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Monthly Archives For April 2016
Apple turning comparatively low profit on iPhone SE despite cheaper parts, analyst says
Based on a recent Chipworks teardown, Apple’s bill of materials is probably about $260, RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani argued in a memo obtained by AppleInsider. Given an entry retail cost of $399, that…
OnePlus 3 Arriving In April 7: Specs, Hardware, Features Detailed
FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+ OnePlus’ third handset emerges as the…OnePlus 3! The OnePlus 2 has been out a little while now, long enough that OnePlus has actually terminated the invite-only sales model for the device, meaning…
Restoration Hardware subcontractors to face manslaughter charges in worker’s death
9-19 Ninth Avenue in the Meatpacking District last April (inset: Carlos Moncayo) (credit: New York District Attorney’s Office) The fallout from a young construction worker’s death last year at the Restoration Hardware site in Meatpacking District continues,…
Structo Releases Two New 3D Printers: OrthoForm & OmniForm; New Materials in Development
Just launching both the OrthoForm and OmniForm, Structo 3D is fleshing out their lineup even further, allowing these two new 3D printers to work in a complementary manner to their flagship RapidForm industrial printer, all…
NatureWorks Introduces New PLA-Based ABS Alternative Material Ingeo 3D860
While PLA is by far the most popular filament type for desktop 3D printers, many companies that develop high-quality prototypes or end-use products have no choice but to turn to ABS because of its durability…
New Indoor Positioning System Tracks Your Phone Using Sound Waves
As impressive as GPS and other radio signal-based positioning technologies are, they pretty much all crap out once the device-to-be-localised is inside. This is just a fundamental property of radio waves—put something solid enough, such…
Make a versatile ‘blanket ladder’ from materials at the hardware store
A blanket ladder can be styled in many ways — not just with blankets. (Amy King/The Washington Post) Shoes are one option. (Amy King/The Washington Post) If your home is tight on space, you’ve probably…
Microsoft wants to make the stylus cool again with Windows Ink
No company has tried to make the stylus the Next Big Thing as much as Microsoft, and it’s pushing harder than ever with the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update. And though it’ll be a little while…
How to Make Architectural Materials Come Alive
Skylar Tibbits It’s not hard to translate a brick-and-mortar building into pure data. Today’s monitoring and software tools can measure energy usage and efficiency electron-by-electron, track circulation patterns, and anticipate how weather changes will affect indoor…