How to Turn Your Android Smartphone Into a Microscope With The Microphone Lens

I don’t know about you, but I think that turning your Android running smartphone into a microscope is the coolest idea ever and now it can become reality, thanks to the Microphone Lens.

I love to take macro pictures of insects and stuff, especially with a nice auto-focus camera (I always use my smartphone, I never owned a dedicated camera), and check out the fine details; the possibility of taking snapshots of viruses and bacterias is mind blowing, don’t you think?

Now, even if you don’t have a microscope, you can build yourself one, easy as pie. All you need is a smartphone and a “Microphone Lens” and voila!, your droid will turn into a portable, handheld microscope. You may ask, what the heck is a Microphone Lens, let me show you a picture of the device :

Basically, turning your android into a microscope can be achieved by attaching a lightweight (less than half a pound) and not very expensive device to your smartphone, on the back panel. At least that’s what the researchers from the University of California are claiming, and that device will convert your droid into a sensitive fluorescence microscope.

This is the Microphone Lens, and it will allow you to take snapshots of a single cell or a virus, not to mention the endless possibilities of using it in healthcare in poor countries.

The first experiment with the Microphone Lens used a Nokia 808 PureView, the coolest smartphone ever in my humble opinion, due to its monstrous 41 Megapixels sensor and exceptional image quality of its camera. With a little help from the Microphone Lens, the phone was able to take fluorescent images of individual viruses and nano-particles. The Microphone Lens components  were 3D-printed and the device used a laser bought from eBay, a color filter and an external lens.

As you can see from the diagram, it’s not rocket science, but it may inspire a new generation of scientists.

The Microphone Lens project was sponsored by Nokia University, the Army Research Office, the National Science Foundation and many others.

The NSA & Comp Can Remotely Access Your PC Even When Turned Off or Offline

The NSA and/or any other Government agency can get remote access over your computer, even when turned off. How about that?

By remote access I mean that your privacy is zero, even if you’re not connected to the internet or you have your hard drive encrypted. It doesn’t matter.

The Intel Core vPro CPU comes with a backdoor built in, as it contains a secret 3G chip that basically allows a third party to access your hard drive, your webcam, to remotely shut down the PC, you name it, it’s the real ghost in the machine.

This technology is nothing new for the “insiders” in the industry, but after the NSA spying scandal, some people started to ask questions. This secret 3G chip was introduced two years ago, in 2011, as a security enhancement. At least that’s what Intel claimed, that with the 3G embedded chip, they will enable their Anti Theft 3.0 technology, which is found on all their I3/I5/I7 CPUs, after Sandy Bridge. Intel’s marketing claims that the 3G “secret” chip allows easier maintenance over your computer, because it doesn’t require the computer to be turned on in order to fix the problems remotely.

According to Jeff Marek, the director of business client engineering (an Intel employee), all processors built on the Sandy Bridge platform (after 2011) have, let me quote him on that :  “the ability to remotely kill and restore a lost or stolen PC via 3G.”

Long story short, the Core Vpro CPUs come with a secondary physical processor built in the main CPU which has its own operating system embedded on itself.

Jim Stone wrote an article, describing how the “backdoor” actually works :

“As long as the power supply is available and and in working condition, it can be woken up by the Core vPro processor, which runs on the system’s phantom power and is able to quietly turn individual hardware components on and access anything on them.”

This backdoor technology was promoted as an easier way for IT experts to take care of the problems on your PC/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone/YouNameIt. But it doesn’t take too much imagination to realize what it really means for the NSA : full access on the entire content on everyone’s hard drive, even if the computer is turned off and not connected to the Internet.

According to TG Daily, this is a privacy nightmare, actually privacy is just a fancy word for the worst 1984 scenario:

“This combination of hardware from Intel enables vPro access ports which operate independently of normal user operations,”These include out-of-band communications (communications that exist outside of the scope of anything the machine might be doing through an OS or hypervisor), monitoring and altering of incoming and outgoing network traffic. In short, it operates covertly and snoops and potentially manipulates data.”

Dolphin Browser

The next step is to go here, click on “Become a tester”, and you’re set up and almost ready to go, but you must keep in mind that the link won’t work if you’re not a member of Google+.
Finally, you will have to download the Dolphin Browser for Android from the Google Play Store by clicking here and voila! You can now start testing it, knock yourself out!

