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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Apple acknowledges iOSs '1970 date bug,' promises fix in upcoming update

There's an iOS bug where users who set their device's date to 1970 or earlier end up with a bricked device or at least an iPhone or iPad that won't boot up until the battery dies. A fix in an upcoming software update will fix the bug which will render devices useless. Below is Apple's statement on the matter.

Apple’s comment on the situation is short, but it claims that the bug can cause iPhone crashing with any date before May 1970.

Manually changing the date to May 1970 or earlier can prevent your iOS device from turning on after a restart.

Source: Apple