Intel partners with Lady Gaga for elaborate Grammy Award production number

Lady Gaga stole the show at last night's Grammy Awards with her heartfelt and energetic tribute to David Bowie. Lady Gaga is pop music's hugely talented chameleon and for her performance she teamed up with Intel.

Lady Gaga's performance incorporated Intel technologies to bring to life Lady Gaga’s vision for a truly worthy and memorable celebration of a legend’s life and career. With stunning visuals and interactive content that responded in real time to Lady Gaga’s every movement and command, the combined team took unprecedented risks in this live performance to give the artist the ability to express herself in a new dimension.

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New ‘Monopoly’ game does away with the money

You can no longer corrupt the Banker of your Monopoly game, if you play the new version, that is. Called Ultimate Banking, the new version of the game makes use of debit cards instead of the Monopoly money we all know and love. What this version includes is an electronic card that can read debit cards and the property cards. So, when you decide to buy a property, you just have to scan the property card and then your debit card. The needed funds will be deducted from your card.  Hasbro will be releasing the game in the U.S. this summer for US$25.

Source: Engadget

Nissan demos intelligent parking feature with an ‘intelligent parking chair’

Nope, you’re not imagining things. That office chair really is moving on its own. Nissan chose an unusual way to show off its intelligent parking feature: creating an “intelligent parking chair” that goes back to its original place with a clap of your hands.

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VeloMetro introduces e-bike/car hybrid and co-sharing plan

We can’t quite classify the Veemo prototype as an e-bike, it’s also not really a car as its still electronically limited to a top speed of 20mph (because beyond that would classify it as a motor vehicle). The prototype from Vancouver-based startup VeloMetro still needs you to pedal it but it will rely on whether you want more or less help from its built-in electric motor. It comes with an electric assist feature.

This tricycle is also enclosed in an aerodynamic body to help protect you from the elements. Once available, it can be an ideal vehicle/e-bike to take to and from work. Plus, you still don’t even need a license to use it and you won’t even have to own it.

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