Nissan announces world’s first self-healing iPhone case

world’s first self-healing iPhone case

The Scratch Shield paint finish developed by Nissan in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Advanced Softmaterials Inc. is currently available on the Nissan Murano, 370Z and X-Trail, along with Infiniti models. Nissan says it has used  ABS plastic, a high grade material  in developing the Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case to enable a more rigid, robust and tighter-fitting case.

Nissan says the trial now underway with an initial batch of prototype iPhone cases marks the first time its self-healing paint finish has been trialed on a non-automotive product in Europe.

The Scratch Shield paint is made from polyrotaxane, which has a chemical structure that is able to react and change back to its original shape and fill the gap that results from a fine scratch. Small scratches can heal in as little as an hour, while more severe scratches can take up to a week. Aside from its self-healing properties, Nissan says the Scratch Shield paint also provides a surface that is more gel-like and easier to grip than the glossy surface produced by conventional paint.
Nissan plans to release the cases compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4S for sale to the public later this year.

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Acer Unveils World's Thinnest Ultrabook: Aspire S5

Aspire S5

Acer unveiled the world's thinnest Ultrabook with the Aspire S5, an ultra-slim device that measures only 15 mm at the maximal point. It weighs less than 1.35 kg (less than 3 lbs.) and is built with a 13.3-inch (34 cm) LCD.

Adorned with a delicately curved chassis in Onyx Black, the Aspire S5's cover rim wraps around the system body like a protective shell. A magnesium-aluminum alloy cover and palmrest provide a slimmer and sturdier form, while the metallic brushed detail presents subtle elegance.

 

The Aspire S5 is Acer's first Ultrabook to feature a smartly designed MagicFlip I/O port panel concealed just below the hinge. This design feature enhances the overall slenderness and streamlined form of the S5. When needed, a press of the MagicFlip key opens the panel to reveal a selection of I/O ports: HDMI®, USB 3.0 and 20 Gbps Thunderbolt. Interestingly, Acer Always Connect can wake up the Aspire S5 from a remote device like a smartphone.

Features

• Intel® Core™ processor,
•  SSD storage for speed and increased shock resistance,
•  professionally-tuned Dolby® Home Theater® v4,
•  PowerSmart battery pack
•  a chiclet keyboard.
• Acer Green Instant On (that rnables instant-resume functionality and longer battery life)
• Acer Always Connect (that enables faster internet connections)

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DC Design to bring out Avanti, India’s First Sports Car

Avanti from  DC Design

 “Every country which has written its name in the pantheon of automobile manufacturing has invariably distinguished itself with sports cars by its own nationals and I thought that India rightly needs to be in this exclusive club”, said Dilip Chhabria, former GM designer and founder of DC Design.

DC Design plans to manufacture 300 units of the Avanti in 2013-2014 and will use parts from various carmakers, especially in the powertrain and suspension departments. The prototype  is constructed around a lightweight but rigid spaceframe chassis.

It features unequal-length wishbones and coil over shock absorbers on both axles, 19-inch wheels with 255/35 front and 295/30 rear tires and 330 mm ventilated disc brakes with AP Racing calipers.
It is powered by a mid-mounted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine sourced from Ford and tuned to deliver 265HP and 366Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque.

Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Ford-sourced six-speed manual gearbox, while the Avanti will also be optionally available with a dual-clutch PowerShift transmission.

The Avanti will be priced at a reasonable Rs 30 lakh, or around US$56,000 at the current exchange rates. Later, a version of the machine will be offered with a Honda-sourced turbocharged V6 producing around 400 horsepower with superior pricing. The base Ford engine will reportedly be sufficient to hit 60 miles per hour in under seven seconds and the turbo V6 will surely be quicker.

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Apple to launch Apple iTV in 32- and 37-Inch Sizes

According to latest Digitimes report, Apple will launch both a 32-inch and 37-inch iTV this summer, which will presumably have all the features of the Apple TV integrated along with "the simplest user interface you could imagine."
The 32-inch model could be targeted towards college kids or as sets for the bedroom, and at least it would be bigger than Apple's current 27-inch Thunderbolt display.
The 38-inch model would indeed be relatively small compared to some of the behemoths dominating today's households, so Apple would need to convince the masses that its integrated technology would compensate for any size difference.

apple iTV

Earlier, according to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple has been briefing media executives on a new Apple television that can stream "shows, movies, and other content." The Journal spoke to "people familiar with the matter" that say Apple executives, including senior VP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue, have detailed a system that would respond to user's voice and movements, and use voice to search for shows or change channels.

Another person familiar with the matter told the Journal that these new services would work on "Apple's existing technologies, which include its Apple TV set-top box." In addition, users watching content on a mobile device will be able to move between devices, and resume viewing in the same spot on the TV set via AirPlay, functionality not currently available and that "may take longer" to appear than other TV concepts. Apple hasn't solely been contacting executives; the Journal notes that media companies have been reaching out to Apple for an update on its upcoming strategy.

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Source: Digitimes & WSJ

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LG Electronics (LG) to unveil world's largest 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV

84 inch 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV by LG

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil the world's largest 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. By combining LG's industry-leading 3D technology and Smart TV function with UD display technology, the 84-inch TV breaks new ground in immersive 3D home entertainment.

LG's 3D UD TV boasts superb picture quality with 8 million pixels, four times the resolution clarity (3840x2160) of existing Full HD TV panels. Combined with LG's Slim and Narrow Bezel Design, the 3D UD TV provides the most convincing 3D viewing experience currently available outside of a movie theater. Its 3D Depth Control allows users to customize their viewing experience by controlling the 3D effect while 3D Sound Zooming provides users with 3D sound that rivals the output of all but the best home theater systems.

Via the superior display panel, users can access LG's Smart TV ecosystem, which comprises over 1,200 apps and gives users access to a growing range of premium content services such as the 3D Zone where viewers can select from a wealth of 3D movies. The imbedded 2D to 3D conversion engine expands the availability of 3D content to limitless levels. Users can easily browse and navigate the Smart TV ecosystem using LG's new, ergonomically-designed Magic Remote which now recognizes four different types of command input: Voice Recognition, Wheel, Magic Gesture and Point.

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