Google introduces certification program for Cardboard clones

Google Cardboard is an affordable way to experience virtual reality for the first time. It’s no wonder that clones have started to crop up. Google wants to rein them in or legitimize them with a new certification program. They want to unify the clone headsets and have them working under the badge “Works With Google Cardboard.” They will set guidelines for it and look over your headset so that they can assure that the clone headset will work with all Cardboard software. Seems like a good deal for developers we have to say.

Source: TechCrunch

Abrams names one of the planets on ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

It’s a good day to be a Star Wars fan. Aside from getting the new trailer, J.J. Abrams gave a small tidbit for fans. He’s named one of the desert-like planets that will play an important role here in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. People initially assumed in the first production shots that it was Tatooine. Apparently, the new arid planet is called Jakku. The shooting locatin was in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Abrams won’t say anything beyond that though. It doesn’t matter though. We’re still excited.

Source: Ubergizmo

Dell unveils small business-centered laptops

Dell is updating its Vostro line with two new models suited for small businesses or mobile professionals. The Vostro 14 and Vostro 15 3000 Series are powered by the newest Intel processors and discrete graphics from NVIDIA. At less than 1” thin, portability becomes a key feature of these laptops. And if understated and functional suits you, it’s available in solid black and has a micro-stripe textured cover to enhance tactility.

Processors for the Vostro 14 and 15 are available up to the 5^th-generation Core i5 processors, while discrete graphics can be up to 2GB memory and up to 8GB of high-speed RAM. Other business features include an optical drive, anti-glare FHD display, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-key numeric pad (for the Vostro 15), and up to 1TB HDD storage. The Vostro 14 promises up to nine hours of battery life, while the Vostro lasts up to eight hours and 42 minutes. The prices for the Vostro 14 and 15 start at $449.

Nixon Ultratide Surf Watch lets you know when you should surf

There are different smartwatches available out there now but sometimes you need something specific to cater to your needs. If you're a surfer (professional or otherwise), you might want to check out Nixon's Ultratide Surf Watch. The US$300 watch gets real-time data from Surfline and it'll show you the surf conditions of your favorite spots. It'll even show you 48-hour surf forecasts. To access information on your smartphone, it can be paired via Bluetooth using the Ultratide app. Unfortunately, it's iOS only at the moment. But an Android version is coming soon. 

Source: Nixon | Via: Ubergizmo