Monthly Archives: January 2016

Artificial Intelligence: What is the Matrix?

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In 1999 our obsession over the future simmered within a stew of life-changing technologies then widely known as “dot com”.  Our imaginations were running wild when at the perfect moment Warner Brothers released its science fiction classic “The Matrix”.  Humans in this story were sustained by an all-encompassing system of machines and tubes that met their physical needs while an even more all-encompassing virtual reality game provided for their emotional needs.

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Fresh Meat: 10 new Android apps worth checking out

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New apps need lovin’ too, right? Every day there are thousands of additions to the Google Play store, but many go unnoticed and never receive the attention they deserve. We’ve shown in the past that this community can discover great apps and propel them to new heights. Our weekly Fresh Meat column highlights new apps with fewer than 100,000 installs. Browse our new Android app picks below and let us know which ones you enjoy.

Forage

Forage

Description: Forage gathers all of the restaurants near you and lets you choose what you feel like eating. Then it selects one from that category for you to go to! If you want, you can always let Forage pick everything for you and experience new and delicious locations.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Newslet: News reader

Newslet - News reader

Description: Newslet is a tiny News Reader that gives you news from your 3 favorite topics. News is served on the basis of the country you want, so it stays relevant to you. Want to know what’s going on elsewhere? You can change the edition (country) on the fly!

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Open Link With…

Open Link With

Description: With OpenLinkWith, you can share any webpage with it and it will ask you which applications to open the link with. Although the original intent of the application is to direct web pages to apps, it can even be used to switch between apps.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Human – Activity Tracker

Human

Description: Human tracks all your activity throughout the day and shows how you compare to people like you. The all-day activity tracker runs in the background of your phone and automatically picks up walks, runs, and bike rides

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Misfit Cycling

Misfit Cycling

Description: Misfit Cycling app turns your Misfit Flash Cyclist’s Edition into a tool that helps you be on top of your cycling performance. The Misfit Cycling app lets you see your rotations per minute (RPMs) in real time, chart your cycling sessions on a map, and look at speed and estimated calories burned over time.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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KayKal

KayKal

Description: Find restaurants nearby that fit your calorie or macronutrient (carbohydrates, protein, fat) goals. Just input your diet goals for your next meal and we’ll show you what’s available nearby and how to get there!

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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ArtRage Oil Painter Free

ArtRage Oil Painter Free

Description: Oil Painter Free is the basic version of our powerful ArtRage for Android app and ArtRage desktop programs, which focuses exclusively on our popular Oil Brush tool, featuring four Oil brush presets that will allow you to create a wide range of effects and paint in your preferred style.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Personal Trainer: Home Workout

Personal Trainer - Home Workout

Description: Personal Trainer by Track My Fitness is just like having your own personal trainer on your phone or smartwatch. Just select your workout and get moving! Enjoy fresh, new home workout videos added each week to the app including Weight Loss, Cardio, HIIT, Abs, and Strength Training.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Rocket Redeem

Rocket Redeem

Description: Discover new apps. Get Amazon.com Gift Cards. It’s that simple. Rocket Redeem is the highest paying app discovery reward app on Google Play. We want you to get rewarded for doing what you already do – downloading and using new apps and trying out services that interest you.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Fast Browser, Best & Smallest

Fast Browser - Best & Smallest

Description: Fast Browser, Best & Smallest gives users a great browsing experience by speed and better user experience. Fast Browser, Best & Smallest with the help of Virustotal will protect you from malicious websites through 56 virus scanners are integrated.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Oculus Rift is finally up for pre-order, priced at $599

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As anticipated, the Oculus Rift has become available for pre-order today. The VR headset can be yours for $599, and it will start shipping to 20 countries on March 28. You’ll find it at select retailers in the US starting in April.

When you buy an Oculus Rift, you receive the headset itself, complete with built-in headphones and microphone, the sensor, an Xbox One controller, as well as the newly unveiled Oculus Remote.

This lets you easily browse through the Oculus store, explore 360 video content, or experience VR games and entertainment. According to Oculus, the remote is “the easiest way to introduce non-gamers to VR”.

If you pre-order the Oculus Rift, you’re also securing your place in line for pre-ordering the Touch controller, which has recently been delayed until the second half of the year.

With the VR headset you get Lucky’s Tale by Playful, an “amazing VR platformer”, but also access to EVE: Valkyrie through the Founder’s Pack, which will include exclusive in-game content, and founder status in Valkyrie, among other things.

From February, you’ll be able to pre-order bundles including the Rift as well as an Oculus-ready PC, starting at $1,499. These computers have been tested by Oculus to ensure they can deliver great experiences with the…

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