’s get technical for a minute: the AQUA has a body size of 650 × 620 × 950mm while weighing about 55kg – that is, if it’s empty. The body exterior is made out of ABS resin, with a stainless steel skeleton underneath and zinc die-cast for extra durability. It can fit some 6 350ml cans simultaneously while keeping their temperature at some 7 ± 3 ? (with ambient temperature being around 25 ?), so it’s not the most powerful or efficient fridge in the world, but this is all about the novelty. Furthermore, it would be kind of unrealistic to expect a powerful fridge running around you, wouldn’t it? You can see R2-D2 in action in video form right below these lines, when it was introduced to cheering audiences.

Via: Engadget Japan

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PlayStation Experience 2015 Rumors, News & Predictions!

Posted: 06 Nov 2015 10:14 AM PST

The PlayStation Experience 2015 is happening in December, and the company will attempt to show the world why it is the best selling console this generation. What will they show exactly, no one knows, but here are a few predictions (some bolder than others) that we wanted to share with you.

The PlayStation 4 has become an incredible success ever since its release in late 2013, and ever since then it has become one of the fastest selling consoles in history with its closest competitors, Microsoft’s Xbox One and Nintendo’s Wii U lagging behind by an ample margin. It would seem the PlayStation team wants to top off a fantastic year with many announcements, releases and features in their exclusive event, the PlayStation Experience, and these are some of the things we imagine they will talk about, showcase or mention.

Uncharted 4

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is probably the most awaited PS4 game right now, and after seeing what a great reception Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection had, we imagine fans are more hyped than ever. Developers Naughty Dog have a history of creating hit after hit for its parent company, and there is no reason to think Uncharted 4 will be any less than that. Our prediction is a new, playable demo along with a new trailer to complement what we have already seen.

PlayStation VR

We are calling it: 2016 is going to be the year where virtual reality finally explodes, and PlayStation would have to be out of its mind to stay out of it when they already have PlayStation VR in a working state and a plethora of games to showcase it. Thanks to games like London Heist, Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes, Dreams and many other games of all kinds, we predict a big portion of the show being dedicated to this.

Dark Souls 3

PlayStation has shown its Japanese developers a lot of love throughout the ages, and now that the year is so close to ending, we can safely call BloodBorne the PS4’s most spectacular exclusive, the one that makes buying the console worth it. Riding on this success, the PlayStation team would be clever in giving a central spot to the upcoming Dark Souls III, the next game by From Software, and even announce some kind of exclusive content to go along with it.

Street Fighter V

Capcom announced a while ago that the next entry in the Street Fighter series, Street Fighter V, was going to be a PS4 and PC exclusive releasing in 2016. Being that this game is one of the most played games competitively, especially by the hardcore and competitive crew, we expect it to be a big presence. Also, producer Yoshinori Ono has been travelling the world just like a street fighter himself, so this would only be fitting with his convention schedule so far.

We have more predictions in the form of indie games, Star Wars Battlefront, Mirror’s Edge, and many more, but first, we want to hear your opinions. Sound off in the comments section below!

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The Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night, A True Landshark

Posted: 05 Nov 2015 12:18 PM PST

Drones are awesome, fun sources of entertainment for adults and kids who are into fast, hightly maneuverable machines – whether they fly or not. For those of you who enjoy the thrill of speed, here is one of our favorite fast machines via parrot, the Jumping Night series of drones.

The Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night, is the last creation of the Parrot team, an incredible terrestrial drone that excels at maneuverability, agility, and keeping users entertained. This baby here is capable of accelerating up to 5.3 mph, which is an incredible speed for such a small thing. It features a few LEDs with adjustable intensity so it can send signals for tracking, or even shoot video in completely dark areas, so users can always see where it’s going – or where it went.

The Jumping Night minidrones are controlled in Wi-Fi 2.5 or 5 Ghz using the manufacturer’s free app, FreeFlight 3 on smartphones and tablets, so users don’t need to be carrying a bulky controller around whenever they take it out for a spin. This app works in both iOS and Androidm and from it you can also see a live feed of where the drone is going so you can better control it directly from your screen

The Jumping Night series comes in three diferent variants, Jumping Night Diesel, Jumping Night Buzz and Jumping Night Marshall. All three of them can be controlled in many ways and modes, including the Jumper mode that enables it to spring up to 2.5 feet in height and length while landing on its own two wheels. It also can perform acrobatics without need for training thank to its automatic movement system, or even use its retractable wheels to switch from large to compact to better adapt for the terrain and whatever the user desires: whether it is speed, or agility, the Jumping Night series is all about flexibility and stepping up to the situation.

The Jumping Night Drone comes with both camera, speakers, and microphone embedded, and it’s even capable of speaking and showing its mood via the various ‘bip’, ‘ziiip’, ‘groutch’ sounds, which is just adorable. Furthermore, the drone will act as a Walkie Talkie, so if you find someone you know, you can say hello straight from this drone. Furthermore, the camera angle is so wide that if you’re looking for someone in a crows, or trying to get the feel of an area, you will have a fantastic shot no matter where the drone is. Whatever the MiniDrones record will be shown on your smartphone’s screen, but these will be also saved on its 4 Gb flash memory. What’s more, considering that this drone doesn’t fly but is just as fun as a flying one, you won’t believe how much longer the battery lasts in comparison: you might even have to worry about your smartphone before you even get to think about the drone.

You can see these babies in action right below these lines.