Saturday, March 29, 2014

Need for Speed ​​

Name, the font, logo and Electronic Arts 20-minute final race, and that’s all that unites film Need for Speed ​​racing series with infinite EA.


Well, no, really. Street racing is in many films, the more expensive machines. In the picture, Scott could well be called Test Drive, Burnout or Ridge Racer. Nothing would have changed.


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Generally, to compete with the “Fast and Furious” in terms of demonstrations, street racing is stupid. Perhaps the last two parts are not quite that, but still, we have six (okay, six minus two) great racing movie with perfectly sound chases, elegant installation, excellent team played, beautiful cars and girls. What can Need for Speed ​​counter this?


Scott Waugh made a bet on the actor. Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul and maybe a good performer, but here he just nothing to play, let alone to photogenic charisma and he gives a head late Paul Walker, the rider to the bone. Aaron Paul is not convincing – neither in anger, nor the wheel. Generally cast Need for Speed ​​raises many questions. Michael Keaton as the host of large illegal racing undeniably good, it is literally a cut above the rest, but not much point in his presence in the film. Monarch on site at all might be a disembodied voice in the radio. In Need for Speed ​​nice to look at except on Imogen Poots, but she’s playing too weak, although smiling pretty cool.


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Corporate skate Need for Speed ​​- cars. Here the authors have tried. In the film are as much as three Koenigsegg Agera R, Ford Mustang, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, GTA Spano, Saleen S7, McLaren P1, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and, of course, Bugatti Veyron. However, if you want to look for expensive cars, it’s easier to include a couple of series Top Gear, this will surely be fun.


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Which are lacking in the movie Need for Speed, so it is the very sense of speed, became branded card game series EA. Run at least Need for Speed ​​Rivals – despite all the shortcomings of the game, you are guaranteed to receive their portion of emotions and adrenaline, which movie you will not be able to guarantee. Almost all the races in the picture is too slow. Is that the fault of operator error, erection problems or stunt, is unclear. On races and the sensation of speed “Fast and Furious 5/6″ can give Need for Speed ​​head start in a couple of laps.


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As we noted at the outset, the relationship with the game picture is very conditional. Yes, there is explicit reference to the Need for Speed: The Run, with its race across America, though in the opposite direction. There are elements of Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Need for Speed ​​Rivals with police helicopters and blocking the road. The final route to the lighthouse at all as if plucked from the classic debugger Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed. But during the races is clearly not enough branded game cameras – shooting from the first and third person, with the bumper, the hood. But the authors were able to perfectly convey the most shameful element series Need for Speed ​​(up to the last games) – hideous accident. Crashing while racing cars do not behave like a real machine of steel and rubber, as well as a solid piece of wood smeared with soap and water. Yes, and fire was terribly unnatural.



As a result, Need for Speed ​​is worth watching just for the twenty minute final lap and smiles Imogen Poots. If you are looking for a really good movie about racing note last year’s Rush , who, despite the absence of the Oscars, is undoubtedly the best film of 2013 In the most extreme cases of revision “Fast and Furious.” Come anyone, even the ill-fated “Tokyo Drift.”








British made old Lamborghini

Unlike British scientists with their furious research, British designers are always on top. Two friends from London created the concept Lamborghini Rat Rod, able to outshine its originality even Batmobile.


Joint viewing of videos strengthens relationships and helps create concepts unusual cars.



Watching a video where Lamborghini compete in speed with the Rat born (so called self-made retro modern cars with “stuffing”), the London designers Paul and Jens Viznevski Slepins decided to combine them the cutest elements of these machines in one car. After that first took up the pencil, the second – for a computer mouse, and as a result was born the concept Lamborghini Rat Rod. Designers were inspired not only Lamborghini, but also cars, “Formula 1″, Plymouth Cuda, Vought F4U Corsair fighter and even refrigerators 1960s.


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Viznevski Slepins and decided to use his four offspring most advanced engineering solutions, in particular, unusual the hydraulic system to reduce the weight of the machine. As the power plant was picked biturbo eight-cylinder engine coupled with six-speed transmission.


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Material for the body will be, of course, carbon fiber. In built wheels brakes – an element is extremely rare and looks fantastic in the truest sense of the word. Of course, this is just a concept that is not yet put into production. But if Lamborghini designers were tasked to create the Batmobile, as it would be in 1930, it is unlikely that would cope better.








Presentation of the new smartphone from HTC: text online broadcast




Today, March 25, at 19:00 Moscow time in New York will host the presentation of the new flagship smartphone company HTC. Wovow will closely monitor the progress of the event.


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That’s it! Company executives were photographed with the devices in his hands and left the room. In the near future “RBK.Stil” describe in detail all the features of the new flagship of HTC in a separate article. Stay with us!


