Nexus Tablet Announced and Curiosity Update

DARPA’s new unmanned underwater drone and the possibility of an Apple product that is incorporated in the average car tops today’s latest technology news.

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-The latest Curiosity update.

Curiosity is continuing to make progress up Mount Sharp and traveled farther than every before (about 100 meters) on July 21st. It is in the middle of an important mission of going up Mount Sharp.

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-Google unveils the new Nexus 7.

Google announced its newest tablet, the Nexus 7. The version of software that is in this new tablet, dubbed Jellybean, comes with multiuser support. A group of people can now have individual accounts on one tablet. This tablet also has 1,920 × 1,200 pixel resolution, making it the worlds highest resolution tablet. This is such a surprising innovation because of the fact that this tablet only has a 7 inch screen. The Nexus 7 will sell for only $229, $20 more than Amazon’s Kindle Fire and about $270 less than Apple’s iPad. A version with more storage will sell for $269 and the tablet that has 4G network connection will sell for $350 and be available in AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon companies. The new tablet will go on sale July 30th online and in stores across the United States.

-Google unveils Chromecast chip for $35.

Not getting as much media attention as the Nexus 7, this new chip lets user plug it into their smartphone or tablets, allowing them to watch television anywhere at anytime. It can also act like a remote and people can control their television with their phone or tablet. It will also play movies, television shows,carry Youtube, and Netflix. This idea was set in motion to rival Apple’s similar product.

-“Hydra” being made into an underwater unmanned drone?

The company DARPA is working on a new project. Although in it’s early stages, the initial plan is to create an underwater aircraft carrier. This machine would be stocked with drones that have various abilities (most likely spying and attacking capabilities). It could travel almost anywhere in the ocean because the ship would be unmanned. More information will be announced on the project at the “Prospers Day” event being held next month.

-Apple is now eying your car?

Time Cook, Apple CEO, says that the company would love to incorporate the Apple brand in your car. A recent patient filing suggests the company is looking at building the dashboard of the future. One that is smart and can interact with the person driving the vehicle. For example, a possible feature would be a person using a hand gesture could change the temperature without taking their eyes off the road. When can we expect the “SmartDash”? Probably within the next 6-10 years would be a logical guess.

Credit to NASA.gov and Latimes.com for the images.