Google has just launched its latest online tool, Project Sunroof, to map the planet’s solar potential of planet, one rooftop at a time. Project Sunroof uses information from Google Maps, and takes into account everything from the angle of the roof, the weather, and obstructions like trees and chimneys, to tell users how many solar panels they would need for their structure and how much money one could save on electric bill by way of solar power. Users can then see how buying or leasing panels affects savings, and then send an estimate to local installers, instantly. Project Sunroof is currently limited to Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Fresno, so if you live in one of these areas, you can proceed to google.com/sunroof to enter your address and figure out how much solar energy could save you. Anyone can also sign up via the website to be notified when Project Sunroof expands to their local neighborhood.
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Samsung Unveils Its Gear S2 Smartwatch in Fashion Lookbook
Just recently Samsung announced two new additions to its Galaxy S line, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, while it also teased its upcoming Galaxy Gear S2 smartwatch. The Korean tech giant has now officially unveiled its new Gear S2 smartwatch in a flashy fashion lookbook. The new piece boasts a round screen along with a host of … Read more
Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 5 & S6 Edge+
Samsung has officially announced the latest addition to Galaxy S line – the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. The Note 5 one one hand combines the elements of the Galaxy S6 and Note 4, featuring a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display along with a 16MP rear-facing camera, 5MP front-facing wide-angle camera, 4GB of … Read more
Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard
With the evident takeover of touchscreen, Microsoft has decided to cater to those who still very much love their physical keyboards, and don’t want to sacrifice function for mobility, with the new foldable keyboard for typists on-the-go. The 5mm-thin keyboard is capable of Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and works across Android devices, iPad, iPhone, as well as Windows tablets … Read more
Master & Dynamic Shows How Its MH40 Headphones Are Made
Luxury headphone brand Master & Dynamic has unveiled a new visual, highlighting how its MH40 Over Ear headphones are manufactured. Forged from raw aluminum, the headphones boast a maximized sound quality due to the sealed enclosure, durability as a result of the use of stainless steel components in all high strain areas, custom 45mm neodymium high-performance drivers, which all results in the perfect mix of form and functionality. Explore Master & Dynamic’s MH40 Over Ear Headphones further here.
Instagram Unveils New Design Of It’s Web Version
Despite being a predominantly mobile-oriented app, Instagram has just unveiled a major overhaul of its web version. The revamp makes browsing through Instagram on the computer much more slicker and less painful to the eyes with the clean and minimal aesthetic. Could it be that Instagram is trying to send us a signal? Perhaps the introduction of more features to the … Read more
Google Launches Google Photos With Free Unlimited Storage
Tech giant, Google has just unveiled its latest offering – a photo service separate of Google+ that offers free unlimited photo storage. The new service was announced at the Google I/O Keynote earlier, and the only limitations are that photos are capped at 16 MP and videos at 1080P. In other words, if the photos stored happen … Read more
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S6 Edge “Iron Man” Edition
Samsung has just released a limited edition Iron Man-themed Galaxy S6 Edge, available exclusively in Iron Man red and gold, as a promotion for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The smartphone boasts a red brushed metal body accented with gold along the peripheral frame and around the camera lens and home button, a special Iron Man skin to make … Read more
Dior Eyes: Virtual Reality to Grant Backstage Access
Luxury fashion house, Dior has tapped into the virtual reality technology with a concept called Dior Eyes, which will grant backstage access to viewers, giving them a much more revealing look at the behind-the-scenes happenings throughout its shows. Viewers will get to experience the hustle and bustle of models, makeup artists, stylists and more running around backstage, in select Dior boutiques around the world beginning this June. Hit the play button above to see the making of the Dior Eyes video.
Apple Launches 15-Inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch Trackpad
Apple announced today that it has introduced new updates to the MacBook Pro. Updates include a flash memory that’s twice as fast as that of its predecessor, an additional hour of battery life and unparalleled retina performance for the 15-inch model – thanks to its new AMD Radeon R9M370X graphic card. The new Force Touch trackpad which is the main highlight … Read more