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The smartphone will be available in more than one hundred countries. Russia, appear on the list. New service company, HTC Advantage, will allow, for example, replacing a cracked screen on the new machine is absolutely free. The company will start selling Verizon smartphone today, the rest – in a week.


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Came on the scene HTC President Jason Mackenzie, he will tell you about the price and the regional policy of relatively HTC One M8.


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M8 camera focuses in just 300 milliseconds. Added a few new modes, one of them will allow you to capture images “in slow time” and the other – make perfect selfshoty. The smartphone has a face recognition system. He himself will build a photo gallery on the basis of who hit the shot. The secondary camera on the back of the unit will allow to achieve perfect focus. And the focus on objects can be selectively one touch on the screen. Another new mode called “Zoe”, represents a mounting program.


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Speakers HTC One M8 will be louder and clearer. A battery will hold a charge up to 40% longer than last year’s One. In addition, thanks to the new energy-saving mode can be extended battery life. In order to run applications no longer need to unlock the screen: sensors unit will always included. Case also represented Dot View, which lets you view notifications without opening it.


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Proprietary shell Sense for Android will be updated before the sixth version. Now users will be able to change the color scheme of the interface and set their own flowcharts. Appendix Blinkfeed, designed for reading news, you’ll also improved. It adds the ability to create additional news feeds, as well as integrated services Foursquare and FitBit.


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The smartphone also will get a special application that turns it into a remote for the TV.


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Came on the scene, John Baker, a leading designer of HTC. He tell you more about the design of the new device.


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As anticipated earlier, the smartphone is equipped with two cameras. This will allow him to better focus.


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Chow holds a gray smartphone. Announced the official name of the device: HTC One M8. It looks, I must say, stylish. M8 is made ​​of high quality metal. “Durable and beautiful – just like premiumnyh watch” – says Peter. He also criticized the plastic housing smartphone competitors. New five-inch display HTC, that is 0.3 inches longer than the previous model.



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Unfortunately, video broadcast on the company’s website does not work. Follow the events we have in the official HTC twitter .


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The presentation began. Head of HTC Peter Chou came on the scene.


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Before the presentation very little time left, so perhaps we should remember all the rumors regarding the new smartphone.


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Of a series of leaks, it became known that he is likely to be called either All New HTC One, or HTC One M8. The device will receive the latest processor from Qualcomm with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, increased to five inches display, as well as significantly modified camera with two lenses immediately and a slot for SD-cards. Design of the smartphone has not undergone significant changes. Other details we have to learn from the presentation itself.


Presentation will begin in just a couple of minutes. Watch live video event will be on HTC website .



Facebook is going to turn the world into a virtual reality




 It was recently announced that Facebook gets Oculus VR – a company that is preparing to release a revolutionary virtual reality helmet. What Mark Zuckerberg plans and what to expect from this deal in the future?


Now, many are asking the same question: why Facebook, the company that owns the largest and most famous in the world of social network, bought Oculus VR, virtual reality developers points Oculus Rift? The answer, oddly enough, on the surface, and Mark Zuckerberg clearly substantiated his intentions reporters: “We want to start work on a new large computing platform, which will replace the mobile technology. Historical development involves the emergence of new platforms, and the one who will be able to either build them or adjust the maximum, will not only set the standard for the entire industry, but also have an economic and strategic success. “


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Mobile devices are brought online to a new level. Fewer and fewer people are in the network comes with stationary computers, preferring them to smartphones and tablets. Most likely, the next generation of people in general will rely solely on the application. Snapchat, Instagram, Hangout – is just the tip of the iceberg. In Facebook understands this, and the company’s response was immediate – was bought WhatsApp, released Paper. But after some time, and the era of applications are likely to leave in the past, like modems and anonymous chat rooms, continues to lose popularity. And its place would be something else: on Facebook believe that virtual reality.


Indeed, a huge success Oculus Rift, a device that has not even happened, says that the audience believes in VR (Virtual Reality). Facebook, with their incredibly huge audience and enormous resources going to take something really bold, in order to stay afloat; niggle – not in the spirit of the company. Buying Oculus Facebook raised the stakes. Analysts compare this move with the acquisition of Android by Google in 2005. Then this solution also caused a lot of controversy, but as time has shown, this step was perhaps the most important in the history of the company in general. Zuckerberg believes that helmet Oculus, and with it, and virtual reality will be the platform of the future.



It would give a normal user? First, the virtual reality itself has enormous potential. Wearing glasses, a person can be transferred, for example, a football match, concert or in the middle of the epic scenes favorite movie physically remaining in a comfortable chair. First reviews of Oculus Fascinate: some people had to literally hold in place – picture issued by the device is so real that people unwittingly tried to “go”, forgetting that reality “around” it – not real. If Facebook will implement support for the technology in their social network, the usual visiting strangers profiles become almost an exciting journey. Let’s say we give the opportunity to create profiles instead of three-dimensional environment, appointed in accordance with our wishes. And anyone with Oculus Rift on the head will be able to see it and interact with it. Instead of a boring section with photos – a full album, which you can open to get him out of the photo, rotate it in her hands … Dreaming endlessly.