Dolphin Browser for Android Now Available in Beta Version

If you’re not happy with your default Android browser, now you can take a look  at the new Dolphin Browser for Android, available for beta-testers in the Google Play Store.
So, if your current Android browser doesn’t offer enough features or shortcuts you’re expecting for your smart device, you can take a look at Chrome, Firefox  or the Dolphin Browser, all of them available in beta versions in the Google Play Store.
But, with the Dolphin, you will have to sign up first, for its beta program before using it, so let me show you how to do it :
First, you will have to join the Dolphin Browser Beta Testers Google+ Community.
Indeed, it sounds complicated, and come on, who uses Google+ or HI5 anyway?  But there are benefits if you join, checkthis out.  If you don’t have a Google+ account and you want to join the Dolphin Beta Testers group, you’ll have to create one for yourself.

Sony ZX1

The Sony ZX1 is the high-end model, it comes with an impressive 128 GB of storage capacity (built in flash memory), it supports 24 bit/196 kHz audio playback and it can play almost everything you throw at it : FLAC, ALAC, MP3, you name it.  For an enhanced audio quality output, the ZX1 uses  a new proprietary technology by Sony, the S-Master HX Amplifier.

The front panel of the ZX1harbors a 4 inches wide display with  854×480 pixels resolution, it features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, support for the Google Play Store and last but not least, the Walkman runs on Android 4.1.

The cheaper variant for those of you on a tight budget is the Sony F880. This baby comes with the majority of the features of its “smarter” sibling, but with a smaller display (3.5 inches wide) and a reduced internal storage capacity (you have multiple options : 16 gb, 32 gb,64 gb).

What I enjoy most about  the F880 is the wide choice of colors available : black, white, blue and pink. The ZX1 is the serious cat of the bunch, it is available in just one color, as pictured.

Both Android running Walkmans will be available starting with October 19′th, initially in Japan.

Sony Reveals 2 Android Walkman Players :the ZX 1 and the F880

Whenever you think that your iPod is cool, the alfa and omega like, you’re forgetting one basic fact : before Apple and the iPod “revolution”, the Sony Walkman ruled the world!

I remember those cassette player Sony Walkmans since the 90′s, yes, I am that old folks. And the first Walkman was invented back in 1978, when Steve Jobs was still thinking about what to steal from other companies. Strike that, I meant innovate.

The Sony Walkman is one of the oldest brands in the music industry and it used to be synonymous with “portable music players”.

If you’re a Sony fan, you are very familiar with the excellent audio quality output of their smartphones, because yes, they’re all using the Walkman audio player.

For all the Android lovers out there, I have some good news: just a few days ago, Sony announced two new members in the Walkman family, 2 stand-alone portable music players : the ZX 1 and the F880.

Nexus 5 Specs Leaked

I’m sure that all you techies out there are clued up about the apparition of a new Nexus version, to be more specific, the LG made Nexus 5. Well, the fellows from Myce.com just revealed that they have spotted a 10 MB log file of Android KitKat running on a Nexus 5. Searching through its 133,000 lines was fruitful, as some internal specifications for the new lovechild of Google and LG were confirmed.
Of course, the findings don’t really bring a lot of new information, as we already suspected what the Nexus 5 is going to bring.
For those of you who are unacquainted with the Nexus 5 related stuff, I’m going to let you know about what’s going on inside this highly-rumored smartphone and what it brings to the world of smartphones.
According to some FCC documents, the Nexus 5 is 131.9 mm tall and has a width of 68.2 mm, but that’s all regarding its measurements for now.
The smartphone will be home for a 4.97 inches display that sports a 1080p resolution and a pixel density of 442 ppi.
In terms of hardware and software, the Nexus 5 features a Snapdragon 800 chipset – a quad-core Krait processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, an Adreno GPU, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Also, the Nexus 4 will run Android’s latest and greatest v4.4 KitKat.

