World's largest TV, 'Big Hoss,' is as long as a jet

"Big Hoss," soon to be confirmed as the largest TV in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, has been switched on in Texas to the delight of thousands of "Duck Dynasty"-loving racing fans.

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The world's thinnest phone, Gionee Elife S5.5, hits the shelves March 18 for $374

If you have been jonesing to get your hands on the world's thinnest handset, March 18th is your lucky day, as Gionee just announced that the Elife S5.5 will be released on that date. As the name suggests, the phone is just 5.5 mm thick, beating everything else currently on the market, but the svelte design is not its only selling point. We will be getting a 5" 1080x1920 pixels Super AMOLED display, 1.7 GHz octacore MediaTek MT6592 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 13 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP frontal one, as well as a 2300 mAh battery. The battery capacity seems decent for such an anorexic phone, and Gionee claims that the Elife S5.5 will be able to get you through the working day on its juice alone. Unfortunately, Gionee didn't find the space for a microSD slot, so the fashion model will stay with the 16 GB of internal memory it houses.
The Elife S5.5 will launch in China next Tuesday, though Gionee promised it will roll out gradually to more than 40 countries as well, while there will be an LTE version, arriving in June. For now, you can get the 3G version of the handset, which will run you $374 - small potatoes to pay, if you want to brag with the possession of the "world's thinnest phone". We spent a brief hands-on time with the handset during the MWC expo last month, and found it to be truly an engineering marvel, though somewhat uncomfortable to handle, precisely on account of the trimmed waistline.
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The Tale of the World's First Travel Blog, Born 20 Years Ago Today

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of a milestone few people recall.

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World's First Commercially Available Self-Driving Car Launches

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LAS VEGAS — Companies like Google have been toying with the concept of self-driving cars for years, but France-based robotics company Induct announced on Monday that its intelligent, electric and driverless vehicle is now available in the U.S.

The Navia shuttle — which can carry up to eight passengers — launched on Monday at the 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas, making it the world's first commercially available self-driving vehicle.

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The car will most likely be used at public places such as airports, college campuses, theme parks or sports arenas to eliminate pollution and congestion, rather than for home use. Navia costs about $250,000, which is about 40% less than the cost for operating a similar shuttle with a driver.

"Navia is different than other driverless vehicles out there because it is intelligent, self sufficient and environmentally friendly," a company rep told Mashable. "Users can summon Navia from their smartphones like an Uber for driverless cars or call it up from their desktop."

After boarding the shuttle, passengers use a touchscreen to select where they want to go. The shuttle also doesn't need a special infrastructure such as rails or a designated path, so it can travel anywhere.

The vehicle, which doesn't go faster than 12.5 mph, uses onboard lasers and sensors to detect obstacles in its path, so it doesn't rely on GPS to get from one point to another. The vehicle also uses different camera viewpoints to allow depth mapping and 3D perception to make sure it steers clear of pedestrians and other roadside objects.

"Navia can operate in any environment, with the necessary authorizations from local city, state and national authorities," the spokesperson said. "We’ve already worked with several beta testers to enable the use of Navia at their locations with little issue."

It's currently deployed in beta version at a technical college in Switzerland (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) and a high-security industry park run by the United Kingdom Atomic energy Authority.

For information about how to purchase the Navia shuttle, contact the company here.

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CES 2014Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle

Unveiled today at CES, Toyota debuted it's latest Fuel Cell Vehicle concept car. Fuel cell vehicles combine pure hydrogen with air to create water, a reaction that also produces electricity. The fuel cell channels the electricity to a drive motor, powering the car.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenSamsung Curved Televisions

Samsung's U9000 UHD TVs feature a wider field of view and a balanced and uniform viewing distance across all areas of the screen. The company claims that a curved TV offers up to two times the enhanced contrast ratio of a flat TV in a normal viewing environment.

EyeLock Myris

The Eyelock Myris takes biometric security to the next level. Plug this device into your device's USB port, and it will scan your eye to grant access.

Image: Mashable, Kenny SuleimanagichLG G Flex

LG G Flex, the first curved phone with a "flexible" display, is moving out of the lab and into U.S. markets in the first quarter of 2014.

Image: Mashable, Will FenstermakerPanasonic Facial-Recognition TV

Panasonic has dropped the production of plasma TVs, instead focus efforts on increased levels of interaction. The Life+ will come in both 4K and 1080p, but the real feature of note is facial recognition.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenPebble Steel Debut

For CES 2014, Pebble is showing off its new Pebble 2.0 software, the Pebble app store and Pebble Steel, its premium smart watch. Like the original Pebble, the Pebble Steel is waterproof and has a battery life of 5 to 7 days. The e-paper display is the same, too — only now it's covered with Corning Gorilla Glass.

Image: PebbleThinkPad 8

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is sized to compete with the iPad Mini, but the comparison is only skin deep. Lance Ulanoff wonders if Windows 8.1 can compete with Android and iOS.

Image: MashableSharp's New Aquos Quattron+ TVs

Sharp's Aquos Quattron technology is capable of creating a picture that comes close to 4K, but from a 1080p set. The new TV's start at a decent price point – the SQ Q+ TVs start a $2,299.99 and the UQ models start at $2,999.99.