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Ideally, fantastic, Facebook will create a version of the world that exists in parallel to our own, a kind of Web 3.0, a full-fledged virtual reality, “depth”, if you will.


Of course, initially all will be much easier, and not the fact that ever become harder. Nevertheless, buying Oculus – it is certainly good news. Facebook has sufficient funds to meet the production needs of developers of innovative helmet. The main thing – to give them complete creative freedom.



The new device will turn the iPhone into a real spy gadget

Kraudfanding on-site Indiegogo project appeared miniature nozzle on camera iPhone, which will carry a hidden panning 90 degrees


Everyone loves spy gadgets. Hidden camera the size of a pinhead, handles guns and “bugs” – without them, no cost, no one part of the famous “James Bond”. Unfortunately, this ingenious invention, the ordinary person is not available, so we have to settle for the cinema, literature and video games.


Fortunately, there was a project on Indiegogo device that can turn an ordinary iPhone into a device worthy of a secret CIA agent.


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Peek-I is a miniature camera attachment on iPhone, allowing the smartphone to shoot in different directions, regardless of whether it is located. For example, you need to shoot something right, it does not turn his face toward the object. No problem: “smart” nozzle will unfold in the right direction, hardly anyone even suspect that it is removed.


In fact Peek-I – this periscope. The image is transmitted to the camera smartphone thanks to the mirrors. Gadget attached with magnets and takes up very little space, an inexperienced person will be difficult to observe with the naked eye.


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In a promotional video on the project page on Indiegogo demonstrates several applications Peek-I. You can secretly watch what the internet site currently visiting other people and to follow the “suspect,” sitting at the next table.


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About two most interesting variants we deliberately keep silent – do not want to spoil the experience.


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Order the device can be on the project page on Indiegogo. It costs just $ 15.








Elektrotsikl transformer URB-E redefines moving around the city

 Launched a project on Indiegogo unique elektrotsikla URB-E, which is a completely different approach to moving around the city.


New elektrotsikl URB-E compares favorably with all existing competitors in the market.


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First, the vehicle for a couple of seconds it easily converts into a comfortable carrying a piece of luggage. So the use of public transport will be without any difficulty: Metro Station, take the elektrotsikle, then fold it and is sure to go on the train, even in rush hour. Second, place URB-E takes not much, and weighs just 13 pounds – almost like a modern bicycle. And thirdly, it is very unusual and stylish looks.


In development are two versions of the URB-E: two-wheeled tricycle Commuter and GP. According to the characteristics they are completely identical. Top speed of both URB-E – 24 km / h, and travel on one battery charge can be 32 kilometers. After that URB-E will need to be connected to an outlet to charge it will be about three hours.


Elektrotsikl available for order in a variety of colors – from classic black to a “summer” yellow or orange.


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Special applications for iOS or Android smartphone through the track allows the battery status URB-E, speed and distance covered. Phone, by the way, can be charged with a special docking station in elektrotsikle.


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Buy URB-E can be either $ 1599 (then it will be done manually in California), or for $ 799 (regular “factory” model). This is an acceptable value, especially given the more expensive and bulky competitors.


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Order yourself this unique elektrotsikl possible on the official project page on Indiegogo . The required amount, by the way, he had already gathered.








Student created for Rolls-Royce yacht




 A little-known designer figured out how you can apply in the design of luxury yachts branded items and automobile brand created for Rolls-Royce ship that may never see the sea.


Designer Rolls-Royce could be anyone – would be intelligence and talent. These two qualities are fully present Stephen Monroe, a student of the Faculty of transport design at Coventry University. Therefore, completing the course and passing an internship at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Monroe had the opportunity to develop a concept yacht 450EX. Of course, this is just a student project, which officially will not be associated with the brand Rolls-Royce.


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450EX name refers to the traditional way of giving names to their brand concepts. In particular, the numbers 450 mean the length of the yacht in feet (45.0 feet, equivalent to 13.7 meters), and the letters EX stands for “experimental concept.” Before a student task was to demonstrate how you can use in the production of motor yachts elements luxury brand, like Rolls-Royce. Monroe designed the hull, using features and principles inherent in the external appearance of cars Rolls-Royce. Student “equipped” salon 450EX four passenger seats and two pilot seats. Headrests are decorated with the letter R. It is also famous yacht is equipped with a bathtub.


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“The project has demonstrated my ability to understand and interpret the brand’s design language and use it in the design alternative sector – says Stephen Monroe. – In turn, the market for yachts and luxury cars on the market there are many common points, the total customer base. ” Since the 450EX – just a concept yacht may never come into production. She is now the headquarters of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood UK.


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