LG G Pro Lite Dual Leaks Reveal Stylus and Low End Screen

According to some rumors, the LG Optimus G Pro is expected to have a similar version launched, I’m talking about the LG G Pro Lite Dual, which sports dual-SIM support and features some downgraded specifications.
The new version comes with almost the same measurements as its sibling, standing at 150.2 x 76.9 x 9.5 mm, being slightly thicker and wider, but it’s kind of physically impossible to notice the difference with the naked eye.
The LG G Pro Lite is going to host, like its predecessor, a 5.5 inches IPS touchscreen, but unfortunately, it doesn’t inherit the resolution and pixel density, having only a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a pixel density of 200 ppi.
A stylus will be provided with the new phablet and it will be hosted in the handset’s body.
The chipset has suffered a downgrade too, as instead of seeing a Snapdragon 600 in action, we’re expected to settle with a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM instead of 2 and 8 GB of internal memory (not 16 or 32, like before). Of course, there’s a card slot for expanding the storage capacity.
For taking pictures, the LG G Pro Lite comes with an 8 MP camera instead of 13, like the one featured by the original G Pro, and has a back-illuminated sensor (BIS).

Samsung Galaxy Gear

The world of gadgets has welcomed a lot of intriguing devices lately, some of them being the smartwatches, some little tech-fellows that hope and promise to make your life easier. And they do a pretty good job, actually. As an example, see what the Samsung Galaxy Gear has to offer and find out if it’s capable of improving your life and deserves to be bought.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is an Android based smartwatch that is currently compatible with the recently released Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (which is going to be out soon). It’ll be able to connect with the Galaxy S4, S3 and Galaxy Note II after being updated to Android 4.3.
In terms of design, I thought that the Galaxy Gear was a little bulky, but after placing it on my wrist, I started to enjoy it, as it looks nice and feels quite comfy.
The world of gadgets has welcomed a lot of intriguing devices lately, some of them being the smartwatches, some little tech-fellows that hope and promise to make your life easier. And they do a pretty good job, actually. As an example, see what the Samsung Galaxy Gear has to offer and find out if it’s capable of improving your life and deserves to be bought.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is an Android based smartwatch that is currently compatible with the recently released Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 (which is going to be out soon). It’ll be able to connect with the Galaxy S4, S3 and Galaxy Note II after being updated to Android 4.3.
In terms of design, I thought that the Galaxy Gear was a little bulky, but after placing it on my wrist, I started to enjoy it, as it looks nice and feels quite comfy.

Android Games Vending Machines Rolling in Tokyo

In Japan (obviously), they have vending machines for everything, ranging from worn underwear(yes, you read that correctly, those Japanese dudes are weird) to, breaking news, Android Games! Yes, now you can buy Android Games from Vending Machines, only in Japan!

You can’t get more retro and true than that, mark my words. Don’t even try.

So, riding the wave of trendiness and the cult for vending machines, the good people from Google Japan decided to join the party and now you can buy up to 18 games from those machines, which are basically dedicated Google Play physical stores, sort of speak. Or, huge smartphones. Or, I really don’t know what they are, just check out the picture. If you can buy a Coke and a Hot-Dog(or, at least sushi in a toothpaste tube, in case you’re not addicted to real food) with your Android game, drop of the hat for those Japanese engineers, heaven is here to stay!

So, moving along with the story, the games available in the Google Play machines are free to play or paid for types. In order to take advantage of this retro technology, you will have to use your state of the art Android running  smartphone (at least a 4.0  Android version) and NFC.

It’s like riding an Unicorn wearing Google Glass and thinking that you’re an Elf or something, if you ask me. I would be blown off my shoes if those guys from Google Japan would have sold you Android games on Vinyl disks or Cassettes, you know what I mean?

The Google Play vending machine has a huge touchscreen, with weird animations (Manga, anyone?) and looks just like a Coke dispenser of some sort. Using it is very easy, so all you have to do is buy a one way ticket to Tokyo and start playing.

Review of Besharam

 You go to the theatre expecting Besharam to be 'Dabangg-ish' or something similar to director Abhinav Kashyap's first film. The trailers even hinted at a film that spoofs the Salman Khan starrer  and other Hindi films, however, Besharam is definitely not that.

The film is different even within the genre of 'action-comedy'. Expect to see herogiri, dialoguebaazi and thod-phod interwoven with romance.

Orphan Babli falls in love with Tara Sharma (Pallavi Sharda) and decides to mend his ways for the girl. Also, hot on his pursuit are older cop couple the Chautalas (Rishi and Neetu).

