Razer Launched Their Own Mechanical Switches For Gaming Keyboards

With the new technology the Razer has busy - and develops new switches that are optimized especially for gamers. But it can be also useful for other PC users. Most of the higher-quality keyboards very often come from the German manufacturer Cherry’s switches and Razer also use the same in his keyboards to date on the technology of the Upper Palatinate company.

It turns Razer just before a new design for the interior of the buttons, called switches. Razer has developed two slightly different versions of the switch: the clicky Razer Green Switch requires triggering a force of 50 g, while the rather quiet Razer Orange Switch needs a force of 45 g to trigger. The signal point to be achieved in both models compared to 1.9 mm, while two competing models used for comparison 2.2mm and 2.0mm need - Razer does not mention any manufacturer, but probably they are the products of Cherry.

The reset point is the green switch by Razer 0.4 mm long and the orange Switch 0.05 mm. With these values Razer sees his keyboards especially for use in computer games at an advantage, for example when it comes to fast double clicks. But the lifetime should be longer than the nameless competitors.

The green and orange Razer indicates 60 million each clicks, the competitor creates depending on the model only 20 million or 50 million. Razer can produce its switches from a third party, but they are having their own experts to ensure the quality on site.

The two new keys should be used for the first time in the series keyboard Black Widow 2014. Other manufacturers of keyboards should be able to install keys in their models. A reader has alerted us that the 2014er models of the Black Widow keyboards already in the online store of Razer on pre-order. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in mid- March 2014, the cheapest model costs around 100 Euros.

LG 34UM95, Cinemascope Screen With 34 Inches

LG has unveiled a 34 -inch display with an aspect ratio of 21:9, on which, for example, several documents can be displayed side by side. The displays have replaced by two screens in the 4:3 format. The 34UM95 is not LG's first display in 21:9 formats.

Already in 2012, the company launched such a screen on the market. The new 34UM95 achieves a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 pixels and is equipped with an AH - IPS panel with a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. The brightness is given with 320 candelas per square meter. The display offers a DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI ports and two Thunderbolt connectors as well as USB 3.0.

With stand, the screen measures an impressive 829.9 x 468.9 x 173 mm and requires about 80 watts in operation. The price is about € 1,000. In April, the LG should 34UM95 will be available in the market. In addition, LG still offers the UM65, which is also held in 21:9 formats and is available in three sizes 25, 29 and 34 inches.

The smallest model has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,080 pixels and a brightness of 300 candelas. The AH - IPS display is selectively connected via DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI inputs or DVI-D Dual Link to the computer. The LG UM65 with 29 inch and 34 inch with 34UM65 are larger, but the other hardware detail remains the same.

The LG 34UM65 costs about 610 Euros, the 25UM65 to be offered for 280 Euros and 450 Euros for the 29UM65 model.

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KO- TAG; New system warns drivers of pedestrians

An embedded system alerts the driver about the risk of collision and automatically activates the brakes of the vehicle of its own. Through Wi-Fi waves that the embedded the system identifies the presence of pedestrians equipped with tag (transponder). KO- TAG It is through Wi-Fi waves that the embedded system identifies the presence of pedestrians equipped with the tag. It is equipped with an automatic detection and tracking of ultra- sophisticated pedestrian spotted the child while he was still walking on the sidewalk, hidden behind parked vehicles.

The car stops instantly, avoiding the collision. This is a scene that going to takes place in a few years as the technology is still in the prototype stage. It has been submitted by Erwin Biebl team at the Technical University of Munich (Germany). Its principle is based on the wave communication between pedestrians or cyclists and the car in motion. The latter has an embedded system consisting of a set of antennas that emit a radio signal. The advantage of this technology is that it is not hindered by the presence of obstacles like cars, bus etc. Pedestrians are the ones equipped with a transponder.

 The transponder, a kind of beacon and when it receives signals from the car, it immediately sends back a similar signal indicating its presence. This signal is then picked up and located by the embedded antennas. The transponder comprises in addition a small inertial unit which measures in real time the movements of the person. Valuable information continuously feeds to the car. The onboard computer can calculate precisely the movement of the individual and define when there is a risk of collision.

If the time before the impact is greater than a second, the system sounds an alarm to warn the driver of imminent danger. If this time is less, this is the car that makes the decision to apply brake to avoid the collision, even if the pedestrian is not yet visible to the driver in the seat. It is this anticipation that makes the difference with existing detection technologies.

The technology available now is based on the use of a camera which identifies the pedestrian or cyclist and steps to monitor its behavior to initiate, if necessary, an emergency brake. “But if the pedestrian is hidden behind an obstacle, such as a parked car, it cannot be detected by the camera," said Erwin Biebl. But in this prototype model of Erwin Biebl the pedestrian and his movement can be identified and monitored by the on board system accurately. It will take some time before you see the new technology into the catalog of manufacturers. According to Erwin Biebl it will be marketed in 2020.

Lotus C-01 Superbike: Science Fiction Comes To Reality

The famous futuristic Superbike from the movie Tron was recently made but it is still in the prototype stage, this beautiful vehicle will be produced in only 100 in numbers and those lucky hundred discover this marvel of technology and design!

Lotus British brand has partnered with designer Daniel Simon to develop a model of bike very much inspired by the film Tron. The C-01 superbike looks like a fantasy designer, yet the concept is now a reality. Lotus has even planned to make a hundred aftershocks in partnership with the German manufacturer Kodewa.

The two companies have collaborated in the past on racing cars projects. Mr. Simon told that the creative process of the C- 01 has been borrowing a lot of love. They worked hard to create a motorcycle with very special features, such as highly refined body, a very low profile, sleek position, unique air intakes and with a clean design.

The super bike is available in three colors, the classic British racing green and Martini colors, the car develops 200 pounds in a stroke and it is a 200 horsepower four-stroke engine. At the moment, no price was given, but it is likely that the C-01 will not be affordable for everyone. We believe this bike clearly deserves to be in the list of most beautiful cars ever made. Of course, we are under no illusions about its price certainly likely to be exorbitant.