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APPLE AR GLASSES: NEWS AND RUMORS ABOUT ‘PROJECT MIRRORSHADES’

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Apple's next iPhone could play a role in its augmented reality plans WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU Apple's Project Mirrorshades will try to do what Google Glass couldn't: make augmented reality glasses stylish. Apple talked about ARKit, a new augmented reality platform, at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference earlier this year, but the iPhone maker might have far more interesting tech plans up its sleeves. According to three alleged Foxconn employees who published details about upcoming Apple products recently, the Cupertino company’s skunkworks has been working on Project Mirrorshades, its term for Google Glass-like AR glasses with motion detectors, transparent displays, and integrated touch panels. Apple AR glasses, it would seem.Here’s everything we know so far. Specs According to the alleged employees, Apple’s prototypical AR glasses are constructed from Kopin NED Acetate frames, “polarized or prescription [lenses],” and Zeiss optics. Tiny projectors beam images ont

NOKIA 8 VS. IPHONE 7: CAN HMD’S ANDROID FLAGSHIP BEAT APPLE’S AGING IPHONE?

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The Nokia 8 looks like an Android powerhouse on paper. This is easily the best-looking Android phone with the most impressive spec sheet we’ve seen so far with the Nokia name attached, but how does it measure up against one of Apple’s finest? We decided to pit Nokia 8 vs. iPhone 7 to find out. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Nokia flagship in the smartphone market. After an ill-fated romance with Microsoft, the Finnish brand briefly disappeared from the mobile market altogether, but now it’s back. Though the name is under license to another company, HMD Global, Nokia still has guidelines in place HMD has to follow. The current Nokia renaissance really started with the revamped  Nokia 3310  which sent a clear signal that people still have a lot of love for the brand. HMD Global then tested the Android waters with the budget  Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 . But the Nokia 8 is its first go at a premium Android smartphone with an attractive design, top specs, and a price tag to

new Amazon tablets, and adorable selfie filters

Amazon announced new Fire tablets, including two models geared for kids. They come with Alexa inside, of course. One of the most highly-anticipated video games of the season, Destiny 2, showed off its first bits of gameplay footage. Mark the calendar for a “sick day” on its  Sept. 8  release. At I/O, Google also announced that its AI Assistant is now available on iPhones.Download it this weekend and ask it questions. IBM says it’s created two new powerful quantum processors, one of which will be free for researchers to use through cloud computing. Summer’s almost here, so we took a careful look at the gear you should pack for a day on the trail. Elon Musk made a joke about his Boring Company, and also shared some FAQs about it. Major League Baseball is going to stream 20 games straight to Facebook, which is a good use of Live video beyond watching your friends chase their cats around their apartments. ISIS published a video displaying some “new” weapo

This week in tech

new Amazon tablets, and adorable selfie filters Amazon  announced  new Fire tablets, including  two models  geared for kids. They come with Alexa inside, of course. One of the most highly-anticipated video games of the season,  Destiny 2 , showed off its first bits of gameplay footage. Mark the calendar for a “sick day” on its Sept. 8 release. At I/O, Google also announced that its AI Assistant is now available on iPhones. Download it this weekend and ask it questions. IBM says it’s created  two new powerful quantum processors , one of which will be free for researchers to use through cloud computing. Summer’s almost here, so we took a  careful look at the gear  you should pack for a day on the trail. Elon Musk made a joke about his Boring Company, and also  shared  some FAQs about it. Major League Baseball  is going to stream 20 games straight to Facebook , which is a good use of Live video beyond watching your friends chase their cats around their a

33 Simple Diet and Fitness Tips

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Diet and workout tips that work We all want to be our fittest selves, but with so much advice floating around out there, it can be hard to hone in on what healthcare tips actually work. To make your life a bit easier, we’ve rounded up a number of our go-to healthy strategies, to help you reach your most ambitious fitness goals even quicker. 2 of 34   Say hello to H20 Whether you're heading off to spin class, boot camp, or any other exercise, it's always important to hydrate so you can stay energized and have your best workout. Electrolyte-loaded athletic drinks, though, can be a source of unnecessary calories, so "drinking water is usually fine until you're exercising for more than one hour," says Newgent. At that point, feel free to go for regular Gatorade-type drinks (and their calories), which can give you a beneficial replenishment boost. But worry not if you like a little flavor during your fitness: There are now lower- cal sports drink