Google solar-powered plane crashed in New Mexico

Google’s solar-powered plane didn’t stay up too long in the air as it crashed a bit after takeoff. According to Bloomberg Business, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating this incident. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the incident, which happened on May 1^st at a private airfield outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Titan Aerospace, Google’s recently acquired company, built the 50-meter-wide drone. It’s part of the tech giant’s plan to boost global Internet connectivity using stratospheric drones. Google spokeswoman Courtney Hohne told Bloomberg, "Although our prototype plane went down during a recent test, we remain optimistic about the potential of solar-powered planes to help deliver connectivity."

Source: Bloomberg Business | Via: Engadget

Apple CEO donates stocks worth approximately US$6.5 million

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been known to promote charity as a key mission for the tech company. Practicing what he preaches, Cook has donated 50,000 Apple stock shares to unidentified charities this week. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing, stock price of Apple is around US$130 per share so that would make the donation equivalent to around $6.5 million. Cook previously made a personal donation to Project One America, an LGBT equality campaign.

Source: 9to5Mac

Shoot from the hip with COVR iPhone 6 case

Shooting from the hip takes on a new meaning with the COVR Photo Camera-Lens Case for iPhone 6 case. This accessory is a Kickstarter project for veteran photojournalist Thomas Hurst, who aims to help smartphone photographers take more candid, natural shots. Although, admittedly its design also makes it seem the perfect tool for taking more surreptitious shots. The COVR case comes with a high-quality prism lens that you slide over the camera. You can snap photos easily with your phone down, looking like you’re just tinkering with your phone.

COVR is aiming to raise US$25,000 on Kickstarter. A $55 pledge will get you cover for the iPhone 6 and $75 will get you the case as well as a portfolio print signed by Hurst.

Source: Cult of Mac + Kickstarter

Pebble Time app on Android released on Google Play

Released ahead of the shipping date of the Pebble Time, the official Android app for Pebble Time and Pebble Time Steel is already up on Google Play. The app features all the management tools for these two models. If you already have a Pebble account, you can use it with this app.

The Pebble Time app shows the watch faces and apps you can download for these smartwatches. It sorts the apps by categories to make it easier for you to look for what you need. This app is also responsible for pushing OTA updates for the watch. You’ll need to be running Android 4.0 or higher to get this to work.

Source: Android Community | Download: Google Play Store (Free)