Image: MashablePhilips PicoPix PPX3610

Philips' new PicoPix PPX3610

Image: Mashable, Christina AscaniSchwinn CycleNav Smart Bike Navigator

Schwinn unveiled the CycleNav Smart Bike Navigator. Schwinn CycleNav is a free mobile application paired with a handlebar-mounted smart-bike navigation unit designed to give riders turn-by-turn audio and visual navigation from their handlebars.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenSOL Republic Relays

The SOL Republic Relays are designed to fill two niches: everyday wear and fitness wear. Mashable reporter Pete Pachal says they're some of the most comfortable he's worn.

Image: Mashable, Christina AscaniToshiba Chromebook

Toshiba joins the list of Chromebook manufacturers with a 13.3-inch netbook. While it isn't the largest-resolution Chromebook on the market, Toshiba's Chromebook has an impressive $279 price tag.

Image: Mashable, Christina AscaniSkulpt Aim

The Skulpt Aim, smaller than an iPhone, collects data when pressed against your muscles. Use it to track body-fat or set and share goals.

Image: SkulptJune bracelet

This smart bracelet, from Neatatmo, measures sun exposure and connects to iOS devices to let users know if they've had too much (or too little) sun.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenTao exercise device

The Tao coaches you through 50 exercises related to isometrics — the science of applying pressure, which is the basis of many popular workouts such as pilates and plank exercising — and adds a gaming element.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenWithings Aura Sleep System

Withings sleep system works with a pressure-sensitive pad and a light system that measures the appropriate time to wake you and the appropriate hues for falling asleep and waking up.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenSphero 2B

At CES Unveiled, Sphero introduced the 2B model, the second model of the popular Orbotix toy.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenKolibree Smart Toothbrush

Kolibree introduced a smart toothbrush that monitors user's brushing habits and let's them keep track of their routines on an app.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenDrones, everywhere

Any CES wouldn't be complete without a fleet of drones. Parrot introduced a minidrone model at CES Unveiled.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-HansenChevy Brings 4G LTE to Cars

Chevrolet announced it is bringing 4G LTE to its OnStar infotainment system.

The 2015 Corvette Stingray has a performance data recorder which allows drivers to record hi-definition video and share with friends.

Image: Mashable, Nina Frazier-Hansen

Image: Induct

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CES 2014: Sony claims another world's lightest title with Alpha 5000

Sony claims another world's lightest title with a5000 | News | TechRadar --> Mobile version2014-01-07T10:40:00ZMagsNewsletterRSS FeedsFollow @TechradarA Future Site ▼ TechRadarcamerasSearch the siteSearch term:Log inJoinLog outHomeReviewsVideosPhonesTabletsCamerasComponentsComputingCar TechNewsDealsBundlesSave on broadband TrendingCES 2014PlayStation 4iPad AiriPad mini 2Nexus 5Windows 8.1Xbox OneThe Tip OffHomeNews by technologySony claims another world's lightest title with a5000Sony claims another world's lightest title with a5000CES 2014 This time it's the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera…. with Wi-Fi.By Amy Davies 7th Jan 2014 | 01:22Comments TweetIt's another world's smallest and lightest job - this time for a Wi-Fi, interchangeable lens camera.Related storiesSony reveals new sleek and stylish NEX-3NSony hints at a 4K-heavy CES 2014Sony's funny Vaio Fit now comes in an 11-inch version

Sony has introduced a new compact system camera, the Alpha 5000 or A5000.

The new camera follows the naming convention of the recently announced A7 and A7R, dropping the NEX brand altogether - although it seems like the camera slots into the previous NEX 5 line.

Featuring a 20.1 million pixel APS-C sized sensor, the latest generation Bionz X processor, which is also found in the A7 and A7R can also be found inside the A5000 body.

One of the benefits of the latest processor is that low-light shooting should be good, with area-specific noise reduction technologies and sensitivity topping out at ISO 16,000.

Connectivity

Inbuilt Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity means that images can be transferred and shared via a smartphone or tablet. Those with NFC enabled devices can take advantage of one-touch technology to instantly connect devices together.

The A5000 features an ergonomic grip and a tillable LCD screen that can flip upwards to face the front for self-portraits. The camera can also be remotely controlled via a smart device.

As with other cameras in the Sony range, the A5000 is compatible with PlayMemories camera apps, of which there are currently 16 available. These aim to broaden the possibilities of the camera, and can be purchased as optional extras from camera interface.

A range of E-mount optics for the camera are available, including a new black version of the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom lens.

The Sony A5000 price will be US$600, including a 16-50mm motorised zoom lens.

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Samsung's 110-inch Ultra HDTV is the world's largest, and it goes on sale Monday

Samsung promised at CES last January that it would deliver a 110-inch UHDTV this year, and with just a couple of days left to spare here it is. Apparently rolling out in China, the Middle East and a few European countries first, there's no word on price (the 85-inch version that launched earlier this year had a $40K pricetag attached when it launched), but can you really put a price on a TV that's bigger than a king-size bed? That's right, at 2.6-meters by 1.8-meters there's more than enough room for well-heeled VIPs or employees of large companies and government agencies (the target market for the S9110) to catch some z's on it -- and bring a few friends. It's available for custom orders just before we see the new generation of Ultra HD (including a 105-inch curved model) at CES 2014 next week, although most of us will be looking for TVs that actually fit inside our living room.

Update: Even though the set is custom order only, an Associated Press report puts the price at about $150,000 -- anyone want to get a group order going?.

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