2014 Yamaha FZ-09 | FIRST RIDE

Tech SPEC

Price	$7990
Engine type	l-c inline-three
Valve train	DOHC, 12v
Displacement	847cc
Transmission	6-speed
Claimed horsepower	115.0 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Claimed torque	64.5 lb.-ft. @ 8500 rpm
Frame	Aluminum twin-spar
Front suspension	KYB 41mm fork adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping
Rear suspension	KYB shock adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping
Front brake	Dual Advics four-piston calipers, 298mm discs
Rear brake	Nissin single-piston caliper, 245mm disc
Front tire	120/70ZR-17
Rear tire	180/55ZR-17
Seat height	32.1 in.
Wheelbase	56.7 in.
Fuel capacity	3.7 gal.
Claimed curb weight	414 lbs.
Contact	www.yamahamotorsports.com

While most of Japan’s motorcycle manufacturers have taken the cautious approach to riding out the global recession—making minimal updates to existing models, building low-buck econobikes or otherwise hitting the snooze button—Kawasaki is wide awake with the throttle pinned. In the last three years we’ve seen a recession-defying number of new models. They include the ZX-10R, which remains the only open-class Japanese bike to have been completely reworked in the past 36 months, and was the first to come with traction control; the 2011 Ninja 1000, a reasonably priced sportbike for the real world; the 2012 ZX-14R, which simultaneously rehashed and squashed the decade-old horsepower feud with Suzuki’s Hayabusa; the totally reworked 2012 Ninja 650; and the all-new, fuel-injected 2013 Ninja 300. And, finally, the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

The other industry players aren’t playing—especially in the middleweight category—leaving Team Green to make its own moves and build its idea of the ultimate middleweight. Just like a decade ago, Kawasaki is shrugging off class convention with a 636cc “cheater” motor. Unlike in 2003, Kawasaki isn’t building a 599cc version for roadracing. Kawasaki doesn’t care if there’s nowhere for the 636 to race, it’ll be a more versatile, user-friendly machine for street riders. That may put diehard sport riders on edge, but as the track-oriented press introduction proved (First Ride, Jan.) this Ninja is an even more capable track tool than ever before. And while the press event gave us a few hours on freshly paved mountain roads, we knew a longer, real-world road test was needed to fully evaluate this new bike.

We’ll get this over with early: Strapped to Motorcyclist’s SuperFlo dyno, the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R makes 112 horsepower at 13,300 rpm and 46.4 lb.-ft. of torque at 11,300 rpm. That’s up 3.3 bhp and 2.8 lb.-ft. compared to the 2012 bike in terms of peak power. Decent gains for a measly 37cc, but the midrange is where the new Ninja gets the most muscle. Between 5000 and 11,000 rpm, the new long-stroke 636 averages 5 more bhp than the 600, while the 2013 bike reaches the previous bike’s peak torque nearly 2000 rpm earlier.

That’s just what you glean from eyeballing the dyno charts. Ride the bike and you’ll swear the gains were greater. And it’s so smooth! Feed your average 600 a handful of throttle at a few thousand rpm and it will probably make more noise than thrust, or perhaps just strain or stumble. Not so with the Ninja. It pulls strong right off of idle with the most serene, fluid motor in the class. It’s driveable at all rpm, with an unexpectedly broad spread of power for a highly tuned, small-displacement four.

New Lexus LF-NX SUV

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 10, 2013 – Lexus’ latest concept, the LF-NX compact crossover, will be on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The LF-NX concept focuses on the growing segment of smaller, more urban-centric compact premium crossovers. 

Measuring 182.7 inches long with a 106.3-inch wheelbase, this crossover concept is smaller than the popular RX sport utility vehicle (SUV) that pioneered the premium crossover segment in 1998.

“We intend to take advantage of the growing compact crossover SUV segment and expand our SUV line-up in the future,” said Mark Templin, executive vice president, Lexus International. “The new LF -NX concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range. This concept is youthful, confident and innovative. It features a new bold look that gives an insight into the future evolution of the Lexus L-finesse design language.”

