Entries by Nicole Batac (11943)

Sunday
Jan192014

Scribe lets you copy and paste data between iOS device and Mac via Bluetooth

Copying and pasting information between devices can be a fairly tricky. That’s why Scribe wants to make things easier for you iOS and Mac users. The tool lets you copy and paste data over Bluetooth Low Energy (making it compatible with new devices). You just need to hit Cmd + Shift + X to have Scribe copy text or photos from your computer to iOS. If you use your phone, you just need to open the app to send information to your Mac. To get started, you just have to download the $2.99 app for Mac and free iOS app.

Source: Lifehacker

Sunday
Jan192014

Download clips from Flickr, Instragram, TED, etc. with SaveDeo

There are a lot of ways to download videos from streaming sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. But if you want a simpler process for downloading videos from the aforementioned sites and even add Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, Vine, TED and the like into the mix, you might want to check out SaveDeo. You just need to copy and paste the link into the download bar and hit the download button. You can download MP4, 3GP, WebM, or FLV files in various resolutions.

Sunday
Jan192014

Google takes on diabetes with smart contact lenses

The Google[x] research lab is hard at work at developing smart contact lenses that can help diabetics monitor glucose levels with the use of tears. The lenses will feature sensors that are “so small they look like bits of glitter, and an antenna thinner than a human hair.” The tech company’s lab already developed prototypes and conducted clinical research studies. They are currently meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration to get clearance and are seeking partners to help bring the product to the market.

Project co-founders Brian Otis and Babak Parviz said in a blog post that they hope “this could someday lead to a new way for people with diabetes to manage their disease.” 

Sunday
Jan192014

Amazon plans to ship your next order before you buy it

Amazon isn’t just thinking of using drones to deliver products. The company gained a new patent in December that is for a new system or method that will anticipate shipping packages. Wall Street Journal reports the company aims to predict your next purchase based on factors such as wish lists, shopping history, and when a new product from a series is coming out.