Rolls Royce SUV confirmed

Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Ötvös confirmed that customer enquiries, booming and consistent sales in the luxury SUV segment and potential rivals from Range Rover, Bentley and Lamborghinihave kick-started investigations into a Rolls-Royce SUV – but stressed that no decisions had been made as to whether the project would go ahead.

“For me, it is less of a question of whether we should do it – the segment is interesting, growing and stable even in times of economic crisis - as opposed to one of whether it fits with the image and brand of Rolls-Royce,” said Muller-Ötvös.

“What I can say is that we are currently investigating whether Rolls-Royce can carry such a vehicle - but that absolutely nothing is decided.”

Muller-Ötvös declined to put a timescale on when such a project could reach fruition. A Rolls-Royce SUV is under active consideration, Autocar has learned.

Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Muller-Ötvös confirmed that customer enquiries, booming and consistent sales in the luxury SUV segment and potential rivals from Range Rover, Bentley and Lamborghini have kick-started investigations into a Rolls-Royce SUV – but stressed that no decisions had been made as to whether the project would go ahead.

“For me, it is less of a question of whether we should do it – the segment is interesting, growing and stable even in times of economic crisis - as opposed to one of whether it fits with the image and brand of Rolls-Royce,” said Muller-Ötvös.

“What I can say is that we are currently investigating whether Rolls-Royce can carry such a vehicle - but that absolutely nothing is decided.”

Muller-Ötvös declined to put a timescale on when such a project could reach fruition.

New 2013 Skoda Octavia unveiled in India

The third-generation Octavia is built on VW’s new MQB variable platform and is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the Laura. The wheelbase now stands at 2686mm. The car unveiled came shod with 205/55 R16 tyres on both the petrol and diesel variants.

The new Octavia will initially be offered with two engine options, a petrol and a diesel. The petrol is the 1.8 TSI engine from the Laura which has been uprated to make 177bhp now. The diesel motor is the familiar 2.0-litre TDI unit that makes 141bhp. Both engines will come mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox, but will not have the option of paddle shifters. Also, the petrol variant will not get a manual transmission option. There may also be a base 1.4-litre petrol engine on offer later.

Sudhir Rao, managing director, Skoda India, said, “The ‘Octavia’ model line launched Skoda in the country 12 years ago and has enjoyed a cult status in India ever since. The Octavia instantly became a game changer in the segment and revolutionised the Indian automotive industry. Since then Skoda has come a long way in the Indian market and the Octavia has always been the heart of our brand. Now, with the new-generation Octavia, which will be introduced in India during the festival season, we promise all of this and much more.”

The new car is being produced at Skoda's Aurangabad facility.

Nissan Terrano

Nissan Terrano

Nissan's new compact SUV is so much more than just a rebadged Renault Duster. The styling changes make it a lot sharper than the car it's based on and really help it stand out in this fast growing segment. The Terrano will be priced higher than the Duster, with the base petrol expected at Rs. 8.39 lakh. Even then, the Nissan Terrano will make for an attractive addition to the compact SUV segment. It'll hit showrooms this month.

The New LG Vu 3 is Finally Here

LG has just made an official announcement regarding its latest and greatest phablet, and if some of you have been expecting a successor for the Optimus Vu series, you’ll be a little surprised, as the new member of the Vu family isn’t an “Optimus” anymore, being simply the LG Vu 3.
The new smartphone made by the Koreans doesn’t really resemble with its two older Vu brothers, as its body has rounded corners instead of angular ones, but keeps the family tradition of having 4:3 displays.
The LG Vu 3 sports a 5.2 inches True HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that has a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels, the 4:3 aspect ratio that I’ve mentioned earlier, Corning’s Gorilla Glass 2 protection and has a pixel density of 308 ppi, so the image quality should be pretty impressive. Just like in the previous generations of Vu-s, you’re provided with a  rubber tipped stylus.
On the inside, the third Vu features a blazing fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, having a quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 processor, an Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. There were no details about the internal memory, but the Vu 3 supposedly comes without a card slot.
The rich package of goodies is completed with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

Nokia Still Working on the Mountain View Android Prototype

After the last week article from the New York Times, in which Nokia was revealed to be working on an Android device(the Mountain View project), as an alternative to their Microsoft running line of Lumia smartphones, now we just found out that Nokia didn’t completely dropped the Android project, even if Microsoft’s acquisition of their mobile business is imminent.

As you probably know, Microsoft is about to buy Nokia’s mobile phone business very soon, yet the Finnish company is still working on an Android smartphone.  This information was leaked by a Chinese website, Weibo, from the CTechnology ‘s account,which has a good reputation in the “leaking” business, because many of their  insider reports from the past proved to be very accurate.

Oppo N1 Launched Officially in Beijing, China

In Beijing, Oppo has made an official announcement about the release of their latest high-end smartphone, the Oppo N1, which comes as the result of the collaboration between the Chinese manufacturer and Cyanogen, a company known for designing Android-based software.
The N1 flagship stands at 170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm and has a reasonable weight of 213grams (given its size, you can’t really argue about it). The phablet is home for a large, highly responsive 5.9 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that reacts even when using gloves or a pen, has a resolution of 1920 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of 373 pixels.
The back of the Oppo N1 is quite intriguing, as it features a touch sensitive area below the camera, named O-Touch, which enables you to do custom actions, browse the web and other similar things.
The star of the show is the innovative camera of the Oppo N1.The Chinese have brought to life an interesting concept and added it to their new flagship: a rotating camera which serves as a front-facing camera too, thus playing two roles. The camera sports 13 MP, has a CMOS sensor, an f/2.0 6 element lens and a dual-LED flash, among others.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Hits the World

Great news for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 fans everywhere because today Samsung launched its long expected phablet, the Note 3, worldwide, in over 58 countries.

The Note 3 is going to be shipped today, unlocked, and it is expected to be available in the mobile carriers offer in the days to come.  This latest gizmo in the Samsung’s phablet line-up will be available in 58 countries initially and by the end of the year another 82 countries will follow.

For the UK market, the Samsung Galaxy Note will retail for £649 unlocked from Samsung’s own website and for just £629.95 if you choose Carphone Warehouse. In Germany and other EU countries, the Galaxy Note will be available unlocked for a hefty price tag of €759 (that’s almost $1000 folks).

In the United States and Canada, the Note 3 is available in stock at Negri Electronics with a price tag around $770. The phablet is also available in Honk Kong and China, but the Aussies will have to wait until October the 3′rd to put their greedy little hands on the Note 3.

How to Turn Your Android Smartphone Into a Microscope With The Microphone Lens

I don’t know about you, but I think that turning your Android running smartphone into a microscope is the coolest idea ever and now it can become reality, thanks to the Microphone Lens.

I love to take macro pictures of insects and stuff, especially with a nice auto-focus camera (I always use my smartphone, I never owned a dedicated camera), and check out the fine details; the possibility of taking snapshots of viruses and bacterias is mind blowing, don’t you think?

Now, even if you don’t have a microscope, you can build yourself one, easy as pie. All you need is a smartphone and a “Microphone Lens” and voila!, your droid will turn into a portable, handheld microscope. You may ask, what the heck is a Microphone Lens, let me show you a picture of the device :

Basically, turning your android into a microscope can be achieved by attaching a lightweight (less than half a pound) and not very expensive device to your smartphone, on the back panel. At least that’s what the researchers from the University of California are claiming, and that device will convert your droid into a sensitive fluorescence microscope.

This is the Microphone Lens, and it will allow you to take snapshots of a single cell or a virus, not to mention the endless possibilities of using it in healthcare in poor countries.

The first experiment with the Microphone Lens used a Nokia 808 PureView, the coolest smartphone ever in my humble opinion, due to its monstrous 41 Megapixels sensor and exceptional image quality of its camera. With a little help from the Microphone Lens, the phone was able to take fluorescent images of individual viruses and nano-particles. The Microphone Lens components  were 3D-printed and the device used a laser bought from eBay, a color filter and an external lens.

As you can see from the diagram, it’s not rocket science, but it may inspire a new generation of scientists.

The Microphone Lens project was sponsored by Nokia University, the Army Research Office, the National Science Foundation and many others.

Did You Know That In ‘Cuddle Cafe’ in Japan Customers Are Allowed To…

Japan opens cuddle cafe, where you can choose a girl to sleep in her arms for 80$ per hour!.. For around $80 an hour they'll provide you with a girl who will cuddle you. No sex, no kissing, nada. Maybe if you're lucky your elbow will brush against her b**b.